Trainers & Coaches

MEET OUR DIRECTORS & COACHES

Directors

Tom Antonelli

Tom Antonelli

Executive Director

Tom Antonelli

Coaching Education:
• USSF C License

Coaching Experience:

  • Delaware FC Head coach/trainer( 2014-present)
    • All ages 3-18, both genders
  • St. Mark’s High School – Assistant Coach
    • Boys (1999-2000, 2013-present)
      • State champions 1999 and 2000
    • Girls (2015-present
      •  2022 State Champions

Playing Experience:

  • Kirkwood Soccer Club Tornado (5x state champion)
  • St. Mark’s High School
    • State Champion, All State player
View Credentials & Experience Scott Mosier

Scott Mosier

Sporting Director

Scott Mosier

Coaching Education:
• US Soccer Federation National A License
• BRUSA – Brazilian B License
• Wilmington University – Masters in Educational Counseling

Coaching Experience:
• Delaware FC Hockessin – Technical Director (2003-2020)
• Delaware FC Premier – General Manager (2015-2020)
• Salesianum School, DE – Head Coach (2002-Present)
 • 16 of 18 State Championships, Nationally ranked program
• Mount Laurel United, NJ – Technical Director (1996-2001)
• NJ ODP – Head Coach ODP National Finalist (1996-1998)
• Delaware ODP – Head Coach (1994-1995)

Playing Experience:
• Delaware Wizards – Professional Player (1995-1997)
• North Carolina Stars – Professional Player (1994-1995)
• UNC Charlotte – Top 25 in the country (1992-1994)
• UNC Asheville – All Big South (1990-1991)
• Glasgow High School – Two time First Team All State (1986-1989)

View Credentials & Experience Dave Scruggs

Dave Scruggs

Zone 2 Director of Coaching (U13-U19)

Dave Scruggs

Coaching Education:

  • USSF “A” License
  • USYS National Youth License
  • United Soccer Coaches National Coaching Diploma

Coaching Experience:

  • Kirkwood Soccer Club: 2002-2003
  • Hockessin Soccer Club (Delaware FC): 2004-2009
  • Technical Director for AC Norfolk/Norfolk United Soccer Club: 2009-2011
  • Director of Coaching Education for Loudoun Soccer (the largest youth soccer club in Virginia): 2011-2021
  • U11/U12 Academy Director for Virginia Valor FC: 2022-2023
  • Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach in both Virginia and Delaware
  • Member of Virginia Youth Soccer Association’s Coaching Education Staff, leading USSF coaching education courses across the state, and educating hundreds of professional and volunteer coaches in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC.

Playing Experience: 

  • Kirkwood Soccer Club
  • Delaware ODP program (earned selections to both the Region 1 ODP team, as well as a selection to the USYS National Team Player pool)
  • Glasgow High School (Four-year All-State selection, earned Regional-All
    American, and National All-American honors. Dave was also named the 1999 Delaware High School State Player of the Year, as well as the 1999 Gatorade Player of the year)
  • Yavapai College, in Prescott, AZ
View Credentials & Experience Justin Romano

Justin Romano

Zone 1 Director of Coaching (U9-U12)

 

Justin Romano

Coaching Education:
• USSF A License (2013)

Coaching Experience:
• DEFC Hockessin, Wilmington Zone 1 DOC (2018-present)
• Head coach/trainer – DEFC (2008-present)
• Salesianum Soccer Assistant Coach
 • State Champions 2010-2019
• Padua Acadmey Head Coach 2021-

Playing Experience:
• University of Delaware (2003-2008, Captain)
• Salesianum High School (2000-2003)

View Credentials & Experience Pete Hayes

Peter W Hayes

Recreational Director of Coaching

Peter Hayes

Coaching Education:
• USSF C License

Coaching Experience:
• 33+ years coaching experience (High School, Middle School, Club U8-U19)

Deerfield High School Boys Varsity/Junior Varsity

Padua Academy Girls Varsity

Independence School Girls

Hockessin Soccer Club/Delaware Rush/Delaware Football Club

Playing Experience:
• Deerfield H.S. (IL), Deerfield Booters (club)
• Illinois State University

Other:
Hockessin Soccer Club – President, Vice President, Treasurer 2002-2009

DYSA – Vice President 2010-2011

USSF Grade 8 Referee License

View Credentials & Experience Jamie Solomon

Jamie Solomon

Operations Director

Jamie Solomon

Credentials coming soon

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DELAWARE FC CENTRAL (MIDDLETOWN) DIRECTORS

Anthony DiRienzo

Anthony DiRienzo

Delaware FC Central Director of Coaching
Coaching Education:
  • E license
Club Coaching Experience:
  • Delaware Union Girls Director (2023-2024)
  • Delaware Union Juniors Director (2020-2023)
  • Delaware Union Staff Coach (2017-2020)
  • Kirkwood Soccer Club Staff Coach (2012-2017)
High School Coaching Experience:
  • Middletown Boys Varsity Head Coach (2017-Present)
  • St. Marks Girls Varsity Assistant Coach (2015-Present)
  • –State Champion 2022
  • St. Marks Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (2011-2016)
Playing Experience:
  • St. Marks High School: (2005-2007)
  • Kirkwood Rockets (3x State Champion)

Awards/Recognition:

  • 2019 Boys HS Division 1 Coach of the Year
  • 2021 DYSA Competitive Coach of the Year
View Credentials & Experience Lance Berry

Lance Berry

Delaware FC Central Girls Zone 2 Director of Coaching

Coaching Experience

Head Coach – WPSL Delaware Ospreys (2024)

Head Coach – Appoquinimink High School (Boys and Girls) (2023-current)

Head Coach – Caravel Academy High School (Boys and Girls (2019-2023)

Olympic Development Program (ODP) Staff Coach/ Scout (2020 – Current)

Assistant Coach – WPSL Delaware Ospreys (2018, 2023)

4x Delaware HS State Champion

Collegiate All American, All Region, All Conference Selection

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Justin Romano

Coaching Education:
• USSF A License (2013)

Coaching Experience:
• DEFC Hockessin, Wilmington Zone 1 DOC (2018-present)
• Head coach/trainer – DEFC (2008-present)
• Salesianum Soccer Assistant Coach
 • State Champions 2010-2019

Playing Experience:
• University of Delaware (2003-2008, Captain)
• Salesianum High School (2000-2003)

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DELAWARE FC SOUTH (CAPE HENLOPEN) DIRECTORS

Dave Scruggs

Dave Scruggs

Delaware FC South Director of Coaching

Dave Scruggs

Coaching Education:

  • USSF “A” License
  • USYS National Youth License
  • United Soccer Coaches National Coaching Diploma

Coaching Experience:

  • Kirkwood Soccer Club: 2002-2003
  • Hockessin Soccer Club (Delaware FC): 2004-2009
  • Technical Director for AC Norfolk/Norfolk United Soccer Club: 2009-2011
  • Director of Coaching Education for Loudoun Soccer (the largest youth soccer club in Virginia): 2011-2021
  • U11/U12 Academy Director for Virginia Valor FC: 2022-2023
  • Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach in both Virginia and Delaware
  • Member of Virginia Youth Soccer Association’s Coaching Education Staff, leading USSF coaching education courses across the state, and educating hundreds of professional and volunteer coaches in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington DC.

Playing Experience: 

  • Kirkwood Soccer Club
  • Delaware ODP program (earned selections to both the Region 1 ODP team, as well as a selection to the USYS National Team Player pool)
  • Glasgow High School (Four-year All-State selection, earned Regional-All
    American, and National All-American honors. Dave was also named the 1999 Delaware High School State Player of the Year, as well as the 1999 Gatorade Player of the year)
  • Yavapai College, in Prescott, AZ
View Credentials & Experience DEFC - Patrick Kilby

Patrick Kilby

Delaware FC South Director of Operations

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2012 DEFC South: Black
  • Boys 2011 DEFC South: Black

Coaching Education:

  • USSF B License

Coaching Experience:

  • Cape Henlopen High School Head Coach Boys/Girls Varsity

Playing Experience: 

  • Played 2000-2004 Wilmington University (NCAA D2)
View Credentials & Experience DEFC - Tyler Nichols

Tyler Nichols

Delaware FC South Zone 1 Director of Coaching (U9-U12)
Team Trainer:
  • Boys 2014 DEFC South: Black
  • Boys 2010 DEFC South: Black
  • Boys 2009 DEFC South: Black
DEFC - Dan Simmons

Dan Simmons

Juniors Director (U4-U8)
Team Trainer:
  • Girls 2015-16 DEFC South: Black

Coaching Education:

  • USSF “C” License
  • United Soccer Coaches – DOC Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches – Futsal Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches – Level 1 Goalkeeping Diploma
View Credentials & Experience Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Delaware FC South Director of Goalkeeping (U9-U19)

Team Trainer:

  • Girls 2013 DEFC South: Black
  • Girls 2010-11 DEFC South: Black

Scott Smith

Coaching Experience:

  • 2023 – Cape Henlopen High School Boys Staff Coach
  • 2012-2021 – Mt. Pleasant High School Boys Head Coach & Girls Assistant Coach
  • 2020 – Sporting Delaware Staff Goalkeeper Coach
  • 2019-2020 – Delaware FC Director of Goalkeeping
  • 2008-2019 – Delaware Rush Staff Coach/Director of Goalkeeping
  • 2002-2009 – Padua Academy Girls Head Coach
  • 2002-2009 – Concord High School Boys Head Coach
  • 1995-1997 – St. Elizabeth’s Girls Head Coach
  • 1993-1996 – Delaware Wizard’s Goalkeeper Coach
  • 1992 – 1997 – St. Elizabeth’s Boys Head Coach

Playing Experience:

  • 1990 – Goldey-Beacom College
  • 1988 – Virginia Wesleyan College
  • 1986-1987 – John Dickinson High School
  • 1984-1985 – Christiana High School

Accomplishments:

  • 2014 – Region I Bronze Medalist w/ Delaware Rush Girls 2000
  • 2013 – Region 1 Gold Medalist w/ Delaware Rush Girls 2000
  • 2008 – Region 1 Bronze Medalist w/ Delaware Rush Girls 1998
  • 2008-2012 – Delaware State Champions w/ Delaware Rush 1997
  • 2009-2012 – Delaware State Champions w/ Delaware Rush 1998
  • 2006, 2007, 2009 – Delaware State Champions w/ Padua Academy
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COACHES & TRAINERS

Daniel Smith

Daniel Smith

Dan Smith

DEFC Age Group Director – U8-U10 Boys

DEFC Team Trainer: 2012 Boys, 2014 Boys, 2015 Boys

Delaware Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coach

Philadelphia Union Youth Coach / Scout

USSF C License

Playing Experience:

PA Classics Academy

SV Sandhausen (2nd Bundesliga) U21s

View Credentials & Experience Keith Keomanikhoth

Keith Keomanikhoth

Keith Keomanikhoth

Coaching Education:
• USSF National B

Coaching Experience:
• DEFC Staff Coach (2001-Present)
 • 20+ DYSA State Championships
• 3 Regional 1 Semi-Finalist
• DYSA Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
• HS Boys Director
• HS Girls Director
• DYSA ODP Coach
• 30+ years of youth soccer and high school coaching

Playing Experience:
• UD Men’s Soccer
• Delaware Club Soccer
• Newark High School
 • DIAA 91 Gatorade Player of The Year, All American
• Adult Leagues

View Credentials & Experience Cesidio Colasante

Cesidio Colasante

Cesidio Colasante

 

USSF D Licensed Youth Coach

 

Current Coaching Experience

2009 White Clay Spirit Red (U12G) Head Coach

2017- Current Competing USYS National League

 

Past Coaching Experience

The Tatnall School Boys Varsity Head Coach 2015-2018

La Salle University Men’s Graduate Assistant 2003-2004

 

Playing Experience and Achievements

LaSalle University Athletic Hall Of Fame 2004

LaSalle University men’s soccer 1994-1997

U-23 USMNT (World University Games Bronze Medalist-Palermo, Italy) 1997

NCAA Division I All-American 1997

Only La Salle University soccer player to have jersey number retired 1997

3 Time Philadelphia Soccer 7 player of the year (Chris Jones Award) 1994,1996, 1997

2 Time Atlantic Ten (A-10) player of the year 1995,1997

Midwestern Collegiate Conference (MCC) player of the year 1994

Gatorade State Player Of Year Salesianum School 1992

NSCAA Umbro High School All American 1992

Top 25 All Time NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer in total Points (76 goals and 41 assists)

 

Professional Playing Experience

Drafted by NY/NJ Metrostars (MLS) 1998

Philadelphia Kixx – Philadelphia, PA 1998-2003

Hershey Wildcats (A-League) 1999-2000

 

Professional Work History

Owner/Executive Director Soccer Shots Southeast PA-Paoli, PA 2006 – Present Owner Delaware, Montgomery, and Berks County PA

View Credentials & Experience Jared Judy

Jared Judy

Jared Judy

Coaching Education:
• USSF D License

Coaching Experience:
• 6 years coaching developmental
• 2 years coaching travel – Delaware FC Wilmington

Playing Experience:
• 5 year starter at Woodbridge High
• 2 years club soccer at UD

View Credentials & Experience Avery Hopkins

Avery Hopkins

Avery Hopkins

Coaching Education:
• USSF D License

Coaching Experience:
• Delaware FC Hockessin-Wilmington (2015-present)
 • All ages 3-18, both genders
• Salesianum High School – Freshman Coach (2016-present)

Playing Experience:
• AI du Pont High School
• Del Tech (2010-2012)

View Credentials & Experience DEFC Staff Placeholder Nicholas Cocco

Nicholas Cocco

Nicholas Cocco

Coaching Education:

  • USSF C License
  • NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma

Coaching Experience:

Salesianum High School (2017-Present)

  • Varsity Goalkeeping Coach. 2nd Assistant coach.

Padua Academy (2022-Present)

  • Varsity Goalkeeping Coach. 2nd Assistant coach.

Delaware FC Hockessin (2015-Present)

  • Head Coach of boys ranging in ages of 10-17

St. Elizabeth High School (2014-2016)

  • Assistant Coach & Goalkeeping Coach
  • Varsity Girls Soccer team
  • Head Coach JV Boys soccer. Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeping Coach.

Kirkwood Soccer Club (2010-2015)

  • Head Coach of boys and girls ranging in ages of 9-18

Archmere (2013)

  • Girls JV Head Soccer Coach. Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeping Coach.
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Gavin Ford

Coming Soon

View Credentials & Experience Bristol Posatko

Bristol Posatko

DEFC Staff Coach – TinyMite Program Coordinator

EDUCATION 

Ed.M., Education Policy and Management, Harvard University Graduate School of Education

B.A., cum laude, French Literary Studies, Minor in Education, Occidental College

Clear Teaching Credentials, Multiple Subject (K-8) and Single Subject (9-12 English, Drama, French), California

10 units, Early Childhood Education coursework, University of California Extension

COACHING AND YOUTH EXPERIENCE

  • DEFC TinyMite and U6 Coach, 2023 – current
  • Soccer Group Coach (ages 3-6) and Private Coach (elementary), SoccerKids USA, Los Angeles, CA, 2007 – 2008 
  • Founder, Baby + Toddler Play Facilitator, Folks & Kin, Los Angeles, CA, 2014 – 2018
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach, MiniMite Team, Delaware FC, Fall 2023 
  • Volunteer Coach, All Star Play Day, U10 Boys, Delaware FC, DE Fall 2023 

 

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • Varsity Soccer Team, High School
  • Youth Soccer Player, Club Team, Middle School
  • Youth Soccer Player, AYSO, Elementary School

ACHIEVEMENTS 

  • Student Choice Award for Most Responsible Teacher, Animo Charter Middle School 3 
  • Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Omicron Chapter Recruitment Grant 
View Credentials & Experience Marc Lewycky

Marc Lewycky

Marc Lewycky

Education

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Doctor of Pharmacy

University of Delaware – Alfred Lerner School of Business, Newark, DE

Masters of Business Administration           

Playing Experience

Oratory Preparatory School, Men’s Varsity Soccer Team

Men’s Club Soccer, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

NJ Ukrainian Sitch SC, Semi-Pro Elite Division – Garden State Soccer League

Coaching Experience

DEFC Hockessin Recreational Soccer League Boys and Girls U6s-U8s Teams (2019-2022)

DEFC Assistant Soccer Coach 2013 Girls and 2015 Boys Competitive Teams (2022-2023)

DEFC Head Soccer Coach 2013 Girls Blue Team (2023-)

View Credentials & Experience Christian Dunn

Christian Dunn

Christian Dunn

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Varsity Boys Head Coach
Avon Grove High School
2021- Present

Varsity Boys Asst. Coach
Avon Grove High School
2019-2020

Camp Director – Breakaway Soccer Camp
Summer 2000 – Present

DE Rush Travel Team Head Coach
U10, U11, U12, U13 Travel Teams (different years)

Delaware Rush/Hockessin Soccer Club
2010-2013
DE Rush Trainer
Camp Trainer 2012 & 2013

Varsity Girls Head Coach
Wilmington Christian School
2002

Varsity Girls Asst. Coach
Wilmington Christian School
2001

Junior Varsity Boys Head Coach
Wilmington Christian School
1996-2000

Licensure
MYSA E Certificate

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Baltimore Blast – club

Wilmington Christian School, 1991-1995 – 4yr starter 

View Credentials & Experience Alex Nestor

Alex Nestor

DEFC Goalkeeping Director

Alex Nestor

Coaching Education:

US Soccer Federation C-License

United Soccer Coaches GK 3 Diploma 

Coaching Experience:

Tatnall School, DE – Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Head Coach (2020-Present)

Falmouth Academy, MA – Boys’ Varsity Head Coach (2019)

Liverpool FC International Academy, MA – Youth Development Trainer and GK Coach (2019-2020)

New York Red Bulls – Youth Development Trainer (2018)

Count College of Morris, NJ – Goalkeeper Trainer (2018)

Playing Experience:

Morris Hills High School, NJ – Two time state finalist (2010-2014)

Gettysburg College, NCAA Division III (2014-2017)

View Credentials & Experience Adam Raben

Adam Raben

Adam Raban

Credentials coming soon

View Credentials & Experience Kevin Schneider

Kevin Schneider

Kevin Schneide

Coaching Experience: 
Delaware FC Hockessin 2008 Girls – Assistant Coach (2 years) 23 Years of youth soccer coaching experience   

Playing Experience: 
Kirkwood Soccer Club (1988-1995 / 1997-1999) (9x state champion / 1998 regional finalist) Delaware Strikers (1995-1997) (2x state champion)   Wilmington Christian School (1994-1998) 1996 – 3rd Team All-State 1997 – 2nd Team All-State 1998 – 1st Team All-State   Messiah University  4-Year Starter (1999 – 2002) 2x NCAA Division 3 National Champion (2000, 2002)

View Credentials & Experience Marisa Muller

Marisa Muller

MARISA M. MULLER

EDUCATION

Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management

Campbell University Women’s Soccer

Division I Women’s Soccer scholarship-athlete, starter (four years) and captain

EXPERIENCE

Delaware FC August 2022 – Present

2008 Girls Black – Head Coach

2013 Girls Blue – Head Coach

White Clay Soccer Club September 2015 – June 2022

2008 Boys Head Coach for 3 years August 2019 – Present

2008 Girls Head Coach for 1 year August 2021- Present

Rec Program Coach September 2015-Present

Concord Soccer Association August 2016-August 2021

2005 Girls Head Coach for 4 years August 2016-June 2020

2008 Girls Head Coach for 1 year August 2020- June 2021

  Sanford School  – Girls Soccer Varsity Head Coach February 2022-Present   Avon Grove High School – Girls SoccerVarsity Assistant Coach August 2022-Present

DE ODP August 2015-August 2019 – Head coach

Hendersonville Soccer Club (North Carolina) August 2013 – May 2014

Head Coach U14 Girls

Head Coach U11 Boys

Brevard College, Brevard, NC August 2012-April 2014

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

  • Compiled data and other scouting information on opponents before game days
  • Identified prospective student-athletes who might be a good fit for the program
  • Analyzed performances, then developed and conducted individual, group and team

training sessions to improve upon specific needs identified during analysis

  • Organized camps and clinics, including staffing, advertising, and registering participants

M.I.G. Soccer, Wilmington, DE 2004-Present

Soccer Coach/Trainer

  • Developed training goals and objectives in preparation for camps and team training
  • Delivered motivating and fun training sessions to challenge players of various age groups
  • Executed targeted skill development drills in specialized camps and pre-season training

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN July 2013

Soccer Coach/Trainer

  • Conducted fun, high quality training sessions for 13 girls during a 10 session program
View Credentials & Experience Robin Jamieson

Robin Jamieson

Robin Jamieson

Coaching Education:

  • US Soccer Federation National E License
  • US Soccer Federation GrassRoots 7v7,9v9,11v11

Coaching Experience:

  • Goalkeeper Director Delaware Fc (Hockessin&Wilmington) 2021-Present
  • Goalkeeper Trainer Delaware Fc (Hockessin&Wilmington)
    2021-Present
  • Salesianum High School Jv Coach
    2022-Present
  • St.Georges Vo-Tech Boys Head Jv Coach
    2019-2021
  • St.Georges Vo-Tech Boys Varsity Assistant/Goalkeeper Trainer
    2015-2021
  • Delaware Youth Development Program Instructor
    2022-Present

Playing Experience:

  • Alicante City (Spain) – Professional Player (2021)
  • Sure Sports Of Maryland – Semi Professional (2020-2021)
  • Eastern Shore Impact Futsal – Semi Professional (2017-2019)
  • Baltimore Kings u-23 – Semi Professional (2017-2019)
  • Delaware Stars Fc – Semi Professional (2016)
  • St.Georges Vo-Tech- First Team All Conference Goalkeeper 2013
View Credentials & Experience Nicholas Hess

Nicholas Hess

Nicholas Hess

Coaching Education:

  • USSF Grassroots (2020)

Coaching Experience:

  • DEFC Goalkeeper director/trainer (2021-present)
  • Coach/trainer 2013 boys – DEFC (2022-present)
  • St. George’s Soccer assistant coach (2020-2022)

Playing Experience:

  • Newark High School (2010-2014)
  • Wesley College (2015-2016)
  • Grythyttan IF (SWE) (2019-2020)
  • First State FC, (2020-present)
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Jess King

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Credentials Coming Soon

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Jeff Mangat

Jeff Mangat

Credentials coming soon

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Maddie Shockley

Credentials coming soon

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Alyssa Ruggeri

Alyssa Ruggeri

Credentials coming soon

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Justin Null

Justin Null

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • St. Georges Tech High School Boys Soccer  – Head Coach
    August 2008 – PRESENT
  • St. Georges Tech High School Girls Soccer – Assistant Coach
    March 2012 – PRESENT
  • Small Group and Individual Training– Trainer
    2019 – PRESENT

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • Wilmington University Men’s Soccer
    2006
  • Middletown High School
    1998-2002
    1st Team All-State Player
  • Club Soccer MOT Heat, FSSC Impact

COACHING EDUCATION

  • US SOCCER NATIONAL E LICENSE  
    NOVEMBER 2016
  • US SOCCER NATIONAL F LICENSE  
    2015
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Felipe Torres

Felipe Torres

Playing experience:

St Benedict’s Prep (Newark, New Jersey) 1992,1993 and 1994

  •  3 times State Prep. Champions
  •  3 times Essex County Champions
  •  3 undefeated Seassons 
  •  First team All County 1993
  •  First team All State 1994

Colonia FC (Colonia New Jersey) 1995

  •  New Jersey State Cup champions U19
  •  Eastern Regional Youth Soccer semifinalist U19

University of Connecticut (Storrs, Connecticut) 1995-1999

  •  Big East regular season champions 1997, 1998 and 1999
  •  Big East conference tournament champions 1998 and 1999
  •  NCAA DI College Cup Semifinalist 1999

Barcelona SC soccer team Reserved Team (Guayaquil-Ecuador) 2000

Coaching experience:

Tab Ramos Soccer Camp (New Jersey) 1995, 1996 and 1997

St Benedict’s/MBNA soccer camps (New Jersey, Delaware, Maine) 1999 and 2000

Kirkwood U15 team Assistant Coach 2008

Tatnal High School Boys Soccer team Assistant Coach 2018

White Clay Soccer Club Boys U9 Head Coach 2020-2021

White Clay Soccer Club Boys U11 Head Coach 2020-2021

White Clay Soccer Club Girls U14 Assistant Coach 2020-2021

White Clay Soccer Club Boys U9 Head Coach 2021-2022

White Clay Soccer Club boys U12 Head Coach 2021-2022

Licenses:

US Youth Soccer F License (New Jersey)

US Youth Soccer E License (Delaware)

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Lindsay Russel

Lindsay Russel

Credentials coming soon

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Caitlin Cooke

Caitlin Cooke

Credentials coming soon

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Tommy Brangs

Credentials coming soon

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Nikolai Dubowski

Nikolai Dubowski

Playing Career: 

Delaware Military Academy 2006-2010

 

Coaching Career: 

Girls Soccer Assistant Coach, Gauger Cobbs Middle School (2017-2019)

Girls Soccer Head Coach, A.I. duPont High School (2020-2021)

Girls Soccer Assistant Coach/GK Coach, A.I. duPont High School (2022-Present)

Boys Soccer Assistant Coach/GK Coach, A.I. duPont High School (2021-Present)

Philadelphia Union Youth Soccer Coach (2021)

 

Credentials:

U.S. Soccer Grassroots License (7v7 and 11v11)

U.S. Soccer Class D license (will be finalized within the next month)

United Soccer Coaches High School Diploma

United Soccer Coaches GK Level 1, 2 and 3

View Credentials & Experience Oshane Cooke

Oshane Cooke

Oshane Cooke

Coaching License – D 

DEFC Youth Coach – 2023- Present

2014 B

2015 A

Kirkwood head Coach – 2021-Present

U6, U8, U10, U12

Founder and program director of Stars Federation Club – 2021-Present

– Established a training and competitive program serving youth U5-U12

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Kyle Weed

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2016 DEFC Pre-ECNL Academy South: Black
  • Boys 2016 DEFC Pre-ECNL Academy South: Blue
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Sean Lamb

Credentials Coming Soon

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Lauren DiRocco

[email protected]

DEFC Staff/Team Trainer

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Josh Brewer

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2016 DEFC Pre-ECNL Academy South: Black
  • Boys 2016 DEFC Pre-ECNL Academy South: Blue

Credentials Coming Soon

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Joe McGloin

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Girls 2015-16 DEFC South: Black

Credentials Coming Soon

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Rich Venere

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2015 DEFC Pre-ECNL Academy South: Black
  • Girls 2009-07 DEFC South: Black (High School Girls)

Credentials Coming Soon

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Jon Bernard

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2013 DEFC South: Black

Credentials Coming Soon

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Steve Kilby

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2013 DEFC South: Blue
  • Girls 2009-07 DEFC South: Black (High School Girls)

Credentials Coming Soon

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Brian Mooney

[email protected]

Team Trainer:

  • Boys 2011 DEFC South: Black

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