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The SoccerPlus Directors are the engines that will propel you to new levels of play and success. They recognize the special talents in each soccer player and have incredible skills for teaching and motivation. These Directors have reached incredible levels as players and coaches and are in constant demand around the country.


CEO/Founder, SoccerPlus
Tony DiCicco

  • Founder/President, SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School (1982-present)
  • Head Coach, Boston Breakers (WPS)
  • NSCAA Senior National Staff
  • Technical Director, adidas Girls ESP (2006-present)
  • Technical Director, SoccerPlus CT (2003-present)
  • Owner/Coach - SoccerPlus Connecticut (WPSL)

    Coaching Experience
  • Head Coach, US Women's National Team (1994-1999)
  • All-time Winningest Coach in US Soccer History (103-8-8)
  • Assistant Coach, US Women's National Team (1991-1994)
  • Assistant Coach, U20 Mens World Championship Team (1993)
  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “A” license
  • Director, NSCAA Goalkeeper Institute (2006-present)
  • USYS Region 1 ODP Staff (2007-2008)
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
  • Region 1 Olympic Development Program, Director of Goalkeeping (1985-1991)
  • NSCAA Goalkeeper Coordinator (1985-1991)
     
    Achievements
  • Head Coach, US Women's World Cup Championship Team (1999)
  • Head Coach, US Women's Olympic Gold Medalists (1996)
  • Head Coach, US Women's U20 FIFA World Cup Champions (2008)
  • Head Coach, US Women's World Cup Team (1995)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, US Women's World Cup Championship Team (1991)
  • 1998 Pan Am Games Champion
  • 5 Consecutive US Cup Championships
  • Commissioner, Women's United Soccer Association (2000-2003)
  • Professional Goalkeeper, Connecticut Wildcats, Rhode Island Oceaneers (ASL) (1973-1978)
  • US Mens National Team Goalkeeper (1973)
  • All-American, Springfield College

    Education
  • Springfield College
  • Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, 1970.
  • Central Connecticut State University
  • Masters, 1975.

Tony's bio


FieldPlayer Directors
 

Chris Bart-Williams
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Currently Assistant Coach, Quinnipiac University

  • Executive Director, SoccerPlus CT

  • Head Coach, SoccerPlus CT

  • Head Coach U13 Girls CT ODP

  • Head Coach SoccerPlus CT Reds (WPSL)

  • Head Varsity Girls Coach, Loomis Chaffee  

    Coaching Experience

  • UEFA "B" license
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, Ipswich Town (2003-2004)

  • Former Player, Ipswich Town (loan) (2003)

  • Former Player, Charlton Athletic (2002-2003)

  • Former Player, Charlton Athletic (loan) (2001-2002)

  • Former Player, Nottingham Forest (1995-2002)

  • Former Player, England Under 21's (1993-1996)

  • Former Player, Sheffield Wednesday (1991-1995)

  • Former Player, Leyton Orient (1991)

Tom D'Agostino
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Region I ODP Staff

    Coaching Experience

  • Head Coach Western Mass Pioneers (2007)

  • Director of Coaching Connecticut ODP

  • USSF "A" License
     
    Achievements



  • Education

Andrew DiCicco
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Head Coach, SoccerPlus CT

  • Head Boys JV Coach, Glastonbury High School

    Coaching Experience

  • Volunteer Assistant San Diego State University (2008)
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, Esbjerg FC (Denmark)

  • Former Player, Kansas City Wizards (MLS)

  • Former Player, San Diego State University

    Education

  • San Diego State University

  • Bachelor of Art in History 2008.

Nick Flohre
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Current Girls Assistant Director of Coaching Ohio Elite Soccer Academy

  • Head Coach Ohio Elite Soccer Academy


  •   Coaching Experience
  • USSF “B” license

  • Assistant Coach, Wesleyan University Men (2006-2007)

  • Assistant Coach, Tulane University Women (2004-2005)

  • Head Coach, SoccerPlus CT (2005-2007)

  • New Orleans Soccer Academy Staff Coach (2004-2005)

  • Dynamo FC (Indianapolis) Staff Coach (2002-2004)

  • Indiana ODP Staff (2003-2004)
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, University of Indianapolis

  • Former Player, Indiana Blast (A-League)

    Education

  • University of Indianapolis

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2003.

Heather Hathorn
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Currently Assistant Coach, Stony Brook University
     

  • Coaching Experience
  • NSCAA National Goalkeeper Diploma

  • Assistant Coach CT U17 Girls ODP (2009)

  • Head Girls Varsity Coach, Loomis Chaffee (2007-2008)

  • NSCAA National Diploma
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, SoccerPlus CT Reds (WPSL) (2007-2008)

  • Former Player, Cincinnati Lady Hawks (W-League) (2005)

  • Former Player, University of Maine (2002-2005)

    Education

  • University of Maine

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2006.

Paul Kabacinski
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Currently Volunteer Assistant Women's Coach, Central Connecticut State University (2010-Present)

  • Currently Head Coach, SoccerPlus CT (2008-Present)

  •  Coaching Experience
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma

  • Volunteer Coach, East Stroudsburg University (Winter 2006-2007)

  • NSCAA Advance National Diploma

  • Head JV Boys Pleasant Valley High School  (2005-2007)

  • Assistant Varsity Boys Pleasant Valley High School  (2005-2007)

  • NSCAA National Diploma
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, East Stroudsburg University (2003-2005)

  • Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Champions (2003)

  • Former Player, Jersey Falcons  (PDL) (2002-2006)

    Education

  • East Stroudsburg University

  • Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, 2007.

Terrance Leahy
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Head Coach Western United FC



  • Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach Western New England College

  • Assistant Coach Chicopee High School

  • NSCAA Advance National Diploma

  • NSCAA High School Diploma
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, Western New England College

    Education

  • Western New England College

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Sport Management

  • Springfield College

  • Master of Education in Physical Education

Chris Love
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Assistant Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness - Belmont Day School
  • Assistant Middle School Teacher

    Coaching Experience

  • Assistant Coach University of Massachusetts - Boston (2007-2008)

  • Assistant Varsity Coach Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School (2006-2007)

  • Assistant Head Coach Howard Community College (2000-2001)

  • Head Coach JV Howard High School (1998-1999)
     
    Achievements

  • Former Player, Maryland Mania (A-League) (1999)

  • Former Player, Charlotte Eagles (A-League) (1997)

  • Former Player, Canton Invaders (NPSL) (1995-1996)

  • Former Player, Hampton Roads Mariners (USL) (1995)

  • Former Player, Baltimore Spirit Blast (NPSL) (1994)

  • Former Player, University of Hartford (1989-1993)

  • Full Athletic Scholarship

    Education

  • University of Maryland

  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts

Michael Smith
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

  • Currently Head Coach, Trinity College (CT) Women

     Coaching Experience

  • USSF “B” license

  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

  • Connecticut ODP Staff

  • Coach, Eastern Connecticut State University

  • Coach, Bristol Central High School

  • Coach, Northwest Catholic High School

  • Coach, World Class Soccer Club


Goalkeeper Directors                

George Kostelis
NATIONAL DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Coach, Yale University Men (2001-present)
  • Served as the Goalkeeping Director for SoccerPlus CT
  • Former Goalkeeper Coach, SoccerPlus CT
  • NSCAA Goalkeeper Staff (2007-present)

    Coaching Experience
  • USSF “A” license
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • SoccerPlus Camps, Inc (1990-present)
  • Connecticut Olympic Development Program, Goalkeeper Coach (2004-present)
  • Premier Soccer Coaching Experience: World Class, Trumbull United, & FSASoccerPlus (2000-present)
  • Region 1 Girl’s Goalkeeper Staff Coach (1999)
  • University of Connecticut, Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (1997-1999)
  • University of Hartford, Men’s Goalkeeper Coach (1995)
     
    Achievements
  • Former Player, Aiolikos FC (Greece) (1993-1995)
  • Former Player, University of Hartford (1989-1993)
  • University of Hartford Spotlight Award (1993)
  • All-New England, University of Hartford (1992)
  • Selected to Collegiate Soccer Senior Bowl (1992)
  • North Atlantic Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player (1992)
  • Men’s Varsity Captain (1992)
  • NCAA Soccer Tournament participant (1991-1992)
  • North Atlantic Conference All-Tournament Team (1990-1992)
  • North Atlantic Conference All-Conference Team (1990-1992)
  • North Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll (1991-1992)
     
    Education
  • University of Hartford
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Services, 1993.

Dan Abdalla
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Head Coach, Texas Christian Univ. Women (2005-present)

    Coaching Experience
  • Head Coach, UNLV Women (2000-2005)
  • Assistant Coach, UNLV Women (1999-2000)
     
    Achievements
  • Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
  • Runner Up - Regional Coach of the Year
  • Former Player, UNLV (1994-1997)
  • Former Player, Orange County Zodiac (A-League)
     
    Education
  • University of Nevada - Las Vegas
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 1997.

Doug Bracken
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Girls Director of Coaching Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
  • Has helped to bring OESA to state, regional, national prominence.
  • Teams have captured 6 State Championships, 5 Regional Championship, 8 Regional Finals
  • In 2005, OESA U14 Girls was the first OESA team to appear in the USYS National Championships (and were awarded the Fair Play Award).

    Coaching Experience
  • USSF “A” license
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma
  • Head Women's Coach, Union College
  • Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Iowa State University
  • Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Univ. of S. Alabama
  • NSCAA National Goalkeeping Staff
  • Region II ODP Goalkeeping Staff
  • Super-Y League National Staff
     
    Achievements
  • Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year (Union College)
  • Played Collegiate Soccer at Ashland University
  • 4-year Starter (2-year Captain)
  • Team MVP
     
    Education
  • Ashland University
  • Bachelor of Arts

Lisa Cole
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Coach, Boston Breakers (WPS)
  • President - SoccerPlus - Connecticut (WPSL)
  • Region I Senior Staff (2000-present)
  • NSCAA National Staff (2005-present)

    Coaching Experience
  • USSF “A” license
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • Assistant Coach, Florida State Univ. (2006)
  • Head Women's Coach, Univ. of Rhode Island (2003-2005)
  • Assistant Coach, Univ. of Connecticut (2000-2003)
  • Assistant Coach, Univ. of Mississippi (1997-2000)
  • NSCAA Director of Coaching (RI) (2004-2005)
  • Clinician, NSCAA (2006, 2007)
     
    Education
  • Pacific Lutheran University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, 1997.

John Cone
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL



  • Coaching Experience

  • USSF “A” License

  • UEFA Goalkeeping "A" License (waiting final assessment)

  • The FA's (Football Association) Fitness Trainers Award (UK) - Only US Holder of Award

  • Owner, Cone Fitness Training & Consulting LLC

  • USSF National Goalkeeping License Staff Member

  • Assistant Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coach, Kansas City Wizards (MLS)

  • Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Men

  • Assistant Coach, University of Tennessee Women

  • Assistant Coach, Metropolitan State College Men (Colorado)

  • Director of Goalkeeping, Colorado Rush

  • Assistant Coach, Butler University Men
     
    Achievements

  • 3-year Starting Goalkeeper, Butler University

  • Established School Records for Most Saves (game, season and career)

  • Drafted by Kansas City Attack (NPSL) (1993)

  • RFC Seraing (Belgium) - trial period (1994)

  • Hampton Roads Mariners (USL) (1996)

  • CSCS Certified, National Strength & Conditioning Association

  • PES Certified, National Academy of Sports Medicine
     
    Education

  • Butler University

  • Bachelor of Science, 1993.

  • University of Tennessee

  • Masters in Exercise Physiology, 2001.

Mick D'Arcy
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Head Coach, Central Connecticut Women (2000-present)
  • Head Coach, SoccerPlus CT (2006-present)

    Coaching Experience
  • USSF “A” license
  • NSCAA, Advanced National Diploma
  • UEFA "B" license
  • Assistant Coach, US Youth National Teams (2004-present)
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • Men's and Women's Assistant Coach, University of Hartford
  • Men's and Women's Graduate Assistant, Springfield College
  • Connecticut YPDP and ODP Coach

     Achievements
  • Three-time Northeast Conference Coach of the Year
  • Accelerated Coaching Education Program, Dutch National Federation (KNVB)
  • Led U16 World Class Girls to National Championship (1999).
  • Instructs US Soccer Coaching Courses in CT.
  • Northeast Conference Women's Soccer Committee.
  • ECAC Tournament Selection Committee.

    Education
  • Methodist University
  • Bachelor of Arts, 1989.

Sergio Gonzalez
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Women's Coach, University of Dayton (2006-present)
  • Director of Goalkeeping Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
  • NSCAA National Goalkeeping Staff
  • Head Goalkeeping Coach OSYSA ODP
  • Region I Girls ODP Goalkeeper Staff

    Coaching Experience
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • NSCAA, Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA Goalkeeper Diploma
  • Assistant/GK Coach, Slippery Rock University (2000-2006)
  • Ohio South Goalkeeper Coach
  • PA-West ODP Goalkeeper Coach
  • Northern Steel Soccer Club (PA), Director of Goalkeeping

     Achievements
  • Played college soccer at Salve Regina University (1996-2000)
  • Starting Goalkeeper/Captain (1997-1999)
  • Three-time All-Conference Player
  • NSCAA All-Region Team (1999)
  • Holds all career and single-season goalkeeping records (Salve Regina).

    Education
  • Salve Regina University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, 2000.
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Masters of Arts in Higher Education Administration and College Student Development, 2003.

Shawn Kelly
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Women's Coach, Central Connecticut State Univ. (2001-present)
  • General Manager, SoccerPlus CT, SoccerPlus - Connecticut (WPSL)
  • Director of Goalkeeping, SoccerPlus CT

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Central Connecticut State Univ. Men
  • Assistant Coach, University of Hartford Men
  • Assistant Coach, Trinity College Men
  • Adidas ESP Boys Goalkeeper Staff (2006)

     Achievements
  • Former Player, Quinnipiac University
  • Former Player, Glastonbury Celtic.

Nathan Kipp
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Current Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Chicago Red Stars (WPS)
  • Founder, TEAMDesktop (online college team software)

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Women's Coach, Duke University (2006-2008)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, CASL NC (2006-2008)
  • Assistant Coach, UNC - Greensboro (2001-2002, 2005)
  • Assistant Coach, Iona College (2003-2004)
  • NC ODP Goalkeeper Coach (1999-2001)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Greensboro Twisters (2000)

    Achievements
  • Former Player, Carolina Dynamo (USL) (2002-2003)
  • USL D3 Goalkeeper of the Year (2003)
  • Former Player, UNC - Greensboro (1996-2000)
  • SoCon Tournament MVP (1998)

    Education
  • University of North Carolina - Greenboro
  • Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Magna Cum Laude, 2000.

Michael Lovett
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Current Head Women's Coach Ball State University

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Virginia Tech Women (2006-2008)
  • NSCAA, National Diploma
  • Interim Head Coach, Murray State University Women (2005-2006)
  • West Kentucky Futbol Club (WKYFC) Goalkeeper Coach
  • Assistant Coach, Murray State University Women (2002-2005)
  • Coach, Murphy High School Boys (Mobile, AL)
  • Coach, Murray High School Boys (Murray, KY)
  • Region Champions (2003)

     Achievements
  • Former Player, University of South Alabama (1992-1994)
  • National Goalie Wars Champion (2003)
  • Kentucky State Director for the National Goalie War Association (2004-present)
  • NSCAA High School All-American (1992)

    Education
  • Murray State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, 2006.

Shawn Mecchi
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Director of Goalkeeping FC Pennsylvania Strikers
  • Director of Goalkeeping Total Soccer Academy

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Illinois State Women (2007-2008)
  • NSCAA, National Diploma
  • Coach/Director of Goalkeeping, Dynamo FC (Indianapolis (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Indianapolis Women (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, University of Indianapolis Men (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, The College of New Jersey Women (2005)
  • Coach, Hunterdon United Soccer Club (New Jersey) (2004-2005)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Hiberian Heat (New Jersey) (2003-2004)

     Achievements
  • Former Player, The College of New Jersey (2001-2004)
  • 4-Year Starter
  • Team Captain (2004)

    Education
  • The College of New Jersey
  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Professional Writing, 2006.

Siri Mullinix
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Coach, UNC-Greensboro Women (2005-present)

    Achievements
  • Olympic-Silver Medalist - 2000 Olympics
  • Former Starting Goalkeeper, US Women's National Team
  • Founding Player, Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
  • Played 3 seasons with the Washington Freedom
  • 2003 Founders Cup Champions
  • Played college soccer at UNC - Chapel Hill (1995-1998)
  • NCAA DI National Champions (1995, 1997)
  • Final Four Defensive MVP Honors (1997)

    Education
  • University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Laurie Pells George
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Currently Assistant Coach, University of Maryland (2007-present)
  • Region I ODP Coaching Staff

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Clemson Women (2001-2007)
  • USSF “A” license
  • NSCAA, Goalkeeper Diploma
  • Coach, Clemson Area Soccer Club
  • Assistant Coach, College of New Jersey Women
  • NCAA DIII National Champions (2000)

     Achievements
  • Three-time NSCAA All-American
  • Former Player, Philadelphia Charge (WUSA)
  • Former Player, Delaware Genies (W-League)
  • Umbro Select Elite 16 (1997)
  • Set NAIA National Record with 57 career shutouts.
  • Inducted into the Hillsborough (NJ) High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2003)

    Education
  • Georgian Court College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology, 1998.
  • College of New Jersey
  • Master's degree in Counseling, 2001.

Ben Pinkerton
National DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • National Director, SoccerPlus Camps Goalkeeper School

    Coaching Experience
  • Head Coach, Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) (2005-2009)
  • Assistant Coach, North Carolina State University Women (2005-2008)
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2002-2005)
  • Director of Goalkeeping, Gaston United Soccer Club (2003-2005)
  • Coach, North Mecklenburg Youth Soccer Club (2003-2004)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Charlotte Soccer Club (2003)
  • Coach, Blacksburg High School (2001-2002)

    Achievements
  • Former Player, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (1998-2001)

    Education
  • Brevard College (North Carolina)
  • Associate in Arts, 1998.
  • Virginia Polytechnic and State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2001.

Paul Rogers
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Goalkeeper Coach, US National Team
  • Owner and Director of Performance Goalkeeping

    Coaching Experience
  • Current Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Florida State University
  • Goalkeeper Coach, US Women's Algarve Cup Finalist Team (2009)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Canadian Quarterfinalist Women's Olympic Team (2008)
  • Peace Cup Finalist (2008)
  • NCAA Finalisty (2007)
  • NSCAA National Goalkeeper Staff
  • USSF Goalkeeper Staff Member
  • Region 2 Goalkeeper Coach
  • Assistant Coach, University of Louisville Women (2005-present)
  • USSF “B” license
  • UEFA "B" License
  • UEFA "B" Goalkeepers License
  • FA English Football Association - Football Leaders Certificate (1996)
  • Assistant Coach, Tulane University Women
  • ODP State Coach, Kentucky (2005-present)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Indiana Youth Soccer Association (2002-2004)
  • Head Coach/Goalkeeper Coach, Dynamo FC (Indianapolis) (2002-2004)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Carmel United (Indianapolis) (2003-2004)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, New Orleans Soccer Association (2004-2005)

    Achievements
  • Former Player, Queens Park Rangers FC, Plymouth Argyle, Brighton and Hove (England)
  • Former Player, Indiana Blast (A-League) (2003)
  • Goalkeeper, World University Games for Great Britain in South Korea (2003).
  • Played at University of Indianapolis and University of South Florida.

    Education
  • University of Indianapolis
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Administration, 2004.

Katie Shields
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Current Assistant Coach, Northwestern University

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant, Harvard University
  • Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Boston Breaker (WPS)
  • Assistant Coach, Arizona State University Women (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, University of California - Irvine (2005)
  • Administrative Assistant, Harvard University (2005)

    Achievements
  • Four-Year Starting Goalkeeper at Harvard University
  • NSCAA All-Northeast Selection (2005)
  • SoccerBuzz All-Northeast Selection (2005)
  • Four-Time All-Ivy League Selection (2002-2005)
  • Set Harvard Career Shutout Recrod
  • Former Player, Santos FC Women's Team (Santos, Brazil) (2005)
  • National Champion, Southern California Blues S.C. (2000)
  • Former ANTC Student

    Education
  • Harvard University
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government, 2005.

Bill Steffen
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • NSCAA Senior National Staff

    Coaching Experience
  • USSF “B” license
  • Head Coach, University of Oregon Women - 9 years
  • Assistant Coach, Furman University Men - 2 years
  • Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
  • NCAA DI National Champions (1993, 1994)

    Achievements
  • Former Player, Furman Univ. and SUNY Albany.
  • Former Player, Albany Capitals (APSL)
  • National Championship Game 1991 APSL.

    Education
  • UNC - Greenboro
  • Currently Completing Doctoral Studies in Exercise and Sport Psychology.

Mariel Wilner
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Current Assistant Coach, University of Utah

    Coaching Experience
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach, Penn State University
  • Assistant Coach, Harvard University Women (2006-2007)
  • Goalkeeper Coach, Northeastern Women (2006)
  • Region 1 ODP Camp, Coach in Training (2006)
  • Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Developmental Staff
  • Assistant Coach, TriValley Eagles
  • Head Coach, FC New England Eagles
  • USSF "D" License
  • NSCAA Goalkeeping State Diploma

    Achievements
  • Played college soccer at Northeastern University and University of Maryland - College Park.
  • Northeastern all-time lowest GAA.

    Education
  • Northeastern University

Ziggy Zigante
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS GOALKEEPER SCHOOL

  • Assistant Coach, Cornell Men and Women (2003-present)
  • Coach, TC United Soccer Club (Ithaca, New York)

    Coaching Experience
  • Helped with Croatia World Cup Team (2006)
  • Assistant Coach, San Jose Clash (MLS)
  • Assistant Coach, San Diego Sockers (1995-1998)
  • Assistant Coach, Univ. of San Diego, Cal-San Bernardino and Mesa College
  • Clinican US Men's National and Olympic Teams
  • Coach, J-League (Japan)
  • Coach Various Clubs (CA, AZ, NY)
  • Coached Cal-South U16 Girls team to National Championship
  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “C” license
  • SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School Director (1995-present)

    Achievements
  • USSF Referee
  • UEFA Referee
  • Former All-Star, Wichita Wings (MISL)

    Education
  • University of Zagreb (Croatia)
  • Physical Education and Economics, 1986.

 

Paul Cacolice
ATC, CSCS - SOCCERPLUS Camps

  • Owner of Cacolice Conditioning & Consulting

    Achievements
  • Athletic Trainer for SoccerPlus CT and SoccerPlus CT Reds (WPSL)
  • Conducted Fitness Lectures for NSCAA, AFCAT (England), and CONCACAF/FIFA
  • Author of Comprehensive Conditioning for the Elite Soccer Athlete

    Education
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Athletic Training
  • University of Massachusetts at Amherst
  • 2 year Post Graduate Study in Exercise Science

Dr. Tiffany R Jones, Ph.D.
Sport Psychology Consultant - SOCCERPLUS Camps

  • President/Founder X-Factor Performance Consulting
  • Sport Psychologist for US Women's U20 Staff

    Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach Springfield College

    Achievements
  • Former Player, Hobart and William Smith College
  • 2-Time NCAA Final Four Finalist
  • 2-Time Regional All-American

    Education
  • Hobart and William Smith College
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English with a minor in Women's Studies
  • Springfield College
  • Master of Science and Ph.D. specializing in Sport Psychology

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