James Antonoplos
Staff Coach 2007 Boys Red
| - Former College Player Goalkeeper for Saint Vincent College (2017, PA),Mount Aloysius College (2013, PA)
- Youth Playing Experience Pipeline SC (MD), Delaware ODP.
- COACHING EXPERIENCE Recreation Soccer with U9 FFC team for a season. Assistant at North Bay Soccer Camp summer camp for ages 7-14.
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
The two most important things I want to teach to myplayers about the game is to work hard in everything they do on and off the field,and teach them to have fun playing the game.
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Peter Armatis
Staff Coach 2005 Boys Red
| USSF D License
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Matt Cruz
GK Staff Coach
| - USSF "E" License
- NSCAA Level 1 & 2 GK Diploma
- CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Certificate
- Mountain View HS - Boys JV and Varsity Coach & Girls Varsity Assistant
- Playing Experience - Stafford Soccer Travel Player U9-19; Averett University 99-03
- Courtland HS - 1st team All Region, 2nd team All State
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
If you can save my shot at full speed you can save the shot of your opponents. Train full speed, play full speed, Win full speed.
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Milos Draca
Staff Coach 2008 Boys Black, 2006 Girls Black & 2005 Girls Black
| - UEFA B & USSF D
- PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
FC Vojvodina, FC Novi Sad, FC Veternik, FC Leicester City U21, FC Westchester Flames, Missouri Valley College, Mount Mercy University
- West Delaware High School Head Coach
- Cedar River Soccer Association Head coach
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
Developing individual and team skills and always try to push players to reach their full potential.
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Matt Eby
GK Staff Coach
| - NSCAA Goalkeeper 2 license
- USSF F License
- Massaponax High School Head Coach
- University Mary Washington Women's Assistant Coach
- Former University of Mary Washington Player
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
A coach needs to provide a fun but constructive environment to instill a love of the game as well as a growth mindset in players.
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Jermaine Keller
Staff Coach 2009 Girls Black
| - USSF "D" License
- NSCAA National Diploma
- NSCAA Futsal Level 1
- KNVB Youth Coaching Diploma
- MYS Sporting CT Premier - Boys Director of Coaching
- East Hampton High School - Boys Varsity Head Coach (State Champions 2014)
- Playing Experience - HS 1st team All State, Region 1 ODP
- Kean University Men's Soccer (1992-96) - National Champions, 2x All American Honors, 2x All Conference, 3x All-Metro
- Danish Dynamite Soccer Academy (Copenhagen, Denmark) , Central Jersey Riptide (USISL Pro League), NY/NJ Metro Stars (MLS), San Diego Flash (USISL - A League), Milwaukee Sports Club (Pro-Am), USA U20 Training Pool
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
I have had the opportunity to play soccer at just about every level; from the amateur level to the professional level. I have also had the opportunity to train in Europe for a summer. And along the way I have had the fortune to be trained and instructed by several incredible coaches, who have impacted my life beyond the field. Because I have been so
blessed, I continue to look for opportunities to give back to the game that gave me so much. And with that training that I have received, I have instilled into the players that I have worked with character values such as: Integrity | Trust | Grace | Ambition | Work Ethic | Respect | Learning and Fun.
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Kevin Leahy
Staff Coach 2004 Boys Red
| - USSF "D" License
- 7 years Coaching Experience
- Spotsylvania Parks and Rec,
- FFC (started when still FASA)
- Massaponax HS Boys JV
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
Provide a positive learning environment that will help kids value, as players and as people, the traits of respect, empathy, effort, and resiliency.
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Ben LeDuc
Staff Coach 2010 Boys Red
| - USSF Grassroots License
- Former DC United Academy Youth Player
- Former PWSI Youth Player
- Former Virginia State ODP Youth Player
- FFC U5-8 Pre-Academy and Academy Coach
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
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Steve Petros
Staff Coach 2002 Boys Black & 2000 Boys Gold
| - USSF "D" License
- Joined FFC Coaching staff in 2010
- Chancellor High School - Boys JV & Varsity Coach since 2010 (JV Head Coaching record: 74-11-11, 3 Conference Titles)
- Playing Experience - NVSC, VSA, & FFC Travel Player U9-19;
- Chancellor High School Varsity Player
- University Mary Washington - Club Soccer 2003-2006
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
Coach youth soccer to stay competitive and make a positive impact on kids. If you want personal glory, play a video game.
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Steve Plato
Staff Coach 2006 Girls Red
| - USSF "D" License
- Started Coaching at the age of 13
- Playing Experience - Travel and High School Player U9-19 & Military team as an adult
- Current FFC Vice President
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
I want every player I coach to learn to love the game as much as I do. Make it fun and competitive to get the most out of players. Positive reinforcement of good play/decisions, while always correcting mistakes….also in a positive way. Spend most of time focusing on technical skills/basics as its very tough to become a great player if you can’t do the simple stuff on a consistent basis. Encourage play that is: aggressive, focused, high speed of play, confident….wanting the ball on your foot, Style of play, formations, etc is dictated by the skill level and abilities of the team.
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Alex Rebeiz
Staff Coach 2007 Boys Black & 2006 Boys Black
| - NSCAA Premier Diploma
- NSCAA Advance National Diploma
- USSF C
- Played on the U16 Senegalese Youth National Team
- Coached Pre-Academy at MLS New York Red Bulls
- New York Red Bulls Academy Coach of the Year Fall 2015
- Former Assistant Director of Coaching at Old Dominion Soccer Club
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
To create a fun and challenging environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn.
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Delroy Thompson
Staff Coach 2009 Boys Black
| - USSF "D" License
- Played as a youth in Jamaica
- Played in leagues around the world while serving in the United States Air Force
- Coached Rec Soccer in Albuquerque, New Mexico before moving to Virginia
- Joined FFC in 2003
COACHING PHILSOPHY:
I endeavor to develop soccer players that are technically sound and in doing so create a positive experience for players.
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