Coaches & Staff

Playing Experience:

-1997-1999: Rowan University (Captain 1998-99) Played in 1998 Final 4

-1991: Virginia Wesleyan College

-1987-1990: St. Mark’s High School (Captain of the 1990 State Championship Team)

Delaware Union Current Team:

Technical Director: Oversee all Soccer Operations and the Coaching Staff of DE Union Soccer Club.

Other Club/High School Coaching Experience:

• U16 Club Head Coach, DE Union 2021

• U18 Club Head Coach, SJEB RUSH 2020-21

• U18 Club Head Coach, DEFC 2019-2020

• U17, U18 Club Head Coach, Kirkwood Soccer Club 2014-2019

• JV Head Coach & Assistant Varsity Coach: St. Mark’s HS- 1995-96 (1996 State Champions)

• Assistant Varsity Coach: St. Mark’s HS- 1993-94

Education History:

Masters of Higher Education Administration-, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor of Arts, Art Education- Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Coaching Experience:

Head Coach: Wilmington University- 2004-Present

• 6 Time CACC Coach of the Year (2006, 2009, 2015, 2018, 2019 & 2021)

• 5 CACC Regular Season Championships (2009, 2015, 2018, 2019 & 2021)

• 1 CACC Tournament Championship (2007)

• 63 All-CACC Honors, 41 All-Region Honors, 2 Daktronics/D2CCA East Region

Player of the Year awards, 4 CACC Defensive Player of the Year awards, 15 All

American Honors, 3 Rookie of the Year Awards, 3 CACC Player of the Year

awards, 3 CACC Goalkeeper of the Year awards, and the 2019 Ron Lenz Division

II National Player of the Year (Lorne Bickley)

• Qualified for CACC Tournament every year (18 years straight)

• 200+ Career wins

• 6 NCAA 2nd Round Appearances (2009, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019 & 2021)

• In the Top 3 of NCAA DII in all offensive statistics in the past 3 seasons:

Goals, Assists (76), Scoring Offense (4.33), Shots per Game (19.43), Shots on Goal

per Game (9.9), Corner Kicks per Game (7.48), and Points per Game (12.29)

Assistant Coach: Rowan University-2000-2003

-Helped lead the Profs to 3 National Tournament appearances including the 2000 national Championship game.

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF “C” License

A fun fact:

I enjoy playing golf and won a car after shooting a hole-in-one on a par 3 contest.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Manchester City

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Helping young men and women prepare for the next chapters of their lives through the game of soccer.

Playing Experience:

Wilmington University (2001-2003)

Glasgow High School Varsity (1994-1996)

Trial run with Peterborough United FC (1995)

Other Coaching Experience:

Smyrna High School Boys Coach (2019-Current)

GPS Delaware Revolution Director of Coaching (2014-2019)

St. Thomas More High School (2006-2009)

Delaware ODP Head Coach (1997-2002)

Kirkwood Soccer Club (1997-2002)

Education History:

B.S. in Sports Management, Wilmington University

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National A

A fun fact:

My wife always says she feels as though we have three kids running around the house. We only have two children. I guess she means I am the third kid.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Barcelona

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Coaching youth soccer allows me to educate and develop young athletes. I enjoy developing a winning culture with young athletes and teams. Having the opportunity to teach young soccer players to develop into young men to compete at higher levels after high school.

Other Coaching Experience:

Bowdoin College (1996) - Div III Men's Soccer, Assistant Coach
Washington State University (1997-1999) - Div I Women's Soccer, Assistant Coach
Savannah College of Art and Design (2001-2003) - Div III Men's Soccer, Head Coach

Other Leadership Experience:

Director of Player Development - Oklahoma Celtic

Program Director - LA TDP Elite

Technical Director and Olympic Development Programming (ODP) Scout - Louisiana Soccer Association

Academy Director Continental FC Delco

Licenses:

Union of European Football Associations "A"
United States Soccer Association, "A"
United States Soccer Association Grassroots Instructor License
National Soccer Coaches Association “Premier" Diploma
Scottish Football Association Talent Identification Award

Education History:

Bowdoin College BA, Psychology, History

Wilmington University Masters in Science Management, Organizational Leadership

DUSC Juniors Director

Playing Experience:

(1979-2004)

Other Coaching Experience:

Polytech High School Boys and Girls coach (2010-Present)

TOPSsoccer Director (2017-2020)

ODP Staff coach (2019 – 2020)

Central Delaware Soccer Association Staff coach (2010-2011)

Dover High School Assistant Coach (2001-2002)

Stone Mountain Soccer Club (GA) Staff coach (1997-1999)

Central Delaware Soccer Association First Girls Travel Team (1994)

Education History:

BA in Political Science, Elon College

M.Ed, Wilmington University

Coaching Licenses:

USSF National “C” License

USC Director of Coaching License

USC Goalkeeper Diploma

USC Futsal Diploma

A fun fact:

Cars is my favorite Disney Pixar movie.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team(s):

Philadelphia Union

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy the relationships that I have developed over the years with families and players.  I am always eager to hear how the boys and girls I have coached are growing in the game of soccer, and in life. 

Playing Experience:

Goldey-Beacom College (2004-2008)

Other Coaching Experience:

Kirkwood Soccer Head Coach (2009-2013)

Education History:

Master’s in IT Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems 

A fun fact:

The only member of my family to play college soccer. 

Favorite Professional Soccer Team(s):

Philadelphia Union

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Coaching the fundamentals of the games and having fun with respect and discipline.

Playing experience:

-1999-2009: Fulham Center of Excellence Academy (Captain 2001-2009)

-2009-2011: Fulham Ladies First Team (captain 2010-2011)

-2011-2015: The Lincoln University (All-American, NCAA Statistical Leader, All Time Record Holder in goals, assists, points, game winning goals, and shots on goal)

-2017: Ocean City Nor’Easters

-2018: Youngstown Nighthawks

Coaching experience:

-2019-current: Tea Time Training - individual and small group sessions focusing on the development of the technical ability of players.

-2016-2019: Youngstown State University  - assistant coach at the division 1 program

-2015-2016: UK Elite - coached travel teams aged 8-18

-2011-2015: Kirkwood soccer club - coached travel teams aged 8 -18

A fun fact:

I’ve played soccer in 8 different countries.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Chelsea

Staff Coach

DUSC 2009 Boys | DUSC 2012 Boys

Playing Experience:

Tristate Christian Academy High School Varsity (2014-2018)

Club Soccer at Cecil (2010-2015)

Other Coaching Experience:

Middletown Boys High School JV coach and Varsity Asst. (2021-present)

Education History:

Tristate Christian Academy High School Diploma

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National D

A fun fact:

I love to learn about different cultures and travel.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Bournemouth

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Having the opportunity to help players grow in both the game and as people. Seeing what players work on during the week come to fruition during games and seeing the players' reactions is always a great thing to witness.

DUSC 2010 Girls

Other Coaching Experience:

Individual Training (U9-Collegiate)

Playing Experience:

William Penn High School 2009-2012

Wilmington University 2016-2018

Education History:

B.S. in Business Management from Wilmington University

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots Licenses

A fun fact:

I've watched Messi play live 3 times.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

FC Barcelona

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy being able to share the knowledge and skills that I have learned throughout the years to develop a new generation of athletes and individuals. Being able to adjust small details in technique can go a long way for most players. The growth of each individual player is why I coach.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2010 Boys | DUSC 2013 Boys

Playing Experience:

TSG Rohrbach, Heidelberg Germany > German Youth Club

North Middlesex High School

Hudson Benefica, Mass / L.A.S.A-League (Semi-Pro)

Lowell Reds, Mass. / L.A.S.A-League (Semi-Pro)

Mt. Wachusett College: 2nd team All American

United States Air Force: All Air Force team

United States All Military team

Other Coaching Experience:

Middletown HS Varsity Girls Asst Coach: (2021–Present)

2010 Delaware Union Boys (2020-2023)

2013 Delaware Union Boys (2022-2023)

GPS Delaware Revolution Zone 1 Director (2019-2020)

2009 Head Coach Boys GPS Delaware Revolution (2019-2020)

2009 Delaware Union Boys (2015-2019)

2008 Dealaware Union Boys (2016-2019)

Delaware ODP: Asst & Head coaching positions (2007- 2016)

Polytech Boys High School Asst. Coach (2014-2015)

2002 CDSA Boys (2007-2012)

Caesar Rodney High school Boys/Girls Asst. Coach (2007-2009)

United States Air Force All Air Force Women’s Team Asst. coach (2005-2007)

United States All Military Women’s Team Asst. Coach (2005 – 2007)

Education History:

A.S. in Business

B.S. in Business (currently enrolled)

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National C

A fun fact:

I eat the whole apple including the core / tail-off shrimp - is that a fun fact or a weird fact not sure!!

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Liverpool

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

The ability to connect with the kids to mentor and mold them along the way in their journey. Plus the joy of giving back to this great game that gave me so much in my life.

Future DUSC 2010 & 2013 Boys Head Coach

Playing Experience:

Carolina Dynamo, USL – 1999
Delaware Wizards, U.S.I.S.L - 1994 – 1998
Grange Woodbine, Dublin, Ireland - 1993/94

Other Coaching Experience:

Professional
Portland Thorns, NWSL, Assistant Coach (2014 – 2015)
New York FURY, WPSL Elite, Assistant Coach (2012)
Philadelphia Independence, WPS, Assistant Coach (2010- 2012)
Carolina Dynamo, USL, Assistant Coach (1999 – 2000)
Carolina Piedmont Spark, "W-League" Assistant Coach (1999- 2000)
Delaware Wizards, U.S.I.S.L. Assistant Coach (1996-1998) 
Delaware Genies, U.S.W.I.S.L. “W-League” (1996-1998)

Club
Oklahoma Celtic Soccer Club, Technical Director, OK (2020- 2023)
Continental (DELCO) Football Club, Technical Director, PA (2017- 2018)
Michigan Wolves and Hawks Soccer Club, Goalkeeping Director, ECNL and Academy Coach, MI (2015- 2017)
Albertson Soccer Club, Technical Director of Coaching, Long Island, NY (2012 – 2014)

International
FIFA Instructor, FIFA Goalkeeper Instructor Course for CONCACAF, in Trinidad & Tobago (2007)
Trinidad & Tobago Coaching Staff for the CONCACAF qualifier for the World Cup (2008)
Assistant Coach for the Under-19 Women’s National Camp in Carson, CA (2005)
Guest Coach of the Under-20 Men’s National Team at the Olympic Festival in Rhode Island (2000)
Assistant Coach for the Women's Under-18 National at camp in North Carolina (1999)
Guest Coach for the Men's Under-23 National Team for the Olympic qualifier (1999)
Guest Coach of the Under-18 Boys National Team at camp in Allentown, Pennsylvania (1998)
Guest Observer for the Men’s US National Team prior to the qualifying match against Jamaica (1997)

College
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Wake Forest University, NCAA I, Atlantic Coast Conference, 1999-2008
Virginia Commonwealth University, NCAA I, Colonial Athletic Association, 1998-1999
The University of Delaware, NCAA I, America East, 1996-1998
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Wake Forest University, NCAA I, Atlantic Coast Conference, 1999, 2000
The University of Delaware, NCAA I, America East, 1997-1998

Education History:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National A

A fun fact:

I love music and used to play in a band. I like working with wood and welding things.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

West Ham United

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy passing on the knowledge of the game, which was passed along to me as a player and a coach. The acknowledgment from a player that they understand what you are teaching them and have executed it in the game.

Staff Coach

Future DUSC 2012 Boys Head Coach

Playing Experience:

Professional

Other Coaching Experience:

Wilmington University (2017-Present) 
Sandviken IF U13 (2015-2016) 
Umea Fc U14 (2013-2014)

Education History:

BS in Sports Management, Wilmington University

M.S. in Human Resources, Wilmington University

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer D License

A fun fact:

Started coaching at the age of 13.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Barcelona and Arsenal

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy the day to day improvement, it's so beautiful to watch the youth playing soccer like adults when it comes to thier decisions making.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2011 Boys

Playing Experience:

University of Delaware (2019-2021)

CAA Rookie Team (2019) & Fair Play Player of the Year (2019)

Other Coaching Experience:

University of Delaware Summer Camp Staff

Education History:

University of Delaware, Bachelor of Art in Sociology

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots Licenses

A fun fact:

I’m good at telling rhythms and like playing with kids.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Manchester United

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoyed helping them with their soccer skills and improving their game intelligent.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2009 Girls

Other Coaching Experience:

Middletown High School Boys Assistant Coach (Current)
Newark Charter School Boys Coach (2015 – 2022)
Caravel Academy JV Girls Coach (2022)
Tatnall School Girls Assistant Coach (2018)
Delaware Military Academy Boys Assistant Coach (2011 – 2014) 
Kirkwood Soccer Club Staff Coach (2012 – 2013)
Delaware United FC (2010 – 2012)
Wilmington United FC (2008 – 2010)
Western Family YMCA (2006 – 2007)

Coaching Licenses:

United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
US Soccer National D

Additional Coaching Education:
Coach FX Protrain Mentoring Programme
United Soccer Coaches ST Diploma: Performance Analysis
United Soccer Coaches ST Diploma: Sport Performance

A fun fact:

I coached Mark McKenzie his first six years playing travel soccer.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Philadelphia Union

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy watching teams that play as one, and that's what I like most about coaching, getting players to play together and become good teammates.

Assistant Staff Coach

DUSC 2006 Boys | DUSC 2013 Boys

Playing Experience:

Westmont United Soccer Club: (2020 - Present)

King of Prussia Soccer Club: (2005 - 2020)

Swarthmore Soccer Club: (2003 - 2005)

Cabrini University (formerly Cabrini College): (1991 - 1993)

Other Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach - Urban Athletic Football Club: (2020 - 2023)

Chichester Highschool Girls Soccer: (2019 - Present)

Head Coach - Chichester Chargers: (2014 - 2020)

Education History:

Drexel University - PhD - Information Science and Technology (ABD - Coursework completed)

LaSalle University - MA - Psychology

Cabrini College - BA - Psychology; BS - Mathmatics

Coaching Licenses:

USSF D License

GrassRoots 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11

A Fun Fact:

I still play soccer at a competitive level for the Westmont United Soccer Club and compete in the TriCounty Women's Soccer League.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

The Philadelphia Union and Bayern Munich

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Growing up, one of my soccer coaches played a pivotal role that changed my life for the better. I enjoy being able to help others in the same way.

DUSC Juniors Coach

Playing Experience:

Played Youth Club Soccer from 1993 to 2000

Other Coaching Experience:

Red Lion Christian Academy Middle School Soccer Coach: (2005-2006) 

MOT Charter High School JV Soccer Coach: (2006-2007)

Education History:

Delaware State University - PhD (Chemistry)

University of Delaware - MBA

Delaware State University - MS (Chemistry)

Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria - BS (Biochemistry)

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots

A fun fact:

I enjoyed singing and teaching maths

Favorite Professional Soccer Team(s):

Chelsea FC

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Helping to shape and bring out potentials in young soccer players Being that voice of reasoning to help players overcome doubts about themselves and believe they can be the best if they keep working hard.

Future 2006 and 2013 Boys Coach

Playing Experience:

Philadelphia Falcons (2014-2016)

Christiana High School (2003)

Other Coaching Experience:

Urban Athletic Futbol Club (2017-2023)

Kirkwood Soccer Club (2012-2015)

YMCA (2005-2007)

Education History:

University of Miami, Masters in Sports Administration

University of Phoenix, Masters in Business Administration

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National D License

A fun fact:

I am a former police officer and United States Air Force veteran.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Real Madrid

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy the ability to lead a team through any competition and love seeing players develop.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2006 Boys

Playing Experience:

Professional

Other Coaching Experience:

Wilmington University Men’s & Women’s Technical Director (2020-2022)

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer D License

A fun fact:

I really like to study and watch games. During games, the banter can get really fun.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Tottenham, AJAX, and Barcelona

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I really like youth soccer because of the developmental reward you get when you see players achieve small goals to further their success and development. When a group grows into a team and starts getting the required goals set for themselves it's really enjoyable to be part of their success. When the outlet of the sport makes a player really happy to be a part of that's sincerely rewarding.

Future DUSC 2009 Girls Coach

Playing Experience:

Wilmington University (2017- 2020)

St. George’s Technical HS Varsity (2012-2016) 

Other Coaching Experience:

St Georges Technical HS Assistant Coach (2023-Present)

Education History:

Current Wilmington University student majoring in Education

A fun fact:

I love playing Mario Cart on the switch!

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

USWNT

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I love being apart of the process, and serving as a positive role model. I love seeing the personal growth in the kids as they learn to handle challenges, disappointment and some success and the joy i get in being there to support them.

DUSC Juniors

Playing Experience:

Middletown High School (2015-2019

Other Coaching Experience:

Delaware Union Rec League Coach (2015-2019)

Youth Lacrosse Coach (2021-2023)

Education History:

Immaculata University, Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Movement Science

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots

A fun fact:

I enjoy being active in anyway possible. Whether it be taking my dog on a walk, lifting weights, or going on hikes.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

MLS - Union

Bundesliga - Dortmund

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy helping kids develop into the best athletes and people they can be through competitiveness and sportsmanship. I enjoy allowing kids to bring their personalities and playing styles and putting them into a team collective.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2013/2014 Girls

Playing Experience:

Delaware Union (2009-2020)

Appo High School (2016-2020)

Other Coaching Experience:

Discovery Program Coach

Education History:

Current University of Delaware Student

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots Licenses

A fun fact:

I have 2 dogs.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Philadelphia Union

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I love interacting with the players and watching them develop over the season.. They have such great personalities.

Staff Coach

DUSC 2012 Girls

Playing Experience:

Wilmington University (2015-2018)

Other Coaching Experience:

Wilmington University Assistant Coach (2023)

Wilmington University Graduate Assistant Coach (2021-2022)

Education History:

B.S. in Business Management with a minor in Global Business Management

M.Ed. in Higher Education (Fall 2023)

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer Grassroots Licenses

A fun fact:

I love to play volleyball and pickleball in my spare time.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

FC Barcelona

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy coaching youth soccer because it gives me the opportunity to use my experience to develop young athletes into well-rounded soccer players and individuals. I love creating fun training sessions that allow my players to have fun while also learning important components of the game.

DUSC 2009 Girls

Other Coaching Experience:

30+ years of coaching

Head Coach of Boys & Girls Programs at Middletown High School

Education History:

BS in Health and Physical Education

M.Ed. in School Counseling

M.Ed. in School Leadership

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National B

A fun fact:

I’ve been to Sweden 2X and toured other countries while coaching teams in the Gothia Cup.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Roma

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Seeing players improve over a season and year as well as the passion that is created by the 

coaching environment and the players' desire to get better

Staff Coach

DUSC 2007/2008 Boys

Playing Experience:

East Windsor PAL League

Other Coaching Experience:

Boys Varsity and Boys JV - MOT Charter High School Head Coach (2021-2022)

Boys and Girls - MOT Charter Middle School - Head Coach (2018-2020)

Education History:

BS in Elementary Education (with Honors), Salisbury University

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National D

A fun fact:

Outside of soccer, I run ultramarathons (events that are longer than 26.2 miles) and love roller coasters.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

Any club that plays a team-based, passing style of soccer

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I love to see the development of the player in not just their soccer, but as teammates, and as young men and women. I think we teach life lessons through soccer and that is reflected in the quality of the humans we have the honor to coach.

Staff Caoch

DUSC 2008 Girls

Playing Experience:

New Castle County Men's League A & B level (2001-Present)

Gore Corporate League (2001-present)

Lenape High School (1985-1986)

Other Coaching Experience:

Youth Rec/Rep Coach (2015-Present)

Caravel Middle School Girls Asst. Coach (2020-2021)

Education History:

B.S. in Marketing, University of Delaware

M.B.A. in Marketing, University of Delaware

Coaching Licenses:

US Soccer National C

A fun fact:

I sell protective outwear products to the military and I have spent time participating and testing products in outdoor activities with temperatures ranging from a low of -54F to a high of 118F. I have played all of the Golf Digest "Top-10 Public Courses in the United States".

Favorite Professional Soccer Team:

USMNT and USWNT

What do you enjoy most about coaching?

I enjoy helping players develop their natural athletic abilities into soccer-specific technical skills and helping them to understand the importance of and subtleties of in-game tactics as they mature. I also enjoy teaching life lessons - success, failure, growth, discipline, and most of all having fun - through the lens of "the beautiful game".