Lee Kellett - Director of Youth Soccer
Hometown: Preston, England
Favorite Team: Manchester United
Qualifications:
USSF A & B License
UEFA B License
USC Advanced National Diploma, Pass with Distinction
FA Goalkeeping Level 2, Pass with Excellence
FA Coaching Level 1 & 2
FA Coaching Futsal Course
FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
Coerver Coaching Diploma
USC Director of Coaching Diploma
Vision Training License
Key Coaching Experiences:
Co-founded Academy 11 Ghana based in Accra, Ghana
Coaching for Conservation program in Botswana, Africa
Tampa Bay United US Development Academy U14 Coach
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach SUNY Maritime College
Anthony Brockbank - Assistant Director of Youth Soccer
Hometown: Preston, England
Favorite Team: Enjoys watching all teams
Qualifications:
UEFA B License
USC Premier Diploma, Pass with Distinction
USC Director of Coaching Diploma
FA Youth Module 1 & 2
FA Goalkeeping Level 2
FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course
Ajax Amsterdam Coaching Course
Vision Training License
Key Coaching Experiences:
Co-founded Academy 11 Ghana based in Accra, Ghana
AC Milan Academy, Australia, Coach
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach SUNY Maritime College
SC Gjøa 'Coach of the Year' 2019, 2022
Kaha Tavadze
Hometown: Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia
Favorite Team: Bayern Munich
Qualifications:
USSF B License
UEFA C License
Master in High-Performance Football
Tovo Methodology Diploma
USC Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills Diploma
Vision Training License
Hub Soccer Differential Learning System Level 1, Soccer Analyst Level 1 & 2
Key Coaching Experiences:
Eastchester Youth Soccer Youth Coach
Modern School of Soccer Youth Coach
Tbilisi Dinamo Youth Coach
SC Gjøa 'Coach of the Year' 2020
Tuany Landeiro Miguel - Director of Girls Programs
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Favorite teams: Corinthians FC
Qualifications:
USSF C License
Level 1 Talent Identification in Football - PFSA
PFSA Opposition Analysis in Football - PFSA
FA Coaching Futsal Level 1
Key Coaching Experiences:
Florida Region lll Olympic Developmental Program Assistant Region Coach
B-Elite Assistant Technical Director & Girls Coach
Rhodia Youth Team (Brazil) Assistant Coach
Marcio Fernandes
Hometown: Jamaica, Queens
Favorite Team: FC Porto
Qualifications:
USSF C License
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
Master’s Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration
Key Coaching Experiences:
John Jay College Assistant Coach
NYCFC Youth Coach
NYAC Men’s NPSL Team Assistant Coach
SC Gjøa 'Coach of the Year' 2023
Alaa ElGarhy 'AG'
Hometown: Cairo Egypt
Favorite Team: Al Ahly and Barcelona
Qualifications:
USSF D License
USSF 11v11, 9v9 & 7v7 Grassroots Courses
Key Coaching/Playing Experiences:
Street Children World Cup, Egyptian National Team Coach
Philadelphia Union Youth Coach
Former Professional Player in Egypt
Represented Egypt National Team at Youth Level
Bishon Williams
Hometown: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Favorite Team: Manchester United, Real Madrid & SVGMNT
Qualifications:
CONCACAF C License
CONCACAF D License
Olympic Solidarity Coaching Course
SVGFF & Fifa Grassroots Futsal Course
Key Coaching Experiences:
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Men's National Team Assistant Coach
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines U14/U15/U17/U20 Head Coach
Troumaca Ontario High School Soccer Coordinator
North Leeward Predators FC Head Coach
Colman Cassidy
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Team: Liverpool
Qualifications:
USSF 11v11, 9v9 & 7v7 Grassroots Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Key Coaching/Playing Experiences:
Gjøa Youth Soccer Player from U8-U19
Captain at SUNY Purchase College
Skyline First Team All-Conference Player
Manager of Operations including all soccer programs at Camp Onas
Adriano Varnier - Goalkeeper Coach
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Favorite Team: Udinese
Key Coaching & Playing Experiences:
Former Professional Goalkeeper at Boavista, West Ham United, Udinese
Academy GK coach at Boavista and West Ham United
Founder of GLOBO Sports Management
John Tucker - Director of Operations
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Favorite teams: US Men’s and Women’s National Teams
Qualifications:
USSF D License
ENYRA Referee
Gjøa Youth Soccer Administrative Volunteer 2007-2017
AYSO Volunteer Coach and Referee 2004-2017
78 Youth Sports Volunteer Coach 2004-2015
Owner/GM of Rose Water 2000-2019
Jimmy Svendsen - Youth Athletic Director
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite teams US Men’s and Women’s National Teams, NYCFC, Norway Men's and Women's National Teams
Qualifications:
Gjøa Youth Soccer Coach, Administrator, and Board Member since 1985
Gjøa Life Member - 2008
Gjøa Hall of Fame - inducted 2016
CJSL Board Member since 1986
CJSL Hall of Fame - inducted 2013
CJSL Life Member - 2005
ENYYSA Board Member 1996 - 1998, 2019 - present
ENYYSA Hall of Fame - inducted 2017
Scandinavian Sports Club - The Vikings Coach 1980 - 1985