Select Coaching Staff 

Girls Program 
 

U13 Girls

David Hayes:
David is in his second 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.
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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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U14 Girls

Justin Moore
Justin will be in his third year at DSC. He grew up in Lilburn and played his Club Ball for Stone Mountain and Concorde Fire. Justin attended Parkview High School where his team won the 2001 State Championship. During that same year Justin was awarded the Adidas ESP Golden Boot Award and finished his HS career as the 2002 Georgia Player of the Year. After graduating from Parkview, Justin attended Clemson University where he earned a Special Education Degree. He was also a 4-year starter for a very good Clemson team. He was an All-ACC selection in 2004 and was a member of the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament team in 2005. Justin was selected #15 in the 2006 MLS Super-Draft and has spent time playing in MLS for Dallas and also in the USL for the Atlanta Silverbacks. Justin has represented the United States as a member of the U-18 and U-20 National Teams. Before joining DSC Justin coached U11 and U12 boys at Norcross Soccer Association.
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U15 Girls

David Hayes:
David is in his second 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.
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U16 Girls

Robert Mangino
Rob serves as the Director of Coaching for DSC. 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 17 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 Advanced National Diploma.
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U17/19 Girls  

Anthony Katzef
Anthony will be in his second year at Dacula Soccer Club. He 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.
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Boys Program

 

U13 Boys

Drew Prentice
Drew is in his fourth 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 holds his USSF B License and his US National Youth License.
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Daniel Thernize
Daniel will be in his fifth year with Dacula Soccer Club. He played his college ball at Hunter College in New York State where he was named a member of the All-Metropolitan team in 1982-1984. Daniel continued his playing career both in the United States and abroad and still plays adult soccer in the Atlanta area. He has been coaching in the Atlanta area for 12 years with both boys and girls teams. His experience coaching many age groups and different genders will be an asset to DSC. Daniel holds his USSF B license. 
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U14 Boys

Daniel Thernize
Daniel will be in his fifth year with Dacula Soccer Club. He played his college ball at Hunter College in New York State where he was named a member of the All-Metropolitan team in 1982-1984. Daniel continued his playing career both in the United States and abroad and still plays adult soccer in the Atlanta area. He has been coaching in the Atlanta area for 12 years with both boys and girls teams. His experience coaching many age groups and different genders will be an asset to DSC. Daniel holds his USSF B license. 
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David Hayes
David is in his second 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.
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 U15 Boys

Mike Wentzler
Mike will be in his second year at Dacula Soccer Club. He played his High School soccer at Duluth HS and earned a 2002 All-County player award. Mike continued his playing career at Berry College where he was a two-time All-American as a goal keeper (2006&2007). In addition he was awarded the 2007 Southern States Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Mike currently teaches Chemistry at Duluth HS and also coaches the JV Boys soccer team. Mike has coached at numerous soccer camps including Joe Machnik's No. 1 Goalkeeper Camp, Tavani Soccer Camps, and Mount Berry Soccer Academy. Mike holds a National  D' coaching license.
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U16 Boys

Chris Ming
Chris is in his fourth year of coaching at Dacula Soccer Club. He is currently the head boys Varsity coach at Loganville High School. Before heading to Loganville Chris served as the JV boys head coach and assistant Varsity coach at Grayson High School for three 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 NSCAA National Diploma and an NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma.
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U17 Boys

Mike Wentzler
Mike will be in his second year at Dacula Soccer Club. He played his High School soccer at Duluth HS and earned a 2002 All-County player award. Mike continued his playing career at Berry College where he was a two-time All-American as a goal keeper (2006&2007). In addition he was awarded the 2007 Southern States Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Mike currently teaches Chemistry at Duluth HS and also coaches the JV Boys soccer team. Mike has coached at numerous soccer camps including Joe Machnik's No. 1 Goalkeeper Camp, Tavani Soccer Camps, and Mount Berry Soccer Academy. Mike holds a National  D' coaching license.
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U19 Boys

Chris Ming
Chris is in his fourth year of coaching at Dacula Soccer Club. He is currently the head boys Varsity coach at Loganville High School. Before heading to Loganville Chris served as the JV boys head coach and assistant Varsity coach at Grayson High School for three 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 NSCAA National Diploma and an NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma.
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