Our Staff

Wilson Navas – Owner & Visionary Leader of Certified Lions FC

Wilson Navas is the founder and owner of Certified Lions FC, Oklahoma City's rapidly growing indoor soccer club. With a background in general contracting and a deep passion for community development, Navas has transformed the Lions into a professionally run organization that empowers local talent and raises the standard of arena soccer in the region.

Under his leadership, Certified Lions FC won the PASL title and earned promotion to MASL2. In 2025, Navas secured a game-changing home arena deal at the OG&E Coliseum — a bold move positioning the Lions as a future MASL1 contender.

Navas is also the visionary behind Oklahoma City’s first-ever MASL Player Combine, giving young players a pathway to the professional game. He believes in building infrastructure, developing athletes, and earning the respect of the city by delivering excellence on and off the field.

Steve Scott brings over 30 years of soccer leadership to Certified Lions FC. A former player and coach at Oklahoma Christian University, he has extensive experience in coaching, logistics, and team management across Oklahoma.

As Director of Operations, Steve oversees all aspects of training and game-day logistics, equipment, travel, and league compliance. He also supports youth development and strategic club growth. His organization and leadership ensure the club operates at a professional standard on and off the field.

Alex Aguilar is a dedicated leader in Oklahoma City’s soccer community, bringing years of playing and coaching experience to Certified Lions FC. A graduate of Northwest Classen High School and former player at Independence Community College (2006–2007), Alex transitioned from player to coach with success at both youth and adult levels.

He led teams in the PASL to back-to-back championships and has over six years of experience developing youth players, as well as coaching both men’s and women’s teams. Since 2023, Alex has served as President of 405 Soccer Club, continuing to expand opportunities for players in the Oklahoma City area. His leadership and passion make him an important part of the club’s mission and growth.

Thomas Siranga joins Certified Lions FC as Assistant Coach and Player Scouter, bringing international playing experience and strong knowledge of Oklahoma’s soccer community.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, he played for Tusker FC (1999–2001) before moving to the U.S., where he competed for Lindsey Wilson University (KY) and Southern Nazarene University (OK). He later served as Graduate Assistant for SNU’s men’s program and has coached youth teams across Oklahoma since 2005, including Oklahoma Rangers and Oklahoma Celtics. Thomas also holds a U.S. National D License.

At Certified Lions FC, he supports team training, match preparation, and player scouting, focusing on identifying and developing local talent suited for the indoor game. His blend of international and regional experience strengthens the club’s mission to create a professional pathway for Oklahoma players.

Ricky Cabello joins Certified Lions FC as Goalkeeper Advisor, bringing strong experience in goalkeeper development, training, and program design for both indoor and outdoor soccer.

An Oklahoma City native, Ricky played collegiate soccer at Southern Nazarene University and has coached goalkeepers at MACU (2011–2013) and UCO (2023). He currently serves as Director of Goalkeeping for Oklahoma Cosmos and is active in top regional goalkeeper camps.

At Certified Lions FC, Ricky oversees goalkeeper training across our arena and futsal programs, mentors players through individualized development plans, and helps align goalkeeping standards with team strategy and recruitment.

His local roots and specialized expertise make him a key part of our goal to raise professional-level performance within the club.

Said was born in Morocco and has been passionate about soccer since a young age. He moved to the United States in 2018 and started The FC Zone, a sports videography and photography brand focused on capturing the game’s energy and community.

He has covered numerous tournaments and teams across the Metro Atlanta area and volunteered in media operations during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, gaining valuable experience in professional sports environments. Said has also photographed Atlanta United matches and now leads media and communications for Certified Lions FC.