TAILORED TRAINING + ANALYSIS FOR TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Co-founders Nick Trotter and Jon Healy are long time friends and colleagues with deep roots in the village of Bolingbrook. Nick and Jon played on the same Bolingbrook Firebirds travel team throughout their childhood and graduated together from Bolingbrook High School in 1996. Their strong principles of hard work, teamwork, and strong character come from their experiences growing up together in the community. At BHS they both were fortunate to play for 4 years under Varsity Coach Jim Paskiewicz, and were largely inspired by him to begin their coaching journeys. In 1997 Nick and Jon began coaching in an effort to bring the same values and principles to new generations of local youth players.
NICK TROTTER
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Nick was born and raised in Bolingbrook where
he participated in local soccer programs since
the age of 4. He graduated from Bolingbrook
High School in 1996 after being a 4 year varsity
starter, and then played at College of Dupage on a team that finished 3rd at the 1996 NJCAA National Championship. Nick has been coaching in the Chicago Suburbs for 30 years, and has years of experience in all ages and levels of youth development.
COACHING
Benet Academy 1997-2001 Windy City Pride 1998-2001
Naperville Lightning 2001-2008 Galaxy Soccer Club 2008-2014
Chicago Magic PSG 2014-2015 Stavaru 2015-2016
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Bolingbrook High School - Assistant Coach 2016-2018
Varsity Head Coach 2019-Present
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DIRECTING
Youth Program Director -Naperville Lightning & Galaxy Soccer Club
Tournament Director - Galaxy Soccer Club
Senior Club Director, West and South - Chicago Magic PSG
Director of Soccer Operations, DOC - Stavaru
Girls Youth Director - Ajax Futbol Club
CERTIFICATES
USSF National Youth License
USSF C License
NSCAA National Diploma
ACEP (American Sports Education Program) Certificate
MHFA - Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate
AS A PLAYER
Bolingbrook High School, Varsity 1992-1996
-IHSA All-Sectional, Daily Herald All-Area, Captain, Best Defender, MVP
Stingers Select
College of Dupage
-3rd Place in NJCAA National Championship Tournament
JON HEALY
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Jon spent the majority of his youth playing in
Bolingbrook. He played at the highest level of
club soccer throughout high school and played
4 years of varsity at BHS. After high school he
played at Depaul University and began coaching youth soccer. Since then Jon has coached full time for nearly 20 years. Regarded as one of the premier coaches in the western suburbs, Jon brings experience and expertise that is invaluable to the Discovery staff and players.
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COACHING
Naperville Lightning 1997-2007
Galaxy Soccer Club 2007-2017
Tumba Training Academy 2012-2017
Lagrange Celtics 2016-2018
Evolution Soccer Club 2018-Present
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DIRECTING
Youth Director - Galaxy SC
Academy Director - Galaxy SC
Youth Director - Evolution SC
Director of Coaching - Ajax Futbol Club
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CERTIFICATES
USSF National Youth License
USSF D License
NSCAA National Diploma
AS A PLAYER
Bolingbrook High School, Varsity 1992-1996
-IHSA All-State, Chicago Tribune All-State, Sun Player of the Year
Chicago Magic
-Several State Cup and Regional Championships
DePaul University
ELISE MANZIE KRYGER
PERSONAL TRAINER & GOALKEEPER SPECIALIST
Coach Elise comes to us with a diverse background in coaching. Growing up in Naperville, she attended Naperville Central High School and went on to play varsity soccer and lacrosse at North Central College as a starting goalkeeper. After completing her BA in Physical Education she spent 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Coach for both the women's soccer and lacrosse programs at NCC while completing her graduate work and earning a Masters of Leadership Development with an emphasis in Sports Leadership. As a young player she played for clubs including Windy City Pride, Naperville Soccer Association and Sockers FC. She has served as Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Benedictine University, Head Women's Soccer Coach at Daley College on Chicago's south side, and Senior Goalkeeper Trainer at Naperville Soccer Association. Elise spend her days working at our local PT Solutions!!
MAYRA GUERRERO
PERSONAL TRAINER
Coach Mayra began coaching players between age 6-13 when she was just 16 years old! Her dedication and ability lead her to becoming a 3 year varsity player at Bolingbrook High School, where she served as Team Captain her senior year! From Bolingbrook, Mayra earned a full ride to Governors State University where she earned MVP Honors in her second year! Soon after her second year she dedicated herself to coaching in the community and has contributed greatly to the coach staff at BHS. Serving as Freshman boys coach in 2024 and the Junior Varsity boys coach in 2025 while also serving as the Varsity Girls assistant coach as she continues to today. Coach Mayra is deeply committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for players of all levels, while using her diverse background to foster both personal and athletic growth in her players!
