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2018-19 GIRL'S COACHING STAFF
Melvin Botang
U15 Elite
Playing History:
College:
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St Leo University
Professional:
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Tampa Bay Rowdies
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U20 Ghana National Team
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Florida Tropics
Coaching History:
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U9 Girls
Qualifications:
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Intro to Grassroots

Lucas Teixeira
U13 Elite
Playing History:
Professional:
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5 national championships – Brazil
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2 South American, 2 Libertadores Championships
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16 years playing professional
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Florida Tropics (current)
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Brazil National Team
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Minas Tenis Clube – Brazil
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Malwee – Brazil
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Ulbra - Brazil
Coaching History:
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Lakeland Tropics
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Lakeland Tropics PDL – Assistant Coach
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Kickers FC – Assistant Coach
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Director of Camps and Clinics – Florida Tropics
Qualifications:
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USSF F License

Priscilla Burr
U13 Select
Bio coming soon!

Fernando Machado
U12 Select
Bio coming soon!

Michael Moratz
U12 Select
Playing History:
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Carthage Collage 1991-1994
Coaching History:
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Youth Sports - 20+ years
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Soccer - 10 years
Qualifications:
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National D License

Alexi Cortez
U14 Elite
Bio coming soon!
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Salvador Cornejo
U10 Academy
Bio coming soon!
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Robby Molony
U14 Elite
Playing History:
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Erskine College 1986-1989
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Charleston Battery Practice Squad
Coaching History:
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Youth Coach since 1991 at NE Columbia Soccer, James Island Youth SC, Lakeland FC 1993-2013, West Florida Flames 2014-2016, Lakeland Tropics FC 2016-current
Qualifications:
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USSF E License

Trevor Dilchand
U11 Elite
Bio coming soon!

Andrew Ross
U16 Elite
Playing History:
Played Competitive from Age 5 for top Clubs in Northern, VA. ODP for VA Region 1. Varsity for 4 years. International playing experience in Brazil, Netherlands, and England.
College
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Syracuse University
Professional
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General Manager of Tropics Soccer Club
Coaching History:
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Began coaching at 18 years older for recreational, competitive at age 20 in New York. Have coached everything from 2-19 year old’s, indoor and outdoors, both boys and girls. Coached in Orlando for Orlando City Youth Academy and XL Soccer World for 2 years before starting the Tropics in 2015. Currently Coach U15 Girls Elite and Tropics SC adult competitive men’s league and FSSA tournament team.
Qualifications:
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US Soccer Grassroots Program

Ria Popovic
U14 Elite
Playing History:
College -
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Webber, UNOH, Polk State
Professional -
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Mill Wall
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Chelsea
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Fulham
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Serbia National Team - 2010-2012
Coaching History:
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Florida Southern Assistant Coach - 2017
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Fulham FC - 2008 - 2012
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2014- Current at Lakeland Tropics FC

Danny Delgado
U15 Showcase
Playing History:
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Weston FC
Coaching History:
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Lakeland FC 2014-current
Qualifications:
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USSF E License
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USSF F License

Ben Jacob
U12 Elite
Bio coming soon!

Julio Borge
U18/19 Showcase
Playing History:
College:
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Diablo Valley College / California
Coaching History:
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30 years of coaching experience at club, ODP, HS, and college levels.
Coaching Qualifications:
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USSF National B License
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NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
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NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma

Eric Casterline
U18/19 Elite
Bio coming soon!
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