Technical Director Staff Biographies

 

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


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


 




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




Antonio Saviano – Technical Director, Lakewood Ranch Chargers

Antonio Saviano took on the role of Technical Director at the Lakewood Ranch Campus in December 2019 where he has been a coach since 2013. Incredibly passionate about the sport and the opportunities it has brought to not only himself but many of his former players, Antonio is excited to be part of the Chargers.


Prior to this role, Antonio was the Director of Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch where he managed the facility and its 22 multi-use fields.  At the same time, he was actively involved in the LWR Chargers Soccer Club helping to grow the program, attract new coaches, and assist in the program’s day-to-day operations.

Before moving to Florida, Antonio Saviano spent over 15 years with the Cape Fear Soccer Club in North Carolina where he served as both a coach and the Director of Coaching before becoming the Executive Director.

Antonio is the founder of Soccerkix, Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School, and Soccerkix Academy. He is also a freelance writer for Soccer Coaching Magazine and the author of several books on youth soccer development.

A lifelong soccer player who played professionally in Italy, Antonio has spent years coaching youth soccer and can often be found out on the field coaching and watching his 5 and 13-year-old children play for the Lakewood Ranch Chargers Soccer Club. 

Nationality - Italian

Playing Experience
Brooklyn Italians - USA
Avellino Calcio (Primavera) - Italy
Pomigliano Calcio (Youth) - Italy
Castel Cisterna (Youth) - Italy
Coaching Qualifications
USSF A National License
USSF National Youth License
USSF Goalkeeper National License
NSCAA Premier Diploma (Distinction Pass)
USSF D License Instructor
The FA Level I Talent Identification
The FA Respect for Coaches Certificate
Coaching Experience
Lakewood Ranch Chargers SC
Cape Fear Soccer Association

NCYSA ODP Instructor
Parma Calcio Scout Task Force - Italy
Perugia Calcio - Youth Scout - Italy



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


 

 


 

 

Roland Moldovan – Competitive Technical Director, Tampa Chargers


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

2004-2009 Black Watch Soccer Club
2009-2011 Fusion FC
2011 -  present Tampa Chargers Soccer Club
 
Masters Degree in Sport Science at Universitatea Babes Bolyai Cluj Romania

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