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North Texas Olympic Development Staff
The North Texas Staff is a collection of coaches with varying levels of experience in the game as a player and/or as a coach. All are first class people who are excellent role models for the elite youth players in the program. As professional educators, the staff is child-centered. The development of the individual player within the framework of the team is the focus.
The NTX ODP Staff Coaches are selected based on the following 4 criteria: Integrity, Character, Experience, and Qualifications. We have a mix of backgrounds and professional experience including Collegiate Coaches, High School Coaches, and Club Coaches. None of the staff are coaching the same age group that they work with on a daily basis. To avoid any conflicts of interest, Club Coaches work with a different age group, and gender, so no preferential treatment is given to any players they may coach.
The ODP coaching philosophy is player-centered using a soft approach, few words, and “One ounce of theory to a ton of practice" with lots of praise, clear, concise, simple, and honest feedback, without shouting. Young players are given opportunities to make decisions and solve problems - we give them cues/clues not answers.
ODP provides an efficient, yet relaxed, developmental training environment where the truly gifted players will excel. The program is player development, not results, oriented. Practice is deliberate and progresses from simple to complex. Games are high level. We have found, over the years, this developmental approach speeds up learning to create the best all around experience for the elite youth soccer player.
The purpose of the NTX Olympic Development Program is to identify and develop the top players in the state, in partnership with the competitive clubs and teams statewide. Working together with our competitive leagues, clubs and teams, we complement each other and, through this process, the level of play within the state is impacted in a positive manner.
We welcome new recruits to the ODP staff with a solid track record of success in coaching. Interested coaches may email me, Gary Williamson [email protected], with a current coaching resume. Please go to the following link to complete a background check with the NTSSA office via Shawn Morgan [email protected], ODP Administrator: http://www.ntxsoccer.org/odpforms.aspx
Thank you,
Gary Williamson, NTSSA Director of Coaching and Player Development North Texas State Soccer Assn 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 200 I Frisco, TX 75034 214-297-5022 Ext. 107 (Main) I 214-297-5030 (Fax)
North Texas Olympic Development Staff Click the names below to jump to specific bios Lori Rhodes – North Texas ODP Board Chair Gary Williamson – North Texas Director of Player Development& Coaching Education Sean Worley – 2000 Boys Head Coach Cassidy Acuff – 2000 Girls Head Coach David Hoffman – 2001 Boys Head Coach Alicia Wilson – 2001 GIRLS Head Volunteer Coach Reynaldo Lopez – 2002 Boys Co-Head Coach Patrick Gallagher – 2002 Boys Co-Head Coach Fleur Benatar – 2002 Girls Head Coach Alex Perez – 2003 Boys Head Coach Blas Guerra – 2003 Girls Head Coach Michael Grba – 2004 Boys Head Coach Jeff Hill – 2004 Girls Head Coach Bosko Katic – Boys & Girls Goalkeeper Coach Jimmy Garcia – Boys Goalkeeper Head Coach Nick Bogdan – Girls Goalkeeper Head Coach Lindsey Sisco – Girls Goalkeeper Assistant Coach Warren Cottle – West Texas Head Coach Andre Lo – East Texas Head Coach
North Texas ODP Board Chair In 2007, Lori Rhodes’ daughter became a member of the NTX Soccer ODP player pool, and later went on to become a rostered player in the Region III ODP player pool. In 2009 Lori’s daughter celebrated with her ODP teammates in their victory to become the National Champion ‘91 GODP team. Her daughter’s participation in NTX ODP and her experience in the program as an ODP parent, created a passion in her heart for the ODP program. She later worked with NTSSA ODP in taking the program to youth soccer players in West Texas. In 2010, Lori had the privilege of traveling to Region III camp with a Boys ODP team; this experience gave her a new appreciation for all the hard work and dedication given to the ODP program by the volunteer parents.
As Lori’s term with Lubbock Soccer Association began to come to a close, she wondered what new challenges she might be able to pursue to give back to the game of soccer. The ODP Chair position became that opportunity for her to utilize her organization, budget, communication, and people skills to give back to a program that was already near, and dear, to her heart.
Lori has been employed in Health Care for 35 years. Her job has given her the opportunity to work with people from many ethnic, religious, and social economic backgrounds. She is currently the Manager of the Neurodiagnostic Services Department, Jay and Virginia Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Sleep Disorders Center at Covenant Health System. This position has provided the training, opportunity, and experience to lead and organize multiple groups of people.
Lori has been a part of the soccer community for over 25 years. She has experienced many levels of soccer, from U-5 Recreational, Competitive, Select, Olympic Development program, ODP National Championship, High School, College and professional both, at home, and abroad. She has been a parent, grandparent, referee, coach, board member, team mom, and administrator.
NTX Soccer Volunteer Background:
July 2015 – Present ODP Board Chairman, NTSSA
Jan 2013 - Present Risk Mitigation Committee, NTSSA
July 2010 – May 2015 President, Lubbock Soccer Association
May 2006 – 2015 Representative to West Texas Premier League, Lubbock Soccer Association
May 2006 – July 2010 Executive Vice President, Lubbock Soccer Association
Feb 2008 – 2012 West Texas ODP Administrator, NTSSA
July 2000 – May 2006 U-7Boys group Commissioner, Lubbock Soccer Association
Should anyone wish to contact Lori Rhodes, she may be reached at [email protected].
North Texas Director of Player Development & Coaching Education 2005/2006 BODP & GODP HEAD COACH: Gary Williamson
Education
Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University
Master of Science Sports Psychology and Human Performance, Michigan State University
Post Graduate Certificate Education, University Of North Wales
B.A. Education with Physical Education, University Of North Wales
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License
National Youth License U.S. Youth Soccer
English F.A. Full Qualifying License
Coaching Experience
State Coach North Texas 2000-2011
National Staff Instructor U.S.S.F.
Director of Coach Education and Player Development Oklahoma 1996-2000
Technical Director Baton Rouge United Jaguars,1989-1996
Football Development Director English F.A.
Head Coach Regional Team Boys 1983, birth year
National Championship Ma Guire Cup runner-up, Jaguars U19
Three National Championships Directing NTSSA ODP 96B,91G,92G
Soccer Experience
National: Wales Universities 1st XI B.U.S.A.F.
Collegiate: University of North Wales 1st XI
Semi-Pro: Welsh League
Youth:
o Blackpool and Fylde U18 1st XI.
o St. Georges High School
o Clifton Athletic Club To Learn More about Gary Williamson
North Texas ODP Staff 2000 BODP HEAD COACH: Sean Worley
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration San Diego State University in San Diego, California
Master’s Degree in Health, Kinesiology and Sports Studies from Texas A&M University-Commerce in
Commerce, TX
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License
Coaching Experience
Head Coach Richland College, Dallas, TX-1996-present
Coached for Storm Soccer Club and Dallas Inter
North Texas ODP Coach
De Anza College, Assistant Coach, Cupertino, California.
Del Mar High School, Head Coach, San Jose, California
Soccer Experience
Collegiate: West Valley College, Saratoga, California.
To Learn More about Sean Worley
2000 GODP HEAD COACH: Cassidy Acuff
Education
B.S. in Business Administration from UT-Dallas, Dallas, TX
MS in Kinesiology with a Sports Psychology concentration – UNT, Denton, TX
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF “A” License
US National Youth License
Coaching Experience
Head Soccer coach at All Saints’ Episcopal School in Fort Worth
Region III Regional Coach (2013-current)
3 years as assistant coach for the University of North Texas
o Won the regular season Sun Belt Championship 2011, 2012
o Won Sun Belt Conference Tournament 2012
o NCAA 1st round game vs Texas Tech
State Coach since 2006
Former Assistant Soccer Coach at Dallas Hockaday School 2005-10
o Won the Southwest Preparatory Conference in 2007 and 2008
Soccer Experience
Collegiate:
o Purdue University and played in the Big Ten
o Transferring back home to finish her college career at the University of Texas at Dallas
o Led the Comets to the regional finals of the NCAA Division III tournament that same year
o She was also named team captain in 2003 and 2004
o Defensive Player of the Year in 2003
Youth:
o Club - Texans played in North Texas, winning the State Cup twice
o High School - SPC for Hockaday in 2000 To Learn More about Cassidy Acuff
2001 BODP HEAD COACH: David Hoffman Education Coaching Licenses Coaching Experience Soccer Experience
2001 GODP HEAD VOLUNTEER COACH: Alicia Wilson
Education
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from University of West Florida Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from William Carey University
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF “E” License
NSCAA Level 6 Diploma
MS Youth Soccer Coaching License
Coaching Experience
Head Women's Soccer Coach at Navarro College, Corsicana, TX
Former Assistant Coach at University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Soccer Experience
Played/Captained in the 2014 Concacaf Women's World Cup Qualifiers
Played Professionally in Iceland in 2006, 07', 10'
Won the 2005 W-League with the NJ Wildcats
Selected among the Top 18 Female Players in the 2004 Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Played for the Asheville Splash in the 2004 W-League
2001 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Player of the Year
2001 NAIA Region 14 Player of the Year
2001 All-American
Four time All-Conference and All-Region Selection
SUMMARY Wilson worked with the UWF women’s soccer team from 2005-2007 as a graduate assistant. During that time, the Argos went 50-9-5 and 26-0 in the Gulf South Conference. Prior to her successful stint at UWF, Wilson enjoyed a decorated college and professional playing career. The 2001 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Player of the Year was a four-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) NAIA All-American, and a four-time All GCAC performer at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. She then spent six years playing professionally in Iceland and Costa Rica and over 14 years playing on the Jamaican national team, representing the island country in qualifying tournaments and serving as team captain. To Learn More about Alicia Wilson
2002 BODP CO-HEAD COACH: Reynaldo Lopez
Education
LIU Business Administration
USCS Physical Education
Shelton School TAPPS SCOOP Certification
NFHS Certificate
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “B” License
High School Coaching License
Coaching Experience
Coach Technical Director at DI STARS FC
Technical Soccer Director and Varsity Soccer Head Coach at Shelton School
Head Coach Dallas Cup 2010, 2014, 2015
Former Coach at Eastfield College Women’s Soccer 2008
Coach Academy Director at North Texas Strikers Soccer Club
North Texas Competitive Coach of the Year 2009 and 2013
NSCAA National Competitive Coach of the Year 2012
Medal of Merit from Bolivian Government for help with the Youth and Education
Soccer Experience
o Former Bolivian National Team U-19
o Former Bolivian Pro-Player Club Bolivar, Club Magister 54 Cups, 8 goals
o NCAA 1st Division College LIU “ALL Stars Region 1998”
o NCAA 1st Division College USCS
o La Salle High School All Star Player, Captain and leader, 120 goals To Learn More about Reynaldo Lopez
2002 BODP CO-HEAD COACH: Patrick Gallagher
Education
National Coaching and Training center, Limerick, Ireland
Level 2 Tutor
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “B” License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
FA Senior "A" License
FAI Senior '"A" License
Coaching Experience
Present position BOYS DOC with Odyssey SC
Former FAI Women's National team coach
FAI Junior National team coach (Semi-Pro)
Head coach and Class teacher to Football Association Course at Coliste Ide Junior Dublin, Ireland
Soccer Experience
Played Professional with Bohemiand FC
Played Professional with Longford Town FC
Played in League of Ireland’s National League
2002 GODP HEAD COACH: Fleur Benatar
Education
Master of Science, Kinesiology Exercise Physiology, University of North Texas
B.S. Kinesiology and Health, University of North Texas
Adjunct Faculty Staff @ Texas Woman’s University Kinesiology Department
Coaching Licenses
USSF National "A" License
National Youth License U.S. Youth Soccer
Coaching Experience
UNT Assistant Coach
US Soccer National Training Center Staff Coach
ODP Regional Staff Coach
WPSL Liverpool Assistant Coach
Former Assistant Coach University of North Texas
Former Head Soccer Coach at Texas Woman's University (established program in 2002-2013)
13 years NCAA collegiate experience DI & DII in DFW
19 years of coaching club soccer in prestigious North Texas
ODP Staff coach and educator since 1996
Soccer Experience
University of Arkansas 1994-1996
University of North Texas 1996-1997
Richardson HS, Captain 1992-1994
Sting Soccer Club 1993-1994
D’ Feeters Soccer Club 1993-1988
ODP 1991-1994 To Learn More about Fleur Benatar
2003 BODP HEAD COACH: Alex Perez
Education
Masters of Science, Computers Science, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, District University, Bogota, Colombia
Associate of Science, Computer IT – Unix, Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License
Holds USYS National Youth License
Coaching Experience
2011 – Present ODP Staff/Head Coach, Dallas, TX
2011 – Present Youth U6-U10 Coach, Plano, TX
2003 – 2006 High School Head Coach, W.T. White High School, Dallas, TX
Soccer Experience
2004 – Present Amateur Soccer, Azzurri - Open/O30, Dallas, TX (Regional/National/Lamar Hunt)
2003 – 2005 College Soccer, Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX
1993 – 1999 College Soccer, District University, Bogota, Colombia
1990 – 1992 ODP Soccer, Bogota Select Team, Bogota, Colombia (Regional)
1984 – 1992 Academy Soccer, Independiente Santa Fe F.C. U8 - U16, Bogota, Colombia
1986 – 1990 Futsal Soccer, U10-U14, Bogota Colombia
2003 GODP HEAD COACH: Blas Guerra
Education:
B.S. Exercise Science
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Coaching Licenses:
USSF A License
Youth National License
NSCAA National Diploma
Coaching Experience:
WSA/Lonestar Soccer Club, Austin, TX
Solar SC, Dallas, TX – USSF Development Academy Coach
Sting SC, Dallas, TX – State Cup Champions, Region III Semi-Finalist
North Texas Soccer Coaching Education Staff
US Club Soccer ID Staff, South Central Premier League
Soccer Experience:
NTSSA District Select Team Member/ODP *Coach Richard Mungoli/John Cossaboon
Club/Dallas Comets – Champions Dallas Cup VII, U19
Central Christian College, NAIA National Champions 1987
2004 BODP HEAD COACH: Michael Grba
Education
Carthage College
Coaching Licenses
USSF National “D”
National Youth License
NSCAA Futsal Diploma
Coaching Experience
Region III ODP Staff Coach
North Texas ODP Staff Coach
Texas Eagles FC Youth Academy Director
Waza FC (Michigan)
San Diego Futsal (California)
La Jolla Impact (California)
Soccer Experience
Serbia National Indoor Team (2015 WMF World CUP)
Dallas Sidekicks (MASL)
Detroit Waza Flo (MASL)
Michigan Stars (NPSL)
San Diego Boca (NPSL)
Hamburger SV Juniors (Germany)
Partizan Belgrade Juniors (Serbia)
To Learn More about Michael Grba
2004 GODP HEAD COACH: Jeff Hill
Education
Elementary Principal-Fowler Elementary-Wichita Falls, Texas
Masters of Education, in Education Leadership, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
B.S. in Kinesiology, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License
National Youth License U.S. Youth Soccer
NSCAA National Youth License
Coaching Experience
Currently coaching with the Wichita Falls Xpress Soccer Club
NTSSA ODP State Staff 2004 – present
NTSSA Coach Education Lead Instructor
Clinician at the North Texas AGM
Presenter at the US Youth Soccer National Convention in 2010
Coach of every level of the 94-99 ODP age groups on both the boys and girls side
Assistant coach of the National Championship winning North Texas 91 girls
Head Coach 1993 NTX ODP runners up for National Championship 2010
Soccer Experience
Youth: Xpress Soccer Club
To Learn More about Jeff Hill
BOYS & GIRLS GOAL KEEPER COACH: Bosko Katic
Education
1999-2003 General studies, Pozega, Croatia
Graduated June 2006
Bachelor Degree in catering 2006
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National "D" License
Coaching Experience
FCD G 06 East ( Competitive )
Legacy FC 03/04 Boys ( Competitive )
Legacy FC 05/06 Girls ( Competitive )
Legacy FC Academy ( all ages )
Coaching individual players for over 8 years
North Texas ODP Staff 2014 - current
North Texas Olympic Developmental Program-Coaching Staff/Goalkeeper Trainer all ages - current
RYSA Coaching/Tournament Director 2014- current
Legacy FC Player Development Director
Soccer Experience
2007- Present Amateur Soccer NTX Premier League and Indoor Soccer, also won Nations Cup in Frisco TX
representing country Albania in 2013 and 2015
2003-2006 – Fk Psunj Sokol (Regional Professional League)
2000-2003 – FC Dinamo Zagreb (Croatian 1st league )
1995-2000- FC Lokomotiva ( Croatian 1st league)
BOY’S GOAL KEEPER HEAD COACH: Jimmy Garcia
Education
Bachelors of Sociology concentration in Psychology University of North Texas Dallas Campus
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree, Richland College
Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design Structural Engineering, ITT Technical Institute
Coaching Licenses
Holds US Youth National License
Holds USSF National "D" License
Coaching Experience
Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Trainer Texas Woman’s University
FC Dallas Goalkeeper Coordinator, Trainer Southern Region
North Texas Olympic Developmental Program-Coaching Staff/Goalkeeper Trainer
Mountain View Community College (Dallas, Texas)-Head Coach Men/Women Soccer
FC Dallas Youth Soccer Club (Formerly Duncanville Revolution Soccer Club)-Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Trainer
El Paso Patriots, El Paso, Texas-Trained youth goalkeepers
Soccer Experience
PASL-Premier Arena Soccer League; Indoor Semi-Professional ; Dallas; National Champions
Bolivia Professional 1st Division
La Paz Futbol Club, La Paz, Bolivia -Played and trained professionally Goalkeeper
PASL-Premier Arena Soccer League; Indoor Semi-Professional; Arlington Magic
PASL-Premier Arena Soccer League; Duncanville Revolution
USL – United Soccer Leagues; DFW Tornados
USL – United Soccer Leagues; El Paso Patriots; Conference Champions; National Title Runner Up
Duncanville Revolution; PASL- Indoor Semi Pro; Goalkeeper; Division Runner Ups
Richland Community College; NJCAA; National Champions; First Team All-Tournament
GIRL’S GOAL KEEPER HEAD COACH: Nick Bogdan
Education
MBA - Case Western Reserve University ( Case) Cleveland Ohio
BA- Malone University, Canton Ohio
Coaching Experience
Olympic Development Program (ODP) North Texas. Serving as a Goal Keeper coach for the last 3 years.
Additional duties included coaching teams in the sub-regional games in North Texas as well as the regional
ODP camp in Alabama.
Olympic Development Program (ODP) Ohio
Liverpool F.C America Goalkeeper Coach
Director of Coaching (Goalkeepers) Pickerington Amateur Soccer Association (PASA) Ohio
Coach Strongsville H.S (Ohio) Varsity Soccer Team
Coach Lake Ridge H.S (Ohio) Varsity Soccer Team
Soccer Experience
2009-2011 Franchise Owner “Ohio Vortex” Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
1985-1992 Canton Invaders, National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) Goalkeeper
GIRL’S GOALKEEPER ASSISTANT COACH: Lindsey Sisco
Education
B.S. in Kinesiology with Minors in Education and Mathematics – Texas Woman’s University
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National "E" License
Coaching Experience
Olympic Development Program (ODP) North Texas
o 02 GODP Assistant Coach
o All age group goalkeepers
Coach Frisco Reedy High School
Soccer Experience
2011-2014 – Texas Woman’s University – NCAA II – Goalkeeper of the Year 2013
2010-2011 – Middle Tennessee State University – NCAA I – Sun Belt Conference
Championship
2010 - All-State Goalkeeper – Midlothian High School
West Texas ODP Staff WTX BODP/GODP HEAD COACH: Warren Cottle
Education
BS Kinesiology and Math Angelo State University
MS Kinesiology University of Texas at the Permian Basin
Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License Coaching Experience
Head High School Midland High School
Head Coach West Texas Sockers PDL
Director of Player and Coaching Development Midland Soccer Association
Past President Texas Association of Soccer Coaches
East Texas ODP Staff
ETX BODP/GODP HEAD COACH: Andre Lo
Education
BS Business Administration Clarion University of Pennsylvania Coaching Licenses
Holds USSF National “A” License Coaching Experience
Head Boys Soccer Coach at Pine Tree ISD
