Great teachers make every minute count!

The SoccerPlus FieldPlayer Academy Directors are the engines that will propel you to new levels of play and success. They recognize the special talents in each Soccer Player and have incredible skills for teaching and motivation. These Directors have reached incredible levels as players and coaches and are in constant demand around the country.

President
Tony DiCicco

• Founder/President, SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School (1982-present)
• NSCAA Senior National Staff
• Technical Director, adidas Girls ESP (2006-present)
• Technical Director, FSASoccerPlus FC (2003-present)
• Owner/Coach - SoccerPlus Connecticut (WPSL) (2007-present)
• USYS Region 1 ODP Staff (2007-present)
  
  Coaching Experience
• Head Coach, US Women's National Team (1994-1999)
• All-time Winningest Coach in US Soccer History (103-8-8)
• Assistant Coach, US Women's National Team (1991-1994)
• Assistant Coach, U20 Mens World Championship Team (1993)
• United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “A” license
• Director, NSCAA Goalkeeper Institute (2006-present)
• NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
• Region 1 Olympic Development Program, Director of Goalkeeping (1985-1991)
• NSCAA Goalkeeper Coordinator (1985-1991)
   
  Achievements
• Head Coach, US Women's World Cup Championship Team (1999)
• Head Coach, US Women's Olympic Gold Medalists (1996)
• Head Coach, US Women's World Cup Team (1995)
• Goalkeeper Coach, US Women's World Cup Championship Team (1991)
• 1998 Pan Am Games Champion
• 5 Consecutive US Cup Championships
• Commissioner, Women's United Soccer Association (2000-2003)
• Professional Goalkeeper, Connecticut Wildcats, Rhode Island Oceaneers (ASL) (1973-1978)
• US Mens National Team Goalkeeper (1973)
• All-American, Springfield College
  
  Education
• Springfield College
• Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, 1970.
• Central Connecticut State University
• Masters, 1975.

Tony by the numbers.

Tony is the former Head Coach for the US Women's National Soccer Team and the former Commissioner of the WUSA. A former All-American goalkeeper at Springfield College in Massachusetts, Tony had a distinguished professional career in the American Soccer League (ASL) with the Connecticut Wildcats and Rhode Island Oceaneers. In 1973 he played for the US National Soccer Team. He currently lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut with his wife Diane. The couple have 4 sons, Anthony, Andrew, Alex and Nicholas.

Directors
Janusz Michallik
NATIONAL DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

Tom D'Agostino
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY
Director of Coaching Connecticut ODP. Tom holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) "A" License. He currently serves on the Region I ODP Staff.

Nick Flohre
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

Coaching Experience

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “B” license

Assistant Coach, Wesleyan University Men (2006-2007)

Assistant Coach, Tulane University Women (2004-2005)

Head Coach, FSASoccerPlus FC (2005-2007)

New Orleans Soccer Academy Staff Coach (2004-2005)

Dynamo FC (Indianapolis) Staff Coach (2002-2004)

Indiana ODP Staff (2003-2004)
 
Achievements

Played college soccer at the University of Indianapolis

Indiana Blast (A-League)

Education

University of Indianapolis

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2003.

Jackie Hadden
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY
Jackie is currently the Assistant Coach at NCAA Division I University of Rhode Island. She was an Assistant at Central Connecticut State University where she played her collegiate soccer. Jackie is a former member of the Australian Women's National Soccer Team.

Michael Smith
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY

Coaching Experience

Head Coach, Trinity College (CT) Women

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “B” license

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

Head Coach, FSASoccerPlus FC

Connecticut ODP Staff

Coach, Eastern Connecticut State University

Coach, Bristol Central High School

Coach, Northwest Catholic High School

Coach, World Class Soccer Club

Leszek Wrona
DIRECTOR - SOCCERPLUS FIELDPLAYER ACADEMY
Leszek has played professionally in Poland, Germany and the US. In 1999 he coached the Mass. Pioneers to the D-3 Professional Championship. He has also coached in the 'A' League with the CT Wolves. Leszek is an 'A' Licensed Coach with the USSF and holds a Premier National Diploma with the NSCAA.

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Specialty
		Staff

Paul Cacolice ATC, CSCS
A graduate of Slippery Rock University, PA, Paul is a fitness and conditioning specialist. He has lectured at soccer conferences to the NSCAA, AFCAT (England) and CONCACAF / FIFA. He is the author of Comprehensive Conditioning for the Elite Soccer Athlete. Paul’s presence at camp both on the field and in the classroom helps SoccerPlus students to gain the competitive edge over their opposition.