Coaches

Jorge Acosta
Harrinson Aguedlo-Rios
Martin Alvarez
Mark Alves
Alin Andrei
Jemay Arias
Patrick Auguste
Liz Burns
Julia Byrne
Luis Carvajal
Roger Chavez
Jen Christos
Jose-Zito Corte-Real
Tony Crespo
Bruno Dias
Pete Doneit
Mario Fajardo
Bamba Fall
Oswaldo Fuentes
Matt Hoffman
Elisee Joseph
Kerri Kaylor
Mickey Kydes
Bardhyl Limani
Daneil Londono
Alen Malicevic
Paul Melitsanopoulos
Javier Miraballes
Kelvin Mutambo
Jose Pajuelo
Luis Palacios
Miguel Rodriguez
Erick Romero
Kristen Ryan
Gabriel Stan
Omar Tork
Walter Villagra
Peter Zaffina
Ferid Zimic
Allan Zuniga

Jorge Acosta

He was a member of the United States National team in 1992-93. He has played professional soccer in MISL, USISL and in the first division league in Columbia, South America. He is a United States Association ‘A’ license coach. OGRCC rec director for the past 9 years and also coaching travel soccer in the OGRCC since 1997. Coach of the U11 Boys back to back state championship OGRCC travel team in 21007-2008. Coaching in the MKSE organization since 1995.

Harrinson Aguedlo-Rios

Harrinson is a recent graduate of Fairfield University with dual degree in Finance and International Business. Grew up playing travel soccer in Fairfield County and played all four years of varsity soccer at Greenwich High School. Also, played in the Beachside Soccer Premier Program for 6 years. Coached in the Westport Soccer rec clinic programs and Westport soccer travel programs for two seasons (Spring 2009- Fall 2009), and was the freshmen soccer coach at New Canaan High school in the fall of 2008. Harrinson is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2009.

Martin Alvarez

Martin Alvarez went to George Washington High School from 1981-1985 in which he won three NYC championships and was selected to the All City and State Team. He was chosen as one of the top 20 players in the nation as per the 1985 Parade All American Magazine. Awarded a full soccer scholarship to Long Island University from 1985-1988. During those four years that Martin Alvarez played at LIU, the teams he played for were always ranked in the top 20 including the 1986 team which was ranked number 3 in the nation. Upon his graduation from LIU Martin played in several Semi Professional Teams until his selection in 1989 to play professional soccer by The New Jersey Eagles of the NASL. From 1990 to 1992, Martin represented Puerto Rico for the 1994 World Cup Eliminations Games, in total Martin had 11 CAPS. He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ license coach. Coaching in MKS organization since 2011.

Mark Alves

Mark has been with Mickey Kydes Soccer since 2004, coaching Westport Soccer Association travel teams, and is entering his 3rd season coaching at Beachside. Mark previously coached Danbury Dragons premier teams for four seasons. Mark is a United States Soccer Federation ‘D’ & ‘F’ licensed coach. Mark played club soccer for FC Westchester. In High School he was All-League as a Sophomore, Junior and Senior. He was All-State as a Junior and Senior and was All-New England as a senior at Henry Abbott High School. Mark went on to play college soccer at Franklin Pierce College (1992) and at Western Connecticut State University (1993-1995). All-Little East Conference 93’94’95 All-New England 94’95’. In 2011 Mark led the Beachside boys U-12 team to a State Cup Championship as well as the 2011 USYSA region 1 Championship.

Alin Andrei

Alin grew up in Romania where he played soccer through the junior system for several professional soccer teams, including Petrolul Ploiesti and Astra Ploiesti.

He moved to the US in 2001 and played soccer in NY Cosmopolitan League for Ripensia Romanian Team.

In 2002 Alin started coaching boys and girls teams in for the towns of Armonk and Chappaqua in Westchester, NY.

From 2006 -2009 he coached boys and girls travel teamsin New Canaan CT, and also Premier Teams for Norwalk and Everton America.

He joined Mickey Kydes Soccer in the Spring of 2010. He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘B’ level licensed coach.

Alin is coach of Beachside’s 2012-13 U15 Girls team.

Jemay Arias

Most Valuable high school player in New York City. Played four years at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck New Jersey – Team Captain Senior Year. B.S Finance 1987 / FDU Hall of Fame. Played international tournaments at Lake Cuomo Italy, Zurich Switzerland, Helsinki Finland, Gotternburg Sweden, and also played in Colombia Copa Ciudad de Pereira. Coached at Tab Ramos and Staten Island Soccer programs and summer camps. Holds a United States Soccer Federation National ‘C’ coaching license. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2012.

Patrick Auguste

Worked as WSA Coach 2000-03, U9 and U10 Girls, U12 Boys. Also coaches at Westport YMCA for 3 – 8 year old children. Certified in Junior Soccer Association Course, Hartford, CT. National Soccer Coaches Association of America Coaching Academy State Diploma. Has played soccer on several semi pro teams in Connecticut. Patrick has been coaching WSA travel team since 2000 and WSA rec clinics since 2003. Patrick is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2003.

Liz Burns

Grew up playing soccer on Long Island, New York, and was a member of the first all girls travel team in Mastic Sports Club at the age of 13. Captain and 4 year starter of Sacred Heart University Women’s team (NCAA Division II.) Played amateur soccer with CT Wolves women’s team in 1997 season. Now currently play for the Southern CT Women’s Soccer League (serving as the Registrar and Treasurer of the League) and the Stamford Coed Summer Soccer League. A United States Soccer Federation ‘E’ level licensed coach. Liz will be the WSA rec program director for 2006-07 season. Coaching WSA travel teams and rec clinics since 2003. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2003.

Julia Byrne

Julia played for Beachside from 2005 through 2010 and was an integral member of Beachside’s first girls team. Julia’s commitment, work ethic, competitive and team oriented attitude paved the way for future Beachside female athletes. Through her hard work outside of practice, Julia developed her individual skills to a very high level. She later went on to play for the Connecticut College in the NESCAC Conference. Julia has coached in the MKSE Organization since 2012.

Luis Carvajal

Played semi-professional soccer in his homeland country Colombia, South America and in the New York & New Jersey soccer leagues. Coached for 8 years in the New Jersey travel, select and ODP programs. A United States Soccer Federation ‘D’ level licensed coach. Coaching in the OGRCC rec program for the past 5 years and travel soccer in the OGRCC since 2001. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2001.

Roger Chavez

Played professional soccer in the MISL, NPSL and USISL. A 1st team division I All-American in college and top goal scorer for the world famous Tahuichi youth club from Bolivia, South America. Two time All-American at Long Island University. Inducted in to the Long Island University Hall of Fame in 2005. He is a United States Soccer Association ‘B’ license coach. OGRCC rec program director the past 2 years and coaching travel soccer in the OGRCC since 1997. Coaching in the MKSE organization since 1994.

Jen Christos

Four-year high school varsity starter. Played one year at Stonybrook College. Coached for five years at Brookfield H.S, three years as an assistant and two years as head coach. Assistant coach for the Western Connecticut College Woman’s soccer team from 2005-2006. Previously coached in the MKS organization from 2003-2011. Currently President of the Southern Connecticut Woman’s soccer league and active player on the Westport team.

Jose-Zito Corte-Real

Zito is in his second season with the MKS organization. Played in the Beachside Soccer Premier Program for 5 years. Coaches in the WSA rec soccer clinic programs.

Tony Crespo

Re-joined the MKSE organization last fall after 2 years of coaching travel soccer teams in the American Soccer Club, in Upper Saddle River, NJ. Has a wealth of coaching rec and travel soccer: Tri State soccer in 2001, MKSE and the OGRCC from 2001-2004, Chris Da Silva soccer academy and American Soccer club from 2004-2006. Born and raised in Lima, Perus where he played soccer for the Universitario de Deportes from 1979-1981. Played high school soccer for J. F. Kennedy HS (Paterson, NJ) where he was named All-State and All-County. Attended and played college soccer for the University of New Haven, CT (1984-1986). He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ license coach. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2001.

Bruno Dias

Born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Came to the United States of America when he was 3 years old, and lived in Connecticut and Long Island, NY. Received 4 letters in varsity soccer in which he started for 3 years. During his senior year of soccer in Carle Place, Long Island, Bruno helped his team win the conference title along with winning First Team All-Conference honors and All-State recognition. After the soccer season, he moved back to Fairfield, CT and was part of the first graduating class of Fairfield Ludlowe High School in 2006. Played premier club soccer for Bridgeport, Alberta 89 FC (New York). Bruno plans on continuing his studies to receive my Bachelor’s Degree. Has coached Recreational Clinics for WSA for the past two years and has also coached at the United Athletic Center in Fairfield, CT. Bruno is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in the MKS soccer organization since fall 2008.

Pete Doneit

Pete Doneit is in his 12th year at Beachside and is currently the Head Coach of the U13/14 US Development Academy team. Over the years Doneit has led his teams to 6 State Cup championships, a Regional Final and a Region I Fair Play Award as well as leading Beachside’s first team to compete in the prestigious USYS National League. Doneit is also the Head Coach of Beachside’s Super 20 team which competes in the United Soccer Leagues. He has led them to consecutive trips to the National Finals as well as a final 4 finish in 2010.

Pete is the Director of Coaching of the BSC Academy as well as Assistant Director of Coaching for Beachside. In addition, Doneit is the Director of Beachside Juniors Developmental Program and is the Director of Goalkeeping for Beachside SC. In addition to his Beachside duties Pete has been the Assistant Coach for the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team since 2001 and has helped in the resurgence of the program as one of the top division II teams in the northeast.

Pete Played four years at Division 1 powerhouse Hartwick College and spent two seasons in the U.S.I.S.L with the Grand Rapid Explosion and Lansing Locomotive. He spent time with the Westchester Flames in the USL Pro Select League and also had a brief stint in South Africa.

A United States Soccer Federation ‘A’ level licensed coach, Pete also holds the NSCAA level II Goalkeeping license.

In 2011 Pete was named USYS National Coach of the year and USYS Region 1 Youth Coach of the Year along with NSCAA East Region Coach of the Year. In addition, Doneit was also named CJSA Young Coach of the Year (2010) and CJSA Coach of the Year (2009).

Mario Fajardo

Born in Ecuador, South America and married for ten years with two beautiful boys 9 years and 2 years old. Living in Bridgeport for the last 8 years and currently a real estate broker. Mario has been playing his whole life since 5 years old, including youth and high school teams. Played in Ecuador for a second division team called TECNI CLUB and DEPORTIVO CUENCA SUB 16, and currently continuous to play in the local summer soccer leagues. The last 3 years Mario has helped kids in his community by volunteer coaching and last year he coached in the WSA Rec clinics both at K – 2nd grade and 3rd – 9th grade. Coaching in the MKSE organization since 2008.

Bamba Fall

Played Varsity HS Soccer in Dakar Senegal (1992-95), Stonington HS Varsity Soccer (1995-96), and Intramurals at University of Bridgeport (1996-2000), with a championship in 1996. Sportzone soccer leagues 2001-02. Coached U7-U8 teams in Dakar while in HS (1992-95), and was Assistant coach for Stonington HS Junior Varsity (1995-96). A United States Soccer Federation ‘D’ level licensed coach. Coached the WSA U11 Girls travel team to two back to back state cup finals in 2004-2005. Bamba has been coaching WSA travel team since 2002 and WSA rec clinics since 2003. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2003.

Oswaldo Fuentes

Ozzie was a 4 year varsity starting player at Don Basco High school in New Jersey. Played club soccer for Colso where the team won the U17 New Jersey state championship. Currently plays semi pro for Joventud Juniors of New Jersey. Coached in many clinics and camps in new Jersey before joining MKSE. Has been coaching in the OGRCC rec program for the last 4 years and in the travel soccer program since 2005. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2003.

Matt Hoffman

Matt, a Connecticut native, grew up playing at the premier, high school, and ODP level before playing for Jacksonville University (Division 1) on athletic and academic scholarships. Matt’s passion and enthusiasm for the game allowed for an easy transition into coaching. In 2008 Matt began coaching for MLS Soccer Camps where he coached numerous summer and winter clinics at both the recreational and travel levels before being named the head coach of the Masuk High School JV boys. Matt joined the town of Weston the following year as a travel coach where he continued coaching there for the next 3 years. In his time at Weston, Matt has led several different teams to undefeated seasons including a divisional championship with the U12 boys. In addition to his coaching duties, Matt was named Director of Coaching, and Recreational, Director for the towns of Redding and Weston, respectively. Although he is proud of the success of his former teams, Matt continues to emphasize individual player development and personal growth. Matt has an NSCAA and graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology. Matt is the head coach for the Beachside U10 Boys and Westport Soccer U14 Girls teams. Coaching in the MKS soccer organization at clinics and camps since 2013.

Elisee Joseph

Elisee attended Stamford High School where he was 3 year varsity starter. In the summer before his sophomore year he competed in the Gothia and Tivoli Cups in Europe. In 2001, Elisee attended Elms College where he was a 4 year starter and helped his team win a North Atlantic Conference championship during his freshman year. Graduated from Elms College with a major in business management and minor in marketing in 2005. In the fall of 2008, Elisee became the varsity assistant coach at King Low Heywood High School in Stamford. For the past 2 years Elisee has been the varsity assistant coach at New Canaan High School helping lead the team to the State Championship for the 2010 season. Elisee is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2011.

Kerri Kaylor

Kerri grew up in Bethel, CT and played soccer for the BYSA and CFC organizations. She attended Pace University where she was a four year starter and two year captain. At Pace, she was a two time All-Conference team selection and two time NSCAA All-Region Team selection. In 2004 she was Pace University’s Female Athlete of the year and received the Darrell Halloran Memorial award in 2005, given to the University’s top scholar athlete. She worked as the graduate assistant soccer coach for Pace from 2005-2006. She graduated from Pace with a BA in Childhood Education and a MS in Childhood Literacy. She is currently a 3rd grade teacher in Stamford, CT and plays for the Southern CT Women’s Soccer League. This is her first year coaching in the MKS organization.

Mickey Kydes

Mickey Kydes is the Founder and Director of Coaching at Beachside of Connecticut Soccer Club. Founded in 1994, Beachside has become one of the premier soccer specific organizations in the country. Between Beachside, and Mickey Kydes Soccer–a professional coaching organization established in 1996 that supports travel and recreational soccer for several Connecticut clubs, Mickey is responsible for the soccer development and education of close to five thousand children.

Mickey’s distinguished playing career is the cornerstone of MKS’ tremendous success. As a standout youth and high school player out of Norwalk, CT, Mickey won a state U-13 travel soccer championship before becoming a four-year starter for Norwalk High School. As a 2-time All-State player and member of the Connecticut ODP team, Mickey was offered a full scholarship to play soccer for Division I powerhouse, Long Island University. At LIU, Mickey was a two-time All-American, graduating in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. The Dallas Sidekicks drafted Mickey in the MISL first round as the eighth overall pick. Along with winning a MISL National Indoor Championship with the Sidekicks, Mickey played for the 1987 USA National Team, professionally throughout Greece and the United States, and was drafted by the New York / New Jersey MetroStars in the MLS inaugural season. Mickey retired in 1996, after nine years of professional soccer.

His motivation to teach the game has led him to obtain his United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘Youth’ National Coaching Licenses. Mickey is also one of only sixty people in the country who holds a USSF ‘Technical Directors License’. He is now a presenter for the USSF Technical Director Course.

Visited and observed at the following clubs throughout the World: Spain – FC Barcelona (twice), Espanyol, AC Bilbao, Argentina – Boca Juniors, Racing Club, Independiente, England – Arsenal, Manchester City, Germany – Frieberg, Belgium – Genk, USA – Philadelphia Union, NY Red Bulls, NYCFC.

Through his wealth of playing experience, Mickey was exposed to many different coaching philosophies and management styles. As a lifelong student of the game, he constantly took mental notes regarding what systems created success, and which systems bogged down forward momentum. From summer camps, successful developmental and premier programs, to the growth and development of the Old Greenwich, Riverside, Westport, and Wilton soccer programs, his learning experiences as a player have directly impacted his success as a coach and manager of soccer programs. World Cup player, US Senior National Team players, MLS and European professionals, MLS Champions, MLS All-Star, MLS Rookie of the Year, US Youth National Team players, NCAA Herman Award Winner, NCAA Division 1 & 3 Champions, NCAA Division 1, 2 and 3 student-athletes, all have benefited from Mickey’s exposure and influence. What Mickey cares most about is the personal development of the thousands of young people that acquire life skills by participating in his programs.

Mickey Kydes is a true Soccer educator, with a sincere and artistic passion for passing on his knowledge to the young people on and off the field. The mixture of his love of the game, with his unmatched work ethic, integrity, attention to detail, ability to organize, lead and educate, have led to the superb national reputation of Mickey Kydes Soccer & Beachside of CT Soccer Club.

- 2005 – Long Island University Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2008 – Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2008 – NY Greek-American Soccer Club Hall of Fame Inductee
- 2010 – Norwalk High School Wall of Honor Inductee
- 2017 – New York City Soccer Gala Honoree
- 2018 – NE Soccer Journal: Top 50 Most Influential Soccer People in New England

Bardhyl Limani

Played 2nd division professional soccer in his country of Kosovo and in Switzerland. Coached youth soccer in Kosovo for boys ages U12 to U16 before coming to the United States. Since 2001 he has been a travel soccer coach in the WSA and has coached in the MKSE soccer organization in the WSA Recreation K – 2nd grade clinics. Coaching WSA travel teams since and rec clinics since 2001. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2001.

Daneil Londono

Carlos Daniel Londono, is originally from Colombia, South America and is married with three young children. He moved to the United States in 2003. He played for the Stamford Hurricanes back in his high school years, and also played for a second division team in Colombia called INFERIORES del Pereira Sub 16. Daniel has been a travel soccer coach in the WSA and has coach in the MKSE soccer organization in the WSA Recreation / Wilton Rec 3rd-4th, 5th-6th & 7th-8th boys and girls. Gained valuable coaching experience throughout the years preparing and maintaining up-to-date lesson plans and goals for seasonal practice drills and procedures while coaching 8-10 yrs olds in Club Kalazans. Currently works at Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT. Daniel is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in MKS organization since 2011.

Alen Malicevic

Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, emigrated to Munich, Germany in 1996 where he played for Bayern Munich from 1996-1998. In 1999, he then emigrated to The United States where he played for Central High School and was honored All State, All New England, and All Conference for three consecutive years. In 2002, was elected for the Olympic Development Team, where he was coached under Bob Dikranin and earned the title of State Champion. Attended University of Bridgeport from 2002-2006, where he played for NCAA Division 2 under Brian Quinn, and earned the ECAC Championship title. Currently, President and player for NBFanaticos CSL Soccer Team. Alen is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2012.

Paul Melitsanopoulos

Paul Melitsanopoulos Coaches our U15 Pre-Academy and is one of our U11 Boys Pool coaches.

For the past six years, alongside Pete Doneit, Paul has been training goalkeepers for Beachside.

In addition to coaching for Beachside, Paul is assistant coach for the University of Bridgeport Mens Team

Being a lifelong resident of Norwalk, CT, Paul was able to join Beachside as a goal keeper at U-14, and continued his playing career with the club until entering college.

Paul earned All-FCIAC first team honors while playing for Norwalk High School. At NHS, his team won the first FCIAC soccer championship in school history. In college, as a player at Western Connecticut State University, his team won the LEC championship, earning a bid into the NCAA tournament. Paul continued his education at the University of Connecticut and graduated with high honors.

Over recent years, Paul has quickly risen up the ranks of youth coaches in the Fairfield County area. His love and passion for teaching the game of soccer has led him to coach in every level of the youth game. Previously, Paul was the head goal keeper coach for Staples High School of Westport, CT. At Staples, Paul’s goal keepers were awarded with All-FCIAC first team and All-State first team honors. As a member of the Staples coaching staff, Staples went on to win an FCIAC title.

Along with his Beachside coaching responsibilities Paul has rejoined Norwalk High School as the head goal keeper/assistant coach of NHS alongside Chris Laughton. In those four years, Norwalk High has developed into one of the best high school soccer programs in the state, capturing an FCIAC title and a State title, while being ranked # 1 in the FCIAC for three consecutive years.

Paul understands the lifelong values that can come from the game of soccer, and truly enjoys motivating his players to reach their full potential on and off the field.

Paul currently holds a United States Soccer Federation B License. He attending his A license certification in January 2015.

Javier Miraballes

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay and raised in Trumbull, CT. Played soccer in Trumbull’s youth program and went onto to be a 4 year player, 3 year starter at Trumbull High School. A member of the Trumbull U19 premier team that represented CT in the US Region 1 competition in 1994. Went on to play 2 years at Merrimack College, Andover, MA; then transferred and played junior and senior years at Western CT State University, reaching the Division 3 NCAA tournament in 1998. Coached U9 and U10 boys travel teams in Trumbull and worked at various summer soccer camps before moving to San Diego. Javier is currently the manager of the “Soccer Post”, a soccer specialty store in Fairfield. Coaching WSA travel teams since 2002. Head Coach Beachside U12 Boys team. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2003.

Kelvin Mutambo

Born in Zambia, Africa, Kelvin is married with one child. Played soccer for the Zambia National team from 1996 -1999. As far a club soccer goes, he played for Zamsure FC in Zambia from 1994 – 1997, and Qatar Sporting Club in Qatar from 1997 – 1999. Kelvin was very involved in coaching in his former club, Zamsure FC. He coached in the clubs youth system for three years. Kelvin will be the WSA rec program director for 2006-07 seasons. Coaching WSA travel teams and rec clinics since 2003. Coaching in the MKSE since 2003.

Jose Pajuelo

Tony started his professional playing career at the age of 20 in 1983. In 1987 his club in ‘San Agustin’ was the Peruvian Champion and participated in the famous South American Championship called ‘Copa Liberatores’ (Liberty Cup). That same year Tony was called up to play for the Peruvian National team. Came to the United States in 1989 where he continued to play in the semi pro league, and coaching youth clinics and camps in New Jersey. He is a United States Soccer Association ‘C’ license coach. Coached in the OGRCC rec program for the past 5 years and travel soccer in the OGRCC since 2002. Coaching in the MKS organization since 2002.

Luis Palacios

Born in Ecuador South America and now a US Citizen Luis has been involved in soccer his whole life. A United States Soccer Association ‘E’ licensed coach also holds an Argentine Coaching Association of Soccer diploma. Coached youth teams in homeland of Ecuador and Stamford CT. Married and lives in Stamford. Coaching in MKS organization since 2009.

Miguel Rodriguez

At age ten, Miguel was selected and played for four years for the youth professional soccer club los “Millonarios” Bogota-Colombia. I moved to Paterson, New Jersey and played as a starter forward position for Eastside High School from 1984 to 1988. I joined and played competitive soccer for two very physical open leagues in Paterson, N.J. and Flushing, N.Y. from ’88 to ’94. I became a licensed coach in 1999, and a volunteer/parent coach for Parsippany Soccer Club travel boys team for 10 years. Started to work for the OGRCC rec program from the Fall 2008 and I was given the opportunity to coach for Mickey Kydes Enterprise the U11 and U12 Boys white traveling teams in the Spring 2009 as well. He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘C’ & ‘F’ license coach. Coaching in MKS organization since Fall 2008.

Erick Romero

Erick is originally from Honduras. He moved to the United States in 2006. Playing soccer since the age of 6 is one of Erick’s attributes. Beachside soccer club welcomed Erick when he was 16 years old. Carrying forward with Erick’s allocates, Erick was a participating member of the 2011 under 17 state championship team, that also competed and earned championship honors at the Disney invitational national tournament. Currently, Erick is a member of the University of Bridgeport men’s soccer team and has solidified his starting position on the field. He coaches the WSA U9 Boys Gold team in the spring of 2014. Erick is a United States Soccer Federation ‘F’ licensed coach. Erick has been coaching in the MKS soccer organization at clinics and camps since 2011.

Kristen Ryan

Kristin grew up in Westport and played soccer in the WSA and for Yankee United Premier. She was a 1995 high school All-American at Staples High School and a member of the East Regional team from 1992-1995. Her U-19 Yankee United NOVA team won the National Championship in 1997 in Pheonix, Arizona. She attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia where she was a four year starter. Her team made it to the NCAA elite 8 in 1997 and the sweet sixteen rounds in 1998 and in 1999. She graduated from W&M in 2000 with a BA degree in Kinesiology. Kristin graduated from Southern CT State University in 2004 with a MS in Exercise Physiology and she currently is a Physical Education teacher at Bedford Middle School in Westport. Just finalized a degree in Educational Administration from Sacred Heart University. Coached the WSA girls high school teams for the past two seasons. Coaching in the MKSE organization since 2004.

Gabriel Stan

A native of Romania, Gabriel has been involved in coaching players of both genders at various levels of development for many years. Gabriel was also a member of St. Pantelimon Soccer Academy in Romania for four years and played for Rapid Bucharest in Romania for eight years.

Gabriel has been a Beachside Head Coach for the past 6 years. He is currently Head Coach of the U-17 Beachside Girls Team and Head Coach of the U-11 Beachside Boys Team.

Gabriel has achieved numerous honors including being represented in USA National Youth Teams by his players and competing in Nationally ranked leagues and tournaments.

Gabriel won the US Youth Region 1 Soccer Championship in the spring of 2009 with the U-12 Beachside Boys team. Gabriel has also been a Coach for Danbury Dynamo boys premier and coached travel teams for Wilton Soccer from 1998 to 2003.

Gabriel has been the Coaching Director for the Westport Soccer Association since 2007. He has coached in the MKSE since 2003. He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘B’ level licensed coach.

Omar Tork

Omar was a member of the youth and senior Syrian National Team. He has played professional soccer in Brazil (three years) and the United States professional indoor leagues (two years).

Owner of Gooal indoor soccer facility in Stratford, CT, Omar has coached youth soccer since 1995 throughout Fairfield County, and in the MKSE soccer organization since 1998. Omar was also head coach for the Beachside U13-U14 boy’s premier team from 2004 -2005.

Walter Villagra

Played professional soccer in Argentina from 1991 to 2000 for the following clubs: Altos Hornos, Deportivo Italiano Gimnasia Grima de Jujuy and Cultural Argentino. Coaching WSA travel teams and rec clinics since 2003. Coaching in the MKSE soccer organization since 2002.

Peter Zaffina

Peter is going into his 3rd season coaching with MKS organization. Growing up, he played Westport Travel soccer as well as constantly attending MKS summer camps. He continued to play soccer throughout high school and college, and eventually made the transition to coaching immediately after college. He graduated in 2011 from Southern Connecticut State University, with degrees in Exercise Science, Nutrition, and Wellness. In addition to coaching, Peter is also a personal trainer at Personal Training Professionals of Wilton, where he specializes in youth fitness.

Ferid Zimic

Ferid is originally from from Bosnia & Herzegovina. He moved to the United States in the year 2000. After high school Ferid attended Sacred Heart University where he played NCAA Division 1 soccer.

He graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design. After college he worked as a manager at Goooal Sports Indoor Soccer Facility in Stratford, coaching young players of all ages.

Ferid Coaches the ‘Brazilian Squad’ men’s soccer team in the Connecticut Soccer League.

Ferid currently holds a United States Soccer Federation B License and has been coaching for the MKS Organization since 2007.

Allan Zuniga

Played college soccer at Sacred Heart University where he was named All-American. Went on to play five years of professional soccer in Nicaragua for 1st division team Walter Ferrepy Club. He is a United States Soccer Federation ‘B’ & ‘F’ level licensed coach. Coached boys travel teams in the Old Greenwich and Westport travel program for last 5 years. Coaching in the MKS organization since 1999, including being the Program Director for the WSA Recreation K-2nd grade clinics since 2002-2005.