Declan Jogi

Declan Jogi is the Director of Coaching and Player Development for Fusion FC.

Declan relocated to the Tri-Cities area after living in Harare, Zimbabwe where he played seven years in the Zimbabwe Premier League.  Head Coach, Matt Lavinder, lured the star to the area to play for him at King College where he was a starter all four years. Jogi made such a quick impact on the team that he was selected as a captain every year except his first.  Jogi was selected to the All Conference First Team and All Region Team every season he played for King College.  He also received Honorary All-American and Academic All-American recognition.

Jogi went on to play professionally with the USL Div 2 Charlotte Eagles who are owned and managed by Missionary Athletes International. In his time at the Eagles they were National Finalists in 2004 and National Champions in 2005.

Jogi returned to the Tri Cities area to continue developing Impact and its unique club culture. He holds a Zimbabwe Football Association Level 0 – 1 Coaching Certificate. He also holds a USSF ‘C’ through which he received the McNulty Award. Jogi has 9 years working experience in youth soccer spanning two continents, Africa and the U.S.

He sums his approach to youth and club development in this way – “I want to see each member of this club become a soccer fan for life, embracing a global soccer culture out of which will come top class coaches, players, and teams. Although soccer is our business, we have a responsibility to develop the total individual. By this I mean one who understands personal, communal, and governmental responsibility; the cornerstone being ones faith. I love this game, but my life is Christ.”

Declan is married to Cynthia, nee Story, and the couple currently resides in Bristol and attend First Presbyterian Church.