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OPRF STRIKERS COACHING STAFF

Murray Findlay - Director of Coaching This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
EDUCATION:
  • MBA in Business Admin, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • 1996 – 2000: BSc (Honors) in Applied Sports Science
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS:
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA National Diploma 
  • Scottish FA C License
  • NSCAA National Youth License 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 01-05: Regional Manager, Britannia Soccer USA/ProExcel 
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
  • 2006 - Present: Director of Coaching, OPRF Strikers SC, IL 
  • 2003 - 2004: Director of Coaching, OPRF Strikers SC, IL 
  • 2000 - 2002: Head Trainer, Elgin Kickers SC, IL 
  • 1997 - 1999: Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, University of Edinburgh, UK
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
  • 1999 – 2000: East Fife (Scottish Division 1)
  • 1996 - 1998: Berwick Rangers (Scottish Division 3)
  • 1995 - 1996: Queen of the South (Scottish Division 2)
  • 1996 – 1997: Scotland U-18 National Team
 Dan Cross - Staff Coach This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • USSF 'A' License
  • USSF B License
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA National Diploma
  • English FA Coaching License
  • Arsenal FC Academy Coach
  • Former professional player
  • 8th Year with Strikers


 Renee Vai - Staff Coach This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
  • USSF 'D' License 
  • Prior Assistant Women’s Coach at Dominican University, IL
  • College Player at Dominican University, IL
  • 47 career goals, #2 national scorer one year
  • Minnesota ODP Player/Regional Select Team
  • BA in Communications
  • 9th season with Strikers
 Mick O’Malley - Staff Coach This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma
  • UEFA ‘B’ License
  • Sheffield United FC Academy, UK
  • Former semi-pro player, England
  • 20 years coaching experience 
  • 12th season with Strikers
   Elliot Grey - Staff Coach

  • FA Level 2 certificate
  • Bsc (hons) Coaching Science, Liverpool John Moores Univ.
  • Former coach, Arsenal Soccer Schools
  • Semi-pro player, Woodford United FC
  • Former player, Northampton Town and Tranmere Rovers
  • 8th season with Strikers
  • NSCAA National Diploma
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
 Jamie Lyons - Staff Coach
BridgetJamie
  • Florida International University Player and Assistant Coach
  • Former Director of Coaching Skomor Vikings
  • FA Coaching Certificate Level 1
  • USSF 'D' License
  • Former Chelsea Academy Player
 James Callan - Staff Coach

  • Grand FC Mustangs semipro 2008-09
  • Salcaja FC player 2005-08
  • St. Xavier Univ. player 1998-2000
  • Amundsen H.S. captain 1997, ass’t coach 2007-08
  • USSF “D” license
 Milan Culafic - Staff Coach
Milan

 

 Greg Zaskowski - Staff Coach
  • National "D" license
  • Midfielder, 1996-2000, Northern Kentucky Univ.
  • Sales Manager, Chicago Red Stars women's pro team
  • Former Chicago Fire camps/training staff coach
  • 8 yrs. coaching experience, 3d season with Strikers
 Bridget Gallogly - Staff Coach
Bridget
  • Former OPRF Strikers Player
  • OPRF High Schools 4 Year Varsity Player
  • USSF D License