FC COPA

ACADEMY
A HISTORIC TRADITION OF DEVELOPING PLAYERS OF CHARACTER
HOME OF STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CHAMPION
WILLIAM
CHIPOCO
NJ West Director
FC Copa Academy

William Chipoco is a highly respected Soccer Director and high performance coach with over two decades of experience developing players, coaches, and competitive programs across elite youth, academy, and professional environments. His philosophy centers on developing players with purpose, discipline, and a clearly defined pathway that supports both short-term growth and long-term success at the highest levels of the game.
Throughout his career, William has built a comprehensive and impactful track record with leading organizations including NJSA04, NJCSA, and Cedar Stars. He has held key leadership roles such as Head Coach, Academy Assistant Coach, Director of Soccer, and Director of Operations, consistently elevating standards and implementing structured, player-centered development models. His experience spans all phases of the player pathway, allowing him to effectively guide athletes from foundational stages through to advanced competition.
William has also contributed to internationally recognized development environments through his work with FC Barcelona’s U.S. coaching staff, where he implemented a methodology rooted in positional play, technical mastery, and intelligent decision-making. These principles remain central to his coaching philosophy and continue to influence the way he develops players and teams today.
His approach is modern, detail-oriented, and performance-driven, emphasizing game-based learning, positional awareness, and the development of adaptable, confident players capable of excelling in today’s fast-evolving game. In addition to his coaching work, William is deeply committed to mentoring coaches and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within his programs.
William holds the UEFA C License, FPF A License, and USSF License, and is set to complete his UEFA B License in Germany this year, further strengthening his commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in coaching.