Academy

Coaching Staff

Below is a list of coaches who have worked and will work again at the Top Flight Academy:

• Oliver Weiss,
  

- USSF A-License, German B-License

- US Soccer Development Academy Director, Birmingham United, 2010-2012

- Virginia Tech head coach, 2002-2009

- UNC Chapel Hill assistant, 1999-2002

- William & Mary assistant, 1996-1999

- Univ. of New Hampshire asst., 1995-96

• Jay Howell,
  

- USSF A-License

- Birmingham United, Executive Director & DOC

- CASL Elite DOC, 99-2010

- UNC Chapel Hill assistant coach, 97-99

- Univ. of Richmond asst. coach, 95-97

- Richmond Capitals SC Director, 93-96

• Bobby O'Brien,
  

- USSF A-License

- Viginia Legacy Soccer Club, Director

- Virginia Tech player & captain, 2000-03

- held VT record for most goals in a season

• Rich Miranda,
  

- USSF A-License

- US Naval Academy head coach, 2004-2008

- William & Mary Player, 1983-87

• Carlo Schiavoni,
  

- Birmingham United, staff coach

- Univ of Alabama-Birmingham player

- Montreal Impact youth player

• Bjoern Rasmussen
  

- UEFA A-License

- Bordklub 1893, Denmark

- 1st team assistant coach & Youth Director

• Scott Spangler, FC Sports,  Director
  

- former Virginia Tech player & captain, 2003-07

- only VT soccer player in history who played in 4 NCAA tournaments

• Chad Steuck,
  

- former VT player and captain, 2003-06

- held VT soccer record for most games played

• Dom Vergnaud,
  

- UEFA A-License

- Youth Director and coach at one of Switzerland's top youth clubs

Check list for Camp

These items you must  bring w/ you to camp:

• soccer ball  (or use camp ball that we provide for you)
  

• soccer cleats, shoes, sandals, indoor shoes or light color soled sneakers
  

• soccer shorts, shirts, and socks
  

• Linens (long twin) and/or sleeping bag
  

• blanket, pillow
  

• backpackfor soccer gear
  

• water jug, sun screen
  

• Plenty of clothes, socks, etc..
  

• Towel, washcloth, laundry bag
  

• Toiletries
  

The items are allowed, but not required:

• Ipod, music, video games
  

• Cell phone
  

• Fan (dorms are air-conditioned)
  

Oliver Weiss'