Developmental Academy Coaching Staff 

Girls Staff

Jeff Tinklepaugh, Academy Director
Jeff will serve as DSC’s Academy Director and will be in his seventh year of coaching at Dacula Soccer Club where he moved from our recreational program during the fall of 2003.  Jeff currently coaches Varsity Girls soccer at Collins Hill High School where his 2008 and 2009 teams advanced to the state tournament. Previously, he was the Junior Varsity Boys coach at Dacula High School for three seasons as well as the Junior Varsity boys coach at Central Gwinnett for six seasons.  While at Central Gwinnett, Jeff helped build a program that played in two Final Fours. Jeff holds his NSCAA National Coaching Diploma, NSCAA High School, Specials Topics Diploma, and his US National Youth License. 

Kevin Scheiwe  
Kevin will be in fourth year as a member of our Academy staff. Kevin also serves as DSC’s Recreational Director. Kevin played his High School ball at Duluth HS and club ball for the Brookwood Steamers and West Gwinnett Sting. Kevin is currently an elementary Physical Education teacher in Gwinnett County.  Kevin has coached at Duluth HS, Oconee County HS, and at the Athens YMCA where he directed the “mighty mites” soccer program, coached a U10 boys select team, and acted as the U8 recreational coordinator. Kevin holds his USSF D’ coaching license, US National Youth License, and NSCAA National.

Jessie King
Jessie is in her fourth year at Dacula Soccer Club. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and teaches Biology at Mill Creek High School. Jessie is also an assistant varsity coach at Mill Creek. As a player Jessie spent time in the Olympic Development Program in Michigan and later in Georgia. She played Club Soccer at West Gwinnett (AUSA) and Brookwood, both Athena ‘A’ teams. In addition to her club career Jessie captained the North Gwinnett High School team and helped lead them to the State playoffs four straight years culminating in a Final Four appearance. Throughout her career Jessie has earned Gwinnett Goal Club All-County honors, region 8-AAA All-region player, and All American Scholar Athlete. Jessie holds her USSF D’ license. 

Brad Sullivan
Brad will be in his second year with DSC. He grew up playing club soccer for the Brookwood Steamers and Mountain Park.  Brad was a four-year varsity starter at Greater Atlanta Christian where held the record for career goals until a few years ago.  As a senior he helped lead GAC to the state finals and was also a First Team All-State selection. Following graduation Brad headed to play for Reinhardt College where he was a starter for two years.  He helped lead Reinhardt to the National Tournament both years. In his freshman year Reinhardt’s only loss came in the national championship game.  Brad has previously coached for five years with AYSA as an academy coach and trainer. He also served as an assist coach for various boys team from u-13 to u-18. Brad holds his State D’ License.

Nathan Umberg
Nate will be in his second year of coaching at Dacula Soccer Club.  He played his college soccer at Georgia Southern University primarily as a left-back, but also saw time as a left midfielder and defensive center-mid. Nate spent his last semester coaching the Georgia Southern women's club team. He played club soccer for the nationally ranked NSA Fury Gold under former National Team leading goalscorer Bruce Murray. Nate was a four year starter at North Gwinnett High School as a center-back and center-mid and was a 1st Team All-County selection his junior and senior season. Nate will be completing his D' License this summer.

 

 David Hayes
David is in his first year at DSC comes with and extensive playing career. Dave played his HS soccer at Thomas Stone HS and moved on to play college at Southern Maryland Community College and Wingate University. Following his college career, David played professionally for D.C. United where he was part of an MLS Championship team. He then moved on to the Chicago Fire and eventually into the USL where he played for the Milwaukee Rampage, Rochester Rhinos, Richmond Kickers, Atlanta Silverbacks, and the Portland Timbers. David is a Hall of Fame member at Thomas Stone High School and Southern Maryland CC. While playing in
the USL David was named first team All-League two times, served as a Co-Captain with Atlanta, Captain with Portland, and was named "defender of the year" in 2007 and "runner up" in 2008 and 2009. David has held various coaching roles at Waldorf Soccer Club, Alpharetta Ambush, Chattahoochee HS, and was part of the Portland Timbers PDL staff. David holds his USSF A' license.


Boys Staff

Robert Mangino, Director of Coaching
Formerly the Academy Director at DSC, Rob now serves as the Director of Coaching. He played HS Soccer at Pioneer Central where he was voted a member of the All- Western New York team his senior year. Rob played his college soccer at Alfred University and SUNY Fredonia both in upstate New York. He was the head Boy’s soccer coach at Dacula High School for 11 years where he helped begin the program. Rob has been involved with soccer in the Dacula community for the past 16 years as a community school coach, camp director, and most recently Dacula Soccer Club. Rob is part of the GYSA coaching staff where he teaches the G’ and F’ state coaching licenses. Rob holds his USSF National C’, US National Youth License, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, NSCAA, Special-topics, High School Coaching Diploma, and NSCAA National.

Erik Schmitt 
Erik will be in his fourth year at DSC. Originally from Kernersville, North Carolina, Erik played college soccer at Lenoir-Rhyne and West Virginia Wesleyan where he was a four year all-conference and three year all-region performer. After college, Erik taught High School for one year in North Carolina where he was the junior varsity men’s and women’s soccer coach. Since moving to Atlanta Erik has coached the men’s soccer team at The Davis Academy to a conference title. He is currently serves as a School Counselor at Sugar Hill Elementary. Eric holds his USSF D’ License.

Francois Joisil
 Francois will be in his second year with Dacula Soccer Club where he moved over from the DSC recreational program.  Francois played college soccer at New Jersey State for three years and also served as their assistant coach for two years.  He was a member of the Sport Club Portuguese that won three consecutive championships in the Northern Champions League.  In addition to his select coaching duties Francois serves as a guest coach for our recreational teams at DSC. Francois holds his USFF C License.
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Anthony Katzef
Anthony will be in his first year at Dacula Soccer Club. He started with a
Recreational team in the fall and moved to the Academy staff for the spring
season. Anthony was born in Cape Town South Africa. Anthony started his soccer career at age 10 and by 16 was playing with a professional team. He was the youngest player at the club to be offered a contract. He also represented South Africa at the U-16 level. Anthony grew up playing soccer with many of the English players who transferred to South Africa to end their soccer careers.  Some of the players he remembers well are Bobby Moore,  English International, Ian St John,  and Gary Bailey the former Manchester United Goalkeeper . Anthony immigrated to the USA 16 years ago and is a Store Director for a large Pet retailer. He holds a D license.

Tony Anglin
Tony will be in his first year with DSC and comes with an extensive playing and coaching career. Tony originally hails from England where he played
professionally for Luton Town (1976-1978). He continued his playing career for Hendon FC, Hillindone Borough FC, Burnham FC, Baldock FC and Wealdstone FC.  As Tony's playing career wound down he served as assistant coach for Baldock and Wealdstone as well as Youth Development Officer for Burnham FC. In the United States, Tony has coached for the Atlanta Silverbacks men's and women's sides as well as their youth program. In 2008 he was the head coach for the Silverback's W-League team where he was named the W-League Coach of the Year. Tony has also
spent time in Chicago as an assistant coach at Benedictine University and as the head coach of the Chicago Red Eleven in the W-League. Tony holds his FA Level I and Level II Coaching Certificates as well being USSF Licensed. 

Steven Fraser 
Steven will be in his fourth year at Dacula Soccer Club.  Steven was born and raised in Nottingham, England although having a very strong Scottish influence with both parents hailing from “North of the Border.” Steven’s Father, Doug Fraser was an F.A. Cup winner with West Brom in 1968 and also captained Scotland at the International level. Although not quite emulating these achievements Steven also went on to play in the Professional ranks in England for Grimsby Town and Lincoln City and had the opportunity to play against some great players, the highlight being, Alan Shearer on his full debut for Newcastle after his then record breaking transfer from Southampton. After his professional stint Steven went back to school and earned a degree in Leisure Management and is now The Director of Operations for a local landscape company. 

Drew Prentice
Drew is in his third year coaching at DSC. Drew played at Young Harris College where he was a captain his sophomore year.  He then transferred to North Georgia College and State University where he was a contributing member to the most successful men's soccer team in the school's history.  His junior year the team competed in the NAIA-SSAC Conference and his senior year in the NCAA Div. II Peachbelt Conference.  Drew was recently named the Head Coach at Collins Hill HS. Previously Drew was an assistant varsity and head JV coach at North Gwinnett High School where he taught math. He will be teaching math at Collins Hill beginning this fall. Drew is a staff coach for the Georgia '97 Girls ODP team.  Drew holds his USSF "B" License and his US National Youth License. 

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