Peter Mannino – DOC - Director of Coaching

USSF B License
1993-Present Director of Coaching Chargers SC
2008-2009 USDA- South Conference Coach of the Year
2007-2008 USDA- South Conference Coach of the Year
Head Coach of the 1997 USYSA National Champions - James P McGuire Cup U19B Chargers
1978-1981 NASL Professional Player - Drafted in the 1st round by NY Cosmos followed by a move to the Philadelphia Fury
1974-78 Attended University of Pennsylvania - played and graduated with All-Ivy League Player Honors

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Mike Keeney -  Director of MLS Next

Mike Keeney joined the Chargers Soccer Club August 2024. Mike brings vast knowledge and over 20 years experience coaching, managing and teaching the game at the highest levels in America, Europe and Oceania.

 

•UEFA Pro License

•UEFA A License

•US Soccer A License Instructor

• Coached in 12 UEFA Europa League matches (6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses)

Pro Coaching:

•HIFK 1st Team Head Coach (Finland)

•KuPS 1st Team Assistant Coach (Finland)

•FC STK 1914 1st Team Head Coach (Slovakia)

•MYPA-47 1st Team Head Coach (Finland)

•FC Viikingit 1st Team Assistant Coach (Finland)

•Coaching Education Instructor for Football Association of Finland

•Coach Mentor/Instructor for Oceania Football Confederation and Papua New Guinea Football Association

College Coaching:

•University of Kentucky Assistant Coach

•University of Alabama-Birmingham Assistant Coach

•University of Louisville Assistant Coach

US Youth Coaching:

•IMG MLS Next Head Coach

•Hoover Soccer Club Director of Coaching

•Bluegrass Soccer Club Director of Coaching

•Javanon Soccer Club Head Coach

 

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Mauricio Pesaresi – Program Director, Tampa Chargers

USSF A License
USSF Youth License
NSCAA GK License Level 1
FYSA GK License Level 1
Present – FYSA Instructional Staff
2015-Present Technical Director Tampa Chargers Soccer Club
2015 - Head Coach - Tampa Marauders - CSLUSA Men's Amateur Team
2008-2012 Fusion FC of Tampa Bay – Director of Coaching Boys
2005-2008 New Tampa Soccer Club – Director of Coaching
2006 Florida Youth Soccer ODP 90 Boys – Head Coach
2005-2008 USYS Region III - Staff Coach
2004 Florida Youth Soccer Association ODP 88 Boys – Head Coach
2003 Florida Youth ODP 2002 Florida Youth Soccer ODP 84 Boys - Head Coach
2001-2005 Brandon Area Youth Soccer League – Director of Coaching
2001 Hercules FC Academy USL Y League - Staff Coach and U14 Boys Head Coach
2000 Florida Youth Soccer ODP 86 Boys – Assistant Coach
1998-2000 Eckerd College – Soccer Camps Staff Coach
1998-1999 Florida Youth Soccer ODP Boys 82 Assistant Coach
1996 Coral Estates Soccer Club – Boys Head Coach

Playing Experience:
1985 Deportivo Municipal – Federacion Peruana de Futbol, 1st Division
1983-1984 C.A. Godoy Cruz de Mendoza - Campeonato Nacional, AFA
1982-1983 C.A. San Martin de Mendoza - Campeonato Nacional AFA
1981-1982 C.A Huracan – Campeonato Regional - Argentinien Football Association
1980-1981 C.A. Sportivo Pedal – Liga Mendocina de Futbol, Argentina
1977-78 C. A. Ferrocarril Oeste – Asociacion del Futbol Argentino Pro Youth Team

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Juan De Brigard – Technical Director, Lakewood Ranch Chargers

Juan De Brigard took on the role of Technical Director at the Lakewood Ranch Campus in April 2024. "I am honored and very excited to start as the new Director of Lakewood Ranch Chargers. The challenge of joining the leadership staff of one the most traditional and respected Youth Soccer Clubs in the country is of enormous importance for me. I am committed to putting my experience, my knowledge, and my strong work ethic at the service of all the families and players of the LWR Chargers. The LWR Chargers will continue working to achieve soccer excellence and to be an active and cooperative part of the Chargers organization." - Juan De Brigard

Juan is a well-known and respected club director in the Tampa Bay area. He has been the club director for the Florida Hawks soccer program for the last 9 years.  Juan has more than 30 years of coaching experience including professionally in Columbia and actively a coach for the USF women’s team since 2010. Juan's soccer education has an impressive and diverse international background. He earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from the world-famous German Sport University in Cologne. He later obtained his professional soccer-coaching license from the German Soccer Federation. Juan has held a UEFA license for 30 years, which allows him to coach any professional team in the world. 

Juan has also demonstrated his generosity through soccer. He is the Founder & President of Soccer Goes to School, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that teaches soccer at no cost in low-income elementary schools. Since 2008 this program has served more than 2,500 students through healthy soccer activities.

 

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Ed Lynch – Girls Technical Director, Clearwater Chargers

2003-Present  Clearwater Chargers-Girls Technical Director
1995-2001  Palm Harbor Nighthawks-Director of Coaching
2000-2001  PDL Tampa Bay Hawks-Trainer
1997-1999  Palm Harbor University H.S.-Trainer
1993-1995  Post University, Waterbury, Ct-Assistant Coach
1991-1993   Bethel H.S., Bethel, Ct-Assistant Coach
1991-1993   Bethel Soccer Club, Bethel, Ct-Trainer
1985-1987   Lyman Memorial H.S., Lebanon, Ct-Assistant Coach
1980-1984   University of Connecticut, Storrs, Ct-Player
1981 NCAA National Champions

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Roland Moldovan – Competitive Technical Director, Tampa Chargers

USSF B Licence
FRF (Romanian Futbol Federation) National C Licence

Playing Experience:
1994-1997 Universitatea Cluj Romania
1997-1999 Cfr Cluj 

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Roberto Lopez -  Advisor of Coaching Education 

USSF A License
USSF Academy Director License 2017
USSF Youth License
NSCAA Premier Diploma (Pass with Distinction)
NSCAA GK License Level 1
AFC Ajax GK Certificate
Present – USSF Instructional Staff (A License Instructor, Academy Directors course Mentor)
Present - USSF Development Academy U16b Head Coach
2020 - Present - Tampa Bay Rowdies U-23's Technical Director
Prior – USYS Region III 98 Boys Head Coach
2011-2012 USSF Development Academy U18 Head Coach &  Club Technical Director 2011-12 , Clearwater Chargers
2003 to 2011 – USSF National Staff Coach
2003 FIFA Youth World Cup, USA Coaching Staff (5th Place)
2002 USYS Region III Youth Coach of the Year
2002 Region III 86 Boys – Assistant Coach (Winner Disney International Tournament)
2002 Florida Youth Soccer ODP Boys 85 Head Coach
2001 to 2003 New Tampa Soccer Club – Director of Coaching
2001 Region III 85 Boys – Assistant Coach
2000 USSF Project 2010 Scout
2000 Region III 84 Boys – Assistant Coach (Argentina Tour)
1999 to Present USSF Instructor (A, B, C, Spanish C Instructor)
1998 to 2001 Brandon Area Youth Soccer League – Director of Coaching
2000 U-14 NIKE Cup National Champions
1998 – 1999 Florida Youth Soccer ODP Boys 82 Head Coach
1997 Florida Youth Soccer ODP Boys 81 Head Coach
1995 to 1998 Eckerd College – Assistant Coach
1997 C.A. Lanus, Argentina 1st Division – U-15 Youth Coaching Staff
1997 USL West Florida Fury – Head Coach
1996 USL West Florida Fury – Assistant Coach
1995 Shorecrest Preparatory School – Boys Head Coach
1990 to 1998 Clearwater Chargers Soccer Club – Technical Director
1991 Snickers Cup U-17 National runner up – Boys Head Coach
1990 to 1993 St. Petersburg High School- Boys Head Coach
1993 Boys High School Coach of the year
1989 Gibbs High School Boys Assistant Coach

Playing Experience:
1978 Florida Stars – A.S.L. Professional League
1978 to 1985 St. Petersburg Kickers – 1982 National Open Cup Runner up (Captain)
1990 Scotland Yard – Men Over 30 National Runners Up