Corbett, Tony - Coach
 410.292.1818
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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. Tony was formerly the club's Technical Director and now focuses his efforts on youth coaching. Since 1995, Tony has also served as a State Instructor for coaching licenses. |
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Draganov, Stefan - Coach
Director of Coaching
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443 352 3497 stefan.draganov@thundersoccerclub.org
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Abu, Didi - Coach
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c.301.213.9104
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'99 - 00' Boys Roma |
I grew up in Freetown, Sierra Leone along the West coast of Africa. Soccer is the biggest and most watched sport in the country. I started playing soccer when I was 6 years old and have played the game ever since.
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Chen, Xiaoyang - Coach
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“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. |
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Collins, Randy - Coach
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410.530.5118
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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.
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About The Coach
.JPG) Angel Draganov
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Angel began his coaching endeavor with Thunder Soccer Club in 2010. Growing up he played for PFC pro-academy Lokomotiv in Bulgaria, Thunder SC and Dulaney HS. A varsity starter in his freshman year Angel was an all-state, and two-time first team all-county member. Played two seasons for CCBC-Essex and won MD JUCO conference and advanced to the NJCAA National championship tournament DI. Member of NPSL the TSC Red Devils team. |
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DePinto, Nick - Coach
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240.475.4656 Teams: |
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. Education
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Dillon, Jeremy - Coach
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Jeremy Dillon |
Education: • Calvert Hall College High School – Class of 2006 • University of Maryland at College Park – B.S. Economics • National USSF “D” License Coaching Experience: • 2009-Present Thunder Soccer Club • 2010 ISA Soccer Academy • 2008-2010 Draganov School of Soccer • 2007-2010 JB Soccer Academy Contact info: jsdillon11@gmail.com (443)-690-0803 Teams: 01/02 U11 Girls Furia Roja 98/99 U14 Girls Siafu |
Jeremy is in his fourth year with Thunder and he has worked on both the boys’ and girls’ sides across various age groups. A local product, Jeremy grew up in the Howard County area and attended school at The University of Maryland at College Park. Having played for and captained teams at the NCSL Division One level for several years, Jeremy brings a wealth of competitive playing experience, leadership, and familiarity with the club soccer landscape to his teams. Jeremy believes that all successful teams must be built on a foundation of technical mastery of the ball. Jeremy also instills and nurtures a love for the sport that drives his players to improve while providing a positive and comfortable learning environment. Holding a deep appreciation for “the beautiful game,” Jeremy works to encourage an aesthetically pleasing style of play that is both fun and rewarding for all of his players. |
Draganov, Angel - Coach
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443.377.2219
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Angel began his coaching endeavor with Thunder Soccer Club in 2010. Growing up he played for PFC pro-academy Lokomotiv in Bulgaria, Thunder SC and Dulaney HS. A varsity starter in his freshman year Angel was an all-state, and two-time first team all-county member. Played two seasons for CCBC-Essex and won MD JUCO conference and advanced to the NJCAA National championship tournament DI. Member of NPSL the TSC Red Devils team. |
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French, Gandalf - Coach
 410.279.9708
CoachGandalf@gmail.com |
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. |
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Glaudemans, Peter - Coach
443.812.1035
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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.
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Gumina, Sarah - Coach
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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).
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Haddad, Sam - Coach
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301.518.4500
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Sam Haddad began his soccer career playing youth soccer at the 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. In 1999 he started coaching his two daughters 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) “C” Coaching License and an (NSCAA “National” license. Coach Sam is the former GM of the Women Premier Soccer team “Maryland Pride.” He is the current head coach of the 2011 and 2012 Maryland President’s Cup Champions Thunder Magic girls. Coach Sam is also the assitant coach at South Carroll High School Varsity girls soccer team. Education
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Hutzell, Chuck - Coach
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410.203.1711
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96’ - 97’ Girls Tormenta |
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.
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Coaching Education 2008 USSF D License Candidate
2007 USSF E LicenseCoaching Experience Club Level
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Kenny, Hal - Coach
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443.745.3289
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03’ (U9) - Girls 96’ (U16) - Boys
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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.
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Llerena, Freddy - Coach
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Prince, Joe - Coach
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99 - 99 Milan
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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.
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Nairn, Patrick - Coach
410-504-3407
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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.
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Sandoval, Jorge - Coach
h.410.802.3510
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95’ - 96’ Girls Storm |
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
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Van Order, Norm - Coach
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410.919.7810 norm.vanorder@mt.com
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00’ - 01’ Girls Blitz
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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. Education:
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Taylor, Jeff - Coach
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410.480.0405
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98’ - 99’ Boys United |
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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