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FC PORTLAND SOCCER ACADEMY

FC Portland Academy Coaches

At FC Portland, coaching is the heart of our success. The history our coaches have with our club, their own competitive playing experience, and their style of teaching and philosophy are the reasons for our long history of strong player development and achievement.

Several of our coaches have been here since Clive Charles started the club in 1987. Others are loyal alumni of the program, once playing for FC Portland themselves. Many played collegiately, professionally, and for their national teams.

Our coaches at FC Portland have a wealth of experience and have a longevity that is unmatched amongst clubs. Our emphasis and philosophy toward player development is deeply engrained in our coaches.    

Coaching Staff Directory

 

Jason CarneyDirector of Coaching

Coaching License:

USSF B, UEFA B, FA Level 3, UEFA (Regional) Scottish B, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma

Previous Coaching:

Preston North End Youth Academy, England, Head Coach

McLean Soccer Academy, VA Head Coach

Fauquier County, VA Director of Coaching

Playing Experience:

Preston North End, England

Bolton Wonderers, England

North West County League, England (semi-pro)


 

 

Michael JamiesonGeneral Manager

Coaching License:

USSF B, UEFA B, and English FA Level 2

Previous Coaching:

USSDA Director of Coaching

Chester City Football Club, England

New Jersey Red Bull, New Jersey/NYC

Lincoln High School - Varsity

Playing Experience:

Liverpool Football Club (Youth Academy)

Edge Hill University

Chester City Football Club


 


  • Alex Ponce

    Coaching License:

    USSF F License

    HS/College Coaching:

    Linfield University, Men's Associate Head Coach

    Previous Coaching:

    Hood River Dynamos

    Putnam High School, Girls Varsity Assitant Coach

    Playing Experience:

    Hood River Valley High School

    FC Portland

    Clark College

    Concordia University


 

Ben Durano

Coaching License:

USSF National "C" License

NSCAA High School Diploma

HS/College Coaching:

Sunset HS girls 2005-Current

Previous Coaching:

ODP- 91B, 92B, 97G, 98G

Glencoe HS girls 2000-2004

Westside Timbers 1998-2014

Playing Experience:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 90-91

Sembach FC, Germany 86-89

Hillsboro HS, Or. '83


 

  • Ben GadawskiJR Academy Head Coach
    HS/ College Coaching:
    Sunset High School Boys Coach 2013-Current
    Playing Experience:
    Pacific University
    FC Portland Since U10
    Sunset High School

 

Bobbi Wasch

Coaching License:

USSF D

Previous Coaching:

Playing Experience:


 


  • Bill IrwinGoalkeeper Coach

    Coaching License:

    USSF “A” License

    USSF Coaching Schools Instructor

    FC Portland Coach Since 1986

    HS/College Coaching:

    Clark College

    Previous Coaching:

    University of Portland; Head Coach Men’s Soccer Team

    University of Portland Director of Soccer; Head Coach Men’s Team, Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Women’s team

    13 NCAA berths, 1 National Championship

    University of Portland Assistant Coach (1986-2003)

    20 NCAA berths, 1 National Championship

    US U-23 Women’s Team Head Coach (2007- 2011)

    USSF (United States Soccer Federation) National Team

    US Men’s Olympic Team (2002, 2003)

    U-18 Men (2003)

    U-20 Men (2000, 2001); U-20 World Cup finals Argentina (2001)

    U-16 Men (1998)

    U-23 Men (1997)

    US Men’s National Team (1997)

    U-17 Men’s National Team (1997)

    US Women’s National Team (2005, 2006)

    U-20 Women (1996-2007)

    Playing Experience:

    Northern Ireland Youth Team (1967-1969)

    Northern Ireland Amateur Team (1970)

    Bangor FC, Irish League, Bangor N. Ireland (1966-1970)

    Cardiff City FC, English 2nd and 3rd Division (1970-1978)

    Washington Diplomats, NASL (North American Soccer League) (1978-1981)

    Dallas Tornado, NASL (1981-1982)

    Portland Timbers, NASL (1982)

    San Jose Earthquakes, NASL and MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) (1982-1984)

    Minnesota Strikers, MISL (1985-1986)

    Wichita Wings, MISL (1986)

 


Brian Gant

Coaching License:

USSF "B" License

Previous Coaching:

Catlin Gabel HS

FC Portland Coach for 28 years

Playing Experience:

Canadian National Team Member

Played for the Vancouver Whitecaps, NASL

Played for the Portland Timbers, NASL

New Westminster Blues

Canadian Amateur Championship

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby FC


 

 


Carly Bennett
Coaching License:
USSF "E" License
Previous Coaching:
Liberty High School Girls Varsity Coach
Westview High School JV2 Coach
Playing Experience:
Carmel United Soccer Club (now know as Indiana Fire)
ODP Region II
Murray State University


 

  Colin Barich                                                                                                   [email protected]                         

  Coaching License:
  USSF "D" License
  
Previous Coaching:
  
Lincoln High School
  
Playing Experience: 
  
University of Portland




  • Chilo Andrade

    Coaching License:

    USSF "F" License

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Dan Withrow

    Coaching License:

    USSF "B" License

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:

    Portland Timbers



  • Dean Miyama

    Coaching License:

    USSF "C" License

    HS/College Coaching:

    Hillsboro High School Girls Varsity Head Coach

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:


    [email protected]

  Eric Mild                                                                                      [email protected]
  
  Coaching License: 
  USSF "A" License
  HS/College Coaching:
  Head Coach Pacific University Mens Team
  Previous Coaching:
  
Assistant Head Coach Men’s - University of California, Davis 2008-2014
  Head Coach Men’s - California State University, Stanislaus 2001-2008
  Assistant Coach Men’s - University of California, Davis 1997-2001
  Playing Experience:
 
Santa Rosa Junior College
                                               Humboldt State University 



Eddie Sanchez

Coaching License:

USSF "F" License
Previous Coaching:
Playing Experience:
University of Portland, Portland Timbers

[email protected]













Erik Bagwell

Coaching License:

United Soccer Coaches National Diploma 
USSF Grass Roots Diploma
USSF F License 
Previous Coaching:
NPSL-New York Athletic Head Coach
Playing Experience:
Colorado Rapids
University of New Mexico 


 


  • Foday KobbaKalabash Academy Founder

    Coaching License:

    USSF D License

    Previous Coaching:

    IPS Mens Soccer Club

    Playing Experience:

    Gonzaga University

    Oregon ODP

    FC Portland



  • Georgie Christiansen

    Coaching License:

    USSF D License

    Previous Coaching:

    Concordia University, Goalkeeping 2010

    Goalkeeper Coach, WPSL Portland Rain 2010

    Northeast United 2008-2011

    Playing Experience:

    Clackamas Community College 2006-2007

    Concordia University

    WPSL Portland Rain 2009-2010

    Hillsboro High School

    Two-Time Gatorade Player of the Year



  • Jenny Lawrence

    Coaching License:

    NSCAA National Diploma

    Art of Goalkeeper Training/Education

    Portland State Womens Soccer, GK Coach

    Previous Coaching:

    Sacramento State Womens Soccer, GK Coach

    Christian Brothers High School Girls Varsity

    Elk Grove United Soccer Club, GK Coach

    Playing Experience:

    Northern California, Carlmont High School

    Sacramento State Univeristy



  • Jim Maine

    Coaching License:

    USSF "D" License

    HS/College Coaching:

    Liberty HS Girls Head Coach

    Previous Coaching:

    Linfield College Mens Lead Assistant, 2 years

    George Fox University Lead Assistant, 10 years

    Westside Metros Staff Coach, 9 years

    Oregon ODP Boys Staff Coach, 2 years

    Newberg HS Boys Head Coach, 7 years

    Playing Experience:

    NAIA Collegiate, 3 years

    Member of George Fox University's Hall of Fame

    USISL (Unites States Intercontinental Soccer League)



  • Josh Durano

    Coaching License:

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:


 


James Nolan
Coaching License:
UEFA B
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma 
FA Level 2
Previous Coaching:
South Liverpool FC
University of Birmingham
Ohio University 
THUSC
Portland State Mens Team
Playing Experience:
South Liverpool FC
University of Birmingham



 


Jennifer Bhalla

Coaching License:

Previous Coaching:

Playing Experience:


 


  • Jason Hall

    Coaching License:

    USSF "D" License

    Previous Coaching:

    Riverdale High School, Mens Varsity Head Coach

    Playing Experience:

    US National Futsal Team

    Military All Armed Forces Team

    El Paso Patriots (A-Leauge)



  • Katie Dolphin

    Coaching License:

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Kate Wilkins

    Coaching License:

    USSF "D" License

    Previous Coaching:

    Hellgate High School Junior Varsity - 2014

    Missoula Strikers Academy - 2014

    University of Montana Youth Camps - 2009-2012

    Playing Experience:

    University of Montana - Missoula

    NCAA First Round 2011

    Oregon ODP 2006-2007

    Marist High School - Eugene, Oregon

    Club - FC Willamette - Eugene, Oregon



  • Lainey HulsizerCoach and Goalkeeper Assistant Coach

    Coaching License:

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Lucas dePinna

    Coaching License:

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Mike dePinna

    Coaching License:

    USSF "B" License

    Previous Coaching:

    2014 U13G NPL National Semifinals, 2012 U17G US CLUB NPL Nationals

    OR ODP

    Playing Experience:

    Portland Timbers

    University of Portland

    Blanchet High School and Seattle United



  • Mike Joyce

    Coaching License:

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Michelle Cruz

    Coaching License:

    USSF "D" License

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:

    University of Portland

    Seattle Regin WPSL


 


Merced Salinas

Coaching License:

Previous Coaching:

Playing Experience:






 

 


Patti Degerness

Coaching License:

USSF "F" License

Playing Experience:

Clackamas Community College 2007-2009 (NWAC champions 2007), OIT 2009

Franklin HS 2002-2006 Varsity

Portland Metro SC 2000-02 (State Cup Champions 2002/Regional Semi Finals)

FC Portland 2003-05 (2003 state cup finalist/wc to regionals semi finals, 2004-05 state up runner up)

LOSC 2006-2008 (2006-08 state cup finalist)















  Paul Gouldsbrough                                                                [email protected]

  Coaching License:
  USSF "A" License
  NSCAA National Diploma
  F.A. Preliminary License
  Coaching Experience:
  Bend Timbers DOC
  Assistant Coach University of Portland
  ODP
  Site Director, Evolution Sports Academy
  Playing 
Experience:
                                               Darwin FC
                                               Warner Pacific
                                               Portland Timbers


  • Pablo Dipascuale

    Coaching License:

    USSF "C" License

    HS/College Coaching:

    Men's Head Coach, Lincoln High School

    Previous Coaching:

    Men's Varsity Assistant Coach, Lincoln High School

    FC Portland Coach 2011-Current

    Playing Experience:

    UPFC

    Lakerige High School/Westview High School

    Westside Metros



  • Russ MagoonAge Group Coordinator & U9-U11 Boys Director

    Coaching License:

    USSF "B" License

    Previous Coaching:

    USSDA United PDX/BSC

    Oregon ODP Head Coach

    Boys Director THUSC

    Playing Experience:

    Norwich University



  • Ralph Halewyn

    Coaching License:

    USSF "C" License 

    Previous Coaching:

    Playing Experience:



  • Robert DeVassie

    Coaching License:

    USSF "C" License, USSF Youth, NSCAA DOC Diploma, NSCAA Adv National Diploma,

    US Youth Futsal Level 3, TOPSoccer Cert, Coerver Youth Diploma, NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach

    Previous Coaching:

    Arctic Winter Games-Alaska Futsal Head Coach

    ADP/ODP Alaska

    South Anchorage High School

    Alaska Rush Soccer Club

    Crossfire Alaska Soccer Club

    Anchorage Soccer Club

    Cook Inlet Soccer Club

    Playing Experience

    Alaska Premier

    Sons of Italy Youth Soccer Club, OH


 


Simon Date

Coaching License:

USSF "A" License

Previous Coaching:

OR ODP

Playing Experience:

Oregon State Mens soccer



















  Stewart Boniface                                                                  [email protected]

  Coaching License:
  USSF "B" License

  UEFA "B" License
  Previous Coaching:
  Crossfire OR
  Crossfire OR Boys USSDA DOC
  Playing Experience:
  Gillingham


  

 


Scout Libke                             [email protected]                    
Coaching License:
USSF "F" LicensePrevious Coaching:
Lincoln High School VarsityPlaying Experience:
Lincoln High School
FC Portland













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