Gemar Lezeau
Director of Trojan FC / Volunteer Director Of Operations - UC Irvine Men's Soccer
Gemar Lezeau is a highly experienced soccer professional with a strong background in coaching, technical program development, and club management. As the Assistant Club Director & Assistant Technical Director at Total Futbol Academy - Orange County, he has played a key role in player development, team-building, and program implementation for youth and elite-level teams. His expertise spans from designing technical curriculums to overseeing college recruitment and sports science initiatives.
Previously, as Club Director & Chairman of the Board at Trojan FC, he successfully led the club’s strategic growth, increasing player enrollment by 900% while implementing a competitive playing philosophy. His tenure at UC Irvine (NCAA D1) as Director of Soccer Operations further showcased his leadership in recruitment, budgeting, and analytics, contributing to a championship-winning season.
In addition to his coaching and leadership roles, Gemar is also a Professional U.S. Soccer Referee, bringing a deep understanding of the game from multiple perspectives. With experience officiating at high levels, he applies his knowledge of the laws of the game to enhance player development and coaching strategies.
With coaching experience within the NY Red Bulls Academy and a UEFA C License, he brings a data-driven and player-centered approach to the game. A former collegiate athlete at St. Joseph’s College, he is also trilingual (English, Haitian Creole, French) and holds a Master’s in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco. Passionate about player development, global recruitment, and club growth, he continues to shape the future of soccer at all levels.