Expert Leadership

 Coach Ivan Cifuentes joins Precision Prep as our head of soccer development.  Ivan was born and raised in Albacete, Spain. He played youth soccer for Albacete Balompie, and Valencia CF. In 2016, he made his professional debut in the Segunda Division in Spain playing for Albacete Balompie. He also played for the Valencia CF reserve team helping them reach the playoffs for promotion to the second division and training with the Valencia CF first team. After playing professionally in Spain he decided to move to USA to serve as Head Coach and player for the La Liga Academy in New York. He now resides in DFW as a coach for Vedral Soccer Academy. Ivan  continues to grow as a leader and a coach on a daily basis. His coaching methodology is based on helping the player to understand the tactical aspects of the game and developing the mental strength needed to perform at the next level.  

Carlos Indiano De Marcos brings a wealth of expertise and passion to Precision Prep as our soccer coach and Director of Soccer Development. With 15 years of experience as a professional player in Spain, Carlos’s journey began as a youth player with Atlético Madrid, where he honed his skills alongside some of the greatest La Liga talents of the past decade. Over his professional career, he amassed more than 300 senior team appearances across La Liga 2 and La Liga 3, and played a pivotal role in helping multiple teams secure promotion.

After retiring from professional play, Carlos founded a successful youth academy in Spain, dedicating himself to nurturing the next generation of soccer talent. At Precision Prep, he leverages his extensive network and deep understanding of the Spanish soccer system to provide students with invaluable opportunities, including participating in European tournaments and connecting with elite soccer programs through his academy.

We are thrilled to have Carlos join Ivan in delivering unparalleled preparation and guidance to our students, ensuring they are ready to excel at the next stage of their soccer journeys.

Jennifer Vukelich is a tenured educational leader with over 25 years of educational leadership and teaching experience. She joins Precision Prep as a passionate educator, with a goal to help all students meet their full academic potential.  She holds advanced degrees in educational leadership, elementary education and Spanish.  In addition, Ms. Vukelich has served in the roles of academic director, principal, and various district leadership positions throughout her career.  She has developed and led the academic and curriculum development of other sport focused schools. She is committed to helping all students reach their potential, ensuring they find their passions outside of soccer.  Jennifer Vukelich believes in developing positive relationships with each student, understanding every child's learning needs, and helping students reach academic success.   

Dr. Jada Jackson is the owner of ThinkWell + Counseling Center Dallas and past Vice President of Well-being with Listeners On Call. She is a graduate of Regent University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Communication and a Master of Arts Degree in Human Services Counseling. Jada also has a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a doctorate degree from Argosy University in Counselor Education and Supervision. Jada is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. Also, licensed as an LPC Supervisor for Graduate Curriculum overview and Supervision.

Additionally, Dr. Jada currently works as a counseling psychology professional and mental strength counselor for the National Basketball Association & National Basketball Players Association’s Health Education Program. She also works as an Educational Trainer and Peak Performance counselor for the Major League Baseball Association and the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Organization.

Namita is a dedicated math specialist with a passion for helping students build confidence and truly understand mathematics. A Golden Apple Scholar of Illinois and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she holds a degree in Education with a minor in Mathematics. Since 2011, she has taught elementary, middle, and high school math in Illinois, McKinney ISD, and Frisco ISD, always focused on meeting students where they are and helping them grow from there.

In 2023, Namita launched Ace It!, a tutoring business grounded in her belief that every student can succeed with the right guidance and support. Her mission is simple: to make math make sense. By combining strong content knowledge with an encouraging and student-centered approach, she’s helped countless learners overcome frustration and develop a lasting sense of confidence.

Namita is excited to bring her experience and energy to the team at American Indoor, where she looks forward to continuing her work of empowering students through clarity, connection, and care.

Coach Kati Epps attended Colorado State University studying Chemistry and Math. She loves the science behind body mechanics and nutrition. In 2009 she obtained her Personal Training Certificate from American Council on Exercise and started coaching. She competed and coached body building for 7 years and obtained certificates in Nutrition Counciling along with Vitamin and Supplementation. In 2016 she became a corporate Health Coach working with employer groups to promote health and wellness in their companies. She partnered with many vendors, but the one that captivated her was a genetic testing company. She built MyBody GX in 2018 and went back into the private sector working with individuals on their health by utilizing DNA testing to provide the greatest information about each individual's needs. In 2021 she published a journal. In 2022 she obtained an adolescent fitnesss and nutrition certificate along with advanced functional training and sport enhancing coaching. Utilizing both nutrition and fitness, she has been working with adults and youth athletes to obtain their sports performance goals for the last 15 years.