Originally hailing from London, Tony Corbett brings Thunder SC a wealth of coaching experience from the youth level on up to the college level. Tony came to Thunder in 2001 and immediately made an impact with the club. On top of Tony’s coaching responsibilities, he is the club’s Director of Coaching, overseeing the development and progress of the club’s players & coaches, and he is the General Manager for the TSC Maryland Pride women’s team and TSC Maryland Red Devils Men’s team. Since 1995, Tony has also served as a State Instructor for coaching licenses.
00’ - 01’ Lokomotiv
99’ - 00’ Boys Juventus
95’ - 96’ Boys Ajax
Stefan Draganov brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Thunder Soccer Program. A former professional soccer player and coach of high level soccer in Bulgaria, Hong Kong, and Portugal combined with his serious knowledge of the game and leadership has given him a unique ability to discover, develop, and coach soccer talents for the elite levels of the game.
Stefan Draganov comes to the U.S. with tremendous pedigree having played over 350 professional matches and scored over 120 goals in his native Bulgaria as well as in Hong Kong and Portugal. He was a member of the Bulgarian youth national team (under 21) as a left striker. After 17 years playing for FC Lokomotiv, Plovdiv, CSKA-Sofia(Champion 1992 & Bulgaria Cup Winner 1993), Botev-Plovdiv, Instant-Dict FC, Hong Kong(Champion 1998 & FA Cup Winner 1997), and Leixoes-Porto, Portugal, Stefan was the executive director and head coach for the Bulgarian 1st Division club, FC Lokomotiv-Plovdiv, from 1999-2001.
Since 2001 Stefan has been coaching in the Columbia area. Currently, in addition to coaching for ThunderSC, Stefan is the Head Men’s Coach at HowardCommunity College and the Head Men’s Coach at Maryland Red Devils.
Over the years coach Draganov has coached at all levels (pro, youth, college and amateur) in the United States and Europe. In the Youth level with Thunder soccer teams coach Draganov has over 25 promotions in NCSL. 2010 is the most successful year in coach Draganov’s college career. Under his direction, the Howard CC Men’s soccer team won the Maryland JUCO Conference (11-0-1) and Region XX titles, and advanced to the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) National Championship Tournament for the first time in the HCC men’s soccer history.
In the same year, Draganov received both the Maryland JUCO Conference and NJCAA District “F” Coach of the Year awards. He was also named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-East Region Coach of the Year. Stefan also runs the successful Draganov School of Soccer (camps and clinics). For more information about Stefan Draganov please visit www.draganovsoccer.com.
Education:
UEFA “A” License - BulgarianNationalAcademy
UEFA “C” License - BulgarianNationalAcademy
Physical Education – PlovdivUniversity
Coaching Experience: (13 Years)
Youth level: Thunder SC Director of Coaching and coach (10 years)
Maryland ODP (2 years) & Maryland DDP (2 years)
Pro level: FC Lokomotiv Plovdiv (2 years)
College Level: Howard CC (Head Coach, 8 years)
Amateur Level: MD Red Devils (NPSL)
Playing Experience: (17 Years)
Professional Level
FC Lokomotiv-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
CSKA-Sofia, Bulgaria Champion 1992 & BG Cup Winner 1993
Botev-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
InstantDict-Hong Kong Champion 1998; FA Cup Winner 1997
Coaching at the JB Soccer Academy since 2002. Currently the Director of the JB Soccer Academy. Played soccer since the age of 5, and travel soccer for the Soccer Association of Columbia since the age of 9, later transferring to Thunder at age 13. Starting defender both years on the Howard Community College Dragons men’s soccer team. He has also played for the 2003 State-Semifinalist, 2004 State champions, and 2005 regional finalists Atholton High School in Columbia, Maryland; also starting midfielder for SC Thunder Ajax, first division Howard County men’s 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Now plays club soccer at the University of Maryland.
Education:
Atholton High School 2006 Graduate
Howard Community 2008 Graduate
UMD 2008-present
USSF “E” license
Coaching Experience
JB Soccer Academy Asst. Coach: 2002-2004
JB Soccer Academy Head Coach: 2003-present
Director of the JB Soccer Academy 2007-present
Head Coach of U-11 boys futsal team
Head Coach of the Thunder Rockets Fall 2008-present
Boussy, Brian - GK Coach
Brian brings a wealth of Goalkeeping experience both on the field and off. As a player, he played for and graduated from Oakland Mills HS, and also played club for Columbia City United. From there, he received a scholarship to attend Boston College. Currently, Brian lives in Carroll County and is a Teacher at Howard HS. He also coaches youth teams for Freedom Soccer Club, is GK Trainer for Freedom and Thunder, and he is also Director of the Advanced Goalkeeper Academy.
Coaching Education:
USSF C License
NSCAA - State, Regional and National Goalkeeping Diplomas
Coaching Experience:
Goalkeeper Trainer Freedom SC 2007 - Present
Goalkeeper Trainer Thunder SC 2007 - Present
Director Advanced Goalkeeper Academy 2008 - Present
“Chen” grew up in China and has been playing soccer since the age of 6. While in China, he played for the Huxing Soccer ClubYouth academy, and then was selected to play for the Men’s team (Div 2). Coach Chen played for Huxing SC for 4 years, and then played for 2 years for the Division 1 Lanwa Soccer Club in Hong Kong, before moving to the US. When Chen came to the US he played for the Howard Community College men’s team. His talent and leadership helped the Howard CC men’s team to win the Maryland Junior College Conference, NJCAA Region XX, and advanced to the National Championship in 2010. USSF “E” License.
Education:
Business Associate Howard Community College MD
Current student in Smith School of Business in College Park of Maryland GPA 3.75
Playing Experience:
Selected by U-17 Chinese National Team in 2000-2001
Played for Huxing Soccer Club in Chinese Second Division Professional Soccer Competition 2001-2004
Played for Lanwa Soccer Club in Hong Kong First Division Professional Soccer Competition 2005-2006
Playing Honors:
U-14 National NIKE Cup Second Place 1998
U-15 Regional Championship in Liaoning, China 1999
U-17 National Championship 2001
Ireland International Milk Cup Runner up 2001
Division 2 National Competition 4th Place in China 2003
Division 2 National Competition Second Place in China 2004
Admission Scheme for Talented Professionals in Hong Kong 2005
Division 1 Hong Kong Competition 2005-2007
MD JUCO Regional 3rd place in 2009 and NJCAA Region XX Runner up
MD JUCO Champion and NJCAA Region XX Winner in 2010 and Advanced to the National Championship tournament in Herkimer, NY
Randy is beginning his coaching endeavor with Thunder Soccer Club. Growing up he played for CSC and for SAC where he was a two time State Finalist. He played for Centennial High School 1998-2002. A captain and three year varsity starter was an all state, all met and two-time first team all-county member. Played two seasons for Howard Community College and was a second team All-American selection. Randy still plays in various men’s leagues and seeks to establish his coaching career.
Education:
Towson University B.S Business Management
Attending University of Baltimore MBA Finance
Coaching Experience:
2007-Present Assistant Boys Varsity Coach Centennial High School
Randy is seeking his E and D license in the near future and hopes to continue to get others at a later time.
Nick comes to TSC with a significant amount of experience in Italy, Australia and the US. A native of Italy, Nick had played over 200 matches at the amateur and semi-professional levels through Italy and Australia before relocating to the US. Since 2001, he has coached numerous boys and mens teams at the Recreation, Travel High School and College levels. A “soccer purist”, he continues to seek ways to leverage his practical skill set and 30+ years knowledge of the game for the advancement of US based soccer players.
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New South Wales College, BA Marketing
Defensive & Offensive Tactics, DC United
Goalkeeping 101, University of MD
Positive Coaching Alliance I
Attacking in Compact Space, DC United
USSF National D License
Positive Coaching Alliance II
Pre-Match Tactical Strategies, Loyola College
Coaching Experience
2009-Present
Howard Community College, Assistant Coach Mens
2008–2009
Glenelg Country School, Head Coach Jnr. Varsity
2006-Present
Thunder Soccer Club, Head Coach U12–U19
2001-2006
Soccer Association of Columbia, Head Coach U8–U11
Playing Experience
1970 -1974
Bari, Italy – Amateur Leagues
1974 -1975
Leichhardt United (Division 1:League Finalists)
1976 -1980
Seven Hills United (Division 1:Triple Lgue. Champions)
Shaun started coaching with Thunder in the Fall of 2006. He has a wealth of experience in youth sports. Starting in 1975 as a coach for an Under-9 Girls Track and Field team, Shaun switched to soccer in 1994. He has coached County and Club level teams, managed the 2000 State Cup finalist, Burtonsville Olympics 85, represented Burtonsville as an NCSL Club representative and was an Age Group Coordinator for Thunder. He enjoys teaching the fundamentals to youth players and volunteers his time as a coach with the 7 to 12 year olds Academy programs at the Soccer Dome in Jessup, MD.
His goals are to share the fun and passion of the game with youth players and to provide them with the skill sets that will make them successful - learning the fundamentals, playing fair, trusting one’s team mates, working hard towards a common goal, making decisions, and building self-confidence. These are the lessons that will make the players successful in soccer and in Life. Shaun is also an avid player of the fast-paced, indoor soccer game. He is the goalkeeper on several different adult teams.
Education:
University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. in Computer Science, 1981
Growing up along with the local soccer community in Howard County, Gandalf has successfully followed his mentors footsteps through local club and travel play on to college level play and finally coaching. Bringing a visceral passion to the game that instills in players their own love for all things soccer, Gandalf believes in a positive learning atmosphere that encourages players to develop their own style of play in conjunction with a deeper appreciation for the game.
Education:
USSF D License
FIFA Level 7
BA in Graphic Design
First AID Certified
Coaching Experience:
2009-Present Thunder Soccer Club
2002-Present Soccer Dome Academy
1997-Present Various Camps and Clinics
1997-1999 VBH Soccer Tots Program
Playing Experience:
Travel Level
2001-Present Thunder Soccer Club
1998-2002 Bowie Soccer United (currently Freestate)
Peter began his coaching career in 1992 as the head coach at Eastern Technical High School in Baltimore County. In the last ten years, he has accumulated 7 conference titles, 4 county titles, 3 regional titles and 1 state runner-up title. He has also been named coach of the year twice, in 2001 and in 2007. Peter has also been coaching youth soccer since 1999, of which 5 of these years have been at the travel level.
Sarah moved to Maryland in 2001 to serve as an assistant coach on the GU women’s soccer staff under Head Coach Elijah Gold. In 2002, she took over as the head coach and led GU to its first conference win and broke the school record for goals in a season with 42 and reached seven wins, second most in school history.
Gumina has a firm philosophy on the priorities of a student-athlete. Academics need to be at the forefront of a student’s college career followed closely by their athletic responsibilities. While it can be a difficult balancing act, it is imperative that the student-athlete maintains 100 percent commitment to both.
Gumina holds a bachelor’s degree in Deaf Studies from Towson University and is also a certified sign language interpreter. She also holds a National Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Gumina is a member of the TSC Maryland Pride, a women’s soccer semi-professional team, which plays in the Women’s Premier Soccer League.
Gumina started her collegiate career at University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando on scholarship under Coach Karen Richter. She played two seasons for the Knights before she transferred to University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa to play for Coach Logan Fleck. She played one year in the United Soccer League (USL) with the Tampa Bay Extreme after college.
In high school she lettered in soccer, softball and cross country at Apopka High School in Orlando. Gumina holds the school record for goals scored in a career at Apopka. She earned All-State and All-County honors in soccer. Gumina was selected to the Florida State Olympic Development Program (ODP).
Sam Haddad, head Coach of the Thunder Magic and former GM of the Women Premier Soccer team “Maryland Pride.” Sam is a father of two daughters Ashley and Emel and he is a Product/Operation manager with a Satellite Communication Company.
Born on June, 19, 1966 and raised in Jordan. Sam had exposure to soccer from an early age, specifically when he played youth soccer at the professional D1 Jordanian “Kawakazi” youth program. Sam played soccer at club and college level overseas and in southern California. At age 20 he joined the highly competitive San Fernando International League and played at the state and national level against teams from Mexico, Peru, Canada, and Bolivia.
Sam started coaching his two daughters in 1999 and has been involved in coaching youth soccer since that time. He has an extensive background in coaching youth soccer at the recreation, classic, and travel levels. Coach Sam holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “D” Coaching License and an (NSCAA “National” license.
Chuck Hutzell joined the Thunder Soccer Club as TSC 96 girls Assistant Coach in 2006. Chuck assumed Head Coaching duties for U11 Girls Storm Red and Storm White teams in 2007. For Spring 2009 Storm Red and Storm White have been merged to create Tormenta for 11v11 play. Chuck is a life long resident of Maryland, with over three decades of competitive playing experience and 10 years youth soccer coaching experience.
Education:
Loyola College, Baltimore, MD, BBA Marketing
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, MS ITS
Coaching Education
2008 USSF D License Candidate
2007 USSF E LicenseCoaching Experience
Club Level
2006-Present Thunder Soccer Club
2001-2005 Western Howard County Soccer
1998-2000 Soccer Association of Columbia
Camp Level
2006-Present TSC 96 Girls Summer Camp
Playing Experience
Youth North Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown Community College
Loyola College
Amateur Soccer Dome Over 35 Div I, Div II
Longfellow FC 3v3 Tournament Team – (Ranked 6th Nationally)
HCRP Men’s Open Div II
Mason-Dixon League
Thorsten spend his early years in the shadows of the German Bundesliga and developed his passion for soccer during the ’74 World Cup. After moving to the US, he played on several travel teams and contributed to his High School’s run to the PA 4A State Semis. Thorsten has been involved with youth soccer for 6 years, and joined the Thunder SC coaching ranks in 2006. He is involved in coaching BU12 and GU10 teams during the ’08-’09 season.
Youth Coaching Philosophy Maximize technical skills training through individual touches and in a competitive environment with the goal of providing the youth player confidence with the ball in a challenging yet fun format. Focus is on individual player development. Touches, touches, touches.....
Hal’s playing experience started when growing up in Spain and then Mexico, playing for some of the top youth select programs. After moving to Maryland in 1996, he immediately went under the direction of Stefan Draganov as both the Assistant Coach at Howard Community College, and Thunder SC., Since then, Hal has developed into one of the top coaches and most sought after trainers in the area. Hal teaches a technical, possesion style of play by using a dynamic, motivational instructional approach.
Education:
Catholic University of America, BS Business Management
USSF “E” License
Coaching Experience:
Club Level
2006-Present Head Coach - Thunder SC
2005-2007 Head Coach – Denison Cabral Futsal Academy
2003-2006 Assistant Coach - Thunder SC
1998-2003 Head Coach - Soccer Association of Columbia
Camp Level
1999-Present Head Coach - JB Soccer Academy
1999-Present Head Coach - Draganov School of Soccer
College Level
2005-2006 Assistant Coach - Howard County Community College
Playing Experience:
Youth
Archbishop John Carroll High School – All Metropolitan Team 1979
Club Futbol Corinthians – Mexico City, Mexico
Club Juvenil F.E.M.– Madrid, Spain
Amateur
Thunder - Soccer Dome Over 35 Div I, Men’s Open Div I
Thunder Ajax CC United - HCRP Men’s Div I
Club A.N.A. - Washington International Soccer League – League Champions 1988-1990
Three Brothers Restaurant -Mid Maryland Soccer, Div 1 – League Champions 1982-1984
Scott has been playing and/or coaching soccer for 35 years. He has been supporting teams as a parent and assistant coach in Colombia, MD since 2006, having spent three years assistant coaching with Thunder United (U8-U10), then coaching a U8 SAC recreational team. Previously he coached for two years during college as well as after graduation.
He has a Maryland State D license, and is also a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. His coaching philosophy centers on developing a passion and appreciation for soccer among youth, focusing on skills development at an early age while progressively introducing tactical play, and learning key life skills such as teamwork, good communication and leadership. He works to create a healthy environment, developing strong relationships with the players and parents, and encouraging players to focus and learn while having fun.
Scott currently works at the International Youth Foundation (IYF), based in Baltimore, supporting youth education and employability throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. He is married and lives in Columbia with his wife and three children – all three are playing soccer for Thunder in 2011-12 season: Gracie (U14), Alexander (U13) and Abraham (U10).
Education:
B.S. from Penn State University
M.S. from the Uniersity of Pennsylvania
M.Engr. from the French Petroleum Institute
Coaching Experience:
2010-Present Thunder Monaco (U9)
2009-2010 SAC Red (U8)
2006-2009 Thunder United (U8-U10)
1995-1997 Caritas Gikongoro, Rwanda (youth and adults)
1993-1994 St Alban’s (U10 girls)
1985-1986 College Park Elementary (U7 co-ed)
Llerena, Freddy - Coach
240.418.8058 freddy_llerena@hotmail.com
Coaching Education:
United States Soccer Federation National C License
United States Soccer Federation National D License
Growing up Joe played in the NCSL Division 1 teams Severna Park and Freestate. He was starter for Mount Saint Joseph HS (JV and Varsity 2002-2006). In the College level Joe played for Indiana Tech University. Also his playing experience includes two years in the PDL with the NOVA Royal, and one year in the NPSL with the TSC Red Devils. He is been assisting at Howard Community College with the Men’s soccer team for three years.
Education:
Graduated from Mount Saint Joseph HS
Working on getting a Software Engineering Degree
Coaching Experience:
Joe has assisted Stefan Draganov in coaching the HCC dragons (2009- Present)
Regional finalist in 2009
Regional and Conference champions in 2010
Regional champions in 2011
Advanced to Nationals in both 2010 and 2011
Playing Experience:
Youth career Joe played in the NCSL Division 1 with Severna Park and Freestate
Played at Indiana Tech University (2006-2008)
Won the hustle award after his freshman season
Scored 5 goals and had 7 assist in two years
Played in the PDL with the NOVA Royals (2008-2009)
Patrick Nairn is a local product of Howard County Soccer. Patrick played club soccer for 9 years and competed in the NCSL Division 1 level and was runner up for the State Cup in 2003. Patrick also played for River Hill High School under Coach Bill Stara. While at River Hill, Patrick played varsity all 4 years for the Hawks. During those 4 years, the Hawks were nationally ranked, captured 2 state championships, and Patrick earned All-County honors.
Following his time at River Hill, Patrick continued his soccer career at Howard Community College. With the Dragons, Patrick Nairn won the Maryland JUCO Conference and Region XX Championships. At Howard CC, Patrick earned all Conference Honors, and he was Captain of the Men’s team his second year for the Dragons, and was an All-American nominee.
During his time at HCC Patrick earned his Associates Degree in Business and then earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at UMBC.
Education:
Howard CC - Associate Degree in Business
UMBC – Bachelor Degree in Economics
Coaching Education:
USSF “E” license
Coaching Experience:
Club
2010-Present Thunder SC
2008-2010 Soccer Association of Columbia
Playing Experience:
High School (River Hill HS), Youth Travel (SAC), College Level (Howard Community College), Adult Rec (Howard Co Men’s League)
I grew up in Guatemala playing soccer. Started playing travel at the age of six years old, I was a forward and a midfielder. Currently I play indoor soccer Men’s open and over 30 league
Education:
July 2006: United States Soccer Federation "D" License.
June 2006: United States Soccer Federation "E" License.
December 2006: Red Cross sports safety certification.
June 2006: Brazilian soccer apprenticeship with a License "A" coach.
September 2005: attended to international coaches’ soccer clinic
Coaching Experience:
2008-present Frederick Community College Men’s Head Coach.
2007-present Thunder Soccer Club Head coach U13 girls WAGS division 5.
2008 Assistant coach Maryland Pride WPSL.
2008 Oldfields School. Girls indoor soccer Head Coach.
2007 Howard CC. Women’s assistant coach.
2006 Solo Soccer Academy indoor soccer Head coach.
2006 Towson Catholic High assistant coach.
2006-present Tetrabrazil Soccer Academy assistant coach.
2006 Owings Mills Sportsplex Soccer Summer camp Head coach.
2006 Solo Soccer Academy Soccer Summer camp Head coach.
2003 Solo Soccer Academy Soccer clinics for high school level.
Playing Experience
1980-1986 Colegio Suizo Americano
1987-1989 Futsal Loyola High School of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic
1989-1991 Semi-pro FC Santo Domingo
1991-1993 Varsity Futsal, and Futbolito as well for Colegio America Latina of Guatemala
1993 Scouted to second division Club Municipal Guatemala.
1993 Second division for 6 months with 3M FC.
1998-1999 Starting forward and right Mid for Howard Community College in MD
Coach Chris has been a Howard County resident for well over 30 years. Chris grew up playing soccer for SAC in the 70’s and 80’s and started coaching when his kids started playing soccer back in 2005.
Chris’s practice strategies and communication style allows him to teach the game in a way that kids really respond to and enjoy. Practice sessions are always filled with exciting races, contests and games to keep the kids engaged and having fun while they learn.
At practice, coach Chris always places a great deal of emphasis on fundamental ball control and short passing skills. His teams learn a possession style game with his players constantly increasing their comfort level with the ball as they develop. Chris is excited about the future of Thunder Soccer Club and helping every one of his players reach their true potential.
Education:
Frostburg State University 1989 - 1993B.A. Economics
Norm recently joined the Thunder Soccer Club after spending over 15 years coaching girls’ youth soccer in Severna Park where his teams played at the top level of WAGS and CMMSL. Many of his players reach the ODP and regional level, and with hard work and commitment can meet their first goal of making a High School team.
Norm has developed a program that creates a lifelong connection and passion for soccer. He believes development of the young player in the technical and tactical skills of the game drives their willingness to continually learn as they find confidence through success. Such success results from appropriate training games combined with the challenge of matches. Over time, the player and team establish a set of skills with a love of the game necessary to play competitively at the state and national levels—known as the "premier" level of soccer.
Norm calls on his playing experience in HS and competitive adult leagues, coaching courses, and strong desire to continually learn better ways to train and coach for specifically developing girl soccer players.
Jeff is the Chief Financial Officer of an employee-owned medical communications company in Columbia. Jeff is also the father of 5 children ranging in age from 9 to 22. He began his coaching career when he got an 11th hour call from a recreation level soccer coordinator saying that his daughter’s soccer team would have to be dispersed among other teams due to the lack of a coach. Since that day, Jeff has answered the call by head and assistant coaching 15 basketball teams, 7 lacrosse teams and 9 soccer teams at both the recreation and travel levels. He has developed his soccer coaching philosophy by being on the coaching sidelines and in the stands as his children have collectively played over 65 seasons of travel and high school soccer.
Jeff’s coaching philosophy is based on the goal that he wants every player who plays for him, in any sport, to develop a love for the game and to enjoy playing the sport at a high level so that they will be playing through high school, college and beyond. In order to do that, the practices and games must be fun, above all else. Kids love to compete at almost anything, so practices should be series of fast paced small sided competitions, with an emphasis on maximizing touches, effort and decision making. In summary Jeff coaches because he believes that sports’ lessons of teamwork, dependability, leadership, hard but fair play, handling adversity and sportsmanship will carry his players to success in life, work and play throughout their lives.
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