Prior to beginning his professional business career, our CEO trained and played football (soccer) in various countries such as England, Portugal, Spain, Denmark and the United States, and learned and trained in world-renowned facilities such as The Michael Johnson Performance Center (USA) and St. George's Park (England), home to the England National Team. "Yan" has created a system that allows the coaches of Y29 Formation to provide the most professional and effective private coaching and training to various athletes and clients in the metroplex.

Coach Bennett is one of the top young talents in the country and brings elite-level experience to every Y29 session. A Top 7 ranked forward in the state of Texas, Bennett has competed at the highest levels of youth soccer, including time with FC Dallas (MLS NEXT). He has been recognized as an ECNL U17 Player of the Year and an ECNL All-American, and he is currently committed to play NCAA Division I soccer at the University of San Diego. Bennett’s training style is high-energy, detail-driven, and focused on helping players build real confidence and game-changing skill through purposeful, game-realistic reps.

Coach Wyatt joins us as one of the most decorated young players in North Texas. Ranked nationally by Top Drawer Soccer and committed to play for NCAA D1 Navy Men’s Soccer, Wyatt brings an elite playing pedigree and a passion for developing the next generation. He played with both Solar and Austin FC MLS Next teams, gaining invaluable experience at the highest levels of youth soccer, and also spent time coaching for the Barça Academy, where he honed his ability to teach technical excellence. His playing resume includes being a Dallas Cup Champion, 3x MLS Academy League Winner, 3x MLS Next Flex Group Winner, and reaching the MLS Next Cup National Finals Final 4. Wyatt is also a U.S. National Futsal Champion, and an MLS Next Pro Training Participant. Having competed extensively against top international clubs — including Club Bolívar, Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, C.F. Monterrey, and Club Atlético Independiente — Wyatt understands what it takes to succeed at the highest level and is ready to bring that knowledge to our players.

Mamadou Saidou Diallo brings with him a wealth of European and Senegalese playing experience. Mamadou grew up playing in one of the world’s premier academies, Diambars FC, known for producing some of the world’s best players in Europe. In 2013, Mamadou competed in the World-Renowned Norway Cup where his team finished as a finalist. Along with his professional club time, he also represented the Senegalese Youth National Teams growing up. He later played NCAA D1 soccer for Long Island University where he won three NEC championship titles (‘21, ‘23, ‘24) and was recognized as one of the league’s most accurate passers and assist leaders.