USP Soccer Academy
USP Soccer Academy - Freehold Lady Strikers!
US Club Soccer - U13 Girls Premier - National Champions!
USP Soccer Academy is the highest level program that we offer. USP Soccer Academy offers cutting edge technical, tactical, psychological, and physical training for teams that are striving to develop their players to be ODP State, Regional, and National players, motivated to win the USYSA and US Club Soccer National Championships, and aspiring to develop their players to play at the collegiate level. Our program has a proven track record with 8 teams winning the NJ State Cup, 6 teams winning the Regional Championship, and 1 team winning the National Championship. In addition, we have developed over 70 athletes that have went on and attained Division I soccer scholarships.
USP Soccer Academy is currently run by Kevin McDermott, Frank Cocchi, Ken Santos, PJ Farrell, Rob Cavanaugh, Jon Schmid, Anthony Battaglia, Brittani Heller, and Sam Areman. Kevin brings a wealth of experience with him to the program as he has established himself as one of the top club coaches in the country with his youth soccer successes over the past 10 years. He has coached teams that have achieved 8 NJ State Cup Championships, 6 Regional Championships, 6 National Finalists, and 2 National Championship. He focuses on the overall technical, tactical, psychological, and physical development of all players within the program. Frank Cocchi brings with him a resume that includes 2 NJ State Cup Championships, 1 Regional Championship, 1 Kellogg's State Cup Championship, and 1 Kellogg's Cup National Finalist. He has proven himself as one of the top soccer specific fitness trainers in the country as well as a top notch technical, tactical, and psychological expert. Frank's fitness program improves our players speed, agility, first step quickness, explosive power, vertical jump, core strength and balance using the agility ladder, plyometrics, and many other techniques for improving athletic performance on the soccer field. Ken Santos is one of the most highly regarded coaches in the country. He is currently the head girls soccer coach at Red Bank Catholic High School which is known for its rich history of top level girls soccer. He also brings with him his experiences as a college coach, professional player, and top level college player. PJ Farrell is one of the top club coaches in the country and has been developing players and teams for over 15 years. In addition to coaching within our academy PJ is the head coach of the Howell Eclipse former NJ State Cup Champions. PJ is a welcome addition to the program! Rob Cavanaugh was a great player at Monmouth University and has a great mind for the game. He has had many successful youth teams over the years and is doing a great job with our younger teams. He is also a former college and high school track and field star and to this day competes and wins marathons and 5K's all across the country. His soccer experience and track and field experience are a huge asset to our program. Anthony Battaglia was one of the top players in our area as a youth player and a high school player. He achieved many honors playing at Ocean Township HS and Saint Bonaventure University. He is a former professional player for the San Diego Gauchos and brings his soccer experience to USP Soccer Academy. Jon Schmid played for the US Youth National team, for perennial power FC Delco, and was a great player for Monmouth University. He is a wonderful coach and brings his wealth of playing experience to our players and makes them better. Sam Areman rounds out this field of elite coaches. She focuses on our goalkeepers and assists us with many of our teams. In conclusion, our USP Soccer Academy program encompasses all aspects of the game for total player development and has proven itself over the years by developing many top notch players and teams.
Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have or email US Premier Soccer. We look forward to working with you soon! 732-996-2515 / USPremierSoccer@aol.com
USP Soccer Academy - Staff
Kevin McDermott
* USSF "A" Licensed Coach
* NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
* 8 NJ State Cups, 6 Region I Championships, 6 National Finalists, 1 National Championship
* President and Founder of United States Premier Soccer
* Former Assistant Coach Division I Monmouth University
* Former Assistant Coach Division I Lafayette College
* Former Assistant Coach Central Jersey Splash, W-League
* Former Assistant Coach New Brunswick Power, W-League
* Former Head Coach U-23 Splash National Champions
* Former Professional Player New Jersey Barons, USL
* Former Division I Player University of Rhode Island
* Former All-Shore, All-State Player at Middletown HS North
Frank Cocchi
* Former Head Coach Ocean Shooting Stars and Matchfit Shooting Stars, Former NJ State Champions, Former NJ Kellogg's Champions / Kellogg's National Finalist.
* Current trainer for the Ocean Dolphins, Current MOSA Premier Champions, Current trainer for the Freehold Wildcats, Former MOSA Premier Champions, Current trainer for the Ocean Eagles, Former NJ State Cup Finalists, Former Assistant Coach and Fitness trainer for the Medford Rage, Former NJ State Champions.
* Former College Soccer Player University of Nevada, 2 years.
* Former College Football Player University of Colorado, 2 years.
* USSF Licensed Coach.
Ken Santos
* Current Head Girls High School Coach Red Bank Catholic
* Former Assistant Coach Division I Monmouth University
* Former Professional Player Red Bulls, MLS
* Former Division I Player Villanova University
* Big East Rookie of the Year in 1989, 2X 1st Team All Big-East Selection
* Former All-State, All-Shore, All-County Player at Christian Brothers Academy
*
Former
Coach Matchfit
* USSF Licensed Coach
PJ Farrell
* Former Division I Player Monmouth University
* Former Division I First Team All-NEC Conference & All Region Team
* Former All-State, All-County, & Middlesex County Player of the Year
* Former NJ ODP and Regional ODP Team Player
* Member of Union Lancers (5x NJ State Cup Champions)
* Coached U18 Howell Eclipse - Former NJ State Cup Champions
* Former Professional Player Central Jersey Riptide, USL
* 15 years of coaching and training experience
* High School Record of Most Goals Scored in a Season at St. Joes (40 Goals)
* USSF Licensed Coach
Anthony Battaglia
* Former Professional Player New Jersey Stallions, USL
* Former Professional Player San Diego Gauchos, USL
* Former Division I Player Saint Bonaveture University
* Member of the Princeton Union Soccer Club team that participated in the U19 National Championships in Orlando Florida
* Former Olympic Development Program Player NJYS State Team
* 1st team All-Shore Jr. and Sr. year at Ocean Township High School
* 2nd Team All-State All Groups Jr. and Sr. year
* NSCAA All-East Regional Team Sr. year
* USSF Licensed Coach
Rob Cavanaugh
* Former Division I Soccer Player Monmouth University
* Former Division I Soccer Captain Monmouth University
* Former All-State, All-Shore, All-County Soccer Player for Red Bank Catholic
* Former All-Shore, All-County Track Runner for Red Bank Catholic
* Former Division I - Track & Field - Monmouth University
* All-East Runner for Monmouth University in 1999
* USSF Licensed Coach
Jon Schmid
* Current Assistant Coach Monmouth University
* Former Player USYSA National Team
* Former Player Region I Team
* Former Olympic Development Program Player EPA State Team
* Former Player FC Delco
* Former Division I Player Monmouth University
* Over 5 years Summer Camp Coaching Experience
* USSF Licensed Coach
Matt Ritter
* NJ Wildcats U23 Head Coach
* NJ Wildcats Assistant of Game Day Operations
* Current Associate Head Coach of USP SA - Freehold Lady Strikers (2008 US Club Soccer Premier National Champions, 2008 USYSA NJ State Cup Champions)
* Head Coach - Middletown North Girls Varsity Soccer
* Former Division I Player University of Delaware
* Former high school standout at Middletown North
Brittani Heller
* Former Division I Player Monmouth University
* Former Division I Captain Monmouth University
* Current W-League Player NJ Wildcats
* USSF Licensed Coach
Sam Areman
* Former Player Kean University
* Former Player Lacey Magic (5x State Champions)
* Current W-League Player NJ Wildcats
* USSF Licensed Coach
If your team would like to become a USP Soccer Academy team:
732-963-9769 / USPremierSoccer@aol.com
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