2010 Coaches
If you are interested in coaching please send us an email : oconeefc@gmail.com
Directors:
Dante Trevino Director of Coaching – Academy
706-372-6347 dante275 at charter.net
- Has worked camps for the Southeastern, USA Coerver territory for past 10 years.
- 2003-2006 Started 1st 100 member futsal league in Athens, GA and expanded program to over 300 members by 2006.
- 2004-Started the 1st GSSA Youth Soccer Academy in Athens, GA
- USSF National C License
- NSCAA National Youth License
- US Club id2 ODP National Scout
- CURRENT TEAMS:
- UGA Men’s Club, Head Coach
- In 2nd year as head coach reached the NIRSA, National Championship tournament with top 24 teams in country.
- BUSA Lady Jets 91’s
- Assistant Coach in Region Premier League South. Alabama State Champions in 2007.
- Treasure Coast United 91’s
- US Club Soccer coach National championship tournament 2005.
Ed Rock Director of Coaching – Classic/Athena
706-247-6405 ejrock345 at netscape.net
- Georgia H.S. Coach of the Year
- Mass. Coach of the Year, 3 times
- NE GA Coach of the Year
- GA Youth Soccer Coach of the Year
- Eastern Region Coach of the Year
- National Youth Coach of the Year
- Former OCMS Head Coach (started the program)
- USSF “B” License
- 26 years experience coaching H.S. & Club Level
- Director of Roc Soc summer camp
Jr. Academy (co-ed):
Andy Pokoski Junior Academy
akpoko@bellsouth.net
- State F and D Certifications Fall 2008
- USSF National D Certification Jan2009
- OFC Academy coach spring 2009 to present
- Asst coach YMCA Academy girls U11 & U12 2006 & 2007
- Assistant coach Athena girls 2008 & 2009
- Played club soccer in NH, touring Nova Scotia and playing teams from England
- Played six months school team in Scotland
- Jr. and Sr. ORHS Varsity senior year State Champions
- Recruited to US Air Force club team 1991
- Recruited to SMIC Adult Club team 1992
Academy-Boys & Girls:
Dante Trevino Academy
dante275 at charter.net
for bio see above
Select Girls Coaches:
Matthew Payne U15 Girls Athena
mapyne7 at uga.edu
- Played at Young Harris College
- Head JV coach, Athens Academy,
- 3 years Varsity Assistant, Athens Academy,
- 3 years Freshman Coach, Heritage High School
- Varsity Assistant, Heritage High School
- USSF “D” license
Rick Howard U17 Girls Athena
rkhiron06 at gmail.com
- USSF National A License
- USSF A license
- 21 years coaching boys and girls club and high school
- 16 years teaching high school
- Head Coach Gainesville High 2010 State Champions
Select Boys Coaches:
Dante Trevino U13 Boys Classic
dante275 at charter.net
for bio see above
Pat Mercardante U14 Boys Classic
- 25 Yrs Select level coaching experience- U10 through U15
- USSF National C License
- Oconee County, GA Lay Coach
- 12 Yrs Director of Coaching Experience
- YMCA of USA National Director Certification
- YMCA of USA National Super Sports Director and National Camp Director Certifications
- YMCA of USA Sports Program Management and Development Certification, Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Research Certifications
- Over 25yrs experience developing programs and working with youth.
Matt Medley U15 Boys Classic
Ryan Brink U16 Boys Classic
brink.ryan at yahoo.com
- USSF National D license
- Academy Coach Oconee FC 2008, 2009
- Select Coach Oconee FC 2008,2009
Rick Howard U17 Boys Classic A-Team
rkhiron06 at gmail.com
for bio see above
Alex Ventura U17 Boys Classic B-Team
- Head coach Athens Academy Middle School
- Former Athens Academy & OCHS Player
- Asst. Athens Academy JV and Varsity
- Pursuing USSF “D” license
