RICK DERELLA | Co-Founder, Technical Director
Development Academy Coach
Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2003
Board of Directors for the Connecticut Hall of Fame
USSF A License
US Soccer Academy Directors Course graduate
Four Indoor National Championships
Coached two FIFA Youth World Cup Members (Ellie Jean & Koczak)
Coached the Adidas ESP Golden Boot Winner (Riley Houle)
Coached Nine MLS players (two whom are currently playing: Mason Stajduhar & Ben Mines)
Former Director of Connecticut ODP
Former Ivy League Selection at Cornell University
DAVE FARRELL | Co-Founder, Coaching Director
Development Academy Coach
Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2003
USSF A License
Head Coach of 2014 & 2015 US Soccer Development Academy Playoffs
Coached the Adidas ESP Golden Boot Winner (Leon Carby)
Coached Nine MLS players (two are currently playing Mason Stajduhar & Ema Twumasi)
Four Indoor National Championships
Former Region 1 ODP Staff Coach
Former Professional Player for the Cleveland Cobras, ASL
Former Assistant Coach at the University of Akron
KEVIN BACHER | U17 & 19 MLS NEXT Head Coach
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Oakwood & United States Soccer Federation
• 2019 US Soccer U19 DA Cup Northeast Champions
• 2019-2020 U14 US Soccer National Team Technical Staff Member @ two training camps
• Six US Soccer Development Academy Playoff Appearances
• 2016-17 US Soccer Development Academy Northeast Division Champions
• 2016-2017 US Club Soccer Pre Academy Northeast Champions
• 2013 US Soccer Development Academy Coach of the Year
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UCONN
• 2002-2011Assistant Coach
• Six BIG EAST Championships & Ten NCAA Tournament Appearances
• Coached and / or recruited 20 MLS players including #1 MLS Draft Pick Andre Blake and #2 Carlos Alvarez
Cornell University
• 2001Assistant Coach
• 2001 NSCAA New England Coaching Staff of the Year
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Syracuse University
• 2000 All BIG EAST Goalkeeper
• 2000 First Team All Northeast NSCAA Team
• 2000 Preseason BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year
• 2000 Team MVP
• 1999 Team MVP
Education
Syracuse University
• BS Major in Geography | Minor in Coaching
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United States Soccer Federation
• USSF A 2021 candidate
• USSF B 2019
• USSF C 2018
• USSF D 2017
• USSF E 2006
MATT CAMERON | Girls Academy U19/U17/U16 Coach
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• 2018 US Soccer Development Academy Coach of the Year
• USSF A License
• Coached Oakwood’s first ever DA game
• Oakwood DA boys coach for 4 years
• Oakwood DA girls coach for 4 years
• Twelve State Cup Championships
• Head Coach U17 National Indoor Champions (2004)
• Coached current PSV Eindhoven pro and Penn State alum Ellie Jean
• Coached 20 US Youth National players
• Former US Club Soccer id2 National Staff Coach
• Captain University of Hartford
• Former high/prep school boys coach at West Springfield HS MA, Weaver HS CT, Wethersfield HS CT, Glastonbury HS CT, Watkinson school
• Girls head coach at Oakwood for 10 years; Boys head coach at Oakwood for 16
• Has been at Oakwood since 1998
ERIK BARBIERI | Girls Academy Staff
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USSF C license
Former DOC for Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer Club
2016 NPL National Championship Finalist- U15 girls
Won two National Indoor Titles as a player with Oakwood
UCONN leading scorer 3 out of 4 years
All American at UCONN in 1994
Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 1994
UConn scoring record of 11 consecutive games with a goal.
Professionally: St. Louis Ambush NPSL 1995;
7 year player for A-League’s Connecticut Wolves
ERIK PLIMPTON | Girls Academy Coach
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USSF B License
USSF Youth (Y) License
NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma
NSCAA Futsal Diploma
Assistant Coach Girls u15 US Soccer Development Academy Team
2013-2017 NPL, Jefferson Cup, NEWSS Championships
Coached 15 USYNT/USNTC Players
Former Captain State University of New York at Canton
TODD SADLER | Girls EDP Head Coach
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USSF C License
Former Coach Chicago Magic Soccer Club
Coached Current US National Team Players Brad Guzan (Atlanta United) and Eric Lichaj (Nottiingham Forest)
11 year Head Coach Northwest Catholic HS
Four time State Champion
2012 CT high school Coach of the Year
National Champion as a youth player
Four year starter at University of Hartford
CHRIS MOGAVERO | Girls Academy Coach
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USSF B License
2017 NPL National Championship Finalist U15 Girls
Former Belchertown HS Head Coach
2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 Western Mass Finalists
2003, 2004, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Western Mass Champions
2004 & 2012 State Finalists
2003 State Champions
Head Coach Lady Pioneers W League (2005-2007)
Head Coach Albany College of Pharmacy Women’s Team (1997-1999)
Assistant Coach Saint Rose College Men’s Team- Division II (1996-1997)
Playing Experience:
Western Mass Pioneers USL Pro League 2000-2005
Mass Twisters Pro Indoor NISL 2004-2006
Albany Alleycats USL Pro League 1996-1999
University of Albany 1992-1996
BOB WASSERMAN | Zone 1 Coach
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Oakwood Coach for 30 consecutive years
Former Assistant Coach University of Evansville
Division I Player at University of Evansville
Former US U-20 Men’s Team Selection
Former Member US World Maccabean Team Silver Medalist
Former Member NY United Professional Soccer Team
Director of Physical Therapy Starling Physicians
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
GREG DEVITO | MLS Next Coach
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Eastern Connecticut State University Head Men’s Soccer Coach
11 Conference Championships and 6 NCAA Appearances
2 Conference Coach of the Year Awards
NSCAA Team Academic Award
4 NSCAA Team Ethics Awards
USSF B License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
Six CJSA State Cup Championships, 2 Regional Semifinalists & one US Club Soccer Regional Championship
TOM POITRAS | MLS Next Coach
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USSF A License
Head Men’s Coach at the University of Harford 2011 - Present
Owns the 29th-best career win percentage (.607) among active NCAA Division I coaches (244-148-58)
Four-time America East Championship finalist – 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016
Produced Hartford’s second-highest draft pick (8th overall) in Damion Lowe - 2013
Developed 41 All-Region honorees, including 10 at Hartford
Inducted into Southington’s Sports Hall of Fame – 2011
Inducted into the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame – 2016
18 different student-athletes have gone on to play professionally, 13 All-Americans
Five NCAA Tournament Appearances
Three Conference Championships
Conference Coach of the Year
USSF National Youth License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
EVERALD BENJAMIN | MLS Next Coach
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Oakwood Soccer Coach for 8 years
USSF C License
Assistant Coach for Academy u19 and u17 teams
Meet the Huskies Soccer Award
Southern Connecticut State University; NCAA National Champions
TIFFANY WEIMER | Girls Academy Coach
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2 time NSCAA high school all-American
2 time Parade Magazine high school all-American
109 high school goals at North Haven HS
Penn State: 9th leading scorer in Division I history (91 goals), Big Ten all time leading scorer, scored in 17 consecutive matches, Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, 2 time Hermann Trophy finalist, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, 4 time all American, 2 time NCAA Final Four
Professional: 12 year playing career spanning 6 countries (USA, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, Canada)​
Co-Founder of Duktig Brand, soccer-specific notebooks
NICK BALISTIERRI | MLS Next Pre Academy U12 Coach
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Former Oakwood player and coach of Hartford City FC in the UPSL.
DANILO MARTINS | MLS Next Pre Academy U12 Coach
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HS Coach in Fairfield CT
US Soccer A National License candidate
SHANE RECKLET | MLS Next U13/14 Coach
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Former professional player in Plauer, Germany
US Soccer National A license holder
JOHN FRANCO | Girls Zone 1 Coach
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Former player/coach at Lusitano Ludlow, MA
NSCAA National Diploma holder
JOHN WALSH | Girls Zone 1 Coach
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US Soccer B National License candidate
DON HATHORN | Boys’ Zone 1 Coach
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Former University of New Haven head Coach
US Soccer National B license holder
WALTER VILLAGRA | Girls Pre Academy Coach
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Former Professional play in Argentina
US Soccer National C License holder
VANESSA PHILLIPS BOSSHART | Goalkeeper Coach
Vanessa Phillips Bosshart completed her second season as an assistant coach with the Huskies in 2019.
A Vernon, Conn. native, Phillips Bosshart previously worked four seasons (2013-16) at Murray State as an assistant coach. She spent time working with the goalkeepers and handling administrative duties. During her time with the Racers the team flourished on the field, winning the Ohio Valley regular season and tournament championships in 2015. In 2016, the Racers were unbeaten in conference play and were co-regular season champs in the Ohio Valley.
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Phillips Bosshart also worked as an assistant coach at University of Arkansas for two seasons (2010-11) and University of North Florida for two years (2007-09).
Prior to beginning her coaching career, she played collegiately at the University of Tennessee (2002-05) and was their starting goalkeeper for three seasons. She was a two-time All-SEC second team member and was a 2004 NSCAA Academic All-American. After graduating, she played one season of professional soccer with the Ottawa Fury in the W-League (2007).
MATT RAFALA | Girls EDP U15/16 Coach
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Former HS Coach at Bacon Academy
US Soccer National C License candidate
FRANK NATALE | EDP Coach
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Former Oakwood player and UH college standout
MIKE RADLBECK | Boys EDP U9 Coach
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EO Smith HS Boys Varsity Head Coach
Former ECSU college standout.
BILL SCHMID | MLS Next GK Coach
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Works at Yale University Mens Soccer program; former Amherst & Springfield College coaching staff
Master’s degree is Sports Psychology form Springfield College; former player and Captain at Springfield College