Coaching Staff

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Stephen Carson

Director of Academy
stephen.carson@fcwestchester.com

Stephen Carson, FC Westchester's Academy Director

 

Former Northern Ireland Internationalist Stephen Carson was named FC Westchester’s academy director in 2018. Carson has seven years of coaching experience since his retirement from playing in the Irish league in 2014.

 

Playing experience

 

Carson began his professional soccer career in 1997 with Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers. He played for several British professional teams over a seven-year period before returning to Northern Ireland and joining Coleraine Football Club, where as a winger he scored 65 goals in 300 appearances between 2004 and 2014. He also spent two years with Glentoran Football Club winning the Irish Cup in 2013. He made his International debut for Northern Ireland against Italy in June 2009.

 

Why I coach

 

I went into coaching because I wanted to help kids develop to play the right way and prepare them to be the best they can be. I am passionate about our teams having an attractive style of play and players who are not afraid to express themselves in a positive way. I want FC Westchester to be a club that instills good values in our players and helps them get to a professional club or good college.

 

Education

 

Carson has a degree in sport and exercise science from the University of Ulster. He also has a UEFA A License and USSF A-Youth License.

 

Personal

 

Carson was born and raised in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. He immigrated to the United States in 2015 and he lives in Easton, Connecticut with his wife Paula and daughter Pippa.

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George Gjokaj

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Danillo Andrade

Danillo Andrade, FC Westchester Director of Youth Soccer

 

Danilo Andrade began working with FC Westchester in 2017, but his relationship with the club stretches through most of his life. Growing up in Danbury, Connecticut Danillo played with South Central in the USDA, a youth soccer team that often competed against FC Westchester’s youth teams. During college Andrade coached youth soccer in summer camps. A sports injury ended Andrade’s playing, so he channeled his love for the game into coaching.

 

Playing experience

 

Danillo played for Danbury High School, where he was All-FCIAC selection. At Southern New Hampshire University his team was the 2013 NCAA National Champion. He was a three-time NE-10 Tournament champion and three-time NE-10 regular season champion. Post-college he played with CFC Azul now AC Connecticut, Seacoast United and Western Massachusetts Pioneers in the PDL and NPSL League.

 

 

Why I coach

 

It’s a passion and it doesn’t feel like work. As the director of youth soccer, I’ve seen kids arrive when they’re little and by the time they reach U12 they’re taller than you. On the soccer field the youths with FC Westchester training really fight and train. Our club provides an opportunity based on their skills and not their age, which is very satisfying for me.

 

Education

 

Danillo graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a double major in advertising and marketing. Also went on to get his MBA with a concentration in Finance from Southern Connecticut State University .

 

Personal data

 

Danillo is a project engineer and assistant project manager for the Morganti Group. He was born in Rondon do Para, Brazil and he emigrated to the United States as a child and settled in Danbury.

 

Socia media

 

Instagram: @danillobandrade

Twitter: danlilo118

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Anna Edwards

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ALMAR PALI

B2010 MLSNEXT
B2006 NEAL

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B2014
G2011

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B2005/04 NEAL
B2005/04 MLSNEXT

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B2015
B2014

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Tony Viscuso

B2012 NEAL
B2008 NEAL

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Noah Holczinger

G2014/15

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Goalkeeper Coach

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Steve Burstein

G2010
G2008

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Darryl Cox

G2008
G2007

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B2010 NEAL
B2008 MLSNEXT

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B2009
NEAL

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G2010
G2008

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Jordan Collver

Goalkeeper Coach

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Jonathan Ortega

B2013
G2011

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B2012 NEAL
B2007 MLSNEXT

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G2013
G2012

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B2003