GREG VISINHO

Coaching Experience
Mariner Director of Coaching and Player Development
Former College Coach (13 years)
Former HS Coach (6 years)
Former Director Liverpoool IA and Crusaders United
UEFA B License
USSF Grassroots 11v11, 9v9 and 7v7
USC Premier Diploma
USC Director of Coaching Diploma
USC Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2 Diplomas
Coerver Coaching Diploma
Liverpool IA Accreditation
Former semi-pro player in the PASL

What soccer team do you support?
Liverpool

If you could have dinner with one person right now who would it be?
Jurgen Klopp

What is something you can not live without?
My dog Shankly and most days soccer.

Why do you coach?
To make a positive impact on kids lives and be a small part of their development. 





NIGEL HITCHINGS

Coaching Experience
Former HS coach (5 years)
Former club coach with Nova Premier
FA Level 1 & 2 Coaching Badges
UEFA C License
USSF Grassroots 9v9 & 11v11 Licenses
Former semi-pro player in England

What soccer team do you support?
Arsenal

If you could have dinner with one person right now who would it be?
Gareth Southgate

What is something you can not live without?
BBC Radio 5 Live

Why do you coach?
I love the game and want to share my passion for the sport. Seeing the smiles on faces when a skill is mastered, a concept is grasped or a goal scored is what it is all about!





WALTER BIAIRDI

Coaching Experience
Former HS Coach
Mariner Past President and DOC
USC Premier Diploma
USC Director of Coaching Diploma
USC Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
USSF D License

What soccer team do you support?
Revolution

If you could have dinner with one person right now who would it be?
My Mother

What is something you can not live without?
My Children

Why do you coach?
For the love of the game that teaches kid’s responsibility, respect and teamwork through sports.





PAUL ALMEIDA

Coaching Experience
Former HS Coach (7 years)
Club coach (5 years)
Former Mariner Director of Coaching
USSF D License
USSF Grassroots 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Licenses
USC National Diploma
USC Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2 Diplomas
USC Youth Coach Diploma
USC Club Leaders Diploma
USSF Referee

What soccer team do you support?
Manchester City

If you could have dinner with one person right now who would it be?
Pep Guardiola

What is something you can not live without?
My Family

Why do you coach?
My coaches had a great impact on me during my youth.  They helped me with my confidence and brought out my strengths as a person.  My goal is to do the same for others.




SIDNEY MEDEIROS

Coaching Experience
Club coach (5 years)
U.S.SOCCER: Grassroots 11v11 License
U.S.SOCCER: Grassroots 9v9 License
USSF: National "ADULT" Coaching  License
USC: Advanced High School Soccer Coaching Diploma
USC: Pre-National Diploma