Staff
Coach Tim Gilbert – Founder & Director, Lake Country United FC
Coach Tim Gilbert is the Founder and Director of Lake Country United FC, where he leads with a passion for player development, college and professional placement, and collaborative coaching. A former standout youth player and now experienced coach, having coached 495 soccer matches (Youth & Adult) since July 2015, earned 14 division titles/Tournament Championships. He holds a C License from USSF. Coach Tim has helped over 100 athletes earn college scholarships and has guided several to professional opportunities. He is known for creating a supportive, competitive environment where families, players, and coaches all thrive together.
Coach Michelle Bird
Head Coach – 2013 Girls
Michelle Bird brings decades of elite playing and coaching experience to Lake Country United FC. Her soccer journey began at RYSA (1994–1999), and continued with top Georgia clubs, including AFC Lightning, GSA, and Tophat. As a youth player, she competed in some of the nation’s most competitive tournaments—winning multiple national showcase titles.
Coach Fred Velasquez
Head Coach – 07 Boys
Lake Country United FC
Coach Fred Velasquez, originally from Mexico, brings decades of high-level playing and coaching experience to Lake Country United FC. A former professional player for Celaya FC in the early 1990s, Fred later moved to the United States, where he began coaching youth soccer in Washington, Georgia in 2016.
Coach Tyler Mayer
Head Coach-2013 Boys
Lake Country United FC (June 2022–Present)
Coach Tyler Mayer brings elite playing and coaching experience to Lake Country United FC. A former Syracuse University team captain and All-Academic Big East honoree, Tyler also earned Regional All-American honors at East Stroudsburg University while helping lead his team to an NCAA DII Tournament appearance.
He was drafted into the A-League by Lehigh Valley Steam and later played for the Reading Rage (USL). His decorated youth and international career included time with FC Delco, Region I ODP, and EPYSA’s European Select Team.
A High School All-American and Hall of Fame inductee at Fleetwood HS (PA), Tyler holds a Master’s in Sport Management and a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science. At LCUFC, he’s committed to player growth, competitive excellence, and character development.
Coach Tommy Jeffords
Head Coach-2016 Boys
Lake Country United FC
Originally from Spartanburg, SC, Coach Tommy Jeffords played for Spartanburg FC and South Carolina ODP under former Clemson coach Trevor Adair before injuries ended his playing career. He now brings that same love for the game to coaching, leading LCUFC’s 2016 Boys with a focus on growth, confidence, and teamwork. A real estate attorney at Lake Oconee, Tommy holds degrees from Clemson (B.S.), UGA (M.B.A.), and Georgia State (J.D., magna cum laude). He’s a proud husband and father, and a trusted leader in the Lake Country community.
Coach Silvino Perez
Head Coach-2014 Boys
Coach Silvino Perez – 2014 Boys Head Coach
Originally from Mexico City, Coach Silvino Perez brings energy, passion, and deep experience to our 2014 Boys team. A former semi-professional goalkeeper, he began coaching in youth and high school soccer after moving to the U.S. He holds a U.S. Soccer Grassroots License and Georgia High School Soccer Coaches Certification. Since 2023, he’s been a valued part of LCUFC, inspiring players to be confident, creative, and free on the pitch. He also coaches the Commerce High School Varsity Boys team and is a proud husband and father of three young soccer players.