Meet the Coaches!

Meet our Technical Staff

Our Technical leadership are all USSF A-licensed, tested experts with decades of coaching experience. They supervise the Player Placement process, develop curriculum and training for all our Travel teams, and support our coaches and players to help ensure their success.


	Mark Ryan Technical Director
	Professional Coach since 2002 USSF A License Former College Player, George Mason University Former Manchester Youth Academy Player Former Assistant Coach, GMU Former Director of Coaching, Great Falls SC Former ODP Head Coach BA (Communications); MA (Sports Management), George Mason University "At the end of the day, people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou

John O'Hara Associate Technical Director, Travel		Evans Malyi Director of ECNL-RL
Professional Coach since 2008 USSF A License Former College Player, George Mason University Former Professional Player, Sligo Rovers, Carolina Railhawks, Wilmington Hammerheads US U20 Nat'l Team Asst Coach US U17 Nat'l Team 2017 WC BA (Physical Education), George Mason University		Professional Coach since 2000 USSF A License Former College Player, University of Maryland Former Professional Player, USISL Former Director of Travel, DC Stoddart BA (Business/Urban Planning), University of Maryland "Amor fati."


Chris Pruden U9-U12 Director of Coaching	Nicole Brower U13-U19 Girls Director of Coaching	Dean McAlpin U13-U19 Boys Director of Coaching

Professional Coach since 2007 USSF A License USYS Nat'l Youth License USC Director of Coaching Diploma USC Advanced Regional Diploma USC Futsal Level 1 & 2 Diploma Former College & USL PDL Player Varsity Head Coach, Broad Run HS Health, PE & Driver Ed Dept Chair, Broad Run HSBS, Business Administration; MS (Special Education/Teaching)	Professional Coach since 2004 USSF A License USSF Nat'l Youth License Former Director, Fairfax Sportsplex BS, Biology, College of William & Mary "I want to inspire girls to find confidence through competitive sport that they can take into life. Learning to challenge themselves physically and see the strength in their bodes in a positive light."	Professional Coach since 1999 USSF A License USC Premier Diploma USYS National Youth License Former Professional Youth Trainee Former Director of Boys Coaching, SYA Soccer GNVQ (Advanced Leisure & Tourism, Greenwich University "You get out of the game, what you put into the game, particularly when no one is watching."

Meet our Travel Coaches

Our Travel coaches are all highly-qualified, motivated professionals whose primary objective is to bring out the best in their players and encourage their development on and off the soccer pitch. For team assignments, visit our 2023/24 Travel Coaches page.

		Phil Adams Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2022 USSF D License USC Pre-National Diploma USSF Grassroots 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 License Attended George Mason University "Coaching is taking a player where they can't take themselves by unlocking their potential and maximizing their growth." "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence."

		Matt Aubel Staff Coach, ECNL Assistant Professional Coach since 2012 USSF C License Former Loudoun Player Varsity Head Coach, Independence HS Teacher, Independence HS BA (Sport Management), Slippery Rock University; MA ( Education), George Mason University "Talent may get you on the field, but it’s effort & attitude that will keep you there.” --Ken Griffey Jr.

		Al Bonilla Director of Camps, Clinics & Adult League Professional Coach since 2010 USSF C License Loudoun Soccer Program Manager My philosophy as a coach is to develop a fun and competitive environment where my players can better their Technique – the ability to control the ball Soccer IQ – football intelligence and decision-making Personality – flair, discipline and ability to play as a team Speed – mobility, acceleration and pace over distance In order to learn they need to make mistakes and take risks. As their skills and knowledge of the game grow, results will come individually and collectively. "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." -- Pelé

		Mack Brodie Program Manager: Micros, Minis, Rec 1 & TOPSoccer Professional Coach since 2018 D License Candidate Former All-Stars Coach, former Loudoun Trainer Licensed Virginia public school teacher BA (Physical Education w Sports Medicine concentration), George Mason University "Soccer is about the moments, not the outcome. In a player's soccer journey, there are a million moments, some to celebrate and some to learn from. Coaching to me is more than teaching someone how to play...it's showing girls how to live...grow despite adversity...celebrate in the face of disappointment...play hard no matter what. If you play for the moment, you'll never miss an opportunity."

		Royce Brodie U9-U12 Boys & Girls Age Group Assistant; Director of Futsal Professional Coach since 2000 USSF C License Former College Player, New Mexico State University Former Technical Director BA (Geotechnical Engineering), New Mexico State University

		Nicole Brower U13-U19 Girls Director of Coaching Professional Coach since 2004 USSF A License USSF Nat'l Youth License Former Director, Fairfax Sportsplex BS (Biology), William & Mary "I want to inspire girls to find confidence through competitive sport that they can take into life. Learning to challenge themselves physically and see the strength in their bodies in a positive light."

		Chris Brown Staff Coach Profile Coming Soon!

		Dave Bucciero Director of GK; Director of College Placement; Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2012 USSF A License NSCAA Advanced License Former College Player, James Madison University Former College Coach, American University Former ODP Coach BA (History), James Madison University, MA, Washington College

		Claire Collins Staff Coach Professional Coach since 1999 USSF B License Asst Athletic Director, Broad Run HS Former Head Coach, Broad Run HS (5 State Championships) 2x National Coach of the Year; All-Met Coach of the Year BA/MA (Health & Physical Education), Virginia Polytechnic Institute "Be kind and live life to the fullest."

		Steve Cook Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2018 USSF C License USYC National Youth License BSC, Business Management "Good people make great teams."

		Andrew Drummond Staff Coach Profile Coming Soon!

		David Drupa Staff Coach, Trainer Professional Coach since 2015 USSF D License USYS National Youth License NSCAA Level IV LCPS Employee George Mason University "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra

		Kevin Engel Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2016 USSF D License Loudoun Soccer Rec Coach, 2006-2016 MA (Russian & East European Studies) "It is important to me that both science and my practical and personal experience can stand up well to the motto “as many as possible, for as long as possible, in the best environment possible”. With regard to soccer even during the early teenage years, we cannot predict who is going to be the best. Many things start to happen and it is not until after 20 years of age do we find out who has survived the journey to elite level. That is ten years, plus the glorious years of child football!"

		Henry Fuentes Age Group Lead Professional Coach since 2012 USSF D License USSF C License (candidate) Former Camp Director Former Tots Program Director "There's no better teacher than the game itself."

		Maddie Graham Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2019 USSF D License (Candidate) Former College Player, Indiana University of PA Varsity Coach, Independence HS Current LCPS Teacher, Independence HS BA (Education), Indiana University of PA

		Kieran Harris Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2015 USSF D License Former Player, Ferrum College Varsity Coach, Riverside HS "Soccer is a game of agility, speed, teamwork, and strategy. It is a game that requires resilience on and off the field. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and overcome challenges."

		Tony Hasper Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2015 USSF D License HS Varsity Coach Bachelor of Arts "One day at a time."

		Amanda Heins Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2011 AC certified personal trainer Former College Player, Radford University Head Coach, Riverside HS BA (Exercise, Sport & Health Education), Radford University

		Marc Herman Staff Coach, GK Coach Professional Coach since 2010 USSF D License Former College Player, USAF Academy, University of Wyoming GK Coach, Clark County HS BA, University of Wyoming; MA, Sonoma State University "Per Aspera Ad Astra."

		Erin Holden Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2015 USSF D License Former College Player, Bridgewater College LCPS Teacher BA, Bridgewater College; MA, Marymount U "I strive to create a positive learning space where players can feel confident to try to new things, while also I work to develop them technically and tactically as both players, and a team." "Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." - Mia Hamm

		Taryn Hollis Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2021 Former Player, Loudoun 99G Red Former Personal Trainer BS (Human Nutrition), Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” - Frederick Douglass

		Kennedy Jakubek Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2016 USSF D License candidate Former College player, Lynchburg College Division 3 All-American Former Member, Loudoun 96G Red Current LCPS PE teacher BS (Health & Phys Ed), Lynchburg College

		Graham Jones Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2005 USSF C License USSF Grassroots 7v7/9v9/11v11 BSC (Applied Sports Science) "Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness."--Napoleon Hill

		Shane Kellogg Age Group Lead Professional Coach since 2011 USSF A License Candidate (2023) USSF B License USSF Nat'l Youth License USC GK Level 1/2/3 Varsity Head Coach, Marshall HS IB Business Management Teacher, Marshall HS BA (Spanish)/BS (Management), George Mason University; MA (Special Education/Teaching), University of Virginia; Education Specialist Degree (Business & Marketing Education), Auburn University "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." — Pele

		Bretton Krocker Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2013 USSF C License USSF B License (candidate) Former College Player, Valley Forge Military College Former MLS NEXT Program Coach Former ODP District & State Coach Former HS Coach Former Pre-Travel Development Academy Co-Director BS (Information Systems & Operations Management), George Mason University “Never give up....Impossible is Nothing; sometimes, things are just very difficult. A battle will always be a battle, unless you give up before fighting it. You need to know your odds.” -- Diego Simeone

		Kent Legg Staff Coach, Super Y Coach, Girls ECNL Sports Performance Coach Professional Coach since 2019 USSF D License USSF C License (applicant) NASM CPT Former Player, SNHU (Div 2 National Champion (2013) Attended Southern New Hampshire University "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."

		Robert Legg *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2016 USSF E License Former Director of Camps & Clinics, Loudoun Soccer BA (Mathematics), James Madison University

		Tim Lucas *Staff Coach, GK Coach* Professional Coach since 1999 USSF A License USSF Nat'l GK License USSF Nat'l Youth License GK National C License (Ireland) USC Director of Coaching Diploma Varsity Head Coach, Loudoun County HS US Soccer Nat'l Coaching Education Instructor ODP GK Coach Nat'l Super Y League Coaching Staff Former DoC BA (Political Science), Marymount University; MA (Education), Marymount University

		Sean Martin *Age Group Lead; U13-U19 Boys Age Group Assistant* Professional Coach since 2008 USSF C License USC National Diploma USYS National Youth License Former Player, James Madison University Former Asst Coach, JMU Former Director of Operations, Virginia Tech Former Asst Coach, Bridgewater College BS (Sport & Rec Management; Business Minor); MS (Sport & Rec Leadership), James Madison University

		Dean McAlpin *U13-U19 Boys Director of Coaching; Age Group Lead* Professional Coach since 1999 USSF A License USC Premier Diploma USYS National Youth License Former Professional Youth Trainee Former Director of Boys Coaching, SYA Soccer GNVQ (Advanced Leisure & Tourism, Greenwich University "You get out of the game, what you put into the game, particularly when no one is watching."

		Dan McDonough *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2006 USSF C License Former College Player ODP Coach UMBC

		Scott Mitchell *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2004 FC Twente Badges I & II UEFA B License (candidate) Former College Player, Mount Olive College Former Player, NOVA Royals, FC Njardvik, IFK Kumla, PSD Kemi Attended Mount Olive College

		Joe Moran *Staff Coach* Profile Coming Soon!

		Kimmy Moss *U13-U19 Girls Age Group Assistant* Professional Coach since 2010 USSF National Youth License Former VHSL State Champion Coach (Briar Woods 2018) VHSL State Coach of the Year (2018) Former College Player (Soccer & Track), George Mason University BA (Communications)/MA (Communications), George Mason University Current LCPS Teacher

		Donnie Mriscin *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2013 USSF C License USSF Nat'l Youth License Former College Player, California University of PA PE Teacher BA (Physical Education & Health), CUPA "Playing soccer with your feet is one thing, But playing with your heart is another! " - Francesco Totti

		Masoud Nawabi *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2015 USSF B License USSF A License candidate Former semi-pro player Super Y coach; ECNL functional training coach BA (Biology and Chemistry) "Definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." --Albert Einstein

		Keith Neale *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 1995 USSF C License Former College & Professional Player Former Program Director, Darryl Gee Soccer Academy Attended University of Charleston (WV)

		Gerard O'Neil *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2002 USSF D License Former College player BS, Mechanical Engineering “We Never Lose, We Either Win or Learn” - Nelson Mandela "Train the way that you want to play. Don’t expect high performance on match day, when the effort in training does not meet that standard. There is no magic switch - the match is the “prize” for the work you put into training."

		Daryn Patricio Director of Player Development; Age Group Lead; Pre-Travel Academy Director Professional Coach since 2010 USSF A License CAF B License Former College Player (Radford University) Former Alexandra United Player (South Africa) Former Assistant Coach, Alexandra United (SA) Former Director of Coaching, Concept4Soccer (SA) Former General Manager, Balfour Alexandra FC (SA) BS (Sports Management), Radford University "The way we do anything is the way we do everything."- - Martha Beck

		Luis Pedemonte Staff Coach, Assistant GK Coach Professional Coach since 2015 USSF C License Candidate (Summer 2023) USSF D License Asst JV Coach, Park View HS AA, Criminal Forensic Technology "While stability and youth can help any national team program thrive, Garra Charrúa is Tabárez’s secret tactical weapon. Literally meaning “The Claw”, this characteristic brings to the forefront the mentality where Tabárez’s players believe they have greater fury and intensity compared to that of their opponents." --Oscar Washington Tabarez

		Chris Pruden *U9-U12 Boys & Girls Director of Coaching* Professional Coach since 2007 USSF A License USYS Nat'l Youth License USC Director of Coaching Diploma USC Advanced Regional Diploma USC Futsal Level 1 & 2 Diploma Former College & USL PDL Player Varsity Head Coach, Broad Run HS Health, PE & Driver's Ed Department Chair, Broad Run HS BS, Business Administration; MS (Special Education/Teaching)

		Gonzalo Ramello *Staff Coach* [bio coming soon!]

		Patrick Ramos *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2011 USSF B License UEFA C License USYS Nat'l Youth License USC Premier Diploma USC Advance Nat'l GK Diploma USC Director of Coaching Diploma USC Futsal Diploma Former Technical Director, Miami United Youth Academy Former Director of GK, Herndon Youth Soccer Former Futsal Director, Loudoun Soccer Former ODP Head Coach BS (Marketing), Old Dominion University

		Joey Reed *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2019 USSF D License BA (University of Virginia) "My coach growing up always used to ask us, “Who’s the most important player on the field?” Answer: “The player without the ball.”"

		Ricardo Santamaria Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2018 USSF B License CONMEBOL A Former Director, 11v11 Argentine Association of Soccer Trainers (ATFA) "Talent is not enough."

		Mark Simpson Age Group Lead Professional Coach since 1988 USSF B License Former Professional Player, DC United Former Assistant Coach, DC United BA, Eastern Illinois University "A great teammate is one who makes other people around themselves better."

		Alberto Starace *Age Group Lead* Professional Coach since 1991 USSF C License USYS National Youth License ODP Staff Coach State HS Coach of the Year (8X) United Soccer Assn National Coach of the Year PE/Driver's Ed Teacher, Bishop O'Connell HS

		Ronald Tran *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2003 USSF D License USC Futsal Level 1 Diploma JV Head Coach, Broad Run HS Varsity Asst Coach, Broad Run HS BS (Information Security & Network Engineering), George Mason University

		Marco Vasquez *Staff Coach* Professional Coach since 2022 9v9 / 11v11 Grassroots (candidate) Former College Player, Bridgewater College Assistant Coach, Briar Woods HS Former Assistant Coach, SYC United "I never ask my players to be perfect, I only ask for a perfect effort."

		Jesse Vela Staff Coach Professional Coach since 2008 USSF C License USSF Nat'l Youth Soccer License Former College Player, Univeresidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala City NVCC (ESL English) “Keep working, even when no one is watching” - Alex Morgan “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart” - Colossians 3:23