MEET GRINDMODE OWNER

Scott Sealy grew up in his native land of Trinidad and Tobago where he played soccer and was recognized for years as a top player on the island. Upon graduating high school, Scott was awarded a full soccer scholarship to Wake Forest University (WFU), a perennial powerhouse in the NCAA Division I. At WFU he continued to excel as an elite player and went on to garner numerous awards while also etching his name into the record books as one of the all-time great players in the school's rich history. After graduating early with an eye on fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a professional soccer player, Scott was drafted in the 1st round of the 2005 Major League Soccer (MLS) draft by the then Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City). He enjoyed his best years at the club from 2005-2008 before stints with the San Jose Earthquakes, Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israeli Premiere League) and most recently with FC Dallas, before retiring at the end of the 2012 season. As a player, he sacrificed and invested a lot of time in the off seasons to help prepare him for life after the game by securing his United States Soccer Federation (USSF) 'A' coaching license, which is the highest coaching qualification offered in the U.S. Along with his vast playing background, parents can find extreme comfort knowing that not only can he provide a unique perspective as a player, but most importantly, as a coach.  

Scott has represented his country at various youth levels, as well as garnering 25 senior international appearances for Trinidad and Tobago. He played a prominent role in the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign as an amateur while still attending college in the U.S. Scott ranks scoring on his senior international debut and being named to the 30 player qualifying roster for the 2006 World Cup in Germany as some of his major accomplishments. 

In 2013 after retiring from the professional game, Scott started the now renowned technical training program, Sealy Soccer Factory (SSF). Over the course of its existence, SSF has developed and groomed some of the very best youth players in the United States - players that have gone on to represent youth national teams at various age levels, earn DI collegiate scholarships, and sign professional contracts both locally and abroad. Scott has created an environment at SSF which facilitates creativity, confidence, accountability, intensity, meticulous attention to details, and technical excellence. Scott’s reputation for holistic development is unmatched in the US.