Ben Waldrum
Club Director

Phone: 972.480.9341

Bethel College - Mishawaka, IN                                                                                                                           2006
B.A. Sport Studies
Areas of Concentration: Exercise Physiology

West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX                                                                                                1999-2000
Undergraduate Studies                                                                                                           
Major: Exercise Sciences 

National Soccer Coaches Association of America                                                                                              2007 Advanced National Diploma

                                                                                                              

National Soccer Coaches Association of America                                                                                              2008 Premier Diploma                                                

(This course is the top coaching diploma)

 

F.C. Copenhagen (FCK II Team), Danish DS League - Copenhagen                                                                     2000

 

Helsingør I.F., Danish DS League - Helsingør, Denmark                                                                             2000-2001

 

U.N.A.M. Pumas - Mexico City , Mexico                                                                                                                2001

 

El Paso Patriots, U.S.L. A-League - El Paso , Texas                                                                                             2002

Dallas Sidekicks, Major Indoor Soccer League - Dallas , Texas                                                                 2002-2003

Five years experience as assistant coach at one of the nation’s top women’s soccer programs at the University of Notre Dame.  Since joining the coaching staff at Notre Dame, the women’s soccer program has compiled the most victories (72-5-2) of any women’s soccer program in the nation over the span of the past three seasons.  Recruiting coordinator for the program’s nationwide recruiting, landing a top-10 ranked recruiting class every year since joining coaching staff. On-field coaching responsibility working with the team’s attacking players (detailed information attached).  Produced 5 NSCAA All-Americans & 5 Academic All-Americans.  Specific job responsibilities include the following (detailed information attached):  

- Recruiting

- Scheduling

- On-field Coaching

- Scouting/Video Editing

- Preseason

- Strength & Conditioning

 

2003 Assistant Coach, University of Notre Dame

            - Overall record of 20 wins – 3 losses – 1 tie

            - Big East Regular Season Champions

            - NCAA Tournament 2nd Round  

2004 Assistant Coach, University of Notre Dame

            - Overall record of 25 wins – 1 loss – 1 tie

            - Big East Regular Season Champions

            - Big East Tournament Finalist

            - NCAA College Cup, Final Four Appearance

            - NCAA National Champions

2004 Head Coach of Fort Wayne Fever in the United Soccer League’s W-League                                                                 - Finishing with an overall record of 11-3-1

            - Clinching a playoff birth in the Midwest Division title game

            - Highlighted by a memorable 1-0 victory over the touring Australian Olympic Team

 

2005 Assistant Coach, University of Notre Dame                                                                                                                   - Overall Record 22 wins – 3 losses

            - Big East Regular Season Champions

            - Big East Tournament Champions

            - NCAA Quarterfinalist

2006 Assistant Coach, University of Notre Dame

            - Overall Record 25 wins – 1 loss – 1 tie

            - Big East Regular Season Champions

            - Big East Tournament Champions

            - NCAA College Cup, Final Four Appearance                                                                                                                      - NCAA National Runner-Up

 

2007 Assistant Coach, University of Notre Dame  

Member of the National Soccer Coaches Association 

Raphael Asenime

Email: soccer.love1@verizon.net

Phone: 972-904-3529 

Certifications: USSF "C" License

Professional Experience

Years with the Longhorns: n/a

Amateur: Nigeria Ports Authority LAFA League Div.1(1975-1979)

College : Dallas Baptist University (1979-1982)

Club (Youth): Miller Bombers of Lagos-Nigeria

High School : Saint Patrick College , Asaba (1970-1975)

 

Personally Speaking

Marital Status: Married

Children : Four(4) Children - Two Boys and Two Girls 

Scott Dillon

Email: dsdillon@tx.rr.com

Phone: 972-333-0455

Certifications: USSF "C" License 

Professional Experience

Years with the Longhorns: n/a

Daytime Job: English teacher at O’Banion Middle School in the Garland ISD (for the past 8 years)

Club Coaching:  He entered the world of Club soccer as a Coach in 2001 with the Texas Spurs Gunners Academy .  In January of 2002 he took control of the Spurs 90 boys and coached the team from Arlington III to Plano I in just 2 years.  In January of 2003 he took control of the Spurs 92 boys team and led that team from Plano III in 2003 (joining the Texas Longhorns Soccer Club in 2005) to a 4th place finish in Classic D3 of 2006.  He also built a Spurs 94 boys team in the Fall of 2004, won Plano II in the Spring of 2005 (also taking them to the Longhorns in 2005), advanced to Plano I in 2006, and became the Plano I Division Champions for the 2006-2007 year. This team will challenge into Classic D3.

 

Texas Longhorns 94 Boys Orange North Coaching Record

  • Champions of Austin Labor Day, Summer 2004
  • Qualified for Plano II, Fall 2004
  • Champions of Plano II, Spring 2005
  • Qualified for Plano I, Fall 2005
  • Finished 3rd Plano I, Spring 2006
  • Finalists Flamefest 2006
  • Champions of Plano I,  2006-2007
  • Finalists Waco Coca-Cola Shootout 2007
  • Finalists NTSSA Chevy Open Cup 2007
  • Challenge into Classic D3, Summer 2007

Texas Longhorns 92 Boys Orange Coaching Record

  • Undefeated Champions of Plano III, Fall 2003
  • Placed 3rd in Sundance Labor Day, 2003
  • Soccer Spectrum 2003 Winter Indoor Champs
  • Promoted to Plano II Spring 2004
  • Qualified for Plano I Fall 2004
  • Finalists 2004 Denton Summer Classic
  • Finalists 2004 Texas Cup
  • Finalists 2004 Austin Memorial Day
  • Champions 2004 Austin Labor Day
  • Qualified for Classic D3, Fall 2005
  • Placed 2nd in East Texas Spirit, Fall 2005
  • Finished 4th Classic D3, Spring 2006
  • Champions of San Antonio Alamo Classic 2006
  • Classic League D3, 2006-07

     

Personally Speaking

Marital Status: Married

Children : One (1) daughter

 

Bonny Forzi

Email:  fbbonny@yahoo.com  

Phone: 214-586-6039

Coaching License:

USSF "B" License since 2003

USSF "C" License since 1999

North Texas Soccer Career:

1984B  ODP Coach "Beat state team"

1982G  ODP Coach

 

Club Soccer Career:

Texas Longhorns SC- 2003-present

1994B  Classic League

1989B  Classic League

1988B  Classic League

1996B  Classic League

1997G  PYSA

 

Hawks- 2001-2002

Blue Sky Academy

1988B  Classic League

 

AJAX / Fearless: 1994-2000

1983G  Lake Highland

1986B  Classic League

1987B  Classic league

1984B  PYSA

 

ATTACKS: 1992-1994

1992G

 

Additional Successes:

1994B  Dallas Cup XXVII  Champions     

1994B  Beat The Heat Champions      

1994B  Austin Labor Day Champions 

1994B  Plano Labor Day Champions 

1989B  German Town Champions

1989B  Score the Show Champions 

1989B  Tampa Sun Blow Finalist        

1988B  Lone Star Showdown             

Thiago Goncalves

Email: thiagoantunes82@gmail.com

Phone: 972/923-6936

License: D

Club Coaching Career:                                                                                                                                        Current Club Team(s): Texas Longhorns 96 Orange North

College Coaching Career:

Currently coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (assistant coach)

Soccer Career:                                                                                                                                                   College: Played 1 Year for Life University, GA + 3 Years for Bryan College, TN -- @ Life U. (Full Scholarship), @ Bryan C. (Close to Full tuition Scholarship)

Club (Youth): Goiania E.C (Played regular soccer); Goias E.C (Played Futsal) Both clubs in

High School: Recruited in to play for private School-- Saint Joseph ’s High  School , Hilo-Hawaii

Personal Information:

Marital Status: Married w/ no children

 

Misc. Extras: 

B.S Exercise Health Science, currently working on M.A Theological studies

 

Mark Melancon

Email:  markydm@comcast.net

 Phone: 214-641-4478

 License: USSF National "B" License

 Club Coaching Career:

Texas Longhorns Soccer Club: 1995-present

 - Current Club Team(s) TLSC 91 boys orange, 93 boys orange

- Former Club Team(s)  TLSC 82 boys: Regional finalist 2000, State Champions 2000, State Runner-up 1999, 83 boys, 87 boys, 89 girls, 94 boys white.

High School Coaching Career:

Head Coach Bishop Lynch High School (Boys): 1995-present: 5 TAPPS State Championships, 2 times 3rd place at State tournament, 3 Regional finalists, 2 Bi-District finalists.

Head Coach Bishop Lynch High School ( Girls): 2005-2007: Regional Finalist 2007, 2000-2001: State Runner-up.

Olympic Development Soccer Program: 80s North Dallas 1996

Playing Career:

Professional: 1992-1995 Professional Soccer with Tyler Lightning/ Texas Lightning USISL

Semi-Pro: 1988-1990 Wichital Falls Fever USISL

Semi-Pro Indoor: 1988 Amarillo Challengers

Amateur: Dallas Men’s League: Umeme, Dynamo, Azzuri

College: Midwestern State University : 1985-1988

Club (Youth): Gunners 65 1972-1983

High School : Varsity member for Bishop Lynch High School 1979-1983

Personal Information: 

Married- Wife: Elizabeth

Children-2 Lexi 3, Kamryn 1

Misc Information:

3rd all time leading scorer at Midwestern State (3 years varsity) 

- MSU Intramural Champion 1988-1989

- Bishop Lynch High School Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

- 5 State Championships as Head Coach of Bishop Lynch

Krys Sobieski

Now a Citizen Krys was born in on the 25th of July, 1950. He has been married to his wife Ewa for over 20 years with whom he shares three daughters Dominika, Anna, and Samantha. Krys played professional soccer in for twelve (12) years including the Men’s National Team where he represented -vs- in 1977. Krys also played professionally for ten (10) years in the for the MISL where he finished his career with the Dallas Sidekicks. Krys has been coaching youth soccer in the North Texas area for the last 15 years. Krys currently holds his USSF “B” license at this time, below is a recap of Krys’ playing and coaching career:

Twenty-two (22) year professional career

Outdoor in

Polish Men’s National Team

Warsaw “Ursus” 1969-1975

Warsaw “Legia” 1975-1981

 

Indoor in

Pittsburgh “Spirit” 1981-1983

Cleveland “Force” 1983-1985

Dallas “Sidekicks” 1985-1991

 

Playing Accomplishments

Played in Sao Paulo in front of 80,000 fans

Won MISL Championship with the Dallas Sidekicks 1987

MISL Goalkeeper of the year 1987

Five (5) time MISL All-Star Team

Two (2) time Sidekicks MVP

 

Adult coaching experience

Head Coach of Polish National 5-Aside Team

Dallas Burn/FC Dallas Goalkeeper Coach 2000 – 2004

 

North Texas Youth Soccer coaching experience 15 years

USSF “B” License

NTSSA State ODP Coach

Association Coach for Garland Soccer Association – Camps and Skill Clinics

Director and resident coach for Tatu’s All-Star Soccer Camps for over 10 years

Magic Soccer Club 1992-1993

Genesis Soccer Club 1993-2007

Texas Longhorns Soccer Club 2007-present

Eddie Gonzales

Email: gonz720@yahoo.com

Phone: 214-451-7470

Colorado Edge Soccer Club [ Denver, Colorado ]                                                                                 November 2006-07

Head Coach- 90 Boys; Head Coach- 90 Girls; Head Coach- 91 Boys; Head Coach- 91 Girls

PROgressive Soccer Camps [ Denver, Colorado ]                                                                               June 2001-Present

CEO/Director-Soccer clinics/camps conducted throughout Colorado & Texas for an average of 100-150 campers whose primary interest is soccer.

Littleton Soccer Club [ Littleton, Colorado ]                                                                                        December 2003-06

Faith Christian High School [ Arvada, Colorado ]                                                                              October 2004-05

Assistant Coach- Varsity Girls: State Champions 2005

Mountain View College- Head Women’s Soccer Coach                                                                    July 2002-October 2003

Southwest ODP                                                                                                                                         July 2003-October 2003

Skyline High School Head Varsity Girls Coach (5A)                                                                       August 1997-July 1998

Texas Club Coaching Affiliations                                                                                                         July 1994-July 1997

Arsenal Soccer Club: U15 Girls; Dallas Pirates Soccer : U14 Girls ; Storm Soccer Club: 85 Boys

 

Soccer Camp Coaching/Development Affiliations

 

 

PROgressive Camps                                                                                                                July 1996- Present

Tony Falcon Soccer Camps                                                                                                    June 1988-July 2000

Dallas SideKicks PRO Camps                                                                                              June 1994-August 1996

Tatu Soccer Camps                                                                                                                 June 1994-August 1996

David Flingy Soccer Camps                                                                                                   July 1988-July 1993

Professional Soccer Career

Texas Lighting Professional Team [SISL]                                                                         January 1996-97

Dallas/Ft. Worth Toros [SISL]                                                                                             January 1995-96

Dallas SideKicks [MISL[                                                                                                       January 1994-96

Waco Kickers [Semi-Pro PDL]                                                                                           January 1989-June 1991

                All-Star Touring Team [PDL]                                                                                              January 1989-June 1991

Joel Lilavois

Phone: 214-908-2240

Inwood Soccer Center Training & Skills                                     2001-Present

American Eagle Soccer Club [ Dallas, Texas ]                                                1997-99

Head Coach- 87 Boys [Classic Division II]

Garland Strikers [ Garland, Texas ]                                                                1996-97

Head Coach- 86 Boys [PYSA Premier]

Lewisville Hawks [ Lewisville, Texas ]                                                            1995-96

Head Coach- 81 Boys [Classic Division II]

Ascot Soccer Club [ Dallas, Texas ]                                                               1992-93

Head Coach- U15Boys [PYSA Premier]

Soccer Camp Coaching/Development Affiliations

 

Inwood Soccer Center/Joel Lilavois Training                                                       Present

Roy Reese Soccer School of Excellence                                                             1991-96

North American Soccer Camps                                                                         1991-96

Semi-Professional Soccer Career

Hota Bavarians- New York [German-American League]

Bergen Kickers- New York [German-American League]   

College Soccer Career

Oneonta State, New York [Division I]                                                                 1975-77

Amateur Soccer Career

Striders [North Texas Premier: 1993 Over 30 Champions                                    1992-95

Haitian Summer League- New York                                                                   1971-79

Hota-Bavarians Youth Team- New York [GAL]                                                    1968-74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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