Robert Mangino, Academy Director: Formerly the Director of Training at DSC, Rob now serves as the Academy Director. 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 15 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, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA National Youth Diploma, and the NSCAA, Special-topics, High School Coaching Diploma.

Girls Staff

Jeff Tinklepaugh: Jeff will be in his sixth 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 team 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 USSF National Youth License.

Angela Dean: Angela will be in her third year at DSC. She grew up in Coweta County and attended East Coweta County HS where she was an inaugural member of the first girl’s soccer team and served as team captain for two seasons. She played her club soccer for the Peachtree City Lazers. Angela is a University of Georgia graduate where she obtained both her undergraduate and masters degrees in education. She currently works as an English teacher at Collins HS where she assists both the varsity and junior varsity teams. Angela currently holds her USSF D coaching License.

Amy Wilbanks: This is Amy's second full year at DSC. She grew up in Lawrenceville and graduated from Collins Hill High School where she was a 4 year letterman. She played club soccer at the Athena level for West Gwinnett (Now Atlanta Fire United), Snellville Soccer Association, and Brookwood Soccer Club (Now Georgia Futbol Club). Amy graduated from North Georgia College and State University and is now working as a second grade teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School. Amy also works with the Collins Hill Women’s soccer program. Amy is currently pursuing her USSF D coaching license.

Kevin Scheiwe: Kevin will be in third second year as a member of our Academy staff. 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 and his USSF National Youth license.

Joe Aaron: Joe will be in his fourth year coaching at Dacula Soccer Club. Joe graduated from Dacula High School and played College soccer at Reinhardt College where he captained the team. Following graduation he moved to Chicago and spent a season as an assistant coach at Trinity College. While in Chicago, Joe played in the Professional Development League (PDL). In addition, Joe has spent many summers coaching at various soccer camps including the University of Georgia women’s camp. Joe is also an assistant coach at Greater Atlanta Christian in Gwinnett County. Joe holds his USSF D License.

Steven Fraser: Steven will be in his third 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.

Boys Staff

Jamie Wellington: Jamie will be in his third year at DSC. Originally from Orchard Park, New York, Jamie played college soccer at Houghton College (NY) where he was a four time All- America selection. After college Jamie spent seven years playing in the A-League and the USL with the Charlotte Eagles, New Orleans Gamblers, and Carolina Dynamo. During his playing career, Jamie was also an assistant coach at the University of Mobile in Mobile Alabama. Jamie currently works as an Adaptive Physical Education teacher in Gwinnett County and is the assistant men's varsity coach at Mill Creek High School. Previously Jamie was the assistant at Shiloh HS. Jamie's experience in education will be an asset to DSC's Academy. Jamie holds his USSF D License.

Erik Schmitt: Erik will be in his third 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 working towards his Masters Degree in School Counseling at Chattahoochee Elementary in Duluth. Eric holds his USSF D License.

Sean Garnett: Sean is in his sixth year with DSC. He played his college soccer at Appalachian State University. As a club player, he played alongside Eddie Pope of the U.S. National Team. Before moving to Georgia, Sean coached High School soccer in North Carolina for 3 years. Sean is currently the head Varsity Boys coach at Mill Creek High School. Prior to Mill Creek, Sean was the head Boys coach at Gainesville HS where his teams were consistently in the state title hunt. His Gainesville team was the region 7AAA Champs in 2003 and 2004. In addition Sean was named region 7AAA Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004 and the 2005 Georgia State AAA coach of the year. He coached Club Soccer with Lanier Soccer before coming to DSC. Sean holds his NSCAA National Coaching Diploma.

Rick Culberson: Formerly the Director of Coaching at DSC, Rick will continue as one of our more experienced Academy Coaches. A part of the Atlanta soccer scene for over 35 years, Rick began playing when the NASL Atlanta Chiefs came to town in 1966 and started a youth league at the Decatur-Dekalb YMCA. As a youth player Rick played for Father Richard Kafri of Marist School and Scotty O’Neil and Angus McAlpine, all Georgia Hall of Fame members. In addition he and won a state championship as a forward in 1970 playing for Lakeside High School in Dekalb County. He attended one of the first Olympic Development camps in Dallas, Texas in summer of 1971, coached by Ron Newman of the Dallas Tornado, and the legendary Detmar Kramer, the first FIFA developmental coach. Following the ODP camp, he played four years of varsity soccer at UNC Chapel Hill 1971-1974, and 28 years in the ADASL and other amateur leagues in and around Atlanta. He has been a referee since 1987, and a licensed coach for over 10 years at Gwinnett YMCA, West Gwinnett SC (now AUSA), Norcross SA, and GSA. Rick currently holds USSF National C License.

Chris Ming: Chris is in his second year of coaching at Dacula Soccer Club. He has been the JV boys head coach and assistant Varsity coach at Grayson High School for two years. Chris hails from Highland, Michigan where he played high school soccer for Milford HS and club soccer for the Brighton United Express, a Little Caesarâ’s Division 1 team. Chris holds his D license, an NSCAA State Diploma, and an NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma.

Drew Prentice: Drew is in his second year coaching at DSC. While in school, he 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. While still in college, Drew was an assistant coach at North Gwinnett High School. Upon graduation Drew took a job at North Gwinnett where he currently coaches the JV Boys and assistants both Varsity programs. Drew holds his USSF C License.

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