Player experiences are available for most home games.
To RSVP for player escorts or ball kids, email socialmedia@azzurristorm.com for more information
Gavin Lang
UPSL Men’s Head Coach
2024 Team: Azzurri Storm UPSL Semi-Pro Men’s Head Coach
Licenses: USSF D
Coaching Experience: NAIA coach, UPSL coach, Ave Maria Men’s Assistant Coach (4 years)
Playing Experience: 10 years semi-professional in the UK National League; English Southern League Semi-Pro (paid), Western Premier League (paid), British Universities Premier League (BUSA), Spanish Regional League (paid), Welsh League (paid)
Paul Williams
UPSL Women’s Head Coach
2024 Team: Azzurri Storm UPSL Semi-Pro Women’s 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).
Player Experiences & Volunteer Hours
Winter 2024 Schedule is Pending
TIME: N/A
LOCATION: Paradise Coast Sports Complex Stadium
PLAYER EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE: To sign up for player escorts or ball kids or to set up a team experience, email socialmedia@azzurristorm.com
PROTOCOL: RSVP for player escorts and ball managers in advance. Arrive 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Wear all purple uniform & purple socks. Must wear sneakers. Free entry for player experiences.
ADMISSION: Cash only entry. $10/adults; $5/club players, coaches, spirit wear; free/ages 12 and under. Wear PURPLE!
VOLUNTEER HOURS: High School students can earn 2 volunteer hours per hour as ball managers. Bring your signature form.
About UPSL
Founded in 2011, the United Premier Soccer League now stands as the largest and most competitive pro-development league in North America. The league was started in Santa Ana, California by Leonel Lopez, with 10 teams. Today the league has nearly 400 clubs competing nationwide, and the Premier Division for Spring 2022 has 255 clubs competing for 32 places in the National Playoff Bracket to become National Champion.
The league occupies the 4th tier of the US Soccer pyramid, just below the three professional tiers in the pyramid. With a participant average age of 22.5 years, the UPSL fills and brings structure to the large gap that exists between the youth game and the professional game, serving thousands of aspiring players and coaches as they strive to further their aspirations and fuel their passions.
