Coaches

Adam Duran

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 7v7

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2023-present); Colorado United

Playing Experience: Club and school soccer, men’s leagues – New Mexico, Colorado

Ben McManaway

Head Coach

License: USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm, Optimist Naples, Bonita High School, Columbus Express SC (IN); 25 years of coaching experience.

Playing Experience: Columbus Express SC, South Mountain College (AZ), recreational and competitive teams.

Boris Molina

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF Grassroots 11v11

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm, Optimist of Naples

Playing Experience:  Sporting Cristal Academy Adult league soccer

Cesar Galvis

Head Coach

License: USSF C; pursing B

Coaching Experience: 20 years’ experience coaching different age groups in different competitive levels from Academy, ECNL, Elite 64, FAL, Sunshine, EDP and NCSA among others. Mainly focused on the boys’ side and ready to pursue coaching on the girls’ side.

Playing Experience: Montclair State College D2, Semi-Pro at USL Level with various teams.

Chris Gores

Head Coach

License: USSF A (2011)

Coaching Experience: Real Salt Lake Assistant Director of Elite Talent – MLS (2021-2023); Real Salt Lake Academy U19/U17/U15 Head Coach, Director of Scouting and Recruiting – MLS Academy (July 2019-Sept 2021); University of Washington Men’s Soccer: Assistant Coach – NCAA Division 1 (Aug 2014-July 2019); Pateadores WA Academy Director/Head Coach (May 2018-July 2019); Crossfire Soccer Head Coach 1997/1998/1999/2002 (May 2015-May 2018); FGCU Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach NCAA Division 1 (July 2013-July 2014); Harvard Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach NCAA Division 1 (July 2010-July 2013)

Playing Experience: Puerto Rico National Team – 11 caps (2004-2008); Carolina Giants – Puerto Rico Soccer League (2008); Team Wellington – New Zealand Football Conference (2007); Charleston Battery – USL Division 1 (2006-2007); Puerto Rico Islanders – USL Division 1 (2004-2005); Minnesota Thunder – USL Division 1/A – League Division 1 (2001-2002)

Chris Williams

SAQ’S – Strength, Agility, Quickness Trainer

Licenses: CPT, USSF Grassroots 11v11

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm; Balance University & Naples Soccer Training (NST): EmeritusHealthFitness.com

Playing Experience: Multi-sport athlete at Orangefield High School in Orange, TX; Football at Northwestern State University; Competitive Body-Builder

Dariel Collazo

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF National B (1999); NSCAA Advanced Director of Coaching Diploma (2011); National Diploma (2007); NSCAA Advanced Youth Diploma (2009); NSCAA State Diploma Course (Youth) (2005); NSCAA Goalkeeping Level I Diploma (2001); FIFA Futsal Development Coaching Course (2003); State Soccer Coaching E Certificate (2010); Certified as top-Level Soccer Coach (Entrenador de Alto Rendimiento) – Puerto Rican Soccer Federation (FPF) (2010); Licencia D Nacional – Federación Puertorriqueña de Fútbol (FPF); homologation of USSF license, highest level license in Puerto Rico at the time. Various international coaching seminars and completed multiple FIFA, CONCACAF, and national federation (FPF) coaching courses. Ongoing participation in international webinars, tactical analysis sessions, and coach education events./AED Certified

Coaching Experience:  Fully bilingual in Spanish (mother tongue) and English (fluent);  Maria University men’s assistant coach (June 2024-present); Head Women’s Soccer Coach. University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, PR; 2018-2023; NCAA Division I Stony Brook University assistant coach ( 2005-2011); SPADI FC / SPADI Soccer Academy – Head Coach | General Manager | Director of Coaching; (2015- 2023); Founder & President, Sports & Athlete Development Institute, Inc. (Since 2001); San Juan, PR; Head Coach, Varsity & JV Boys Soccer and Futsal: Cupeyville School, San Juan, PR (2017-18); Head Men’s Soccer Coach Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, San Juan, PR (2016); Assistant Coach – U15 Girls National Team, Puerto Rico (FPF) (2014); Assistant Coach – Men’s National Team, Puerto Rico (FPF), (2011); Assistant Coach & Team Sporting Manager. Sevilla Puerto Rico FC Juncos, PRSL (2011); Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. Stony Brook University, NY (2005-2011); Head Coach – Men’s Futsal National Team. Puerto Rico (FPF) (2004); Head Coach, Varsity & JV Boys Soccer and Futsal – Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, San Juan, PR; (1998-2001 & 2003-2005); Player-Coach & Youth Coach – Atléticos de Río Piedras FC, PR (1999–2005): led tactical and fitness sessions and helped develop youth talent within the club.

Playing Experience: Player-Coach & Youth Coach – Atléticos de Río Piedras FC, PR (1999–2005) played in the 1st Division Men’s Team while coaching U17–U20 boys and girls teams

Danny Diaz

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF C

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2015-present; Bonita Storm (aka Barracudas/Estero Storm) (2004-2015) Personal Soccer Trainer; Former DA MLS Cup Coach; Bonita Storm; 20+ years’ of coaching experience

Accolades: 4x President’s Cup State Champion; Region 3 Region Champion and Finalist; President’s Cup National Champion; U12 Commissioner’s Cup State Champion; U12 Commissioner’s Cup D2 Bronze Medalist

Playing Experience: Adult League

Dave Amdor

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF D; USSF National Youth

Coaching Experience: 15+ years of coaching club soccer at the regional and national level; USYS Midwest Regional Championship team (2017); Nebraska Futbol Club (NFC) Blue 2002; Multiple Nebraska State Cup Championships 

Playing Experience: Four-year starter at Eastern Illinois University (NCAA Division 1)

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Dayne Atkinson

Head Coach

License: USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2015-present). More than 20 years of coaching experience.

Playing Experience: Redan High School Varsity, Georgia Tech Club Soccer

Dennis Reynolds

Head Coach

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Diego Guzman

Head Coach

License: USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2024-present) (2016-2018); Optimist Club of Naples (2014-2017 & 2021-2024) Optimist All-Stars (2016 & 2023)

Playing Experience: Colombia Youth Soccer Clubs; Represented Colombia U16 at USA Cup 1994; GCASL – Naples, FL

Edgar Pedroza

Head Coach

License: Level B Venezuelan Soccer Federation (VSF), Level A Futsal (VSF), USSF Grassroots 7v7, 11v11, Certified Personal Trainer; K-12 Phys Ed Teacher

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2024-present); Soccer3 Academy (2022-2024); Bonita Wildcats (2021-2022); FIFA Futsal Coach in USA (2011-2023);  Futsal Coach in Professional Leagues of Venezuela (2008-2015); Regional and National level Futsal Coach; CEO of CEP Futsal & Soccer, LLC;

Playing Experience: Professional soccer player: Caracas Futbol Club 2nd Div (1995), Deportivo Chacao FC 2nd Div. (1997), Pedagogical University of Caracas, UPEL (1998-2005); Futsal player in different clubs and regional leagues; International matches with Italian clubs: player promotion games in Milan, Rome, Bari, and Lecco

Erick Pachi

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 11v11

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2023 –present ); Head coach U21 Commonwealth of La Paz, Bolivia (2007-2008); Founder/director of DPB Soccer Academy (2002-2005)

Playing Experience: Club Bolívar (1994-2000), Selection Team La Paz (1995) Deportivo Zurich First Div. A (2001-2002), Club Regata’s First Div. A (2003), Chaco Petrolero First Div. A (2004), DC United tryouts (2009), Mexican League – Amateurs in New York (2010-2013)

Jim Snyder

Head Coach

License: USSF National Youth, USSF D, NSCAA National Diploma

Coaching Experience: Naples Youth Soccer Club as Naples Sharks, Florida Fire Juniors, and Florida West FC (1995-2024); Optimist soccer various rec and rec all-star teams (1991-2025); Futsallers (2011-2025)

Playing Experience: Ursinus College, senior co-captain; various men’s amateur clubs (1977-2012); pickup whenever possible!

Jill Sagona

Head Coach

License: USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2023-present); Bella Terra Youth; San Carlos Scorpions

Playing Experience: Bay Village High; All Conference; ODP Midwest Region; Case Western University: Team Captain/All Conference/All Ohio; Naples Adult League

Joe Goreham

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF C; FA Level 1 & 2; B.S. in Exercise & Health Science; currently pursing C license

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2021-present); Former Miami Shores Coach (2 years)

Playing Experience: Bryan College (NAIA) 4.5 years; USL 2 Dalton Red Wolves; UPSL Miami Sun FC; UPSL Miami Beach FC

John Brunner

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF D, FDOE K-12 Coaching Certification

Coaching Experience: Azzurri (2023-current); Aubrey Rogers Varsity Girls Head Coach (2024-current) & All-Area Coach of the Year 24/25; Aubrey Rogers Boys Assistant Coach (23/24). Recreational-to-competitive levels including high school and middle school. More than 25 years of coaching and teaching experience

Playing Experience: Former youth recreational, competitive travel, high school, and adult league soccer

Jorge Ruth

Head Coach

Licenses: EA-ACF “A”

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2021-present); San Carlos Scorpions (2020); Naples United FC (2019)

Playing Experience: Former professional player/goalkeeper in Bolivia, first division player at 17-years-old at clubs like Oriente Petrolero, Blooming (Champion 2009), University of Sucre, Royal Paris International tournament, Liberator Cup, South American Cup

Luis Beauperthy

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 7v7 & 9v9

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2023-present); U17 and U18 coach abroad at Ducallin FC in Venezuela

Playing Experience: High school, University, and semi-pro soccer player experience in Venezuela

Mark Stuckey

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF Grassroots; Education: Bachelor’s degree K-12 Education from FGCU

Coaching Experience: Estero High School (2010-2012); Optimist (2017-2019, 2023);  Azzurri Storm (2019-2022) (2x U8 boys, 1x U9 boys, Miami League, EDP & Pre ECNL)

Playing Experience: Florida High School All County 2003; Embry Riddle University & LeTourneau University (2004-2005)

Mark Wilkinson

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm; Barron Collier HS Head Coach (23 years), 11 District Championships

Playing Experience: Ridgeview HS, Atlanta, GA (1981), 4 year varsity, captain); Warren Wilson College (1985), 4 year starter, captain 2 years

Megan Tatum

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots (9v9); currently pursuing D license

Coaching Experience: Competitive coach in SWFL since 2021. Oasis High School Girls Varsity Coach; (2024/25) –Cape Coral 2016 Girls Blue; (2023-24) –B1 U11 Boys Head Coach: Finalist at The Florida Extreme Cup & Dimitri Cup Champions; (2022-23) – B1 U10 Boys Assistant Coach; (2021-22) – Lee County Strikers U9 Girls Assistant Coach

Playing Experience: 4-year varsity soccer player at Osceola High School –3-year captain. Unfortunately, due to three ACL tears, Megan was unable to accept the scholarships she was offered to play at the collegiate level from Johnson University & Lenoir-Rhyne University

Matty Jollie

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, & 11v11; English FA Level I; pursing D license

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2022-present); Naples Optimist Soccer (2016-2022)

Playing Experience: Several years of club, school, and adult recreational soccer in Rhode Island

Nestor Contreras

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF Grassroots

Coaching Experience: Optimist Soccer Club of Naples, 2025 Spring Soccer U07 BOYS,  2023 Spring Soccer U05 Boys, 2022 Fall Soccer U05 Boys

Playing Experience: High School, National University of Colombia, Youth Soccer Clubs player experience in Colombia

Oscar Sanchez Acedo

Head Coach | Technical Trainer

Licenses: Spain National Level 3 Certification (equivalent to UEFA License); Certified Physical Education Teacher (Spain Ministry of Education); Indoor Soccer (Fútsal) Coaching Certification (Madrid Soccer Federation)

Coaching Experience: Director, General Manager, and Head of Coaching, CDE GOPAD, Majadahonda, Madrid (2019-present); Head Coach, Lonestar Soccer Club, Austin, TX (2016-2017); Head Coach, One World Soccer, Austin, TX (2015-2016); Head Coach (Women’s) Majadahonda Federated Indoor Soccer Team (18-40 y.o.) (2004-2005); Head Coach, Gopad Federated Soccer Team (18-40 y.o.) Madrid (2024-present); Head Coach, P. de Madrid Federated Soccer Team (16-18 y.o.) Madrid (2011-2015)

Playing Experience: Villanueva del Pardillo, Select Soccer Club Player (1996-1999); Pozuelo de Alarcón, Select Soccer Club Player (1994-1996); Las Rozas, Select Soccer Club Player (1992-1993); Rayo Majadahonda, Select Soccer Club Player (1990-1991); Real Madrid Soccer Club, High Academy Player (1987-1990); Youth Academy Player, Rayo Majadahonda Select Soccer Club (1985-1988)

Additional: Director, “Healthy Night Life” Program, Majadahonda Youth Council (2003-2004); A Master ́s Degree in Educational Sciences and Philosophy, (University of Madrid, 2003-2008)
; Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, (University of Madrid, 1993-1997); Certified Physical Education Teacher, Spain Ministry of Education (2013-2017)
; Volleyball Coaching Certification (Level 1, 2008-2009)
;  Certified Diploma in Drug Dependence & Prevention, Faculty of Medicine of Madrid (1996-1997)
; Certified LifeGuard, Red Cross, Madrid (1993-1994) 

Paul Burns

Head Coach

Licenses: Grassroots, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Physical Therapist

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2022-present); Optimist Soccer (2018-2022): recreational all-stars winter 2022

Playing Experience: Rugby Northeastern University (1996-2000)

Paul Williams

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF National Adult; B Waiver, C, D, E & F Licenses; NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma; Goalkeeping Diploma; National Diploma; Level 2 Diploma; Professional Development High School Coaching; F.A. Level 2

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm Youth Coach (2020-2023); UPSL Men’s Head Coach (2023); Former Florida Fire Juniors Director of Coaching; Chicago Fire Elite Team Coach (2014-2019); Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic Youth Academy Coach; Seacrest High School Head Coach

Playing Experience: Former English Premier League and Championship Player having played over 350 professional games and scoring more than 80 league goals. England International U21 (1989-90), 5 caps – 3 goals; England B (1990), 3 caps and selected for the England 1990 World Cup Team player pool; English Football League Cup Winner (1990/91). Championship League Winners Medal (1993-94).

Pete Masouras

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 7v7; currently pursuing USSF D

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2025-present);  Optimist Club of Naples (2023-2025);  Optimist Club of Naples All-Stars Champions 2025

Playing Experience: Greece professional club Panathinaikos F.C. Youth Academy;  Four-year varsity soccer Barron Collier High School (1993-1997);  Naples Youth Soccer Club Competitive League as Naples Sharks

Richard Saunders

Head Coach

Licenses: USSF Grassroots 7×7 & 9×9

Coaching Experience: Optimist Soccer Club 2021-2025, MSRC Mass State Referee Committee Certified  

Playing Experience: BYSA, Barnstable High School, Old Colony League, GCASL.

Robbie Schank

Head Coach

License: FLDOE Athletic Coaching Certificate; USSF Grassroots

Coaching Experience: Current Lely High School Boys Head Soccer Coach (31 years and counting), first high school student to volunteer in 1992 for Optimist Club of Naples (served 15 years), Optimist All-Stars

Playing Experience: Optimist Club of Naples, Naples Sharks Competitive League, Lely High School (1989-93), Marco Men’s Adult League, First Responder Soccer Olympic Games (25 years and counting)

Accolades: 2011 State Farm Good Neighbor Coach of the Year Award; 7x Naples Daily News Boys Soccer Coach of the Year; 2019 Distinguished Public Service Award for the Naples Chamber of Commerce for mentoring over 2,000 kids in our community; 2024 Jeff Sommer Memorial Coach of the Year award at the Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards for All Sports; 12 District Championship appearances; 2 Regional Championships (2020 & 2021); 2 State Final Four appearances (2020 & 2021)

Will Haughey

Head Coach

License: USSF C

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2021-present); Deportivo Tegu; EDP Florida 2024 Small-Sided Coach of the Year Nominee

Playing Experience: Indiana University Club Soccer; London School of Economics First XI; Busch Soccer Club (U10-U19), 2x USYS Regional Champion; Missouri High School All-State Selection

Will Martin

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 7v7

Coaching Experience: Azzurri Storm (2023-present); Optimist of Naples

Playing Experience: Youth soccer and recreational leagues in Virginia

Wyatt Kistner

Head Coach

Licenses: National Goalkeeping Diploma 1-2

Coaching Experience: Lee County Strikers Director of Goalkeeping (2022-2023); South Carolina United Head Coach and Goalkeeper Coach (2024) 

Playing Experience: FGCU Men’s Soccer (2020-2024); University of South Carolina Men’s Soccer (2024); Richmond United NPSL U-23 (2021); FC Wichita USL 2 (2022); SC United USL 2 (2023) 

Zakaria Haddi

Head Coach

License: USSF Grassroots 7v7, 9v9

Coaching Experience: Technical trainer for Optimist Club of Naples (2024-present);  Optimist Allstar Coach; Naples United FC (2 years)

Playing Experience: Professional soccer player first division in Morocco; second division in Emirates; NPSL in USA; UPSL in USA