Meet Our Directors & Trainers

Jim Powell - iU Club President & Lead Trainer

As Inter-United Soccer Club’s President and Lead Trainer, Jim’s extensive experience and training philosophy have taken him around the world.

With more than 30 years in personal training and coaching, Jim has developed a long list of elite athletes and soccer players - many of whom have gone on to play ODP, collegiate, professionally, and internationally.

In 1997, Jim founded Inter-United Soccer Club to meet the needs of a growing community of players in Central FL. Within a few short years, the club had grown to over 1,000 players. Jim later merged IUS with Orange County Soccer Club to become the Florida Rush.

Jim's coaching expertise and unique ability to draw out players’ individual prowess into a dynamic, elite team have also presented opportunities to serve the international community through soccer. He has directed international soccer clinics in Japan, China, Haiti, and Kenya.

  • Region 111 Premier League Coach

  • Personal Soccer Trainer 30 years

  • Inter-United Soccer Club Founder - 1000+ players

  • 2021 Started Friday Night Soccer League Palm Coast

Abbreviated Playing Experience

  • Pine Hills Soccer Club in Orlando, FL (1980s)

  • Varsity Player for Evans High School (86-89)

  • Named to All-State First Team for Florida

  • Soccer Coach for Apopka High School (Age 19)

  • Central FL Soccer Men’s League (12 yrs)

  • Founder of Inter-United Soccer Club - 1997

Kim Reynolds - iU Premier Director

Kim Reynolds is a native of Orlando, FL, and played collegiate soccer at Polk Community College (PCC) and the University of Central Florida (UCF). Kim gained National recognition as a 2 time All-American and Female Athlete of the Year at PCC along with the All-Conference Team at UCF.

Kim played professionally for 7 years in the US and has traveled to play in China, Turkey, and Haiti.

Kim worked with the youth both as a Coach, Private Trainer, and Technical Director over the Girl’s Elite Program. She brings a dynamic range of personal rapport, experience, and technical expertise to her players.

Kim holds her F and D1 Coaching License for US Soccer and FYSA.

  • Private Soccer Trainer - 16 years of experience

  • High School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach - Orangewood Christian- 5 years and 2 Years at Seminole High School

  • Club Coach, Maitland Soccer Club - 2 years w/ Girls U11 and U12

Abbreviated Playing Experience

  • UWS Orlando Kicks FC (2018)

  • Orlando Pride NWSL (2016-2018)

  • USA U-23 National Team Camp (2007)

  • ODP State and Region III Team (1999-2005 Captain)

  • UCF Women’s Soccer Team (2009-2011)

  • Polk Community College stand-out (2007-2009)

  • Pro stint w/ New Jersey SkyBlue (2011)

  • WPSL Player from 2006-2016 (FSA Freedom, NTC Rush & Orlando Kicks)

  • W-League (USL Pro); Cocoa Expos (2008-2010)

  • W-League (USL Pro); Central Florida Krush (2006-2008)

 

Beto Aguilar - iU Premier Director

A trusted coach in Florida for more than 14 years, Coach Beto brings a gentle spirit and deep passion for the game to his teams.

Beto himself played on the Stetson FA D1 Club team and served as Warner Southern College’s goalkeeper in the NAIA Division. In 2008, Beto joined Warner College’s Soccer program as the Assistant Women’s coach. There he assisted the Women’s Program in reaching The Sun Conference Tournament for the first time in the program’s history and led goalkeeper training and development. Beto later joined the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s women's soccer coaching staff where he oversaw the development of goalkeepers and assisted the women’s program in reaching the NAIA National Semi-Finals.

Coach Beto has worked since 2014 for various clubs as Head Coach and Director of Goalkeeping.

He currently serves as Head Coach at Matanzas high school where the boy’s team recently claimed 2 District championships and headed to regionals - a huge stride for the growing program.

Beto’s passion for coaching has led him to seek:

  • NSCAA Goalkeeping (Level I, II, & III)

  • NSCAA Level 6 Coaching Certification

  • USSF E & D License

Inter-United Soccer Club - Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds - iU Premier Trainer & Coach

After more than 43 years of playing soccer himself, 30 years coaching, and 20+ years training athletes to reach their potential, Jim brings his heart to the field.

Jim has served for the past 10+ years as a school administrator, leading his staff, students, and players alike with kindness and an attentive nature that provides the structure in which they can thrive.

Jim began playing youth soccer in Central Florida and 3 1/2 years varsity starter for Seminole High School where he was the first player from SHS to be named 1st team all-state — one of only 3 to be named to all-state team to date. In college, Jim went on to play for Flagler college before playing a year professionally for the Daytona Tigers.

An avid player in full-sided, small-sided, and indoor leagues, Jim’s 43 years of experience as a player informs his coaching and passion for developing excellence in his teams.

Abbreviated Coaching Experience:

  • Seminole Soccer Club (3 yrs), Maitland Soccer Club (3 yrs), Inter-United Soccer Club (8 yrs) & 3x Region Cup Champs with teams U10-U12

  • St. Joseph Academy of St. Augustine (2 yrs), Seminole High School (2 yrs), Orangewood Christian (8 yrs)

 

iU Premier Coaches & Training Staff

Coach Cory Murdock

Coach David Williams

Coach Sandy Fitzpatrick