Sachin Patel
President
Academy Director
From: Born- Leicestershire, UK, Raised- London, UK
Education: MSc in Bioinformatics University of Oxford, UK, BS in Mathematics from Augusta State University, BS in Computer Science from Augusta State University.
Coaching Education: UEFA "B", NSCAA GK level 1 & 2, League Managers Association, National Diploma of Coaching, English FA Senior Badge
Playing Experience: Semi-professional for Gillingham FC, Charlton Athletic F.C. Academy U14-U17.
Coaching Experience: FC Charleston 2020-Present, Porter Gaud Varsity Head Coach 2020-Present, SC Surf (USA/MP) Staff Coach 2012-2020, Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club Staff Coach & Academy 2000-2012, Youth Coach at Charlton Athletic, UK.1996-1998
Professional Status: Chief Technology Officer/Co-owner SpursTech.com, PlayToFeet.com, HITechnologySolutions.com
Brian Piesner
Academy Coach
From: Long Island, New York
Education: Rutgers University, Psychology
Coaching Education:
Playing Experience: Houston Texans U16 National Champions, Rutgers University 1996-1999, 1998 U21 National team camp NIKE facilities Portland Oregon, 1999 Central Jersey USL Premier Development Team, 1999 Pre-Season camp EPL Blackburn Rovers, 2000 MLS Super draft 46th overall pick Dallas Burn, 22nd pick Atlanta Silverbacks USL A-League draft, 2000 Atlanta Silverbacks USL A-League, 2001 Charleston Battery USL A-League, 2002 Atlanta Silverbacks USL A-League
Coaching Experience: 1996-1999 East Brunswich Soccer U8-U10, Orange County Soccer Club U9-U13, USAMP Boys/Girls 2018-2020
Professional Status: Owner and operator of Coastal Crust and Vintage Coffee Cafe
Nick Rivera
Board Member
Academy Coach
From: Anderson, SC
Education: Charleston School of Law, CLemson
Coaching Education:
Playing Experience: Member of Region III ODP Pool, SC ODP, All South and All State selection. 3 year starter at Clemson University, helped lead the Tigers to an ACC Championship in 2001. Nick participated in four NCAA tournament appearances with two Elite 8 appearances and a Sweet 16 appearance. At Clemson, Nick earned several individual honors such as Coaches Achievement Award, Furman Invitation Defensive MVP, and Clemson Invitation All-Tournament Team.
Coaching Experience: Clemson Soccer Camp Staff Coach, Sweet Feet Staff Coach, FCC 2013B Coach
Professional Status: Partner at Young Clement Rivers, LLP
Benji Anderson
Board Member
Academy Coach
From: Greenwood, SC
Education: BS of Accounting
Coaching Education: SCYSC C License
Playing Experience: Lander University
Coaching Experience: Various high level youth coaching throughout SC for more than 20 years
Professional Status: First Citizens Bank
Mark Hladek
Academy Coach
From: Wheeling, WV
Education: Doctor of Education, University of South Carolina
Coaching Education: NSCAA Advanced Regional Certificate
Playing Experience: 3 Year Starter for Wheeling Jesuit University, helped WJU to a #1 regular season ranking and Elite 8 Appearance in 2000
Coaching Experience: FC Charleston 2012 & 2013 Boys Coach 2020-Present; Wando High School Varsity Assistant 2010-2012; Mount Pleasant Soccer Club Head & Assistant Coach 2010-2012; Wheeling Jesuit University Women's Assistant Coach 2006-07; Wheeling Park High School Women's Head Coach 2006-07; Wheeling Central High School Women's Coach 2005; Three Saints Academy Founder & Director 2005-07; Wheeling Soccer Club Head Coach & Assistant 199-2008; Bethany Soccer Club Camp Counselor 1999-2008
Professional Status: District Climate Coach, Charleston County School District
Brent Kahuda
Academy Coach
From: Woodstock, CT
Education: Western Maryland College BA Business Administration, Minor Sports Management
Coaching Education: US Soccer Grassroots
Playing Experience: Connecticut All-State, WNEPSSA All Region and All New-England, Western Maryland College/McDaniel College 2-Sport Student Athlete (Soccer and Baseball) 1999-2003.
Coaching Experience: 8+years youth soccer Charleston City and Mt. Pleasant. Various camps and clinics as staff goalkeeper coach. FCC 2013B and Goalkeeper Academy.
Professional Status: Owner and Practice Manager, Charleston Harbor Veterinarians
Griffin Morrow
Academy Coach
From: Charleston, SC
Education: BS in Business from the College of Charleston
Coaching Education: SCYSA/USSOCCER D License
Playing Experience: Some at College of Charleston. Men’s League
Coaching Experience: Beach United U8/U10/U12 Boys and Girls. Surf Little Surfers. FCCharleston SweetFeet
Professional Status: Partner - President of Sales - Mappus Insurance Agency, Inc.
Randy Owen
Academy Coach
From: Irmo, SC
Education: Bachelors in Health Sciences - Coastal Carolina University. Masters in Health Administration - Bellevue University
Coaching Education: Grassroots
Playing Experience: Club Soccer: NECSA Galaxy (now SCUFC) in Columbia, SC. Won 6 state cup championships, 2 Region III tournament semifinal appearances.
High School Soccer: All State, All South. Won 2 SC state championships with Irmo High School.
Olympic Development Program (ODP): Member of SC ODP team 7 years, Region III ODP Team (3 years)
College Soccer: Center midfielder at Coastal Carolina University, 2 Big South Conference Championships, All tournament team. 3 NCAA tournament appearances and 1 sweet 16 appearance. Captain Senior season.
Semiprofessional in Kalamazoo/Detroit, Michigan
Coaching Experience: Coastal Carolina Univ, Camp Staff Coach. 2 years with Daniel Island Soccer Academy. 8 Years with South Carolina United Mt. Pleasant (SCUMP, now Surf). FC Charleston 2021 - present
Professional Status: Managing Consultant - Guidehouse (Healthcare Segment)
Michael Anhaesner
Academy Coach
From: Fort Wayne, IN
Education: Indiana University
Coaching Education:
Playing Experience: Indiana University 1988-1991, Charleston Battery 1994-98 (115 appearences)
Coaching Experience: Charleston Battery Head Coach 2004-2021, Charleston Battery Assistant 1999-2004, 2013 USL Hall of Fame Inductee, 2006 USL-1 Coach of the year, 2010 USL Champion, 2012 USL Pro Champion
Professional Status: Project Manager for Spurstech
Stefanos Diakrousis
Academy Coach
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Garrison Rudisill
Academy Coach
From: Wilmington, NC
Education: Methodist University
Coaching Education: 40 year student of the beautiful game
Playing Experience: 3 year varsity player at New Hanover High School, 4 year starter at Methodist University, team captain, and two time All conference team. Two seasons in USL Pro with semi-professional team Wilmington Hammerheads.
Coaching Experience: Youth camp coach for Wilmington Hammerheads. 3 years with FCC Junior Program
Professional Status: Vice President at Maritime Insurance International.
Jonathan Peavey
Academy Coach
From: Wilson, NC
Education: B.A. in History at The Citadel
Coaching Education: 7v7 USYSA
Playing Experience: D1 The Citadel ‘97-‘01
Coaching Experience: 20+ years in coaching: high school, college, and different clubs in all age groups
Professional Status: Commercial Banker Beacon Community Bank
Nate Reid
Academy Coach
From: Morganton, NC
Education: BA from Wofford College. MHA from Medical University of South Carolina
Coaching Education: SCYSA/US Soccer D license (expected completion 2023)
Playing Experience: NC Northwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year 1995, Winston Salem Twins U17 NC State Champion 1997, North Carolina All-State selection (1995, 1996), McDonalds East/West All Star Selection 1997, Wofford College Men’s Soccer 1997-2001
Coaching Experience: Wofford College Soccer Camp, 5 years local coaching experience ages 4-8, FCC 2014 Navy
Professional Status: Vice Chair, Finance and Administration, MUSC Dept of Neurosurgery
Nick Pleines
Academy Coach
From: Long Island, NY
Education: MA Adolescent Education - Social Studies (Adelphi University), BA History (Adelphi University)
Coaching Education: 7v7 License, 9v9 License, 11v11 License
Playing Experience: Played DIII soccer at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Earned SUNYAC All-Academic Team Member honors (2014).
Coaching Experience: Have coached at a number of youth clubs in NY since 2017 including: (East Coast FC, Metropolitan Oval Academy and SUSA Academy.) In addition, have coached JV + Varsity soccer since 2017 at Holy Trinity Diocesan HS, Mineola High School, Kellenberg Memorial High School and now Oceanside Collegiate Academy.
Professional Status: Taught Grades 6-8 Social Studies in NYC. Assistant Varsity Coach at Oceanside Collegiate Academy.
Weslee Rowe
Academy Coach
From: Potomac, MD
Education: Brown University
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Playing Experience: Brown University - 4 years, Team Captain Sr. Year
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Wes Martino
Academy Coach
From: Westport, CT
Education: College of Charleston (BS), Elon University (MBA)
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Playing Experience: College of Charleston from 1998-2002
Coaching Experience: Elon University assistant coach from 2004-2006
Professional Status: IT Sales
Collin Phillips
Academy Coach
From: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Education: B.S. in Business Administration in 2000
Coaching Education: USSF C License (2004), NSCAA Advanced National License
Playing Experience: College of Charleston 2-year starter and captain, First Team All-Conference in 1999, Adidas All Region First Team 1999, and the Second Team all Conference 2000
Coaching Experience: Head Coach (Boys) – Oceanside Collegiate Academy (September 2022 – present Head Coach (Boys). Pinewood Preparatory School (July 2019 – September 2022). Coach – SC United Mt. Pleasant (August 2010 – January 2020). Coach – Bridge/ Coastal United Soccer Club (May 2005 – July 2010). Assistant Coach – Pinewood Preparatory School (January 2008 – May 2010). Coach – Mt. Pleasant Soccer Club (July 2003 – May 2005)
Professional Status: Owner of Phillips Soccer
Jeff Owens
Academy Coach
From: Charleston, SC
Education: Millsaps College
Coaching Education: U.S. Soccer "D" License
Playing Experience: Charleston Battery Development Academy, Millsaps College
Coaching Experience: Tormenta FC Junior Academy Technical Director, Oceanside Collegiate Academy Assistant Coach
Professional Status: FC Charleston