Our team

Nacho Novas
^{CLUB President / Director}

Originally from Uruguay, Nacho’s vast experience as a player, coach, and director speaks for itself. From MVP to first-team All-American to Club Director, he has succeeded in every aspect of the sport.

In 2004, he led Lindenwood University’s Men’s Soccer Program to their first and only NAIA National Championship. He was named the tournament MVP and was also named the NAIA National Player of the Year.

Nacho knows what it takes to take your game to the next level.

“Ignacio Novas was a four-year letter winner for the Lindenwood men’s soccer team and the leader of the 2004 team, which won the NAIA National Championship. Novas was a four-time first-team all-conference selection and a two-time first-team All-American. In 2004, he was named the tournament MVP after Lindenwood won the national tournament, and he was also named the NAIA National Player of the Year. Novas was a double-figure goal scorer in all four of his seasons, and he recorded over 60 goals in his career.”

Lindenwood University – Hall of Fame Induction

At CarShield FC, excellence isn’t just something we strive for on the pitch; it is the standard held by every individual who makes this club possible. While our players capture the highlights, it is our dedicated staff of coaches, administrators, and technical directors who build the foundation for their success.

Running a premier youth soccer organization operates on a rare synergy of talent, where our staff members are versatile leaders defined by their ability to wear many critical hats simultaneously. Their contributions are as multifaceted as the club itself. From the logistical precision of our registrar and director of operations, who also spearheads complex club operations, to all the coaches who serve as both strategic visionaries and personal mentors, our administrative, staff, and coaching team embraces a dynamic work environment. Behind every seamless tournament is an administrator who is also an event planner and communications lead, and every great player development cycle is championed by a technical director who is also a dedicated coach educator and parent liaison. We believe that to develop great players, you first need a great culture, and that culture is driven by the tireless work ethic of the professionals who call CarShield FC home.”

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