Developmental Academy Coaching Staff 

Girls Staff

Jeff Tinklepaugh, Academy Director
Jeff will serve as DSC’s Academy Director and will be in his eighth 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, 2009, and 2010 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 Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA High School, Specials Topics Diploma, and his US National Youth License. 
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Kevin Scheiwe
Kevin will be in fifth 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 NSCAA National Diploma and a US National Youth License.
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Jessie King
Jessie is in her fifth 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 D’ license. 
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Brad Sullivan
Brad will be in his third 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 U13 to U18. Brad holds his State D’ License. 
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Nathan Umberg
Nate will be in his third 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 player 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 holds his D' License. 
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Shannon Hackett
Shannon will be in her first year with Dacula Soccer Club. Shannon played her HS soccer at North Gwinnett HS where she earned All-County honors in 2004 and All-State honors in 2006. She attended Berry College on a soccer scholarship where she played for four years. While at Berry Shannon earned All-Conference honors in 2006 and 2007, All NAIA in 2006 and NAIA All-American honorable mention in 2006. Shannon’s leadership helped her serve as team captain during 2008-2010 seasons. Shannon has worked soccer camps at Mount Berry Soccer Academy in addition to coaching at Model HS. She will be taking her D’ coaching license this summer.
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Boys Staff

Erik Schmitt 
Erik will be in his fifth year at DSC. Originally from Kernersville, North Carolina, Erik played college soccer at Lenoir-Rhyne and West VirginiaWesleyan 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 Chattahoochee Elementary in Duluth. Eric holds his USSF D’ License.
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Steven Fraser 
Steven will be in his fifth 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.  Steven holds a UEFA Coaching badge as well as his US National Youth License.
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Mike Herrin
Mike is originally from South Carolina where he attended Battery Creek High School. He will be in his fourth season with Dacula Soccer Club. Mike is currently teaching at Chestatee High School where he also serves as the Head Boys Soccer coach. Prior to going to Chestatee Mike coached at Westover High School. Mike holds his NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma, and the prestigious NSCAA Premier Diploma. In addition he holds the NSCAA Goalkeeping level I and level II Diplomas.
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Francois Joisil
Francois will be in his third 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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Joseph Rector
Joseph will be in his first year with Dacula Soccer Club. Joseph played his High School Soccer for Duluth HS where he helped lead the team to the State Championship game. He continued his playing career at Young Harris College and North Georgia College and State University. While at Young Harris, Joseph led the conference in assists as a freshman and received All-Conference honorable mention as a sophomore. He then helped lead NGSCU to two Peach Belt Conference final fours to finish his playing career. Joseph has coached numerous soccer camps at Young Harris and NGSCU as well as local camps in the Atlanta area. Joseph will be taking his D license this summer.
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Jon Magee
Jon has coached youth soccer here in Georgia for 16 years.  His early years were spent coaching his two daughters from U5 to U7 at Mt. Pisgah soccer, moving into the Alpharetta area with the West Gwinnett Soccer Club from the U8 to U15 age groups.  Relocating to Lawrenceville 7 years ago and joining the DSC family was the best thing for his family and two younger children who have moved up through the “Rec” Program currently playing in U11 Girls Academy and U14 Boys Select respectively.  As a Golf Academy Instructor and swing training aid developer for most of the 90’s, Jon has enjoyed teaching both soccer and golf for many years.  New to Select last year as an assistant coach for the U14 Boys and now U12 Boys Academy this coming season Jon is excited at advancing his soccer coaching with this growing Dacula Club.  He enjoys guest coaching for all ages within the “Rec” Program, has his State “D” License and recently National High School Diploma from NSCAA.
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