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Csaba Feher

Director of Coaching and Player Development
USSF A License
USSF National Youth License
Region 1 ODP Staff Coach

As a native of Budapest, Hungary, I played semi professionally in Hungary and Austria. In the US I have nearly twenty years of coaching experience in various levels, from travel through club, and high school to ODP. I also coached and directed several youth organizations, served as the Director of Youth Development at the Riverhounds FC, and as license course instructor, ODP staff coach, and interim DOC at PA West. I was also the founder and player/manager of Brushcreek Blast men's team. I still play in the over 30 and over 40 leagues.

In my early years in Hungary, beside the time I spent at my beloved soccer academy as a youngster, the greatest influence on my player development was the never-ending pick up games on the streets, and parks of Budapest. In our eyes those games were “world cup finals”. Playing them day after day gave us tremendous exposure, experience, and knowledge of the game. Hence, I create a similarly challenging and fun atmosphere on my training sessions at all times. I believe that letting the players express themselves within their own games is as critical as teaching them the right techniques to execute all the trickeries.

Scott Denniston

Staff Coach
USSF D License
USSF National Youth License

I have been involved with the game since age 6 in Blue Valley, KS, and I have been lucky enough to enjoy the game at various recreational and competitive levels throughout my life. Since early 2000, I have coached multiple teams each season, spanning recreational, travel and cup/academy levels in and around Butler, PA. I take every opportunity possible to continue to educate myself regarding the game and the youth athletes I am involved with. I have been heavily involved with Butler County Soccer Association for many years, including various positions on its board of directors and am the current President of BCSA. I have run many group training sessions for players and coaches alike.

I believe it is imperative that coaches maintain a balance between fun and teaching. I hope and expect all players put forth 110% effort at all times. I further hope that my players enjoy playing and practicing outside of organized practices. I am a firm believer that players at the junior level should play as many positions as possible throughout a season, in order to fully develop an understanding of the game. We have to make sure the kids enjoy the game and the related training, and WE MUST embrace creativity and confidence with the ball all the time.

Jerry Donahue

Staff Coach
USSF D License
USSF National Youth License

I have been involved with soccer since 1983. This included time playing for my high school, as well as for local clubs. From 1985-1988 I was voted MVP and to the All-Conference Team. After graduation, I spent time coaching my high school team. I continued to play in a men's Over 30 League. I was also honored by US Youth Soccer to be named “Coach of the Month” in September, 2007. I also serve as Director of Youth Development for BCSA.

As a coach it brings me great joy to watch kids develop into their own as they progress and develop in the sport. I believe the key to a player's success is to provide a fun atmosphere for them. This allows the players to develop not only their skills, but also their love for the game. It is also crucial that coaches simply facilitate a fun environment that is conducive to learning. This allows them the freedom to express themselves and to develop their individual style of play.

Stephan Fatschel

Staff Coach
USSF C License
USSF National Youth License

Growing up among German immigrants in Chicago , soccer became a passion for me at an early age. Street and pick-up soccer with players of all ages and nationalities dominated most of my youth and adult soccer. I believe unstructured low pressure play is a key ingredient in developing life long passion for the game.

I was fortunate to earn a scholarship to play at Western Michigan University amongst players from the MAC and Big 10 conferences. I also played with several amateur and semi-professional clubs including SpVgg Monsheim (Germany), Kalamazoo Kangaroos (AISA), Mavericks (Midwest Soccer Alliance), Schwaben AC (Chicago) and most recently Beadling SC 0ver 40.

I have been coaching youth soccer for 8 years including at the North Stars SC youth academy and at the Chartiers Valley middle school. I am also active coaching several youth Futsal and 3v3 teams. 

Steve Horniacek

Staff Coach
USSF D License

Growing up in New Jersey, one of the hottest soccer spots in the US, I fell in love with the game of soccer at a very early age, as I was fortunate enough to attend several New York Cosmos games at Giants Stadium. I played on a select team from Central Jersey. We would take team trips to watch these world class players. Players like Giorgio Chinaglia, Carlos Alberto, and Franz Beckenbauer really helped shaped my youth, as I became obsessed to play like these guys.

I coached my first team 17 years ago, and I was hooked. Some of my most enjoyable coaching moments have been seeing players that I have coached years ago when they were just young kids, become such quality players that they are traveling to national tournaments, being recruited by colleges, or just turned out to be great young adults. I strive to teach creativity with the technical and tactical part of the game with each individual as well as our team. We will work hard at all practices and even harder in the games. I believe that when you achieve your athletic goals, whether it be running a marathon or playing on the soccer pitch, you truly begin to enjoy and have fun playing your sport. I plan to continue my coaching education on a continual basis.

Luis Fernandez

Staff Coach
USSF D License

I grew up in Lima, Peru where I played division I and division II professional soccer. Growing up I would wake up every morning and spend my days playing street soccer, in a soccer mad nation, where soccer (Futbol) is "religion". A big break came for me at the age of 12 when I tried out for the youth team of a professional club, "Arica FC"; amazingly, I made the team. There I was able to fine tune my technical and tactical skills. Playing against the other top professional teams was exciting.  I waited for every game with a passion and thinking about all the beautiful things that I could do; bring my A game and have fun. I don't remember that pressure existed in those days, since my focus was to excel and have fun. The soccer revolution for my country and me personally started in the 70's when Peru qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Growing up in such an environment I lived, dreamed and breathed soccer.

I came to the USA in 1982.  I married a girl from Zelienople, PA and have three beautiful daughters. I played soccer in the Premier League in the Pittsburgh area.  I have also coached Travel and Cup soccer with all ages of Boys and Girls. Soccer is a fun game that teaches players to pursue goals individually and as a team.  That is one of the reasons why soccer is good for life in general. My philosophy of coaching is that every child needs confidence, good values given by their elders and a soccer ball to have fun. This is a good and healthy way to grow up both physically and spiritually.

Vince Schmidt

Staff Coach
D License
NSCAA National Diploma

I have been coaching for about 10 years at the travel and club level and currently hold a D License.  I am continually learning by watching the game, attending seminars, reading and exchanging ideas with my peers.  The game of soccer is unique to other sports in the fact that the players need to make decisions on the fly which allows for a creative side. As a coach we must be teachers, role models and motivators to help extract the most out of each player.  I feel the players should be encouraged to try new things and not be afraid to make mistakes so over time they can develop a confidence with the ball on the field.  I strive for my training sessions to be challenging, competitive and fun. 

Lee Coughenour

Staff Coach
USSF D License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

My goal is to create an environment where players learn and enjoy the game of soccer at its highest level. Winning is important but not my main focus. Collectively structuring skills, techniques and fundamentals of tactics for the learning process will enable us to build a solid foundation for all players. Player development, commitment and sportsmanship are the main ingredients for the long term goal on striving to be the best we can be.

David Martz

Staff Coach
D License

John Burger

Staff Coach
D License

Gus Negrette

Staff Coach
D License

I was born in Uruguay but grew up in Toronto Canada. As a child soccer was a part of my life every day from playing street soccer, to watching my brother play in several semi-pro teams. I started playing at age six and continued until college. Beside my brother my father was also strongly involved in soccer. One of his roles was being the Latin American Director for the Toronto Blizzard. This provided me with a high level of exposure and great opportunities. When I was 15 I was able to travel across Canada with Argentine Juniors, a first division team. I was even able to monitor and play with players such as Hugo Maradona (brother of Diego Maradona). At 17 I got to meet Zico and the whole Flemengo soccer team. At 18 I was an up and coming recruit for the North York Strikers, an NSL team in Toronto Canada. Since then I have played in several recreational leagues.

My coaching career started 10 years ago in PA. I coached many teams in all age groups from U6 to HS Varsity. I was the Knoch Varsity soccer coach for two years, taking Knoch to the playoffs for the first time in their history. I currently hold a D license.