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Erika Butler
USSF "National D" Coaching License
PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified
BA Loyola University
Former Student Assistant Coach Loyola University Women's Team

"I want to lead, inspire and help players accomplish their goals on and off the field. I love the game of soccer and I enjoy making kids better players and individuals"

Coaching Experience
18 Years at Elite Soccer.

Playing Experience:
Loyola University
All Midwestern Collegiate Conference-MCC Team
Fremd High School
Daily Herald All Area Team, All Conference, Daily Herald All-Academic Team
Fremd High School "Athlete of the Year"
Illinois ODP State Team Player
Ela Alliance-3 Illinois State Cup Championships

Favorite Sports Teams:
Manchester United, Women's National Team, Ohio State Football

Wes Black
USSF "National D" Coaching License
PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified
BA Northern Illinois University

Coaching Experience
7 years Coaching

Playing Experience:
Metro League
Hoffman Estates HS
Jacobs HS
Schaumburg Soccer Club
Favorite teams:
Jamaican National Team, Chicago Bears,


	Chris Cassidy USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified UIUC - BS Chemistry; MS Teaching of Chemistry Chemistry Teacher-Hersey High School Coaching Experience Hersey HS boys and girls coach 1999-2015, freshmen through varsity levels Elite SC coach U14-U19 2009-2011 "I see certain traits in my students who are also athletes. They persevere when success is not immediate. They are resilient in the face of adversity. They know how to work cooperatively, demanding commitment and discipline from themselves and others. My experience leads me to believe that these qualities are fostered by the growth that competitive sports provide. I love to watch young players grow in confidence and decision making ability while they play and learn the game." Playing Experience St. Joseph HS
	Markus Fiordaliso USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified Loyola University, BA Finance/Economics Buffalo Grove High School "As a former division I soccer player I have learned the significance of hard work and determination. As a result, I have become a driven individual who strives to be successful in all aspects.I want to share my passion for soccer with my players but more importantly I want to help teach life skills in training and games that can be applied off the field. Playing Experience Loyola University Division I Buffalo Grove High School(2 time All Conference, 2 time Daily Herald All Area, 2 time All Sectional, 2x Team MVP) Grove United SC Favorite teams: BvB, USMNT, Chicago Bulls
	John Fox USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified BA-Santa Clara University Teacher at London Middle School Former Head coach AtIngraham High School in Seattle "Coaching includes so many great elements. I love teaching kids to do something well and seeing how much fun they have as they become better.Being around a game that has been such a part of my life is constantly rewarding when I see young players develop this same passion" Playing Experience: Santa Clara University Club Soccer Columbia Eagles Soccer Club-Seattle Favorite Sports Team: US Mens National Team, Oakland Raiders
	Julie Johnston USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified BA-Communications-Western Michigan University "It's rewarding to help kids improve as individuals and as a team. I also like knowing I have been a positive influence in laying a foundation for their future in athletics." Playing Experience: Western Michigan University Michigan Hawks S.C. Lakeview High School Team Captain 2 years,All city 4 years,All city captain 3 years,All conference 2 years,All state 2 years,Team won city championship 4 years Team won regionals 3 years Favorite Sports Team: Manchester City
	Tom Johnston USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified BA-Penn State University "I believe players play their best when having fun. I love seeing individual players improve as a result of well-designed training sessions and apply their skills in games. I hope to be a good influence in their lives" Playing Experience: 1995-1998 Penn State University 1995-1996 Big Ten Scholar Athlete Award, Hersey High School All Conference, Daily Herald All Area Chicago Pegasus SC-5 Illinois State Cup Championships Favorite Sports Team: Tottenham Hotspur, Chicago Blackhawks

	Eric Love USSF "Nattional C" Coaching License USYSA "National Youth License" PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified Augustana College-Business Administration-Marketing & Management Playing Experience: Augustana College "Soccer is a universal game that requires both physical and mental demands. I love coaching soccer at all levels because there is always more to learn. Working with the 3 & 4 year old soccer players is rewarding because you are introducing them to a game that they can enjoy and could impact the rest of their life! That same enthusiasm continues into the youth travel programs with Elite Soccer as players start to learn soccer skills and life lessons during practice & games. Once you get to the higher levels, coaching is rewarding because you can truly see the intensity that a sport has on the field while combining that friendship which teammates never lose." Buffalo Grove HS IHSA 2nd in State, 2-time Team Captain, 2-time Leading Scorer, 2-time MSL All-Conference, 2-time Daily,Herald All-Area, IHSA All-Sectional, Chicago Tribune All-State,IHSA All-State Tournament Team Favorite Sports Teams: Basketball...and I love the Bulls.
	Brian McBride USSF "National B" License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified St. Louis University US Soccer"Hall of Fame" Buffalo Grove High School Playing Experience: Career Highlights Click Here 3 World Cups for the USMNT USMNT-95 CAPS, 30 international goals Fulham,Chicago Fire,Columbus Crew Favorite Sports Team: USMNT
	Tony Meza USSF National License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified Eastern Illinois University Kinesiology and Sports Studies-Exercise Science "Soccer is more than just putting on a pair of cleats and kicking a soccer ball. Coaching allows me to not only develop player tactics and skills, but it allows me to develop traits, and personalities, which will bring success on and off the field." Previous Coaching Experience Downers Grove Road Runners Charleston High School Step-Ahead Elgin Pumas Playing Experience: Eastern Illinois University Men’s Soccer (2012-2015) Chicago Magic Academy PSG (2009- 2012) Dundee- Crown High School (2008-2011) U-15 USMNT Player Pool (2008)
	Robert Moore USSF National License BA from Augustana College "To be able to help kids not only become better soccer players, but better people is truly an honor and privilege. The fact that I get to coach the sport I love and be able to teach everything I learn to players every day is a dream come true." Coaching Experience Oak Brook Soccer Club Kopion Soccer Club Westmont Yard/Lil Kickers Playing Experience Montini Catholic High School Men's Varsity Soccer (2006-2010) -2x Captain, -2x All-Conference Athlete, 4x All-Academic Athlete, Daily Herald All-Area Team, Augustana College Men's Varsity Soccer (2010-2012), Augustana College Men's Club Soccer (2012-2014), Co-Founder and Vice President, Captain
	Gonzo Nunez USSF "D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified Harper Junior College University of Illinois at Chicago “Coaching provides me with the opportunity to teach life lesson that players can apply on and off the pitch. This sport has provided me with amazing memories and valuable skills that will continue to grow throughout my coaching career.” Playing Experience: Harper College – Captain, 1stTeam All-Regional Grove United Soccer Association Adlai E. Stevenson High School-All-Conference Favorite Sports Team: FC Barcelona, Chelsea F.C, Chicago Bulls
	Josh Robinson USSF "D" License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified IHSA Certified Coach Metea Valley Varsity Boys Head Coach 14 years Coaching Experience History Teacher-Metea Valley BA, University of Illinois, Chicago "My favorite aspect of coaching is building relationships with my players and families.As we go through the journey together, I want my players to understand hopes and dreams will never improve their skills.I believe the right actions and commitment always will.The idea of "goal getting" over "goal setting" is what I want my players to embrace." Playing Experience NCAA Division I, University of Illinois, Chicago Horizon League Academic Honor Roll Horizon League Conference Champion, NCAA Sweet 16 St Charles High School:MVP while earning Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune Second Team All-State accolades.Was also selected to the Daily Herald's All-Area Team, the Upstate Eight All-Conference squad and the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Team Favorite Sports Teams Barcelona, Chicago Cubs

	Dan Reynolds USSF "National D" License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified NSCAA National license USSF Youth U8-U10 & U10-U12 modules Harper-Communications Degree "The opportunity to instruct young competitive players to build their self-confidence, guide them through the steps to progress and develop skills, while having FUN around the beautiful game of soccer is an AWESOME joy for me as a coach. Providing a safe soccer environment to try your best, be encouraged for effort, and learn the strengths a young player has to offer, while having FUN are sound life lessons. Allow mistakes to grow, educate about the choices to make and praise for the successes obtained (more than just a goal) from effort." Playing Experience: Harper Junior College Wheeling HS-MSL Soccer Bowl Title Real FC57-State Cup Champions Favorite Sports Team: FC Barcelona
	Jenna Samp USSF "National D" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified BA-University of Wisconsin Whitewater MA-Elmhurst College Teacher York High School "I am a coach because of my passion, love and giving back to the game. My coaching philosophy is fostering an environment for my players to be confident, successful, and build good character on and off the playing field. I allow my players to feel confident giving them a sense of accomplishment that enables my players to grow. I always provide an opportunity to develop their skills and create a learning environment that is constantly challenging and enjoyable!" Playing Experience: University of Wisconsin Whitewater Palatine HS Favorite Sports Team: USWNT
	Gabe Soto USSF "National" Coaching License PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified BS-Illinois State University MA-Concordia University Physical Education Teacher District 102 “I strive to create an environment that fosters individual player growth, while also developing an understanding of the importance of team play.Soccer has taught me so much on and off the pitch, and I hope my players can learn the same valuable lessons I’ve experienced.” Playing Experience: Illinois State University Club Soccer Wheeling High School. - 2 time All-Conference Eclipse Select Real F.C. Favorite Sports Team: Arsenal
	Phil Stephens NSCAA’s Advance National Diploma NSCAA’s Director of Coaching course PCA "Double Goal Coach" Certified Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma NSCAA’s National Diploma USSF "National D" License CAA's GK 1 & 2 Illinois Youth Soccer Goal Keeper training course National Youth “Y” License, US Youth Soccer, USSF North Texas State Soccer Association National “D” License Master’s Degree in Coaching Education, Ohio University, Projected Spring 2014 Graduation Masters of Science, Financial Management, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 1996 Bachelors of Science, Business Management, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL 1986 "I feel it's both an honor and great responsibility to lead and guide athletes through the sport of soccer.What a great opportunity to teach life lessons!I love seeing the players grow both individually and as a team." Favorite Sports Team: Tottenham Hotspurts
	Tim Shuda USSF National D Coaching License "Coaching gives me the opportunity to teach young kids the best way I know how, through soccer. Being able to develop youth soccer players on and off the field is something I take a lot of pride in and I love have a direct impact on their lives." Coaching Experience: West Chicago High School Downers Grove South High School Huntley High School Lyons Township Soccer Club Playing Experience: West Chicago Community High School All Sectional Team All Conference Daily Herald All Area Team Favorite Sports Teams: USMNT Chicago White Sox