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The Staff
In 2008 John was inducted into Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association “Hall of Fame.” Over the past 17 years, John has helped with the development of seven players who made the U.S. Youth National Team and assisted thousands of young players in realizing their full potential and reach the highest ranks of college and pro soccer. In addition to directly participating in youth coaching, John also oversees a staff of 40 professional coaches at Soccer Extreme.
While at college, Craig became involved with coaching youth teams, including coaching the St Giles U15 Girls Premier team to a South Carolina state championship. Craig furthered his coaching licenses by gaining his USSF A and NCSSA Premier License and gained hands on experience by coaching premier teams in CT (CFC and Weston KAOS).
During his time with Manchester United, Kevin coached the boys U18 National Team of Thailand. He also coached the Broughton Hall School U12 & U13 Girl‘s Team; this team was the 2003-04 National Adidas Six-A-Side Competition Champions; the Merseyside Cup runners-up for 2003-04; and the Merseyside Cup Champions in 2002-03. Kevin‘s playing career included playing his college and university teams and a soccer apprenticeship with the professional English team the Tranmere Rovers. Kevin has a BSc with Honors in Sport Science/Coaching Science from Edge Hill University in Liverpool. He also has a Level 3 Certificate in Coaching/UEFA B.
Andrew won the BUSA (British Universities Challenge cup) during the 2000 season with Staffordshire University FC and also began his coaching career with Stafford Rangers JFC, obtaining his UEFA B. On completing his sports science degree, Andrew began his first spell with Soccer Extreme where he obtained his CBF Brazilian License in Rio de Janiero before moving onto work as a director of Coaching with the Florida Soccer Alliance (Orlando, FL) and Academy Coach with Manchester United Soccer Schools. Andrew currently coaches and administrates the Summer Camps with Soccer Extreme.
Aside from soccer, Nick has spent time as a full-time staff member for Special Olympics Connecticut and later served as a pre-school program director for The Little Gym. Nick holds an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, a National ‘D‘ License from the USSF/CJSA and a Coaching Certificate from Endicott College.
GA has been to the New England Final Four two times and the Fairchester Athletic Association Finals three times, winning the title two years in a row. In addition to being the head coach at Greenwich Academy, Adam, is the President of the Women‘s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association, Chairperson for the Prep All-Stars, and sits on the CGSA All State, All New England, and All American committee. Adam has earned his NSCAA National, Advanced National, Director of Coaching, Goalkeeping Level I & II, and High School Licenses. In addition to that he has earned the FA Fitness Level I License. Alex Harrison, was born in the South of England. Alex Started his professional soccer career at the age of 13 at Portsmouth Football Club. He went on to lead his Country as a Captain from the ages of 16 to 19, and broke the national youth goal scoring record that was held previously by a current professional, Jack Lester (Nottingham Forest F.C). After an International tour with his country to the Carolinas, he was offered scholarships with N.C.A.A. Division One Central Connecticut State University. He became an All American Freshman and also made the All American list his Sophomore year. He was Rookie of the Year and twice the Player of the Year in the North East Conference. His Junior year he was the top Goal Scorer in the N.C.A.A Division One. Alex joined the Soccer Extreme staff in 2005. He is currently the Head Coach of the Newtown Samba TTP U-12 boys team and the Western United Girls U15. Lastly, he also coaches at a University level with his former school, Central Connecticut State University, as an assistant coach.
John Barata,A native of Connecticut, John relocated to Massachusetts in 2004 to bring the innovative Soccer Extreme program into Massachusetts and Rhode Island. While in Connecticut, John served as Executive Director and Technical Director for Soccer Extreme for four years. John is excited to continue serving youth soccer players by sharing his knowledge and expertise of the beautiful game. John has a wealth of coaching experience at the club, high school, and youth level. He has trained professionally in both the United States and abroad. John trained briefly with the New England Revolution and Portuguese club, Benfica. He is a superb soccer clinician and has many years playing and coaching the game at a high level. John is a dynamic coach with unbelievable charisma and experience. He currently serves as the Director of Coaching for the Easton Youth Soccer League, Club consultant for the Eastern Mass FC Red Devils Premier Club, former coach in the Olympic Development Program and has served as an instructor for the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. John holds the USSF "A" License and the NSCAA Premier Diploma .
Peter Mendel, Pete is currently the head coach of the mens team at Curry College. He was an All-State player in High School and was inducted into the Berkshire County Soccer Hall of Fame for his stellar career at Hoosac Valley High School. Pete started his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at Salem State College for the past two seasons and helped turn around a program that had four wins in 2004 to a 14-win season in 2006. While at Salem Coach Mendel was in charge of recruitment and retention for the men’s soccer program.Mendel now holds his NSCAA National and Advanced National Diplomas as well as his State Goalkeeping Diploma. Coach Mendel is a staff coach for the Eastern Mass FC where he currently coaches the U-17 boy’s team. He also just completed his Masters Degree in Higher Education in Student Affairs from Salem State College.
Scott Neuman, Scott Neumann is the Head Varsity Girl's coach at Wilton High School. In his three seasons as head coach, Scott has led the Warriors to conference finals and to two State Championship Titles. Scott has been involved with the Wilton program for eight years, serving as freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Assistant Varsity before taking the reins as Head Coach. While involved with the Varsity squad, Scott has been a part of three conference championships and two state titles. Before beginning his career at Wilton High School as a Physical Education Teacher, Scott was the Assistant Varsity Boy's coach at South Windsor High School and also coached at the youth level in Orange, CT. Scott played at the collegiate level prior to becoming a coach. He holds a strength and conditioning certificate and recently completed his Masters Degree in Sport Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University.
Chuck Salvi, a Soccer Extreme coach and Western United Goalkeeping Coach, has experience as a player for 7 years in a semi-pro league in New Mexico. He was also previously the New Mexico Youth Soccer ODP GK Coach and New Mexico Rush assistant director of GK.
Neil Phillips, Neil Phillips is the Coaching Director for Easton Redding United Soccer Club, and a premier coach for CFC. He has been involved with Connecticut youth soccer since coming from his native UK in 1998. Neil is a a life-long supporter of the Derby County Rams and holds the NSCAA National and Advanced National Diploma, Higher National Diploma in sports coaching/Education, and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma. Neil guided the Joel Barlow Falcons to the 2008 State Finals, and his efforts were rewarded by being named SWC Coach of the Year. .
Janella Noel, Janelle Coaches the Girls JV program at Joel Barlow and Holds USSF Licenses. Janelle also played with Trinidad and Tobago Womens National Team.
Fil Lima, Owner and Director of Inter United F.C. Boys Premier Soccer Club. Fil Holds the USSF 'C' License.
Sokol Bala, 'Koli' is USSF and Soccer Extreme Licensed
Scott Wright, Scott attends Western Connecticut State University and is USSF Licenced.
Mark Ingala, Mark is Both USSF Licensed and Soccer Extreme Licensed.
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John Salvatore is the founder and President of Soccer Extreme. John played at UCONN and then professionally for the USL “A” League Connecticut Wolves. He was then invited to play in the MLS combine, and in 1996, led the nation in goals against and was offered a contract to play for the Revolution (MLS) and for the world-famous Brazilian Club Santos (which is most noted as the club with which Pele played). John holds a USSF “A” License, NSCAA Premier License, National Youth License and a CBF Brazilian License. He is a former college coach of two Division 1 programs. At the University of Hartford Woman’s program they were nationally ranked as high as 4th in the country and had 4 NCAA appearances. While at Yale University‘s Men‘s program for 6 years, he was the 1st assistant, assuming roles of player development, national and international recruitment, game assessments, Goalkeeper development and scouting.
Craig Horne is Vice President at Soccer Extreme. Originally from South Africa, Craig trained professionally with Albertain Callies and while training with them he decided to pursue an education and play soccer overseas in the USA. In 1994, Craig received a soccer scholarship to Lander University in South Carolina, where he went on to graduate Cum Laude with a degree in marketing management and a minor in Philosophy.
Kevin Fitzsimmons has served as Head Coach and Academy Director for Soccer Extreme since August 2004. Originally from Liverpool, U.K. (and a life-long Everton fan), Kevin was the Head Coach for the Manchester United Football Club Soccer Schools prior to joining Soccer Extreme.
Andrew Ashworth originally from Warrington in the North West corner of England, Andrew Ashworth began playing soccer at an early age, representing Manchester Schoolboys as well as spending two years as an apprentice with the professional club Crewe Alexandra YTS.
Nick Bogiatzopoulos is a graduate of Endicott College where he earned a B.S. in Physical Education with a concentration in Sport Management and Coaching. While at Endicott he was a 4-year letter winner for the Gulls. Through Soccer Extreme, Nick is the Program Manager for the Brookfield Soccer Club, Youth Academy Coordinator for Samba TTP, and Head Coach of the Extreme U9 team. Before coming to Soccer Extreme, he was on staff for the Aztec Soccer Club in Beverly, MA. He previously served as the assistant boy‘s varsity coach at Hamden HS and as an assistant for the men‘s side at Salem State College.
Adam Allerton, native of the Rochester, NY, was raised on the game of soccer. Adam started coaching 17 years ago for the Genesee Valley Youth Soccer Club. During the 11 years of coaching for the organization he won 4 premier league titles and 2 women’s league titles in the Rochester District Soccer League. Upon arriving to Greenwich, CT, he began working part time for Soccer Extreme. In 2003, Adam was asked to take on the fledgling program at Greenwich Academy.