The Community
Commited to excellence in coaching to build the future and culture in goalkeeping
Meet the SGA Dream Team
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Dan gaspar
FOUNDER/GOALKEEPER COACH
Elite USL Goalkeeper Coach, Hartford Athletics
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Lindsey Gervais
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
15+ years of marketing and sales enablement experience within the education and small business industries.
Soccer goalkeeper mom.
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Scott Myrick
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing particularly in injury prevention and injury rehabilitation; Current Head Athletic Trainer for South Kent School; Former Head Athletic Trainer for Select Medical
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Carlos Almeida
DIRECTOR
Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Director for South Kent School for multiple New England and National Championship teams; Experience training many USL, College Division 1 Goalkeepers as well as ODP Goalkeeping Coach experience; Director of Coaching at Pomperaug Soccer Club, Soccer Club of New Milford, and Southbury FC
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Ricardo Berna
DIRECTOR
Fluminense Football Club – Three-time Brazilian Champion; Two-time Rio de Janeiro Champion; Brazilian Football Confederation B License coach.; Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, University of Estácio de Sá, Rio de Janeiro
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Annmarie catania
DIRECTOR
Rocky Hill High School Girls Varsity Coach; CFC Goalkeeper Coach; ODP Director of Keepers Connecticut Olympic Development Program
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Mike Folino
DIRECTOR
Two-time CIS National Champion; Assistant Coach Niagara United FC; Goalkeeper Coach Brock University; School Teacher
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Cam Pilger
DIRECTOR
Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach at Saint Joseph College; Former Goalkeeper Coach at Quinnipiac College, Trinity College, and Easter Connecticut State College; Played at Fisher College; Philosophy Degree from University of Hartford
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Sarah Tompkins
DIRECTOR
Head Women’s Coach Eastern Connecticut State College; Former Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach Quinnipiac University; Former Goalkeeper Coach Illinois State University; University of Tennessee at Martin, 2-time Ohio Valley Conference Champions; Head Coach u15 Olympic Development Program; Head Coach Rush Elite and U23 Rush League; Advanced National Goalkeeping License and Goalkeeping Level 1, 2, and 3 diplomas from the United Soccer Coaches
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Abby allen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Southern Connecticut State University Goalkeeper; Former SGA Camper; Captain & MVP Amity Regional High School
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fiona walsh
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Fiona was a four-year starting goalkeeper for Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY where she was a NSCA Strength and Conditioning All-American; Head Women’s Soccer Coach of the pre-professional UWS team, Worcester Fuel FC; Holds a United Soccer Coaches GK 3 Diploma; NASM Certified Personal Trainer
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Nathan yeich
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Eastern Connecticut State University Goalkeeper; SGA Former Camper; Former EO Smith Goalkeeper – All Conference & Captain; Club CFC North Region Goalkeeper
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Neel Bhattacharjee
TRAINER
Head Coach Neel Bhattacharjee Binghamton University; Coaching staff Syracuse, Boston College, and George Washington; University of Maryland Graduate and Texas State University Master’s Degree and Phd Arizona State University Goalkeeper Coach Under – 21 Women’s National Team; Region I and Region I Olympic Development Program; United States Soccer Federation “A” License
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Dani Britt
TRAINER
Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach, Cornell women's soccer (2021-present) Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach, Hartford women's soccer (2019-21) Graduate Assistant Coach, Smith women's soccer (2017-2019) Assistant Coach, RIT women's soccer (2016-17). USSF ‘D’ Coaching License; Played at University of Albany; B.A., History and Sociology, University of Albany (2015) M.S., Exercise and Sports Studies, Smith College (2019)
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Justin Dicarlo
TRAINER
Hartford Athletic Goalkeeper
Justin DiCarlo began his youth soccer career with Oakwood SC's U12 and U14 teams before attending The Hotchkiss School in 2018. At Hotchkiss, DiCarlo was a four-year varsity letter winner and team captain in his senior year.• He earned All-League First Team and All-Region Honorable Mention honors in his final high school season. After graduating in 2022, DiCarlo played for Oakwood SC's MLS Next U19 club.
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Greg Monroe
TRAINER
USL Hartford Athletic Pro Goalkepeer
Monroe signed an amateur contract with MLS Next side Austin FC II in September 2023, after having a standout collegiate career at Siena College from 2018 to 2022. He left the Saints as one of their most decorated players, winning the 2022 MAAC Golden Glove award for the top goalkeeper and becoming Siena’s all-time leader in wins, shutouts, goalkeeper minutes, and matches played.
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Jack carillo
TRAINER
Former SGA Camper; Semi Pro Goalkeeper; St. Thomas Acquinas College Goalkeeper Coach; Rockland FC Director of Coaching; Nyack College Player and Goalkeeper Coach; USSF Licensed Coach; NFFHSSA Certified Coach; NSCAA Goalkeeping Certificate
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lili hellerman
TRAINER
Goalkeeper Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Former SGA camper; Ashland High School 2019 Captain and MVP; FC Blazers
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Rachel Hugh
TRAINER
Northeast Untied Premier Soccer Club Youth Assistant Coach
Eastern Connecticut State University Goalkeeper
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Dan Ford hunt
TRAINER
MA Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program US Youth Soccer- East Region Staff Coach;; DOC Goalkeeping – Fellsway Wanderers, Tyngsborough, MA; Former Assistant Coach/GK Coach
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Sydney Kahan
TRAINER
Tufts Women’s Soccer Program Coaching staff; Clark University Assistant Coach; Goalkeeper at DIII Wesley College; WPSL Goalkeeper for Rhode Island Reds FC; ODP Goalkeeping Staff for Rhode Island and MYSA; USSF “C” License
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Yuta Nomura
TRAINER
Goalkeeper coach for Revolution II; University of Central Arkansas Coaching Staff ; Played professionally in Sweden for two-and-a-half seasons for BK Olympic of the Division 2 Västra Götaland ; Spent two seasons in the PDL (now USL League Two) playing for the Springfield Demize (2014) and Michigan Bucks (2015); Attended Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky where he went undefeated as a freshman (23-0-0) en route to an NAIA National Championship.
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sebastian pliszka
TRAINER
Goalkeeper for USL Championship Hartford Athletic and USL 2 Western Mass Pioneers
Hartford Athletic Academy Goalkeeper
Former Loomis Chafee All-American Goalkeeper and New England Revolution Academy Goalkeeper
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Jacob Reimers
TRAINER
Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach UMass Amherst; Goalkeeper at Longwood University; Goalkeeper Coach at ACGK in Richmond, VA; Master’s Degree in Business
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Joe Rice
TRAINER
Current Hartford Athletic Goalkeeper
James Rice played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2014-2018. Rice started his professional career with Richmond Kickers in USL League One in 2019. He played for New England Revolution II from 2020-2021, winning League One Save of the Year in 2020. In 2022, Rice primarily played for Loudoun United FC in the USL Championship. Rice joined Hartford Athletic as their goalkeeper for the 2023 season.
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Megan richardson
TRAINER
Assistant and Goalkeeper Coach for Williams College
Former Ajax Berkshire Soccer Club U19 and U16 Coach
Former Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Team Captain
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Richard Sanchez
TRAINER
Current Hartford Athletic Goalkeeper
Richard Sánchez began his professional career with FC Dallas in 2011 after emerging from their academy system. He played for Tigres UANL in Liga MX for three seasons (2014-2017) before returning to MLS with the Chicago Fire. Sánchez has made 29 appearances in Major League Soccer throughout his career.• He was the starting goalkeeper for Mexico's U-17 team that won the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup on home soil.
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Bernardo Simões
TRAINER
Sporting Lisbon; SG Sacavenense, Portugal; Black Rock FC; Trinity College
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Jay Tackett
TRAINER
Ellington High School All-State; Played for CFC, AC Connecticut, and KO Elite; trained with USL Hartford Athletic; Selected UPSL Team of the Week; Molly University Goalkeeper
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nina zwolinski
TRAINER
Goalkeeper Coach at Bristol Soccer Club and Farmington Sports Arena Football Club
Team Connecticut Fusion Member
American University and Rider University Alumni
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maria galley
APPRENTICE
South Windsor High School Goalkeeper
High School All Conference
All State and All New England FSA FC ECNL Goalkeeper
Attending Xavier University
SGA ELITE TRAINING: DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE AND WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES
SGA College bound athletes
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Nathan Yeich: Eastern CT State University
“The level of technical instruction Nathan received I was truly impressed with over time. Nathan's technique was and still is impressive and was learned through SGA coaching. He was well prepared to play at the college level once he graduated high school.
I've never questioned the investment our family made with SGA since I enjoyed watching Nathan play over the years, his consistent improvement and his competition level at the collegiate level”.
- Nathan’s Parents
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Olivia King: Wheaton College
“35 years ago Dan’s vision, commitment and dedication took my son Rob from a young, raw, talented athlete to an allstate High School Keeper then on to a starting Keeper for Princeton University culminating with a final 4 NCAA tournament team. Our trust and confidence in Dan and STAR GOALKEEPER ACADEMY continues today. For the past 4 years he has been working with our granddaughter who has developed a solid skilled presence in goal. She is playing with confidence and conviction while earning the trust of her high school and premier level teammates. Recently she received an incredible offer to continue her passion and dream of playing collegiate soccer in 2025.”
-Olivia’s Grandfather, Bob P
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Cristian Torres: Central CT State University
“Coach Gaspar's approach was holistic; he genuinely cared about Cristian's growth as an athlete and as an individual. Beyond refining his goalkeeping skills, he placed a strong emphasis on nurturing Cristian’s personal development and mental well-being. The exceptional coaching and mentorship provided by Coach Gaspar have equipped Cristian with the skills and confidence needed to thrive at the collegiate level, culminating in his acceptance to a Division I school. It has been an incredible journey, and we are grateful for the profound impact SGA and Coach Gaspar have had on Cristian's life”.
-Cristian’s Mom .
TRAIN AND ENGAGE FROM HOME
CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS OF STAR GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
Aron was a former SGA Director and Pro Goalkeeper Coach for MLS teams Chicago Fire and Atlanta United Champions. He is currently the US Men's National Team Goalkeeper Coach.
Vitor Baia—Portugal World Cup National Team, FC Porto and Barcelona goalkeeper. He is one of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time.
Catherine is a true pioneer! First woman in the US to coach on a men’s Pro soccer team. Coach Gordon has worked in the NPSL, USL W-League, University, High School and a USC instructor.
