As Rise FC’s Director of Soccer Coaching, Greg provides a unique depth of soccer development experience. Greg has the unique perspective and background of 29 seasons of Head Collegiate Coach, 25+ years of youth soccer coaching, extended time in Europe (working with and studying Chelsea, Vitesse, Real Madrid, Spanish National program), and most importantly raising his 2 daughters though their youth soccer experience. His collegiate and professional playing experience also provides first-hand understanding of what it takes to maximize each players’ potential. Greg oversees every part of Rise FC, serving as each team’s consultant and instructor. In his role he provides guidance and technical, tactical, cultural support ensuring each player & team has vertical integration and progression throughout the youth soccer experience. You will find steady, consistent, common-sense leadership to every scenario in Rise FC. His analytical ability to break down every aspect of the game to age-appropriate concepts and terminology is unique and helps players passion for the game grow. His passion to encourage Rise FC’s teams to “score the next goal” is present in all that the club does. Greg and the Rise FC staff work with unwavering commitment to provide a top-level standard of accountability, development, integrity, and excellence.