Head Coach Girls’ Division / Program Director
Mike dePinna
mike@mortgagelendersnorthwest.com or mike.depinna@fcportland.org
Mike began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 1988. As a player Mike was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland (1983-1986). Mike was a member of the original FC Portland Challenge Team. Also, Mike was a member of the Portland Timbers (1989-1990). Currently holds a USSF “B” license. Mike is also the Academy’s Program Director.
Mike Joyce – Head Coach
zigmzag@aol.com
Mike began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy 2001. Mike was the Founder and Head Coach for Portland Metro Soccer Club for 19 years, prior to its merger with F.C. Portland Academy.
Mike Staropoli – Age Group Coordinator
mwstaropoli@gmail.com
Played high school soccer at Sunset High School, Beaverton. Played four years for the Oregon State University on the Men’s Side. Started coaching youth soccer in 1995 and has coached at the Premier Level for several years. Attorney by professio. Confesses to having a sense of humor
James Laurick
jlaurick@kilmerlaw.com
James began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 2000. He currently holds a “C” license and has coached youth teams for over 10 years. He a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance and has completed Double Goal Coach requirements. James was a collegiate athlete at University of Northern Colorado and played over 10 years in Portland area adult soccer leagues. He is a practicing Portland attorney.
Skye Tyler
skye_tyler44@hotmail.com
Skye began coaching for F.C. in 2008 and has coached U-14 and U 11. Previously, Skye was the assistant coach for Hillsboro High School, and helped coach the team to the first NWOC Championship. Skye played for FC Portland (1996 & 1999) where she was a State Champion and a Far West Regional runner-up before playing at University of Nevada Las Vegas. Skye currently works at Nike.
Lisa Sari – Age Group Coordinator
Attended Mark Morris High School in Longview, WA 1999-2003. Played Youth club soccer for the FC Royals (currently Washington Premier). Attended camps with Clive Charles and played for FC Portland summer academy as a youth player. Played at University of Portland from 2003-2007. Starting player on the undefeated UP Women’s NCAA Championship team. Started coaching in FC Portland in 2004 in the U10 Program. Has since coached U12, U15, U16 teams within FC Portland. Began coaching at University of Portland in 2007-present. Played semi-pro with the Seattle Sounders after graduating from U of P. Played in the Women’s Professional League for the LA Sol. Will complete and earn her national “C” license in May
Lonnie Bartlett
tfbartlett@hotmail.com
Lonnie began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2002. Previously, Lonnie coached for Vista Soccer Club Inc. in Portland. Additionally, Lonnie is the Head Soccer Coach for Catlin Gabel 8th Grade Boys. As a youth, Lonnie played at Portsmouth Football Club (1973-1974) in Portsmouth, England.
Caitlin Carlson
c_carlson1@yahoo.com
Caitlin began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2004. She was the starting goalkeeper at The Catlin Gabel School (1997 – 2000), where her team won the OSAA State Championship all four years. She went on to play Division 1 college soccer at The Colorado College (2000-2004) and was voted the rookie of the week among Independent schools. She was a member of the Portland Metro Soccer Club (1992-1995) and FC Portland (1995-2000) where her teams attended the Regional Tournament on five occasions. She was also a member of the Oregon Olympic Development Program for three years. Caitlin currently holds her national "D" license for coaching. Caitlin also assists with the Academy’s goalkeepers.
Miguel Guante – Age Group Coordinator
mguante@gmail.com
Michael Jamieson
michaeljamieson2000@yahoo.co.uk
2009 marks Michael’s first season with F.C. Portland Academy. Michael grew up in Liverpool, England and played at Cardinal Heenan High School (with Steven Gerard). He also played for Edgehill Soccer Club Youth Program for Chester City FC. Michael coached with CCUSA at Camp Bloomfield in Malibu, CA as well as coached with UK Soccer. He is currently a student at PSU and Head Varsity Girls Coach at Valley Catholic High School.
Deanna Joyner
joynergrlz@aol.com
Darren Lilla – Age Group Coordinator
darrenmlilla@gmail.com
Darren began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 1999. Darren has coached at the University of Portland Soccer Camps as well as with the Manchester United Soccer Schools. He has also coached at Three Rivers, Portland City United and Columbia Premier Soccer Clubs since 1990. Darren was also the Head Coach for the Girl’s Varsity at Clackamas High School. Darren holds both an USSF “A” License and an USSF “National Youth License”, as well as Dutch Youth Coaching Course. As a player Darren was a three-year letterman at Evergreen State College (1985-1987).
Collin McLean
colin.mclean@gmail.com
Colin is new to the FC Portland coaching staff this year. Born and raised in Portland, he attended Grant High School and is an alumnus of FC Portland (1994-1997). He also played for the Oregon ODP team ('93 - '97). He attended Chapman University in southern California where he played all four years and graduated in 2001.
Austra Bloms
gogofitness@aol.com
Austra is new to the F.C. Portland coaching staff this year. She moved to Oregon from Minnesota in 1989. She played for Oregon ODP, LOSC, and Westside Christian H.S. on the Boy’s team (as her school had no Girls’ Program). Austra received a scholarship to play for Concordia University in Portland. She tore her ACL at the beginning of her sophomore year, red-shirted, and was recruited to play for Florida Atlantic University. On a full ride at FAU she won a spot on the U.S. National Deaf Soccer Team in 1999
led her team to an historic 1st-place international win, and landed a permanent spot on the 2005 Women's Deaf Team Olympics squad. She was selected as co-captain for seven years and led the team to an Olympic Gold Medal at the 2005 Deaf Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Austra has been coaching soccer since 1994 and is thrilled to be back in Oregon as a part of the Valiants coaching staff at Valley Catholic H.S. and as part of the F.C. Portland soccer community.
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
95G Age Group Coordinator: Garrett Smith
In addition to his membership on one of the first F.C. Portland Academy Men’s Teams, Garrett has been associated with the entire FC community and our keys coaches since day one. In addition to his role as the U15 Age Group Coordinator for the 2010-2011 season, he is the Head Coach for the University of Portland Women’s Side.
After serving 11 years as an assistant to coach Clive Charles, Garrett was promoted to associate director of soccer at UP in the fall of 2003, and is responsible for handling the daily operations of the women’s soccer team. Smith, who also assists the men’s team, has lifted the women’s program to new heights during his five years in the main seat. He has reached the postseason all five years, guiding the Pilots to the 2005 national championship, three NCAA quarterfinals appearances and a trip to the third round of the tourney. He has posted a 96-15-7 (.843) career record as head coach.
Much of Smith’s coaching success mirrors his career achievements as a player. In college, Smith was one of the highest-scoring defenders in University of Portland soccer history with 25 points (7G, 11A). His collegiate soccer career at UP (1986-89) was highlighted by the 1988 team’s fabulous run to the NCAA Final Four coming within one game of the national championship match. The Pilots won their first 21 games of that season before losing 1-0 to eventual champion Indiana in the semifinals. Smith was an All-WCC first team pick in 1989 and was named team MVP in 1986. He was a three-time All-Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference selection.
95G Navy: Emily Michaelson
Emilya.michaelson@gmail.com
Emily began coaching for FC Portland Soccer Academy in 2005. She attended the University of Portland where she was a four year starter for the Women's Soccer team from 2004-2007. During her college career she started 89 games and won a NCAA Division I National Championship in 2005. Before attending the University of Portland Emily played club soccer for FC Portland from 1996-2004 and high school for Jesuit from 2000-2003 in which time she won 2 high school and 1 club State Championship. Emily currently holds a USSF 'D' license.
95G White: Colin McLean
94G Age Group Coordinator: Mike dePinna
mike.depinna@fcportland.org
Mike began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 1988. As a player Mike was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland (1983-1986). Mike was a member of the original FC Portland Challenge Team. Also, Mike was a member of the Portland Timbers (1989-1990). Currently holds a USSF “B” license. Mike is also the Academy’s Program Director.94G Navy: Lisa Sari
94G White: Danielle Pastor
93G Age Group Coordinator: Steve Ancheta
Cheetahere@aol.com
93G Navy: John Wallace
jdgwallace@gmail.com
John was the Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Hillsboro High School for over 8 years and is now the Head Girls’ Soccer Coach at Lincoln High School. John has been coaching youth soccer in the Portland metro area for over +thirty years.
93G White: Shelly Wallace
shells.wallace@gmail.com
Shelly played with F.C. Portland '93-99 and with Jesuit High School '95-'98. In college she played for the University of Portland before transferring and finishing at Oregon State University. After college she coached with F.C. Portland and Hillsboro High School for 2 years before moving to California. Shelly moved back to Portland a couple of years ago and resumed her coaching. Shelly currently holds a
national "C" license, and will be coaching at Lincoln High School this Fall.
92G Navy Head Coach: Brian Gant
92G Navy Assistant Coach: TBA
Head Coach Boys’ Division / Technical Director
Rob Baarts
baarts@up.edu
Rob began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 1989 and currently acts as the Academy’s Technical Director. Rob is the Assistant Coach for University of Portland Men and Women’s Teams and the Head Coach of the US Development Academy Teams at F.C. Portland. Rob previously coached Sunset High School Boys Varsity for 12 years. As a player Rob was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland (1987-1990) under Clive Charles, finishing his career with 29 goals and 14 assists. Rob was a member of the Canadian National Team 1989, and played 10 years of professional indoor soccer with the Portland Pride.
Paul Gouldsbrough – Age Group Coordinator
portland_realtor@comcast.net
Paul has been with FC Portland since 1992 and has coached almost every age group within the club. He holds a US Soccer “A” License and the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. His playing career began in England where he played at the semi-professional level with Darwen FC in the NW Counties league. He moved to the US in 1986 and played at Warner Pacific College from 1988-1992, earning NSCAA All-
American status. During his college spell he played with the Portland Timbers in 1988. His coaching resume includes a five year spell at the University of Portland under Clive Charles as an assistant. He was also the head coach of his alma mater for the 1992 season. Paul also served as F.C. Portland’s General Manager from 1999-2004. He returned to the club after establishing a successful real estate business to coach for our Junior Academy program and is now the head coach for our U10 Boys program.
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Brayton Knapp – Age Group Coordinator
The 2010-2011 season will begin Brayton's third year with FC Portland Academy. Brayton played his club soccer with Crossfire Premier in Seattle where he helped lead his team to the 2004 Washington State title; In 2002, he also lead his team to Super Y League Nationals. He continued his playing career at the University of Portland ('05-'08), helping his team to the NCAA playoffs in 2007. He played in all 75 games, of which he started 58, during his college career.
Michael Gavin
migavin86@gmail.com
2010/2011 marks Gavin’s 2nd season at F.C. Portland Academy. Gavin played for Sereno Soccer Club in Arizona from 1997-2004. Gavin played college soccer at the University of Portland from 2004-2007. While playing for the Pilots, Gavin was named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Nike Portland Invitational in 2004, and made significant contributions to the Pilots on-field successes, starting over 50 games and scoring five goals.
Chuck Bechtol – Age Group Coordinator
chuck.bechtol@marus.com
Chuck began coaching with F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2004. As a player, Chuck was a four year letterman at Linfield College (1988-1991). He currently holds a USSF “B” license. Chuck also coaches our U18 U.S. Development Academy Team. Chilo Andrade The 2010/2011 season will be Chilo’s 2nd year with F.C. Portland Academy. He grew up in Hillsboro and played professionally for the Portland Pride, Seattle Sounders, and Cascade Surge. Chilo works for Washington County Road Maintenance.
Jeff Gadawski
gadaw@verizon.net
Jeff was a player on the original FC Portland Challenge Team and began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 1988. He is also the Assistant Coach for Sunset High School Boys Varsity. As a player Jeff was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland under Clive Charles (1984-1987), after finishing his career he served as an assistant coach under Clive for two years at University of Portland. Jeff has also served as
Chairman of the Board and President of the Academy from 2003-2006.
Zach Jones
ztjones@gmail.com
The 2010/2011 season is Zach’s first year with F.C. Portland Academy. He grew up in Colorado playing the Colorado Rush, Lakewood Fury, and Colorado ODP. He lived and trained with the Livingston Football Club in Scotland. Zach played collegiate soccer at Rockhurst University in King City, Missouri. He has recently moved to the Portland area and is working as a Film and Video Production Assistant.
Rob Baarts – Age Group Coordinator
baarts@up.edu
Rob began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 1989 and currently acts as the Academy’s Technical Director. Rob is the Assistant Coach for University of Portland Men and Women’s Teams and the Head Coach of the US Development Academy Teams at F.C. Portland. Rob previously coached Sunset High School Boys Varsity for 12 years. As a player Rob was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland (1987-1990) under Clive Charles, finishing his career with 29 goals and 14 assists. Rob was a member of the Canadian National Team 1989, and played 10 years of professional indoor soccer with the Portland Pride.
Brandon McNeil
mcneil@up.edu
Brandon began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2003. Brandon was the former co-director of the Jr. Academy Development Program, prior to taking a position at the University of Portland as an Assistant Coach. Brandon was also the coach of the State Champion Lincoln Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team
in 2007. As a player Brandon was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland (1998-2001) under Clive Charles, and captained his team to two NCAA Playoffs (2000 and 2001). Brandon was a member of the La Jolla Nomads 1995-1999, winner of 3 National Championships (’96, ’97, ’99).
Popo Rodriguez
rodorch101@verizon.net
Popo began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2004. Before coming to F.C. Portland, Popo coached for Bridlemile (2001 – 2003). As a player, he was also part of the U-17 Mexican National Team. Popo went on to play professionally in Mexico for 6 years for three different teams. He then made the
move to the United States where he played for the Portland Pride, Seattle Sounders, and Salem Surge.
Brandon McNeil – Age Group Coordinator
mcneil@up.edu
Brandon began coaching at F.C. Portland in 2003, and he will be the U-16 boys Age Group coordinator. He also coaches the U-13 Boys Team.
Brandon is a former defender for the Pilots, joining the University of Portland soccer coaching staff in July of 2008. He assists in all phases of the men’s and women’s soccer programs, while traveling with the men. McNeil came to UP after one season as head coach of the girls soccer team at Lincoln High School in downtown Portland.
In his one season at the helm of the Cardinals, McNeil led the team to the Oregon 6A State Championship and was named the state coach of the year. Lincoln finished the 2007 season with a perfect 18-0 record to claim the school’s first state title in girls soccer. Previously, McNeil was an assistant coach for the Sunset H.S. (Portland, Ore.) boys soccer team for three years (2004-06).
McNeil (1998-2001) was a four-year starter for the Pilots and earned All-West Coast Conference honors as a senior. Originally from San Diego, Calif., McNeil scored two goals and handed out 17 assists during his career on The Bluff. He helped the Pilots reach the NCAA postseason twice, advancing to the third round in 2001.
Miguel Guante
mguante@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
95B Age Group Coordinator: Dean Fowell
My playing experience started in England at St. Columba’s Boys School, Charlton Athletic Football Club, Welling United Football Club (Semi Pro), and Chelmsford City Football Club (Semi Pro). Locally, I have played for Oregon premier side Nike FC Swoosh and IPS.
My coaching resume: U-9 boys at Samuel Montague Youth Club in England (2005); U-10 Boys and U-17 Girls with Berkley Soccer Club in Michigan (2005) U-10 Girls with Chelsea Soccer Club in Michigan (2005); Soccer camps all along the East Coast with Britannia Soccer Camps (2005) Aloha United Soccer Club Head Coach (2006-2010) Currently, I am a Director and coach for UK International Soccer Camps; I am also the assistant varsity, goalkeeper and Striker coach at Hillsboro High School. I hold both an FA Level 1 and FA Level 2 license, as well as the USSF “D” and the National “Y” License, in addition to being NHSSA and AYSO Certified.
95B Navy: Miguel Guante
mguante@gmail.com
95B White: Bryan Irwin
94B Age Group Coordinator: Brandon McNeil
mcneil@up.edu
Brandon began coaching at F.C. Portland in 2003, and he will be the U-16 boys Age Group coordinator. He also coaches the U-13 Boys Team.
Brandon is a former defender for the Pilots, joining the University of Portland soccer coaching staff in July of 2008. He assists in all phases of the men’s and women’s soccer programs, while traveling with the men. McNeil came to UP after one season as head coach of the girls soccer team at Lincoln High School in downtown Portland.
In his one season at the helm of the Cardinals, McNeil led the team to the Oregon 6A State Championship and was named the state coach of the year. Lincoln finished the 2007 season with a perfect 18-0 record to claim the school’s first state title in girls soccer. Previously, McNeil was an assistant coach for the Sunset H.S. (Portland, Ore.) boys soccer team for three years (2004-06).
McNeil (1998-2001) was a four-year starter for the Pilots and earned All-West Coast Conference honors as a senior. Originally from San Diego, Calif., McNeil scored two goals and handed out 17 assists during his career on The Bluff. He helped the Pilots reach the NCAA postseason twice, advancing to the third round in 2001.
94B Navy: Chuck Bechtol
chuck.bechtol@marus.com
Chuck began coaching with F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 2004. As a player, Chuck was a four year letterman at Linfield College (1988-1991). He currently holds a USSF “B” license. Chuck also coaches our U18 U.S. Development Academy Team. Chilo Andrade The 2010/2011 season will be Chilo’s 2nd year with F.C. Portland Academy. He grew up in Hillsboro and played professionally for the Portland Pride, Seattle Sounders, and Cascade Surge. Chilo works for Washington County Road Maintenance.
94B White: Nick Heinrichs
93B Navy Head Coach: Jeff McAllister
jeff.mcallister@adidasus.com
Jeff began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 2003. Jeff was the Boys’ Varsity Head Coach for Sunset High School from 2004-2006. As a player Jeff was a four-year letterman at Gonzaga University (1995-1998). Jeff also played for FC Portland (1992-1994), and was part of the National Championship
winning team of 1994.
93B Navy: Eric Masi
92B Navy Head Coach: Jeff Gadawski
gadaw@verizon.net
Jeff was a player on the original FC Portland Challenge Team and began coaching at FC Portland Soccer Academy in 1988. He is also the Assistant Coach for Sunset High School Boys Varsity. As a player Jeff was a four-year letterman at the University of Portland under Clive Charles (1984-1987), after finishing his career he served as an assistant coach under Clive for two years at University of Portland. Jeff has also served as
Chairman of the Board and President of the Academy from 2003-2006.92B Navy: Brayton Knapp
Bill Irwin – Director of Goal Keeping
irwin@up.edu
Bill began coaching at F.C. Portland Soccer Academy in 1986. Bill is the Director of Soccer at the University of Portland (2003 – Present) after serving 17 years as an Asst. for both the Men and Women’s Teams. As a professional player Bill played eight seasons for Cardiff City in England, before moving to
the states in 1978. Signed and played three years with the NASL’s Washington Diplomats. His seven-year NASL experience also took him the Dallas Tornado (1981), Portland Timbers (1982) and San Jose Earthquakes (1983-84). His final two pro campaigns were in the Major Indoor Soccer League with the Minnesota Strikers (1985) and the Wichita Wings (1986).
Adam Billington – Head Coach
adam.billington@gmail.com
Adam is just beginning his tenure with FC Portland. Adam coached and helped at the high school, club, and state level in Northern California for the last 15 years. In addition to training the goalkeepers for FC Portland he is also coaching and teaching English at Century High School. Adam was a four-year letterman at San Jose State University from 1993-96.
Jason Carney
jason.carney@fcportland.org
Natalie Budge
nbudge@yahoo.com
Nick Candeaux
ncandeaux@gmail.com
Michael Gavin
migavin86@gmail.com
2010/2011 marks Gavin’s 2nd season at F.C. Portland Academy. Gavin played for Sereno Soccer Club in Arizona from 1997-2004. Gavin played college soccer at the University of Portland from 2004-2007. While playing for the Pilots, Gavin was named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year and Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Nike Portland Invitational in 2004, and made significant contributions to the Pilots on-field successes, starting over 50 games and scoring five goals.
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COACHES 
Born in 1951, Clive Charles grew up playing street soccer before joining West Ham United youth teams at the age of 12. When he turned 15, Clive signed with the English First Division club West Ham United as an apprentice, following in the footsteps of his older brother John. Clive turned professional and joined the first team in 1970. The club loaned him briefly (1971-1972) to the Montreal oin Canada - part of the North American Soccer League (NASL). In 1972, the defender made the first of his 14 League and 1 Cup appearances for “The Hammers”. 