Meet Our Coaches
Josh Finley
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Josh Finley is a youth soccer coach with more than a decade of experience developing athletes. As a player, he competed with the Hawaii State ODP Team finishing 3rd in the nation and making it to the Olympic Regional Program. From 2022 - 2026 he served as Head Coach of the Lewis Boys Soccer team, and currently coaches Emerald Coast Rush Academy U11B and U13B Select Program. He served as Director of STARS from 2017 to 2024.
Nyasha Dzvanga
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Nyasha Dzvanga is a soccer coach and former professional player. He competed in Zimbabwe’s second division and Coached PAL Soccer in Niceville. He currently coaches with the Emerald Coast Rush Academy U11G and U14B Select Program. He holds a USSF Grassroots Coaching License and is working toward both his USSF D License and UEFA D License. His approach focuses on technical development and game intelligence.
Calvin Robertson
Co-Founder & Head Coach
Calvin Robertson is the Academy Director for Emerald Coast Rush. He brings discipline and competitive experience from his time with the Air Force, focusing on player character and tactical understanding.
Calvin holds a US Soccer D License and has also served as Director of Coaching for AYSO Crestview, where he helped guide grassroots development and expand access to the game at the community level.
Jack McNutt
Guest Coach
Jack McNutt is a senior at UCF, a alumni player with FC Dallas, and former captain of Choctaw HS. He currently plays semi-pro in Orlando, bringing a modern player’s perspective and emphasizing leadership on the field.
Jack also has strong local roots. He once played at Lewis Middle School and later returned to help Coach Josh during his time as Head Coach, giving back to the program that helped shape him.