Mark Morgan: Executive Director
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Andy Stokes: Technical Director
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Coaching Since: 1995
Coaching Licenses: Andy holds licenses from both the USSF and NSCAA
Bio: Head women's soccer coach Louisburg college NJCAA D1 Former Volunteer assistant Meredith College D3 Former Mens assistant Louisburg College Assisted former US Virgin islands National team coach in designing a national youth curriculum. Assisted with coaching education Northern Soccer club Santa Fe NM South Carolina ODP Staff North Carolina ODP staff First coach in Region to lead Louisburg College to a National Tournament. Produced 5 all Americans and over 30 All region players. He's helped developed numerous players to success at the next level inc D1 ,D2 D3 and professional.
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Jason King: Technical Director
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Coaching since: 1989
Coaching Licenses: USSF B / NSCAA Adv National / US National Youth
Bio:Jason played his club ball out of Norwin Soccer Club as well as two years in Hambach Germany. He’s coached at clubs in PA, Michigan, Hambach Germany at all levels. He now focuses on our Youth Development Program and the Neuse River Futbol Youth Academy
Coaching Philosophy: My passion in soccer is to improve the technical development of youth soccer in the US by providing an environment that is fun, structured, challenging and one that maximizes the technical development to prepare them for the highest level of play. I love coaching youth soccer as it gives me a sense of pride knowing I’m making an impact in youth sports!
Keith Jenkins: Director of Operations
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Coaching Licenses: NSCAA Premier, DOC, HS, GK 3, Licenses
Bio: Previously coached at William Peace University for 7 years and Clayton High School for 13 years. ODP Staff Coach for NCYSA. Instructor for NSCAA and NCYSA, 10 time NCAA Division 1 Final Four Tournament Director USSF C and National Youth License
Coaching Philosophy: To provide the best opportunities for coaches to grow not only as coaches but as individuals so that they can best serve our youth in today’s game. Coaching education for our coaches is the key to the future success for our youth. Properly prepared coaches equates to properly prepared players.
Rob Kehoe: Director of Goalkeeping
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Coaching since: 2009
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Bio: Rob has plied his trade exclusively as a goalkeeper for over 30 years. His abilities have allowed him to travel and play several seasons in Japan and throughout Southeast Asia. Rob has continued his membership in the "GK Union" through coaching goalkeepers from academy ages through collegiate level players.
Coaching Philosophy: My goal in coaching goalkeepers has three prongs: Technical excellence, mental sharpness and impeccable judgement. If achieved, our goalkeepers will have the confidence that will allow them to know and understand they are an integral part in their team, not just a player called into action a handful of times over the course of a match. With luck, I hope that confidence will transfer in their every day life.
Allison Bell - Staff Coach
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Coaching since: 2016
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Coaching Philosophy: Allison enjoys passing on her knowledge to youth soccer players that they can apply both on and off of the field. She tries to teach player to apply the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship in everything that they do on and off of the pitch.
Beverly Biancur - Staff coach
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Reid Clewis - Staff coach
Coaching since: 2005
Coaching Licenses: NSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA National, NSCAA GK Level 1 and 2, US Youth National, USSF D
Bio: Reid is originally from Wilmington, NC, All Region/4 Year Starter at University of Mount Olive, former Director at Cape Fear Soccer Club (Now Wilmington Hammerheads) and Wayne County United SC, former Assistant and Head Women's Coach at University of Mount Olive, current Head Women's Coach at William Peace University
Coaching Philosophy: I want my players to develop in the four major facets of the game (technical, tactical, physical, psychological) during their time with me. It's just as important that we improve on the field as we learn to be good people off of it.
Fernando Coelho- Staff Coach
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Coaching since: 2016
Coaching License: NSCAA GK 1, 2, USSF E
Bio: coming soon
Coaching Philosophy: I love teaching the game that gave a lot to me as a kid. It's nice to give back and help grow the game of soccer at the developmental age. I enjoy not only helping teach the kids the game of soccer but comradery and respect for the game.
Cole Delahooke - Staff Coach
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Coaching Since: 2006
Coaching Licenses: Hold E License, Goalkeeper Level 1 Diploma and will complete my D license in November.
Bio: From Clayton where I played 4 years at Clayton High School, graduated from UNC Pembroke where I started coaching with the town of Lumberton and Fayetteville Soccer Club. After graduating I helped coach the JV and Varsity soccer team at Clayton High School for two years.
Philosophy: Soccer should be coached with creativity and a focus on the individual players growth. Coaching should emphasize player growth over the result of games or records and allow each player the opportunity to develop to the best of their own ability.
Tom Eure - Staff coach
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Coaching since: 2008
Licenses: USSF D National, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA GK 1 & GK 2
Bio: coming soon
Coaching Philosophy: I believe that player development is more important than a win/loss record. I believe in and teach “possession” soccer. I believe that a good coach can make a life-long positive impact on kids they come in contact with. I originally started coaching to spend more quality time with my own kids. Once I got a taste of coaching, it quickly turned into a lifelong passion. My ultimate goal through coaching is to teach this beautiful game and be a positive role model for the kids I am fortunate enough to work with.
Edgar Fabricio Lemus Sr. - Staff Coach
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Coaching since 2014
Licenses: USSF F License
Bio: coming soon
Coaching Philosophy: Discipline, respect, hard work and have fun while doing it. I don't consider Success winning every game, I consider success when I can get an entire group of kids to play together as 1 team and to see every kid playing better than when the season first starts.
Caleb Metz - Academy Trainer
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Rick Miller - Staff Coach
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Coaching since 2005
Coaching Licenses: USSF E, NSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA GK 1 & 2
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Coaching Philosophy: I believe that being a coach is a greater responsibility than teaching kids to play soccer, helping them navigate the challenges in life by focusing on Character, Integrity and teamwork. How you carry yourself in life will dictate your success, both on and off the field. I like to play and coach a possession style of soccer, working the ball out of the back through all thirds of the field, using width and depth to open up attacking space. I feel a player should leave all they have on the field, it does not matter if you are the best player on the field, but if you were the best YOU on the field. I encourage my players to strive harder to excel at the best of their ability and to continue to fail harder. The harder you fail, the harder you work, the better.
Ozzy Peralta - Staff coach
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Coaching since: 2012
Coaching Licenses: USSF E USSF D December 2018
Bio: Ozzy played high school soccer at Louisburg High followed by two years of college soccer at Louisburg College. Finished College playing career with two years at William Peace University. Previously coached at Louisburg high school for two years. Ozzy is currently serving as the assistant coach for the Men’s soccer team at William Peace University.
Coaching Philosophy: My goal as a coach is to teach and develop players on and off the field. I want to provide a competitive and challenging environment for my players but also a fun environment.
Sierrah Stoto - Staff coach
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Michael Statum - Staff Coach
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Coaching Since: 2012
Coaching licenses: USSF F license
Bio: 16+ yrs playing experience/5 yrs coaching experience. Played 6 yrs rec/travel soccer in Kinston, NC. 2 yrs in rec in Rock Hill, SC as parents couldn’t afford club soccer. Pulled up to Varsity freshman year of high school. Co-captain junior year. Played two years at NJCAA level at Wake Technical Community College in 2008-2009 after returning from Iraq. Assistant for Wake Tech’s men’s program in 2010. Assistant for Wake Tech’s women’s inaugural program in 2011. Head men’s and women’s coach at Wake Tech in 2015 and 2016. Head women’s coach at Wake Tech in 2017. Club coach for two years.
Coaching Philosophy: Not just a soccer coach, but a life coach using soccer as a platform to build character, strength, stamina, endurance, confidence, leadership, and teamwork; physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically.
Brian Stevens - Staff coach
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Coaching since: 2005
Coaching Licenses: NSCAA Advanced National
Bio: Head Coach Clayton High School Girls Soccer and 05 ODP Coach
Coaching Philosophy: I have taught and coached for many years and enjoy seeing youth grow into confident young adults. I believe in placing players in complex situations where they can learn and develop. I believe that if a player is placed in their optimal learning environment, they will grow to their potential. My training philosophy is based on perfect effort, not perfect performance. I have an open door policy to discuss player development. I encourage parents to ask questions and engage in their player development in a positive and supportive manner. Soccer is a sport that develops life skills, so my players are taught and expected to respect the sport and everyone involved in the sport including fellow players, coaches, referees, and opponents. Although winning is great, I believe it is a byproduct of hard work, determination, and player development.
Erin Tanhauser - Staff coach
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Joel Tucker - Staff Coach
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Coaching since: 1997
Coaching Licenses: NSCAA Advanced National, GK Level 1 & 2, USSF National D License & National Youth
Bio: I have been involved in soccer most of my life and have been coaching in NC for 21 years. My coaching experience includes: coaching recreational, challenge, classic, High School and ODP as training coach and Evaluator, NCYSA Coaching instructor. I have Coach at clubs throughout NC, Including: Arcadia Booster Club and served as their VP of Soccer and DOC; Coached for North Davidson Soccer League and served as their DOC; Coached at FVAA for Boys and Girls; Coached with GCAA, both Boys and Girls, Serving as the DOC and Served on the BOD; Served on NCYSA's Disciplines and Appeals Board.
Coaching Philosophy: My focus, as a coach, is very much about “player development”. I want to encourage the players to be creative with the ball. I want to help give the players a chance to learn soccer skills, strive to improve speed & strength, grow and have some fun along the way. We will stay focused on the ability to control and manipulate the ball and learn tactical awareness during the play of the game. I want them to learn a little more about the game of soccer and hope to develop in them a love for the game, while trying to teach them about team spirit, good sportsmanship, improve and master soccer skills. I will do my best to refrain from “over-coaching.
Tyler Van Hall - Staff coach
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Coaching since: 2012
Coaching Licenses: USSF E
Bio: East Wake FC Academy coach, NRFA Academy coach since 2016, Assistant Coach at Franklin Academy High School
Coaching philosophy: You are how you train. Train like a champion, win like a champion. The same work ethic that will carry you as a soccer player will drive you to be successful in life.
Luke Waddell - Staff Coach
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Coaching since 2013
Coaching Licenses: NSCAA National, USSF D
Bio: Former head coach at West Johnston HS from 2015-2017 as well as ODP coaching experience.
Coaching Philosophy: I believe that it is my role as a coach to maximize the potential in every player. More than anything else, coaching at the youth level is about individual player development and preparing young players to compete at the next level.
Josh Weddle - Staff coach
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Coaching since: 2018
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Bio: Josh started playing soccer with rec and then progressing to club in his later years with EWSA and an Elite team with Premier UK that would do college showcases. Along with Varsity Highschool soccer and then one season of College soccer at William Peace University.
Coaching Philosophy: My goals consist of teaching the youth the game of soccer while remaining a sense of fun and love for the sport. I want them to walk away with an even greater love for the sport than I have, while having gained knowledge of the sport as well.