Gulf Coast United Coaches Biographies

Director of Coaching (DoC)

Coach Chic Director of Coaching E-Mail:  olegc1@excite.com Oleg Chickhanov, “Chick” began soccer in his native Russia on the Youth National Team. Later, he came to the United States to continue his career and played for William Carey College where he was a 1st Team All-American. He was drafted by 2 professional soccer leagues and went to play with the Nashville Metros (A League) and the Pensacola Flyers (EISL). “Chick” holds a “USSF A” license and is on the MS Olympic development Coaching Staff. He has been assistant coach with Meridian Community College (1997-1999) and most recently was the assistant mens and womens coach at William Carey College (1999-2003). He has been involved in youth soccer for many years and his U13Boys team is the current Mississippi State Champion. Licensing:  National A Licence

Coach Paul Martin Co-Director of Coaching E-Mail: pmsoccer@bellsouth.net Paul Martin began his youth playing career in Pascagoula, Ms. In 1983 he was a member of the Pacagoula Highschool soccer team that won the highschool championship. As a member of the SRSC Blackhawks he was a state champion in 1982,84. He played competitive soccer for 20 years in the United States and Mexico. He started the first ever youth soccer team in George County in 1991. He helped start the highschool soccer program at George County High in 1993 where he coached the girls and boys for 8 years. In 1999 he was named MYSA girls coach of the year for leading his u16 girls from Lucedale to a state championship. In 2001 he lead the George County highschool girls team to the finals and was named Sun Herald girls coach of the year. He has been involved in the state ODP program for 8 years currently serving the program as a scout for south mississippi. He is a MSA/USYS Coaching Instructor. He is the lead Instructor for the south district. He lead his 2009 u14boys team to the quarter finals of regionals. Coach Martin is one of the most respected coaches in the region.

Coach Doug Stovall Technical Director  E-Mail: doug@stovall.ms Doug has over 30 years of coaching experience. He has trained teams at every level, starting with the under six age group through to collegiate athletes. Stovall directed the first select team with the South Mississippi Soccer Club. Under his coaching this team went on to win seven state titles. In the 1980's, he was instrumental in creating the Gulfport High School soccer program and assisted with training the boy's team. Coach Stovall was the Head Men's Coach at William Carey College on the Coast for 17 years. During his tenure, the Carey team finished in the Top 25 Rankings thirteen times. His college teams competed in seven National Championship Tournaments and twice advanced to the Final Four. Stovall had numerous All American and Scholar Athletes (Academic All American) during his college coaching career. His former players have gone on to play Division-I, Division-II, professional and MLS soccer. His former players can also be found coaching at every level of soccer; including NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, High School and youth select/recreational leagues. In 1999, he started the Xpress Soccer Club formerly known as Biloxi Xpress. He is Founder and Director of World Cup Soccer Camps which has operated for 22 years, conducting summer camps in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Stovall is a Staff Coach with Mississippi Soccer Association and for many years has worked with the Olympic Development Program. He has been a member of both the National Soccer Coaches Association America and the Mississippi Association of Coaches for over 20 years.    Licensing:  National B Licence, National Youth license,  NAIA Conference Coach of the Year,  NAIA Regional Coach of the Year, Three-Time NAIA Candidate for National Coach of the Year

Coach Chris Pryor Asst. Director of Coaching E-Mail: Chris Pryor is a native of South Mississippi and has been involved in soccer for 20 years.  He played in the D.O.D.D.S. system in Europe for six years.  He played college soccer for William Carey College where he was a two-time All American.  Chris holds a “USSF B” license and is on the MS Olympic Development Coaching Staff.  He has most recently been involved in coaching youth soccer with SMSC United. Licensing:  National B Licence

Coach Jeff Bruni Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Tim Bruni Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Steve Brousard Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Byron Clarke Staff Coach E-Mail: bclarke@ccfconsult.com Byron Clarke began playing soccer in the German youth leagues at age 5 and the club leagues from age 7-11. At age-10 his team was invited to play in the European youth championships. He played in the Japanese club system from the age of 12-14. High school and club soccer were played in New Jersey. In college he played club soccer for LSU and MSU winning several tournaments and championships. After college he briefly played semi-pro for the Chattanooga Express and then played and coached in the New Orleans SELASA men’s league for 8-years earning several league cups. After stopping league play, he earned his National C Coaching License and began coaching with Gulf Coast United. He is the coaching director for SMSC for the 2006-2007 season. Licensing:  National C Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Freddy Clavijo Staff Coach and Keeper Trainer E-Mail:                 Keeper for the Uruguay National Team U18 and U20. World Cup national team keeper for Uruguay National Team Professional Teams: Club Atletico Defensor, Uruguay. Club Velez Sarfield, Argentina. Club Atlanta, Argentina. Club Deportes Tolima, Colombia. Club Atletico Bella Vista, Uruguay. Club National, Uruguay. Licensing: FIFA International License

Coach Natalie Colle Staff Coach E-Mail: Coach Natalie Colle has been involved with coaching youth soccer since 1999, working with U10 to U18 girls soccer teams. She has been with GCUFC since its beginnings in 2002. She plays soccer in an adult league in Mobile, and is the Head Coach for Ocean Springs Middle School Girls soccer team, since 2004. She is a member of the U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Licensing: USSF National C, USSF National Youth, KNVB Youth Soccer Certification, NFHS Sport First Aid & Coaching Principles Certification for Para-Professional License, NSCAA National Youth and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and NSCAA PREMIER DIPLOMA.

  

Coach Chris Doxey                                                                                                                       Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Warren Gifford Staff Coach E-Mail: osgiffs@cableone.net Warren Gifford played soccer from the 6th through 12th grade in the Washington D.C. area.  He then moved on to the collegiate level play for Cedarville College (now Cedarville University, Ohio) and was a three year starter.  The team was 6th ranked nationally.  As a result of this accomplishment, he was added to the Hall of Fame at Cedarville.  After college he played in numerous indoor and outdoor mens’ leagues in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He has been coaching since 1984 in Ohio and Mississippi and has coached teams from U-10 to U-18 to several district championships and has produced a U-18 girls’ state champion team. Licensing:  National D Licence

  

Coach Patrick Hayes                                                                                                                   Staff Coach E-Mail: Patrick Hayes began his youth playing career in Ocean Springs, MS. In 1982, he was a member of the OSSO Whitecaps team that won the State Championship. In 1988, he played for Mississippi’s Olympic Development team. He was a four-year letterman for Ocean Springs High School. He was a member of the 1989 Mississippi Association of Coaches South All-Star High School Soccer Team.  Patrick coached club soccer for SMSC 1997-1998 and was a member of Mississippi’s ODP Coaching Staff 1998-1999 and 2005. He was Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at MGCCC from 2002-2004. He helped lead the men’s team to their first ever MACJC State and Regional Championship in 2002. Hayes became Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach for Pearl River Community College in 2004. He led the Lady Wildcats to their first ever MACJC State Championship in 2005. Patrick was selected as the MACJC Women’s Coach of the Year in 2005.  In 2007, Coach Hayes became the Head Boy’s Coach for Gulfport High School. He led the Admirals to their first ever South State Championship in 2009. He was named the Sun Herald Boy’s Coach of the Year in 2009. Patrick has returned to his alma mater to coach the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhound Soccer Team.  Licensing: USSF National B

Coach Cecil Hinds Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing: USSF B License

Coach Dean Joseph Staff Coach E-Mail: In 2003 Dean started the program at MVSU. He has made the SWAC tournament for 6 consecutive years and has won the SWAC Championsip in 2005 and 2008. He was named SWAC Coach of the year in 2005 and 2008. In 2007 he lead Valley to another SWAC Final. Valley went undefeated in conference play in 2008 for the first time in school history. MVSU has been to more NCAA tournaments than any other SWAC team under the guidence of Dean, in 2005 the Devilettes played UCLA and in 2008 they played Florida State. Dean played professionally in South Africa for Manning Rangers and African Wanderers. He was signed from Stella FC where he was the leagues top scorer with 23 goals and a member of the Provincial U23 and Men's Team. In 1992 Dean moved to the USA. He immediately made a name for himself by breaking eight school records and ended 4th top goal scorer in the country in his freshman year at William Carey. In 1993, he tranferred to Tiffin University where he was an All American, All Conference, and team captain. He left Tiffin as the fifth leading scorer of all time, scoring 20 goals in every season and winning 2 Conference Championships. In 2007 Dean was inducted into the Tiffin University Hall of Fame. Dean moved to Toledo become Director of Coaching for the Greater Toledo Futbol Club. He developed the club from four teams to fifteen teams. He also founded the South African Soccer Academy which is a soccer consulting company. In 2000, Dean moved to Jackson, MS to become the Director of Coaching for the Jackson FC which was the biggest club in the State. In his first year at JFC he guided the club to a record 10 State Championships which is still a State record. In 2003 he started the MVSU program. Licensing: USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National coaching diploma

Coach Shane Kawolski Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:

   

Coach Heinrick Madsen                                                                                                              Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Mike Martin                                                                                                                        Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing: National Youth License

Coach Jay Spraldin                                                                                                              Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing: National Youth License

Coach Neil Scott                                                                                                                 Staff Coach E-Mail: neil@gulfcoastcrew.com   neil.scott@mgccc.edu Neil coaches the GCUFC U13 girls white team. He is also the Assistant Coach for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College men and women teams. 2009 MGCCC men won the MACJC State Championship and Region 23 Championship. 2009 MGCCC women were runners-up in the MACJC state final. He has coached boys and girls select soccer a Meridian Youth Soccer Organization, Jackson Futbol Club, and Brandon Futbol Club. Hi is the Director of the Gulf Coast Crew soccer program since 2006.   Neil played college soccer for Belhaven College, Meridian Community College and Holmes Community College. His youth soccer was played at Pascagoula High School (2004 South State Champion team). He played for Gulf Coast United's first U18 team and won the first ever gold medal for Gulf Coast United under coach Chris Pryor.     Licensing:  USSF National "D" License, NSCAA Goalkeeper Level I License, The FA Camp Coach certificate.

Coach Billy Seargent                                                                                                               Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:

Coach Brad Troutman                                                                                                                 Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Jeff Walden                                                                                                                       Staff Coach E-Mail: Jeff began his youth playing career in Pascagoula, MS with Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Organization the age of 10. He was a member of the Pascagoula High School soccer team from 1981-1984. In 1983, he was a member of the Pacagoula High school soccer team that won the high school championship.  Jeff has coached youth teams at all levels over the past 10 years.  He has recently been on the camp coaching staff at the University of Mississippi. Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth & State Goalkeeper

Coach Adam Waters Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence

Gulf Coast United Coaches Biographies

Director of Coaching (DoC)

Coach Chic Director of Coaching E-Mail:  olegc1@excite.com Oleg Chickhanov, “Chick” began soccer in his native Russia on the Youth National Team. Later, he came to the United States to continue his career and played for William Carey College where he was a 1st Team All-American. He was drafted by 2 professional soccer leagues and went to play with the Nashville Metros (A League) and the Pensacola Flyers (EISL). “Chick” holds a “USSF A” license and is on the MS Olympic development Coaching Staff. He has been assistant coach with Meridian Community College (1997-1999) and most recently was the assistant mens and womens coach at William Carey College (1999-2003). He has been involved in youth soccer for many years and his U13Boys team is the current Mississippi State Champion. Licensing:  National A Licence

Coach Paul Martin Co-Director of Coaching E-Mail: pmsoccer@bellsouth.net Paul Martin began his youth playing career in Pascagoula, Ms. In 1983 he was a member of the Pacagoula Highschool soccer team that won the highschool championship. As a member of the SRSC Blackhawks he was a state champion in 1982,84. He played competitive soccer for 20 years in the United States and Mexico. He started the first ever youth soccer team in George County in 1991. He helped start the highschool soccer program at George County High in 1993 where he coached the girls and boys for 8 years. In 1999 he was named MYSA girls coach of the year for leading his u16 girls from Lucedale to a state championship. In 2001 he lead the George County highschool girls team to the finals and was named Sun Herald girls coach of the year. He has been involved in the state ODP program for 8 years currently serving the program as a scout for south mississippi. He is a MSA/USYS Coaching Instructor. He is the lead Instructor for the south district. He lead his 2009 u14boys team to the quarter finals of regionals. Coach Martin is one of the most respected coaches in the region.

Coach Doug Stovall Technical Director  E-Mail: doug@stovall.ms Doug has over 30 years of coaching experience. He has trained teams at every level, starting with the under six age group through to collegiate athletes. Stovall directed the first select team with the South Mississippi Soccer Club. Under his coaching this team went on to win seven state titles. In the 1980's, he was instrumental in creating the Gulfport High School soccer program and assisted with training the boy's team. Coach Stovall was the Head Men's Coach at William Carey College on the Coast for 17 years. During his tenure, the Carey team finished in the Top 25 Rankings thirteen times. His college teams competed in seven National Championship Tournaments and twice advanced to the Final Four. Stovall had numerous All American and Scholar Athletes (Academic All American) during his college coaching career. His former players have gone on to play Division-I, Division-II, professional and MLS soccer. His former players can also be found coaching at every level of soccer; including NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, High School and youth select/recreational leagues. In 1999, he started the Xpress Soccer Club formerly known as Biloxi Xpress. He is Founder and Director of World Cup Soccer Camps which has operated for 22 years, conducting summer camps in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Stovall is a Staff Coach with Mississippi Soccer Association and for many years has worked with the Olympic Development Program. He has been a member of both the National Soccer Coaches Association America and the Mississippi Association of Coaches for over 20 years.    Licensing:  National B Licence, National Youth license,  NAIA Conference Coach of the Year,  NAIA Regional Coach of the Year, Three-Time NAIA Candidate for National Coach of the Year

Coach Chris Pryor Asst. Director of Coaching E-Mail: Chris Pryor is a native of South Mississippi and has been involved in soccer for 20 years.  He played in the D.O.D.D.S. system in Europe for six years.  He played college soccer for William Carey College where he was a two-time All American.  Chris holds a “USSF B” license and is on the MS Olympic Development Coaching Staff.  He has most recently been involved in coaching youth soccer with SMSC United. Licensing:  National B Licence

Coach Jeff Bruni Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Tim Bruni Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Steve Brousard Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Byron Clarke Staff Coach E-Mail: bclarke@ccfconsult.com Byron Clarke began playing soccer in the German youth leagues at age 5 and the club leagues from age 7-11. At age-10 his team was invited to play in the European youth championships. He played in the Japanese club system from the age of 12-14. High school and club soccer were played in New Jersey. In college he played club soccer for LSU and MSU winning several tournaments and championships. After college he briefly played semi-pro for the Chattanooga Express and then played and coached in the New Orleans SELASA men’s league for 8-years earning several league cups. After stopping league play, he earned his National C Coaching License and began coaching with Gulf Coast United. He is the coaching director for SMSC for the 2006-2007 season. Licensing:  National C Licence, USSF National Youth

Coach Freddy Clavijo Staff Coach and Keeper Trainer E-Mail:                 Keeper for the Uruguay National Team U18 and U20. World Cup national team keeper for Uruguay National Team Professional Teams: Club Atletico Defensor, Uruguay. Club Velez Sarfield, Argentina. Club Atlanta, Argentina. Club Deportes Tolima, Colombia. Club Atletico Bella Vista, Uruguay. Club National, Uruguay. Licensing: FIFA International License

Coach Natalie Colle Staff Coach E-Mail: Coach Natalie Colle has been involved with coaching youth soccer since 1999, working with U10 to U18 girls soccer teams. She has been with GCUFC since its beginnings in 2002. She plays soccer in an adult league in Mobile, and is the Head Coach for Ocean Springs Middle School Girls soccer team, since 2004. She is a member of the U.S. Soccer Coaches Organization and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Licensing: USSF National C, USSF National Youth, KNVB Youth Soccer Certification, NFHS Sport First Aid & Coaching Principles Certification for Para-Professional License, NSCAA National Youth and NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and NSCAA PREMIER DIPLOMA.

  

Coach Chris Doxey                                                                                                                       Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Warren Gifford Staff Coach E-Mail: osgiffs@cableone.net Warren Gifford played soccer from the 6th through 12th grade in the Washington D.C. area.  He then moved on to the collegiate level play for Cedarville College (now Cedarville University, Ohio) and was a three year starter.  The team was 6th ranked nationally.  As a result of this accomplishment, he was added to the Hall of Fame at Cedarville.  After college he played in numerous indoor and outdoor mens’ leagues in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He has been coaching since 1984 in Ohio and Mississippi and has coached teams from U-10 to U-18 to several district championships and has produced a U-18 girls’ state champion team. Licensing:  National D Licence

  

Coach Patrick Hayes                                                                                                                   Staff Coach E-Mail: Patrick Hayes began his youth playing career in Ocean Springs, MS. In 1982, he was a member of the OSSO Whitecaps team that won the State Championship. In 1988, he played for Mississippi’s Olympic Development team. He was a four-year letterman for Ocean Springs High School. He was a member of the 1989 Mississippi Association of Coaches South All-Star High School Soccer Team.  Patrick coached club soccer for SMSC 1997-1998 and was a member of Mississippi’s ODP Coaching Staff 1998-1999 and 2005. He was Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at MGCCC from 2002-2004. He helped lead the men’s team to their first ever MACJC State and Regional Championship in 2002. Hayes became Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach for Pearl River Community College in 2004. He led the Lady Wildcats to their first ever MACJC State Championship in 2005. Patrick was selected as the MACJC Women’s Coach of the Year in 2005.  In 2007, Coach Hayes became the Head Boy’s Coach for Gulfport High School. He led the Admirals to their first ever South State Championship in 2009. He was named the Sun Herald Boy’s Coach of the Year in 2009. Patrick has returned to his alma mater to coach the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhound Soccer Team.  Licensing: USSF National B

Coach Cecil Hinds Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing: USSF B License

Coach Dean Joseph Staff Coach E-Mail: In 2003 Dean started the program at MVSU. He has made the SWAC tournament for 6 consecutive years and has won the SWAC Championsip in 2005 and 2008. He was named SWAC Coach of the year in 2005 and 2008. In 2007 he lead Valley to another SWAC Final. Valley went undefeated in conference play in 2008 for the first time in school history. MVSU has been to more NCAA tournaments than any other SWAC team under the guidence of Dean, in 2005 the Devilettes played UCLA and in 2008 they played Florida State. Dean played professionally in South Africa for Manning Rangers and African Wanderers. He was signed from Stella FC where he was the leagues top scorer with 23 goals and a member of the Provincial U23 and Men's Team. In 1992 Dean moved to the USA. He immediately made a name for himself by breaking eight school records and ended 4th top goal scorer in the country in his freshman year at William Carey. In 1993, he tranferred to Tiffin University where he was an All American, All Conference, and team captain. He left Tiffin as the fifth leading scorer of all time, scoring 20 goals in every season and winning 2 Conference Championships. In 2007 Dean was inducted into the Tiffin University Hall of Fame. Dean moved to Toledo become Director of Coaching for the Greater Toledo Futbol Club. He developed the club from four teams to fifteen teams. He also founded the South African Soccer Academy which is a soccer consulting company. In 2000, Dean moved to Jackson, MS to become the Director of Coaching for the Jackson FC which was the biggest club in the State. In his first year at JFC he guided the club to a record 10 State Championships which is still a State record. In 2003 he started the MVSU program. Licensing: USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National coaching diploma

Coach Shane Kawolski Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:

   

Coach Heinrick Madsen                                                                                                              Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Mike Martin                                                                                                                        Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing: National Youth License

Coach Jay Spraldin                                                                                                              Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing: National Youth License

Coach Neil Scott                                                                                                                 Staff Coach E-Mail: neil@gulfcoastcrew.com   neil.scott@mgccc.edu Neil coaches the GCUFC U13 girls white team. He is also the Assistant Coach for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College men and women teams. 2009 MGCCC men won the MACJC State Championship and Region 23 Championship. 2009 MGCCC women were runners-up in the MACJC state final. He has coached boys and girls select soccer a Meridian Youth Soccer Organization, Jackson Futbol Club, and Brandon Futbol Club. Hi is the Director of the Gulf Coast Crew soccer program since 2006.   Neil played college soccer for Belhaven College, Meridian Community College and Holmes Community College. His youth soccer was played at Pascagoula High School (2004 South State Champion team). He played for Gulf Coast United's first U18 team and won the first ever gold medal for Gulf Coast United under coach Chris Pryor.     Licensing:  USSF National "D" License, NSCAA Goalkeeper Level I License, The FA Camp Coach certificate.

Coach Billy Seargent                                                                                                               Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:

Coach Brad Troutman                                                                                                                 Staff Coach E-Mail:   Licensing:

Coach Jeff Walden                                                                                                                       Staff Coach E-Mail: Jeff began his youth playing career in Pascagoula, MS with Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Organization the age of 10. He was a member of the Pascagoula High School soccer team from 1981-1984. In 1983, he was a member of the Pacagoula High school soccer team that won the high school championship.  Jeff has coached youth teams at all levels over the past 10 years.  He has recently been on the camp coaching staff at the University of Mississippi. Licensing:  National D Licence, USSF National Youth & State Goalkeeper

Coach Adam Waters Staff Coach E-Mail: Biography and additional information for this coach will be posted on the Gulf Coast United web site soon! Licensing:  National D Licence