JOSHUA VILLALOBOS
FOUNDER
Coaching Experience
MOBA Soccer Academy’s Girls and Sport Science Program Director
The Heritage School Director of Soccer
Former MOBA Soccer Academy USL2 and USLW Head of Sport Science
Former Landmark Christian School Girls Soccer Coach
Former Southern Soccer Academy Director
Former Assistant Coach Georgia State University Women’s Soccer
Playing Career
Member of Puerto Rican Senior Men’s National Soccer Team
Member of Puerto Rican U-23 Men’s National Soccer Team
First Round Atlanta Silverbacks United Soccer League Draftee
Member of Furman University NSCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer Team
Member of United States U17 Men’s National Soccer Team
Member of United States U15 Men’s National Soccer Team
Coaching Style
I pride myself on the delivery of honest yet respectful coaching information and communication to players, parents, and coaches alike. I purposely set training expectations and commitment high to avoid failure and maximize our players’ likelihood of achievement.
Education
Ph. D Kinesiology, Georgia State University
MS Exercise Science, Georgia State University
BA Health and Exercise Science, Georgia State University
Abstract Publication (s)
J. Villalobos and C. Ingalls, J. Otis, K. Brandenberger and J.A Doyle. The effect of team competition level on youth female soccer players’ training activity and response. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. 2025
J. Villalobos and J.A Doyle. Youth female soccer players selected to elite and competitive-level teams exhibit contrasting physical capacity profiles. National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Meeting. Washington DC July 2019.
J. Villalobos, C. P. Ingalls, M. Geil, and J.A. Doyle. In-game activity profiles of youth soccer players by gender, position and team tactical formation. Southeast Chapter American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. 2015
Professional Memberships
American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Personal Insights or Interests
My leisure time is well spent with my wife and daughters. We enjoy our family’s weekend getaways, attending local fall & spring festivals, and ice-cream treats at Rock Salt. Exercise, reading and conducting soccer research are also of special interests of mine.
