SPACE COAST UNITED SOCCER CLUB STAFF
Directors
SCUSC Executive Director of Coaching
Director of Senior Division
Contact: doc@spacecoastsoccer.org, (321) 693-3739
Licenses
2015 UEFA A License
2018 World Football Academy 'Football Periodisation' Course
2015 World Football Academy 'Football Fitness & Periodisation’ ' Course
2014 UEFA B License
2013 LMA Performance Analysis Diploma
2012 USSF A License
2011 USSF B License
Qualifications
- 2015 FYSA Head Coach U18 Boys - State Champions
- 2014 FYSA Head Coach U18 Boys - State Champions
- 2011 FHSSA Head Coach West Shore Boys - State Champions
- 2010 NCAA D2 Florida Tech Men's Assistant Coach
- 2009 FHSAA 3A Head Coach MCC Men's Varsity - State Runner Up
- 2005 FHSAA 3A Head Coach MCC Women's Varsity - State Champions
- 2004 FHSAA 3A Head Coach MCC Women's Varsity - State Champions
- 2000 Director of Coaching 3Lions Soccer Club, Melbourne, FL
Director of Junior Division
Head Coach: U13 Boys ECNL, U14 Boys ECNL
Contact: dean.flexton@spacecoastsoccer.org, (321) 848-2897
Licenses
2020 World Football Academy (WFA) Expert Football Periodisation - Chelsea FC, (London)
2018 UEFA B Part 2 – (IFA)
2018 World Football Academy (WFA) Expert Football Periodisation–FC Brugge
2018 US Soccer Grassroots Instructor Course
2017 UEFA B Part 1 – Ireland Football Association (IFA)
2017 World Football Academy (WFA) Expert Football Periodisation–BENFICA FC
2016 World Football Academy Expert Football Periodisation–FEYENORD FC
2015 WFA Advanced Football Periodisation Course
2015 WFA Basic Football Periodisation Course
2014 Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
2013 USSF A License
2011 NSCAA Premier Diploma
2010 USSF National Youth License
2008 USSF B License
2005 NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
2004 NSCAA Advanced National License
2000 (English) Football Association Coaching Certificate
Qualifications
- US Soccer Coach Educator
- 2014 Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Boys Coach of the year
- 2013 FHSSA Girls Coach of the Year
- 2002 Post-Graduate Certification of Education (PGCE) in Primary Education (grades 4-9) & Physical Education. South Bank University, London
- 2001 BS, Sport and Exercise Science. South Bank University, London
- Professional Playing Experience - 1988-1992 Tottenham Hotspur FC, London UK
Director of Recreational Division
Head Coach: U11 Girls ECNL RL, U12 Girls ECNL RL
Contact: hugh.cousins@spacecoastsoccer.org, (321) 514-5608
License
2019 USSF C License
Qualifications
- 2018-present Director of SCUSC Recreational Division
- 2016-17 Merritt Island High School Boys Assistant Coach (State Finalist)
- 2006-17 Head Coach at Central Brevard Soccer
- 2000-2004 North Florida Express - U18 Assistant Coach/Trainer
- 2006-Present Gainesville Soccer Alliance -Technical Trainer for Camps
- Professional playing experience:
1998-1999 Signed contract with Jacksonville Cyclones (USL) ;
1992-1993 USISL Chattanooga Railroaders Indoor and Outdoor Teams;
1991 St. Pete Kickers (St. Petersburg);
1988 Andrew College (All-Region First Team)
Director of Goalkeeping
Head Coach: U15 Girls ECNL RL, U16 Girls ECNL RL
Contact: cal.dixon@spacecoastsoccer.org, (321) 260-5410
Licenses
FA Coaching Badge
National License
Advanced National in Goalkeeping
Qualifications
- Viera Head School Girls Soccer Head Coach
2020 Cape Coast Conference Champions, District Champions, Regional Champions, State Final 4 - 2020 Cape Coast Conference Coach Of the Year
- 2019 District Champions, Regional Semi-final
- Head Coach SCUSC:
3 time Florida Cup Winner
2019 FYSA State Cup finalist - 2017 FYSA Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
- 2017 US Youth Soccer Region 3 Girls Competitive Coach of the Year
- 15 years Youth Coaching
- 14 years College Coaching (Assistant and GK Coach) Florida Tech, Eastern Florida, Lees-McRae College
- 9 years High School Coaching (Assistant and GK Coach) Merritt Island High School
- Played 4 years Lees-McRae College
- Played 9 years youth and Apprentice (Stoke City, Wolverhampton Wanderers)
- Played 3 years professional (Stoke City)
Coaches & Trainers 2021-22 Season
Head Coach: U9 Boys FCL, U10 Boys FCL
Contact: chemandy7728@hotmail.com
Licenses
USSF F License
Qualifications
- Played in the Colombia U-16 and U-20 National Teams.
- Won the U-20 Copa America Colombia 1987
- Participated in the Chile U-20 World Cup
- Played professionally for 11 years
- Clubs Played: Deportivo Cali, Cucuta Deportivo, Athletico Bucaramanga
- Coached in Space Coast for 11 years
Head Coach: U15 Boys GCF
Contact: matt.barber@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF C License
USSF National Youth License
NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1
Qualifications
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Former Head Coach Palm Bay Magnet High
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Former Head Coach Rockledge High
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Coaching Competitive Club Soccer Since 2007
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U10 Academy Director (Rockledge/BSA) Since 2009
Head Coach: U15 Boys ECNL RL
Contact: willie.daffron@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF B License
NSCAA Advanced National
NSCAA National Goal Keeping
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
National Youth License
World Football Academy Football Tactics Evolution 2019 – FC Red Bull Salzburg
World Football Academy Football Tactics/Football Action Analysis
Qualifications
- FYSA Staff Coach, August 2011 to present
- Space Coast Coaching Staff, May 2016 to present
- 2019 SCUSC Head Coach U12 Boys – State Champions
- 20+ years coaching youth of various ages at various clubs in Brevard County
- Playing Experience: College at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
- Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology MS Mechanical Engineering, Cal State, Long Beach
Head Coach: U12 Boys FCL
Contact:
Licenses
USSF
Qualifications
Head Coach: U11 Girls FCL, U12 Girls FCL
Contact: gaby.graefe@spacecoastsoccer.org
Head Coach: U11 Boys Pre-ECNL, U12 Boys Pre-ECNL
Contact: jesse@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF
Qualifications
Head Coach: U13 Girls FCL, U14 Girls FCL
Contact: jordan.humbert@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF License in Progress
Head Coach: U15 Boys ECNL, U16 Boys RCNL
Contact: vince.laleau@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
2018 UEFA B License Part 1
2019 UEFA B License Part 2
2018 Irish Football Association C License
2019 World Football Academy Tactics Course
2019 World Football Academy Braining Course
2019 World Football Academy Mentorship
2019 USSF D License
Qualifications
- Coaching:
Assistant Coach Viera High School Girls Soccer
Assistant Coach Bayside High School Soccer
Head Coach U12 Boys Select & U10 Girls Academy, Space Coast United - 2014-2017- South Brevard Soccer Club Trainer
- 2015- U23 Haitian National Team
- 2015- Played with Haitian Pro Club Violette AC
- 2015-Played with Argentine Pro Reserve Team Club Atletico Banfield
- 2016-Played Dutch Professional Club Alkmarr
Head Coach: U17 Girls ECNL RL, U18/U19 Girls ECNL RL
Contact: mike.lord@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF B License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
NSCAA National Diploma
NSCAA Defending Principles of Play Certificate
NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 and 2
AFPA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NESTA Speed and Agility Coach
ICA Conditioning Certification
Team Accomplishments
- 2019
01 State Cup Finalists
01 Southern Regional Quarterfinals
01 Florida Club Championship
01 Disney Showcase Champion - 2018
00 Florida Club Championship
00 National Cup Quarterfinalist
01 Florida Club Runners up
01 FYSA Elite 8 - 2017
00 FYSA State Cup finalist
00 Florida Cup Champions - 2016
00 FYSA State Cup Champions
00 Southern Regionals
00 Jefferson Cup Champion
00 Disney Showcase Champion
00 CASL Elite Red Champion
Head Coach: U10 Boys FCL
Contact: geoff.mcguire@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF
Qualifications
Head Coach: U13 Girls ECNL RL, U14 Girls ECNL RL
Contact: joey.messina@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
UEFA B License
ESSF D License
Northern Ireland Football Assoc. Youth Coaching Certificate (9v9)
Qualifications
- 2016-present Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach
3-time District Champions - SCUSC Academy U9 and U11 Boys Assistant Coach to Vladimir Campos
- SCUSC U12 NPL Boys Assistant Coach
- SCUSC U15 NPL Assistant Coach to Cal Dixon
- SCUSC U16 NPL Girls Assistant Coach
- SCUSC U16 Select Girls Head Coach
- Playing experience: club soccer for various clubs in Brevard. Including CBS, Cocoa Expo, Three Lions, Melbourne Beach
Head Coach: U17 Boys ECNL, U16 Boys FCL
Contact: robertmoon58@gmail.com
Licenses
1997 UEFA B License
Qualifications
Head Coach: U16 Boys ECNL RL
Contact: adrian.moreno@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
2019 UEFA C License, Berlin, Germany
2019 USSF D License
Qualifications
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Head Coach u19 Boys Select at Space Coast United Soccer Club 2015-Present
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Head Varsity Boys Coach at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 2019-Present
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Head Junior Varsity Coach at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 2014-2018
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Assistant Varsity Coach at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 2015-2019
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Staff Striker Coach at No. 1 Soccer Camp 2015-Present
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Semi-professional in Madrid Spain 2011-2012
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Coker College 2009-2011
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4-year Varsity Letterman at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2019-Present
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NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist - 2021
Trainer
Assistant Coach: UU13 Boys ECNL, U14 Boys ECNL
Contact: nic.nazon@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
UEFA B Part 2 (2019)
UEFA B part 1 (Irish FA C License)
USSF D Coaching Licenses
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
Irish Football Association Youth Certificate
Qualifications
- Assistant Coach, Viera High School
- Assistant Coach, Eastern Florida State College
- SCUSC Head Coach of U11 Red, U12 White
- EFSC conference Champions (Assistant Coach) 2016
- EFSC District Finalist (Assistant coach) 2016
- EFSC conference Champions (Assistant Coach) 2017
- EFSC District Finalist (Assistant Coach) 2017
- EFSC conference champion (Assistant coach) 2018
- EFSC District champion (Asst Coach) 2018
- EFSC National Final Four Appearance (Asst Coach) 2018
- Viera High School District Finalist (Asst) 2017
- Viera High School regional semi-Finalist 2017
- Viera High School regional semi-Finalist 2018
- Viera High School District Finalist (Asst) 2018
- BSA, Head Coach U13, Assistant Coach U15 & U16, 2015-2016
Head Coach: U9 Boys FCL
Contact: manny@spacecoastsoccer.org
Head Coach: U18 Boys ECNL RL, U19 Girls GCF
Contact: taylor.pitts@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF D License
NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2
Qualifications
- 2017 FYSA Commissioners Cup, U15 Girls- State Championship
- 2017 Disney 3v3 National Champions U15 Girls
- Edgewood Jr. Sr. High School Soccer Coach since 2013 Boy & Girls
- Coaching Competitive Club Soccer Since 2010
Head Coach: U18/U19 Boys ECNL
Contact: nick.robinson@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF C License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
Qualifications
- Previous Coaching Experience, 5 years - College, 5 years Club, 4 years HS
- Previous Playing Experience College, Semi-Professionally in Australia.
Head Coach: U19/U20 Boys ECNL RL, U17 Boys GCF, U18 Boys GCF
Contact: clovis.simas@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
General International Sp License
Qualifications
Head Coach: U15 Girls FCL
Contact: matt.shannon@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
US Soccer National D
FYSA USSF E License
US Soccer 4 v 4
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 and 2
Qualifications
- Master of Arts in Sports Coaching University of Northern Colorado
- Rec program trainer and former Rec Director at SCU
- Current Head Coach Eau Gallie High Schools Girls Varsity
- Assistant Varsity Coach Eau Gallie High School previously
- Former Head Coach Palm Bay Magnet High School Girls Soccer
Trainer
Assistant Coach: UU17 Girls ECNL RL, U18/U19 Girls ECNL RL
Contact: kevin.smith@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
2018 WFA "Football Fitness & Periodisation"
2018 WFA "Football Braining"
2018 USSF B License
2010 NSCAA Youth Level IV
2010 USSF C License
2008 USSF National Youth License
2006 USSF D License
2005 NSCAA Goalkeeping I
Qualifications
- Space Coast Coaching Staff, May 2016 to present
- Edgewood Jr/Sr High School Girls JV Coach, Sep 2014 to present
- Brevard Soccer Alliance Coaching Staff, May 2014 to April 2016
- Rockledge Soccer Club Coaching Staff, May 2004 to April 2014
Head Coach: U9 Girls FCL, U10 Girls FCL
Contact: phong@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF
Qualifications
Head Coach: U17 Boys ECNL RL
Contact: mike.villanueva@spacecoastsoccer.org
Licenses
USSF
Qualifications
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