Colby Parnell

U8/9 Purple Boys Head Coachh

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 14 years

Years with the Club: First year

Playing Experience: Former College Player at Coastal Carolina

Coaching Philosophy:

For U8/U9, we will be emphasizing creativity, maximizing touches on the ball, improving confidence in 1v1 situations and developing a love for the game. Players will be encouraged to make their own decisions, solve problems, and play with freedom while learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and game awareness.
Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Manchester United

Favorite Soccer Player: Luis Nani

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Spending time at beach with Wifey and Kiddo

Kate Schladenhauffen

U10 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF B License

Years of Experience: 9 years

Years with the Club: 8 years

Playing Experience: Former player at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Coaching Philosophy: My goal is to create a competitive, positive, and supportive environment where player development is always the priority. I believe in building strong relationships founded on trust, accountability, and mutual respect while helping players grow technically, tactically, physically, and mentally. By emphasizing hard work, confidence, and a strong team culture, I strive to develop well-rounded players who are prepared for success on the field and in life.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: USWNT and Gotham FC

Favorite Soccer Player: Rose Lavelle and Naomi Girma

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Reading and Crafting

David Towns

U10 Purple Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License. Working towards USSF D License

Years of Experience: 7 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: 3 years D2 college. 1 season semi professional (Uganda)

Coaching Philosophy: My philosophy focus on fostering a deep love and understanding of the game. I look to do this through developing sportsmanship, hard work, and mastering technical skills. Ultimately the goal is to cultivate a culture of respect, development, and confidence, both as a player and a person.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Tottenham Hotspur

Favorite Soccer Player: Son Heung-Min

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Watching Soccer 

Fasaikou Jammeh

U10 White Boys Head Coach

U11 White Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License. Working towards USSF D License

Years of Experience: 3 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: Played in college and finished his career at University of North Georgia

Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy is to bridge the gap between talent and understanding. I believe every player can improve through discipline, hard work, and attention to the details of the game. 

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Spent time with love ones 

Josh Stader

U11 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License.

Years of Experience: 6 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: Played in High School

Coaching Philosophy: Fun with an emphasis on individual development and creativity within a cohesive team structure.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Liverpool

Favorite Soccer Player: Bobby Firminho

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Mountain Biking

Justin Bryan

U11 Purple Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License.

Years of Experience: 5 years

Years with the Club: 3 years

Playing Experience: Played at University of Canberra

Coaching Philosophy: Playing and training should be challenging and fun, competitive and fair, with focus on the basics, effort, teamwork and hard work. The journey of a season should see individuals more skilled, more confident and more capable as a player and teammate. Along the way, we build respect for the game, for each other, and for the opponent.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Tottenham Hotspur

Favorite Soccer Player: Harry Kane

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Golf

Joel Raintree

U12 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License.

Years of Experience: 10 years rec / 2.5 years club

Years with the Club: 9 years

Playing Experience: Played in High School

Coaching Philosophy: Laughter and sweat are a mean mixture - no lines, no laps, no lectures - we came to build-up and ball-out!

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Charlotte FC & Gotham FC

Favorite Soccer Player: Rose Lavelle & Thomas Meuller

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Fly Fishing

Jordan Nnoke

U12 Boys Purple Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots License.

Years of Experience: 3 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: Jacksonville College and USC Aiken Men’s Soccer Team

Coaching Philosophy: Help children develop their love for the game while learning important life skills like teamwork, respect, and responsibility.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Real Madrid

Favorite Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Playing the guitar, drums, and keyboard

Hal Tate

U13/U14 Boys Head Coach

U13 Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License.

Years of Experience: 5 years

Years with the Club: 5 years

Playing Experience: Played in College

Coaching Philosophy: My coaching approach focuses on nurturing soccer players skills.  Providing them with the opportunities to find joy in the sport.  Fostering character development that extends far beyond the playing field.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Manchester United

Favorite Soccer Player: Oliver Kahn

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Golf

Brad Reinhart

U14 Boys Head Coach

U13/U14 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF C License, NSCAA Level 6 Diploma 

Years of Experience: 16 years

Years with the Club: 9 years

Playing Experience: Finished my soccer playing career after 4 years at USC Aiken

Coaching Philosophy: The standard is the standard, but the relationship is what allows players to reach it.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Liverpool

Favorite Soccer Player: Xabi Alonso

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Naps

Walter "BJ" Clifford

U15 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 9 years

Years with the Club: 9 years

Coaching Philosophy: My goal is to create a positive, challenging environment where every player can develop both on and off the field. I believe in building strong relationships based on trust, respect, and communication while focusing on long-term player development.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Crystal Palace

Favorite Soccer Player: Luka Modric

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Archaeology

Serena Coleman

U16 Classic Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 6 years

Years with the Club: 5 years

Coaching Philosophy:The sport should always be fun to the player. I emphasize teamwork, communication and player development.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Spain

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Fishing, Swimming and Family Activities

Andrew Barnikel

U16 Elite Boys Head Coach

Club Goalkeeper Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF B License

Years of Experience: 6 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: Through College at Alfred University- Go Saxons

Coaching Philosophy: The aim is to develop players both on and off the field through a player centered approach, first by determining what each player strives to become and then using game realistic exercises to bring the best out of them. We challenge players to try new things and approach failure not as a purely negative result, but as an opportunity to learn and grow!

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: New York Red Bulls

Favorite Soccer Player: Luis Robles

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: My Job - Glass science

Terrence Charles

U16 National Boys Head Coach

U17 Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 13 years

Years with the Club: 6 years

Playing Experience: Played USCA 2000 TO 2002 /  SCHOOL U15 NATIONAL CHAMPION TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Coaching Philosophy: I believe that the game prepares you for life. It present many doors of opportunities. As a coach I have the opportunity to provide players with tools to meet potential on and off the field if the player chooses to use it

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Real Madrid

Favorite Soccer Player: Kante

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Karaoke

Kinsie Mitchell

U17 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 5 years

Years with the Club: 3 years

Playing Experience: NCAA College Soccer Player

Coaching Philosophy: My main goal is to facilitate an environment that grows my players as athletes, soccer players, and people. I want to also empower the young girls I work with to know they are capable of great things and help them grow into confident, strong women

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Houston Dash

Favorite Soccer Player: Becky Sauerbrunn (past) Naomi Girma (present)

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Reading!

Johnathan Rodriguez

U18 Boys Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF D License

Years of Experience: 10 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Coaching Philosophy: My coaching philosophy is centered on developing intelligent, disciplined, and confident players who understand the game beyond just their position. I believe in playing proactive, possession-based soccer with high intensity—controlling the ball, pressing aggressively when possession is lost, and always working as a collective unit. Beyond tactics and winning, I want to build players with strong character, accountability, and a team-first mentality that will help them succeed both on and off the field.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Manchester City

Favorite Soccer Player: Antoine Griezmann

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Spend quality time with my brother Juan

Emily Kayes

U18 Girls Head Coach

Coaching Licenses/Certifications: USSF Grassroots

Years of Experience: 6 years

Years with the Club: 2 years

Playing Experience: Played in College

Coaching Philosophy: My goal is to challenge players to reach their highest potential by creating a competitive, positive, and supportive environment. I believe in building strong relationships founded on trust, accountability, and mutual respect while emphasizing technical growth, tactical understanding, and a strong work ethic. My objective is to help players become confident leaders, committed teammates, and prepared for success both on the field and beyond.

Favorite Professional Soccer Team: Real Madrid

Favorite Soccer Player: Alyssa Nahaer

Favorite Hobby Outside of Soccer: Reading