Gary Crompton
Director of Coaching
Coaching Licenses
USSF A License
United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
Playing Experience
9 year professional playing career
NCAA Division 1, University of Maine
Coaching Experience
SFC Director of Coaching
Bentley University – Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Harvard University – 13 years as Assistant Coach
Clubs Supported
Manchester United and Celtic FC
Year started with SFC
2009
Why SFC
SFC coaches are ingrained in our local community and genuinely care about their players personally, academically and athletically. Our staff boasts college and high school coaches, teachers, DOC’s of town programs, and staff who have been involved in New England soccer community for years.
Tumi Gugushe
Boys Director
Coaching Licenses
U.S. Soccer D License
United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
United Soccer Coaches GK
Coaching Experience
Bentley University Men’s Assistant Coach
Fisher College Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach
New England Revolution Academy Coach
FC Boston Director of Coaching
Club Supported
Arsenal
Year started with SFC
2019
Why SFC
Tightly knit club with a holistic approach to coaching and player development.
Doug Garlow
Girls Director
Coaching Licenses
USSF National E License
Coaching Experience
SFC coach on both the girls and boys sides for two years and Co-Director of Soccer 101 Academy Camps over the last 3 summers. Assistant Coach at Winchester High School.
Club Supported
Chelsea FC
Year started with SFC
I was a former player for SFC in the early years of the club. I had a great experience and met some friends that I still keep in touch with now. I learned many quality life lessons during those days from working with teammates, accountability, respect, and old fashioned hard work.
Why SFC
It’s a club that I have history with as a player and I want to give back to the game and club that I love and where I had such great memories with along the way with my entire family!
Julian Crowder
B08 DA, B13 Elite, G11 Blue, G14 Elite
Coaching Licenses
Grassroots
Coaching Experience
15 years of college (NAIA, DIII)
7 years of club
Club Supported
Boston Legacy
Manchester
Year started with SFC
2022
Why SFC
SFC is a community. It feels like a family.
Art Staffiere
Girls 2007
Coaching Licenses
USSF B License
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
KNVB certificate
Coerver Coaching Technical Certificate
Coaching Experience
Girls Varsity Head Coach Waltham High School
Club Supported
Liverpool
Year started with SFC
2004
Why SFC
All SFC coaches are committed to each and every players development both Technically and Tactically. We have a strong staff of experienced and quality coaches that love what they do!
Board Member Winchester Soccer Club 2004-2014
Rocco Cieri
GU13 White, Gu18 Blue
Coaching Licenses
USSF National D
United Soccer Coaches GK
NFHS, Coach Level 3, National Credential
Coaching Experience
Medford High School – Girls Soccer (Head Coach, Varsity)
Stoneham Soccer Club – Boys and Girls (U8-U16)
Medford Soccer – Boys and Girls (U10)
Year started with SFC
2024
Clubs Supported
Roma, NE Revolution, USMNT, USWNT
Why SFC
It is a tight-knit club for families and athletes where the opportunity to play is always present. Coaches take the time to get to know the players. My daughter experiences a great environment to learn to play the game, and the facilities and location are incredible. I welcomed the chance to coach at the club with other coaching staff who promote a positively oriented training environment designed to improve soccer technique, tactical understanding, leadership growth, and competitive spirit.
Ralph Ferrigno
u9 Girls, u10 Girls White
Coaching Licenses
USSF “A”
NSCAA Director of Coaching
English FA “B”
Welsh FA “B”
Licensed Referee in USA & England
Coaching Experience
College (27 Years – 20 years Tufts University, 5 years Dartmouth College, 2 years West Chester University)
ODP (20 years – Massachusetts & New Hampshire u16 Girls, u16 Boys & u17 Boys plus Boys & Girls Regional Staff)
Club (since 1986. DOC – Upper Valley Lightning, Greater Boston Bolts, AFC Boston Lightning, BSA North Shore. Coached numerous club teams every age group u10 to u19 Boys & Girls)
Camps (since 1980 in 14 different states. Camp Director from 1986-2017)
Club Supported
Liverpool FC! YNWA!!
Year started with SFC
2021
Why SFC
Good structure. Top-notch facilities. Fantastic, central location to build a club. Ultimately, SFC has a sense of being a real club at a time when many clubs are a shop window for things they cannot deliver!
Grew up in Liverpool at a fantastic time … 2 great Football Clubs & the Fab Four (to the uninitiated, The Beatles!!)
Phil Fousek
Boys U19
Coaching Licenses
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
Coaching Experience
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Boys’ Varsity Coach
Playing Experience
Four Year Varsity Soccer Player-Norwich University
Club Supported
Newcastle United
Year started with SFC
2017
Why SFC
The club has strong roots in the community and understands the value of connecting to local players and their families. SFC also creates an environment that supports coaches in helping players reach their full potential.
Physical Education Teacher-Cambridge Public Schools
Four year Varsity Soccer Player-Norwich University
Live in Arlington, MA and enjoy playing soccer with my sons
Abdel Gaid
BU14 Elite, BU16 Elite
Coaching Licenses
USSF National D License
Club Supported
Real Madrid
Year started with SFC
2021
Why SFC
Love the culture at SFC as well as the connection that it has to my Alma mater Bentley University. The club is a friendly and respected place where soccer is seen as part of life rather than just a sport.
Nick Maldarella
2008G White, Goalkeepers
Coaching Licenses
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
USSF D License
Playing Experience
Bentley University Men’s Soccer
Coaching Experience
Bentley University Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Club Supported
NYCFC
Year started with SFC
2020
Why SFC
I am lucky to be able to share the beautiful game with the bright and enthusiastic players of SFC. It is a joy to be at practice and coach them every day. I am confident that this is a shared sentiment among all SFC Coaches, who also make this club so special.