Fork Union Military Academy Athletics

Fork Union Military Academy announced Nolan De Four as the new Head Coach of the Prep Soccer program on May 17, 2024. De Four brings over 12 years of coaching experience to develop the next generation of Fork Union soccer players.  
 
De Four's passion for soccer extends beyond the pitch. He founded the All In Elite Soccer Academy in 2021 to provide elite training and mentorship to young athletes in the Orange and Louisa communities. Before that, he achieved success at the high school and travel league levels, leading his Orange Fire U-17 team to an undefeated season in 2022.  
 
De Four's coaching philosophy emphasizes well-rounded development. He combines his expertise in soccer with a background in sports management and a dedication to mental and physical well-being, having obtained certifications in life coaching, nutrition, and mental health in 2023.  
 
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, De Four is a proven leader with a solid foundation in the sport. He holds a US Soccer Federation National "D" Coaching License and a certificate in Academy Coaching from Barcelona F.C.  
 
De Four played at the collegiate and semi-professional levels. He attended school at AIB College of Business where he obtained a degree in Sports and Event Management and Davis College, graduating with a Christian Ministry degree.  
 
Before moving to Virginia, De Four served as a campus pastor with the Timothy Hill Children's Ranch, and a youth and outreach assistant pastor with the Lighthouse Mission Ministry in North Bellport, New York.  
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Nolan De Four to the Fork Union family," said Director of Athletics John Blake. "His impressive coaching experience, combined with his dedication to developing young men on and off the field, makes him a perfect fit for our program."