Juan Carlos Vargas is the Founder and President of G.O.A.T. Football Group, a rising force in youth soccer development. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Riverdale, Prince George's County, Maryland, Juan Carlos is a proud alumnus of Bladensburg High School, where he excelled as a standout player on the Varsity Soccer Team. He has seamlessly combined his lifelong passion for soccer with a dedication to excellence in his career within the sports and finance industries.

As a dedicated soccer coach, Juan Carlos holds a U.S. Soccer D License and is set to earn his C License in 2025. He currently serves as the Varsity Head Coach at College Park Academy (CPA) in Riverdale Park, MD, where he led the CPA Boys Varsity team to the 2024 Regional Championship and was selected to coach the West Team at the 2024 P.G. County Senior All-Star Game.

In addition to his team coaching success, Juan Carlos is a certified Sports Performance Coach. He has interned and trained under a nationally recognized Strength & Conditioning Coach and continues to expand his expertise through advanced certifications in sports performance.

Juan Carlos boasts an impressive academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Finance & Sports Management from Georgetown University and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Maryland College Park. A committed educator, he is also a university professor at New York University (NYU), where he ​mentors and empowers the next generation of leaders in sports.

As the Founder & CEO of V10 Sport, an innovative soccer apparel brand, Juan Carlos leverages his extensive industry experience, including roles with the NFLPA, NBA, and WBD (Bleacher Report). Through V10 Sport, he combines his entrepreneurial vision with his love for soccer to inspire young athletes to achieve their fullest potential both on and off the field.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Juan Carlos is a devoted father to three children: G. Carlos (3), G. Itzel (2), and G. Eduardo (8 months). A passionate supporter of Club Deportivo Guadalajara "Chivas" in the Mexican Liga MX, he draws inspiration for the G.O.A.T. Football brand from his favorite team, embodying its values of passion, excellence, and resilience.

Juan Carlos's journey is a testament to his ability to merge athletic and professional achievements, making him a dynamic leader in youth sports and a driving force in the development of the next generation of soccer talent.