
Coaching Staff
Directors
Miles Joseph
Executive Director
- Licensed: USSF B License
- Coaching Experience:
- MLS Real Salt Lake - Assistant Coach
- Players Academy Technical Director and Director of Coaching
- Siena College – Women’s Assistant Coach
- 15 years youth coaching experience
- Playing Experience:
Professional:- Major League Soccer Professional Player, 1996-2002 (NY/NJ Metrostars, Columbus Crew, and Dallas Burn
- Player on loan to AC Milan
- Dallas Sidekicks Player, 2002
- 1996 Men’s Soccer Olympic Team Player and Starter
- Men’s US National Team Player Pool 1996-2000
- Men’s US U20 and U17 National Team Starter
- Clemson University – All American
- Selected Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Team
- Shenendehowa National & State Championship teams
- Gatorade High School Player of the Year and All American
Dave MacVane
Boys Director of Coaching
NY Elite FC Boys U13 Head Coach and U16 Assistant Coach
- Licensed: USSF D License, NSCAA National License
- Coaching Experience:
- Over 20 years youth coaching experience
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Coaching accolades
- 2-time State Cup Champions
- State Cup Finalists & Semi-Finalists
- 2-timeSuper Y New England Champions
- Region 1 Semi-Finalists
- Team Ranking of #1 in Region and #9 Nationally
- US Club Soccer Regional Champions
- Eastern New York Premier League Champions
- Northeast Regional Premier League Finalists
- Super Y League Nationals – Ranked #8 in the US
- Placed several players into Division 1 College Programs
- UCONN, University of South Carolina, Rutgers, Old Dominion, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, American University,
Stonybrook, Holy Cross, Colgate and Lafayette
- UCONN, University of South Carolina, Rutgers, Old Dominion, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, American University,
- Brings a “student of the game” mentality to training
- Has experience with
- Region 1 Teams
- Super Y National Teams
- US Youth National Teams
- US Youth Team Residency Program
- Over 20 years youth coaching experience
- Playing Experience:
- Over 20 years of playing experience
Tom Rogan
Girls Director of Coaching
NY Elite FC Girls U10, U11/U12 and U17/18
- Licensed: NSCAA National Certification – Distinguished Graduate, USSF Certification, NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Coaching Experience:
- Head Coach, Varsity Girl's Soccer at Bethlehem High School
- Eight-Time Suburban Council Coach of the Year
- Five-time Times Union Coach of the Year
- Four-time Section 2 Class AA Coach of the Year
- Teams have won the Suburban Council/Section 2 Sportsmanship Award 6 times
- Head Coach, Shenentaha Soccer Club - U16 and U18 Premier Girls
- ENYYSA – ODP Coached four National Team players
- Assistant Coach, Newberry College
- Playing Experience:
- SUNY Cortland - 2 Time NCAA Regional Champions
- Empire State Gold Medalist
Paul Rogan
Girls Director of Coaching
NY Elite FC Girls U10, U13/U14 and U15/16
- Licensed: NSCAA Goalkeeping 1 Certification, NSCAA Advanced Regional License
- Coaching Experience:
- Empire State Games, Men's Open Head Coach, 2003-Present
- Co-Director, LaSalle Soccer Camps, 2001-Present
- Head Coach, Shenentaha Soccer Club U14 Premier Girls; Assistant Coach, U16 and U18 Premier Girls
- Bethlehem Premier, U12/U14 Girl's Head Coach, 2001-2005
- LaSalle High School, Boy's Varsity Assistant Coach
- Playing Experience:
- Captain and All-Conference Player for #1 nationally ranked Hobart College
- All-State High School Player
- Empire State Games Gold Medalist player and coach
Boys Coaching Staff
Tom DeFilippis
NY Elite FC Boys U10
- Licensed: USSF C License
- Coaching Experience:
- Shenendehowa Varsity Boys Assistant Coach
- Ballston Spa Varsity Boys Assistant Coach
- Ballston Spa Modified Head Coach
- Clifton Park Soccer Club Boys U12A Team
- Clifton Park Soccer Club Girls Premier U13-U18
- Ballston Spa Soccer Club Boys
- Empire State Games Scholastic Boys Coach
- 17 years youth coaching experience
- Playing Experience:
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Professional:
- Drafted by Louisville Thunder
- Oneonta State First Team All-State
- Ulster Community College All-American
- National Team Pool Trials-San Antonio, TX
- North East Regional Team
- Empire State Team
- Guilderland Varsity High School All-American
Jeff Geller
NY Elite FC Boys U11
- Licensed:
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- NSCAA National Youth Diploma
- NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma
- NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
- NSCAA Special Topic Diplomas
- USSF National C License
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer Diploma
- Certified by NYSPHSAA to Coach High School Soccer
- Several English FA Online Learning Diplomas
- Coaching Experience:
- Saratoga Springs Boy's Varsity Head Coach - led 2009 team to best season in school history
- Led 2010 team to 1st Section 2 Boys Soccer Title in school history and a #12 ranking in NYS
- 2010 Times Union Coach of the Year
- Led 2009 team to only 3rd Section 2 Final in school history and a #20 ranking in NYS
- Founder of the First Touch Futbol Academy
- Director of the Saratoga Springs Recreation Soccer Program
- 10 years of youth coaching in the CDYSL with Black Watch Premier and Saratoga-Wilton Youth Soccer Club
- Has coached numerous players that have gone on to play CDYSL League ODP, ENYYSA ODP, Region 1 Team, US National Youth Teams, Super Y National Team, Collegiate Soccer
- Clinician at numerous camps in the Northeast including Joe Machnik, Nick Zlatar, & Army Soccer
- Saratoga Springs Boy's Varsity Head Coach - led 2009 team to best season in school history
- Playing Experience:
- Collegiate Player at Siena College
- Empire State Game Player
- 2-Time All-Section 9 Player
- 3-Time All-Mid-Hudson Athletic League
- Mid-Hudson Athletic League Player of the Year
- New Paltz High School Male Athlete of the Year
- 4-year Varsity Starter
Dan Lindemann
NY Elite FC Boys U12
- Coaching Experience:
- Currently Siena College, Assistant Women’s College
- 2008 Record 13-2-4, Conference Semi-finals
- Former Alleycats Soccer Club, Girls U-17 Premier Head Coach and Boys U10 Head Coach 2008
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 04’-07’
- Clifton Park Premier Soccer Club, Boys U16-Premier 05’-08’
- Southern New Hampshire University, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 2003
- #2 NSCAA National Ranking
- Wentworth Institute of Technology, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 2002
- Tom Poitras “Nutmeg” Soccer Schools, Associate Director 2001-2003
- Mentored other coaches at camps.
- Taught children and young adults, ages 5-17, basic soccer skills.
- Currently Siena College, Assistant Women’s College
- Playing Experience:
Professional:- Minnesota Thunder, A League
- 2001 Team Combine Invitee
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Center Back/59 Career Games
- Ranked 6th and 7th in the final NSCAA National Rankings
- Northeast 10 Conference Tournament Champions
- NCAA Game Winning Goal
- NCAA New England Region Champions
- NCAA Elite Eight twice
- New England Collegiate Conference Champions
- Clayton College & State University
- Minnesota Thunder, A League
Bob Crandall
NY Elite FC U12 Assistant Boys Coach
- Licensed: USSF F License
- Coaching Experience:
- Currently Assistant Coach Union College Men’s Program
- Head Coach Voorheesville High School, Saratoga Springs High School, and Mayfield High School
- 4 High School Sectional Titles
- Clifton Park Premier Head Coach Boys U12-U16 1998-present
- 30 years youth coaching experience
Jon Bain
NY Elite FC Boys U14
- Licensed: USSF D License
- Coaching Experience:
- Shenendehowa Junior Varsity Head Coach 2007 – Present
- Clifton Park Premier Head Coach 2001 – 2009
- Concentration at U13 level
- Clifton Park Premier Assistant Coach 1999-2001
- Shenendehowa Freshman Head Coach 2000-2006
- CDYSL ODP Coach
- 10 years youth coaching experience
- Playing Experience:
- South Glens Fall Varsity 3 year starter
Peter Burbank
NY Elite FC Boys U15
Mike Campisi
NY Elite FC Boys U16
- Licensed: USSF “A” License and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- Coaching Experience:
- Currently Shenendehowa Varsity Soccer Coach
- 2 High School National Titles
(1988 and 1991) - 6 High School State Titles
(1988, 1990-1993, 2005) - 12 High School Regional Titles
- 15 High School Sectional Titles
- High School Record 492-85-5
- 2 High School National Titles
- Currently Shenendehowa Varsity Soccer Coach
Michael Battiste
NY Elite FC Boys U17/U18
- Licensed: USSF E License
- Coaching Experience:
- Niskayuna HS Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
- Shenentaha U17 Men’s Head Soccer Coach
- Niskayuna modified assistant Coach
- 8 years experience Niskayuna youth soccer Camp Counselor coed ages 5-13
- Playing Experience:
- Siena College 2004-2007 All-Tournament team UMASS 2004 and 2006
- University at Buffalo 2002-2003 MAAC All-Rookie team (Trained with Rochester Rhinos in the spring season)
- 5 year Varsity High School player All-State team in 2001 and 2002 seasons
- 3 year scholastic Empire State Games participant 2 year captain won Bronze Silver and Gold medals
- Member of Clifton Park Premier 1998-2002 State Cup runner-up in 2000 Champs in 2001
Joe Mahoney
NY Elite FC Boys Assistant Coach
Girls Coaching Staff
Steve Karbowski
NY Elite FC Girls U10 and U15/16
- Licensed: USSF “C” License
- Coaching Experience:
- 1999-Present - Siena College Women’s Soccer Head Coach
- Siena College – 16 years (10 Women’s Head Coach, 6 Men’s Assistant)
- 2002 – MAAC Coach of the Year
- 2001 – MAAC Coach of the Year
- Siena College Camp Co Director, 1995-Present
- 1994-2009 - Girls Soccer Coach for Clifton Park Premier Club, 16 years
- Head Coach Girls U-13 thru U17 team
- Head Coach Girls U-12 thru U14 team
- Head Coach Girls U-14 thru U-18 team
- Head Coach Girls U-15 thru U-17 team
- Assistant Coach Girls U-14
- Head Coach Boys U-18, Clifton Park Club
- 1999-Present - Siena College Women’s Soccer Head Coach
- Playing Experience:
- 30+ Year Participant with Clifton Park Soccer Club as player and coach
- Shenendehowa High School – 2 years varsity (1987-1988)
- 1988 – Starting Central Midfield, 23-0 State Champs,
- Ranked #1 in Nation
- University at Buffalo – 3 years (1989-1991)
- Siena College – 1 year (1992) – All-MAAC 1st Team Selection
- Albany Alleycats – USISL – 3 years (1995, 1997-1998) Injured 1996
- Empire State Games – 6 years (1989-1994), 2-time Gold Medalist
Robert Parker
NY Elite FC Girls U15/U16
- Licensed: NSCAA National Goalkeeper Diploma, NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, USSF National D License, English FA Learning Diploma – Coaching Children, English FA Learning Diploma – Soccer Camp Coaches, English FA Learning Diploma – Psychology for Soccer Level I English FA Learning Diploma – Player and Match Analysis, English FA Learning Diploma – Fitness in Football Level I, English FA Learning Diploma – Planning, Preparing and Evaluating Coaching Sessions
- Coaching Experience:
- Union College Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach 2008-Present
- Clifton Park Premier U-13 Girl’s Soccer Team Head Coach 2008-Present
- Clifton Park Premier U-15 Girl’s Soccer Team Head Coach 2006-Present
- University at Albany Women’s Soccer Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach/ Goalkeeper Coach 2006-2008
- Siena College Women’s Soccer Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 2002-2006
- Empire State Games-Open Women’s Soccer Adirondack Region Head Coach 02-07’
- Gold Medalist ’02, ’03, ’05, ’06, Silver ’04, Bronze '07
- University at Albany Women’s Soccer Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 1999-2000
- Towson University Women’s Soccer Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 1995-1996
- Eastern New York Olympic Development Soccer Program- Girls Goalkeeper Coach 2003-2006
- Shenentaha Soccer Club Goalkeeper Trainer 2001-2006
- Ballston Spa Soccer Club Goalkeeper Trainer2007-Present
- Colonie Soccer Club Goalkeeper Trainer 200¬6-Present
- Camps and Clinics
- University at Albany Women’s Soccer Clinics and Camps (2006-2007); Siena Soccer Camps (2002-2006); Siena Girls Soccer Clinics (2008-2009); International Soccer Academy (1998- 2003); Sam Houston State University Soccer Camps (1997-2000); Debbie Michael Soccer Camps (1996-2000); Towson University Soccer Camps (1994-1996); Keith Van Eron Pro Soccer Camps (1990-1994)
- Playing Experience:
- Ulster County Community College Men’s Soccer (1994)
- Starting Goalkeeper - Nationals Finalists
- Ulster County Community College Men’s Soccer (1994)
Chelsea Maguire
NY Elite FC Girls U13/U14 and U15/16
- Coaching Experience:
- Shenentaha U12 and U14 Girls Premier Coach.
- Players Soccer Academy Head Coach, 4 years. Technical skills instruction for kids 4-15.
- Playing Experience:
- 2008 Captain of Siena Women's Soccer Team; led the team with assists for 2006 & 2007; tied for 4th in the MAAC
for game winning goals in 2007 - Four year starter for Shenendehowa Varsity Soccer; 2nd team All-State;Sectional & Regional Champions 2001; Sectional Champions 2003
- Player with Clifton Park Soccer Club U14 through U19; State Cup Champions 2002
- 2008 Captain of Siena Women's Soccer Team; led the team with assists for 2006 & 2007; tied for 4th in the MAAC
Vanessa Patry
NY Elite FC Girls U13/U14 and U15/16
- Coaching Experience:
- Shenentaha U12 and U14 Girls Premier Coach.
- Players Soccer Academy Head Coach, 5 years. Technical skills instruction for kids 4-15.
- Playing Experience:
- At Bethlehem High School is the all time leading scorer and was selected as All-State (three times), All-Suburban Council (five times), All-Area (six times), Adidas All-East (twice), Section II All-Star (three times), Section II Player of the Year, Suburban Council Player of the Year, Time Union Player of the Year, Troy Record Player of the Year and NSCAA/Adidas All-America ... Was named team MVP (Offensive) three times and was a two-time captain.
- Player at UMASS Amherst
- Was named to the Academic All-Conference Team and to ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team, Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week, Named Team MVP, named third team all-Northeast region pick by SoccerBuzz.com.
- Adirondack Lynxs, WPSL Team Player.
Ashleigh Barone
NY Elite FC Girls U11/U12
- Coaching Experience:
- Players Soccer Academy Coach, 2 years. Technical skills instruction for kids 4-15.
- Siena Soccer Camp Instructor.
- Playing Experience:
- Five year varsity letter winner at Shenedehowa High School. As a senior named Section II Player of the Year and
was a Suburban Council Champion. Selected to NSCAA All-East Regional Team in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Won the 2004 High School State Championship as a freshman. - Siena College Women’s Soccer team starter.
- Five year varsity letter winner at Shenedehowa High School. As a senior named Section II Player of the Year and
Bill Wood
NY Elite FC Girls U10
- Licensed: USSF - C, Level 1 Referee, USSF/High School
- Coaching Experience:
- Assistant Coach, RPI
- Shenentaha Soccer Club U17 Girls Premier and U14 Boys
- Empire State Games Coach
- HVCC Head coach: 2003
- Assistant Coach, College Of St. Rose: 2001-2002
- Varsity Coach, Tamarac High School: 1996-2002
Gary Pascucci
NY Elite FC Girls U11/U12
- Licensed: USSF "D" License
- Coaching Experience:
- 2003-2005: New York State Empire State Games-Open Men's Soccer Coach; 2003 Gold Medal; 2004 Bronze Medal; participated in selection committee
- 2005-present: LaSalle Institute Varsity Soccer Coach; nominated 2005,2006,2007 Section 2, Class AA "Coach of the Year"; Big Ten 2006 & 2007 Champions with undefeated season; New York State Scholar/Athlete Team Award
- 2004-2005: CDYSL-ODP Select 1993's Assistant Coach
- 1999-2004 Lansingburgh Varsity Soccer Coach; 2000 Section II Class B Sportsmanship Award; trained 2001 Colonial Council Goalkeeper of the Year; coached 2003 Colonial Council Player of the Year
- Shenentaha Soccer Club Coach
- 2002- present: Instructor for La Salle Soccer Camps
- Players Soccer Head Coach, 4 years.
- 1995-2003 Assistant Director of Hudson Valley Community College Soccer Camp
- 1997-1998 Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Junior Varsity Coach
Bill Muller
NY Elite FC Girls U11/U12 and U13/U14
- Licensed: USSF "E" License
- Coaching Experience:
- Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, College of Charleston 1988
- Clifton Park Soccer Club 2002-05
- Lakehill Soccer Club 2007-09
- Players Soccer Academy 2008-09
- Playing Experience:
- Collegiate:
- College of Charleston Division I NCAA
- College of Charleston Captain
- Southern Conference College Regional Select Team 1987
- Player Ulster County Community College
- High School:
- Guilderland High School (’83)
- Collegiate:
Tara Ross
NY Elite FC Girls U10
- Coaching Experience:
- Guilderland Soccer Club U-10 Coach
- Siena College youth clinics and camps.
- Coach at Rogan Soccer Camps.
- Playing Experience:
- Siena Women's soccer team 2004-2008
- Shenendehowa Varsity 2001-2003
- Bronze medalist Empire State Games
Dan Lindemann
NY Elite FC Girls U18
- Coaching Experience:
- Currently Siena College, Assistant Women’s College
- 2008 Record 13-2-4, Conference Semi-finals
- Former Alleycats Soccer Club, Girls U-17 Premier Head Coach and Boys U10 Head Coach 2008
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 04’-07’
- Clifton Park Premier Soccer Club, Boys U16-Premier 05’-08’
- Southern New Hampshire University, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach 2003
- #2 NSCAA National Ranking
- Wentworth Institute of Technology, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach 2002
- Tom Poitras “Nutmeg” Soccer Schools, Associate Director 2001-2003
- Mentored other coaches at camps.
- Taught children and young adults, ages 5-17, basic soccer skills.
- Currently Siena College, Assistant Women’s College
- Playing Experience:
Professional:- Minnesota Thunder, A League
- 2001 Team Combine Invitee
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Center Back/59 Career Games
- Ranked 6th and 7th in the final NSCAA National Rankings
- Northeast 10 Conference Tournament Champions
- NCAA Game Winning Goal
- NCAA New England Region Champions
- NCAA Elite Eight twice
- New England Collegiate Conference Champions
- Clayton College & State University
- Minnesota Thunder, A League
GOALKEEPER COACHING STAFF
Nick Bochette
NY Elite FC Goalkeeper Coach
- Coaching Experience:
- College Coaching
- 2006-Present: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA Div III)
- 2008,2009: NCAA Tournament Appearance
- 2007-2010: Liberty League Semi-Final/Final Appearance
- 2008,2009: Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year
- 2008: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach/Goalkeeping Coach - Hartwick College (NCAA Div I)
- 2008-2009: Assistant Coach - Adirondack Lynx (WPSL)
- 2006-2008: University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Head Coach Women's CLUB Soccer
- Youth Coaching
- 2010-Present – Goalkeeping Director - First Touch Futbol Academy
- 2005-2006: Head Coach - Clifton Park Premier (U14 Boys)
- 2006-2008: Senior Coach - Hartwick College Soccer Camp
- 2003-2008: Coach - Tufts University Lightning Soccer Camp
- 2001-Present: Staff Director - Soccer Watt Academy
- College Coaching
- Playing Experience:
- Professional
- 2006-2008: Wilmington Hammerheads (USL)
- Amateur
- 2004-2006: Division III Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 2002-2005: Albany Highlanders/Albany Admirals (PDL)
- 2002-2004: Division I Oneonta State
- Professional



