COACHING STAFF

Colin holds coaching qualifications through both the United States Soccer Federation ("C" license and Grassroots Instructor License) and the English FA (Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football) and has been involved in coaching soccer here in the United States for over 14 years.  Prior to joining Berks United FC, Colin spent 9 years with Reading United AC as the clubs director of youth coaching.  Reading United AC is one of the leading USL league 2 (4th tier of soccer in the USA) teams in the nation.

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Colin grew up just outside of Norwich in Seething, England and knows first hand what it is like to be involved in top-level soccer having spent time on trial at Norwich City (English Premier League) and Ipswich Town (English League One).  After high school Colin also attended a full time soccer school for three years before gaining a soccer scholarship to the United States.  Colin is a 2008 graduate of Lander University, SC where he obtained his B.S. degree in Physical Education/Teacher Certification, K-12, and served as captain of the men’s soccer team his junior and senior year. Colin helped the Lander Bearcats in becoming the South East Region Champions in 2005, The Peach Belt regular season title holders and Tournament Champions in 2006.

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As a youth player in England, Colin represented his club and county at the U10-U18 level and was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for Bury Town Reserves; the Suffolk County Under 16 Player of the Year Award in 2000; and the Hobart High School Sportsman of the Year Award that same year. Most impressively, for those who follow FA soccer in England, Colin helped his teams to the championship of the English Schools FA Cup Final in 2000 and again in 2003 when he earned the English Schools FA Cup MVP Award.

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Colin now resides in Wernersville, with his wife Cate and two sons James and Archie.

AJ comes to Berks United FC with 36 years of soccer experience.  He played for Kutztown High School before going on to play at Penn State University.  He has instructed soccer at various levels and is a licensed coach.  He has developed youth soccer players through team play, one on one training, use of technology, off field nutrition, and soccer education. In addition, AJ has designed training courses for new coaches to ensure they had the training and solid foundation to better instruct our next generation.  Furthermore, some of Coach AJ’s accolades include:

• Under Reading United (6 years), designed, organized, and implemented youth soccer sessions for CPD (Coach/Player Development) and Academy Camps

• Developed and employed the RBJSL New Coaches Training Course

• Constructed U6-U12 season training session for clubs and coaches

• Philadelphia Union Summer Select coach (2 years)

• Head Junior High School Coach for Blue Mountain (4 years)

• Head High School Coach; 1-year Kutztown High School (Girls), 4 years Schuylkill Valley High School (Boys)

Said Amrani joined Berks United FC as Head Coach for 08 Boys Team in the winter of 2022.  Said was born and raised in Morocco and moved to the United States in 2005.  Before coming to the states, Said played for local and regional teams within his home country and coached local youth teams within his community. 

Said is currently working as an Electromechanical engineer and resides in the Wyomissing area with his wife and 3 kids.

Said holds a US States Soccer Federation `D` coaching license since 2015 and now currently in process of getting his `C` license.

Coach Said has experience playing, coaching and refereeing over many different levels throughout the area for the past 8 years. 

He enjoys helping develop individual players within a team setting and understands the importance of preparing his players for a life outside of soccer.

Justin is a recent graduate of Temple University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, played for 4 years on the Men’s Soccer Team and now brings his talents here to Berks United FC as the U14 Assistant Coach and Assistant Director of Soccer. Justin currently holds his Grassroots Coaching License and is looking to obtain his US Soccer “D” License. Early in his playing career, Justin spent his time with OBGC who competed in EDP, Region 1 and National League. Justin also played 3 years on Varsity for Walter Johnson High School where in his Senior year won the Maryland State Championship finishing with 17 goals and 15 assists as well as earning All-State and All-Region Honors. Justin then finished the rest of his Senior year playing with the DC United Academy in the Spring of 2017.

Mike has been coaching youth soccer within the Governor Mifflin community for more than 18 years. Mike was a past president of the Governor Mifflin Soccer Club and served as an assistant coach with the Governor Mifflin HS Girls Team, where he was a part of multiple County Championships. Mike’s coaching philosophy is simple, creating a positive learning environment and a love for the game. 

Coach Dan has 12 years of experience coaching youth soccer in the Governor Mifflin soccer club.  Dan has held positions as head coach, co-head, age group coordinator and board member.  Dan coached for several age groups in the girls divisions from 2000 to approx 2012. Within those age groups he achieved unparalleled success winning League play in Berks and Lancaster county as well as challenging the teams and winning multiple tournaments each year in the highest competitive divisions.

Dan developed his coaching skills further with the Governor Mifflin Girls High School soccer team from 2013 until 2016 in the capacity of Assistant varsity coach and JV Head coach.

The soccer philosophy Dan brings is one of conditioning, development and progression, along with clear communication.

Mike has been coaching youth soccer since 2011 and has a U.S. Soccer National D Coaching License. He strives to create a player-centered environment that focuses on an individual player’s long-term development in a fun and challenging setting. In addition to his coaching responsibilities at Berks United FC (BUFC), Mike is an assistant boy's coach at Exeter Junior High School. Prior to coming to BUFC, Mike spent 10+ years coaching at Exeter United and was a member of their board of directors on two occasions most recently serving as Vice President & Director of Coach and Player Development. While his teams have performed well in league play and tournaments, he gets the most joy from watching his players develop their skills and love of the game.
Mike and his wife Kim, and their children Kayla and Owen reside in Exeter Township. They love their annual trip to OCNJ, summers at Crestwood Pool, spending time with their dogs Loki & Rocket, and being outdoors as much as possible. Mike and Owen enjoy playing disc golf too!

Education

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from St. Joseph’s University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Health Administration from Arcadia University

Jeremy and his family live in Exeter Township where he has been coaching a variety of youth sports including baseball, basketball and soccer for the last six years. Currently, he’s the assistant coach for the 2010 boys team and a member of Exeter United’s player evaluation committee. Jeremy is participating in US Soccer’s Grassroots Courses and is focused on fundamental skill development and well-rounded athletes who grow on and off the playing field.

Jon played high school soccer at Daniel Boone HS, where he still holds the career and single-season scoring records, tallying 84 goals and 39 assists in three seasons.  He was a two-time All-State and All-Berks selection.  He also played for the EPYSA State Team for three years and medaled at three consecutive Keystone State Games.  Jon continued his soccer career as a full-scholarship athlete at Villanova University, where he was a four-year starter and still holds the single-season school scoring record with 13 goals in his senior season.  He was named Big East Offensive Player of the Week twice, and was selected for the Philadelphia Soccer 7 All-Star First Team and the Mid-Atlantic Region All American Team in 1996.         

Jon holds a US Soccer Grassroots Coaching License and has been coaching youth soccer for the past 7 years.  He has led his current team to both league and tournament championships.  His many years of high-level playing experience provide him with the ability to quickly assess players' strengths and weaknesses, and to create training and game plans designed to maximize their current potential while promoting skill development where needed, resulting in continuous improvement from year to year.  His coaching philosophy focuses on positive reinforcement, stresses teamwork, and is committed to player development both on and off the field in order to ensure success at all levels of competition.  

Tom comes to Berks United FC with over 35 years of soccer experience.  He played PIAA Division II soccer and tennis for Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA,  before pursuing men’s rowing at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.  He has a degree in Psychology with a focus in Early Childhood Development from St. Joseph’s University.  

Tom has been coaching girls and boys youth soccer,  at various levels (U5-U12) since 2005.  He has recently completed his U.S. National D License in addition to his US National E and Grass Roots Licenses .   Tom also currently serves as the Vice President/Fields Commissioner on the Exeter United Football Club Board of Directors.   

Coach Tom lives in Reading, PA with his wife and four kids and works as a Senior District Sales Manager for American Buildings Company.  He enjoys fishing and golf in his free time and loves just hanging out with his family.  Tom’s goal, first and foremost, is to make soccer fun while developing a players skills and soccer I.Q. with a particular focus on helping kids not only be good soccer players but helping them on the path to being good people by demanding good sportsmanship and a play for your teammates work ethic.

Troy has been involved in coaching a variety of girls youth sports including soccer since 2015. He has been the assistant coach of the U13 girls team since 2017 along side Tom McAuliffe. He enjoys motivating the girls to work hard at practices so that the skills come naturally by game time. His idea of encouraging each other to give it everything you have for yourself and for your teammates creates an unbreakable bond and a confidence that will benefit them on the field and in their everyday life. Troy and his family have been residents of Exeter since 2006. 

Brandon was a four-year varsity starter in soccer for Hamburg Area High School and multi-sport athlete. He then attended Kutztown University for Accounting. His family resides in Exeter Township where he is the President of Exeter United FC. Prior to becoming President, he was the Secretary and Director of Coach and Player Development for the club. He continues to be an active player and student of the sport by playing locally in futsal and men’s soccer leagues.

Brandon has a National C Coaching License and is the head girl's coach at Exeter Junior High School. He has coordinated and participated in annual coaching clinics with EPYSA A licensed instructors. Brandon has been coaching boy’s and girl’s youth soccer since 2013 and has led multiple teams to league championships. He prides himself with technical development, building relationships, teamwork, and fostering active lifestyles and fitness through soccer.

Rich has been coaching for over ten years and has a U.S. Soccer National C License. He is the Assistant Girls Coach for Exeter Jr High and previously coached several teams to league and tournament championships. Rich’s mission is to help others be the best versions of themselves, so they will be inspired to grow and develop to achieve more than they thought was possible. As a coach, Rich’s goal is to serve as a catalyst for players to unlock their potential so they are able to grow, develop, and find success both on and off the field.

Previously, Rich served on the Exeter Youth Soccer Board for several years as the Vice President and Director of Fundraising. Rich played Varsity Soccer for Exeter High School. He then attended Alvernia University for Psychology and completed his Master’s Degree in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology at West Chester University. He works as a consultant specializing in leadership and team development.

Born and raised in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Mark Meyers began playing youth soccer in 1987 for Boyertown Soccer Club.  He went on to play junior high, senior high school, and then intra-collegiate soccer.  Post college Mark played in Chester County corporate league for several years.  More currently, Mark regularly plays in an annual adult summer league and an indoor league(s) during the winter and early spring.  Since 2016 he has been coaching girls soccer for Exeter United FC in varying capacities (U8 to U13) and continues to coach U14/’08 girls as Assistant Coach in the Fall of 2021 for Berks United.

Tim played college soccer at Rutgers-Camden (2 years) before transferring to Alvernia College and finishing out his playing career.  During his time at Alvernia he made 2nd team All-Conference PAC honors, as well as 1st Team All-Tournament at New York’s R.I.T. college preseason tournament.  Prior to college, he played for Roman Catholic High School, as well as Triton Regional High School, a top 20 New Jersey State ranked team, where he graduated.

Tim has been coaching boys and girl’s youth soccer, U9-U13, since 2014, and he is currently working towards his U.S. National D License.  He is still an active player in the sport, as he plays in a Men’s Soccer League. 

Coach Tim lives in Lancaster County with his family and is a Licensed Occupational Therapist (CHT-certified hand therapist), specializing in treatment of all orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity.

Coach Jose currently holds a USSF National "E" License and has been coaching youth soccer for 15yrs within Governor Mifflin & Wyomissing, PA.  He has held positions as Assistant Coach '07 Berks United FC Dortmund, Assistant coach GM Boys Junior High,  GMSC Boys Coordinator U9-U12, Wyomissing Junior High Boys and JV, and as assistant to Reading United's Technical Director Troy Snyder.

As a youth player I represented the Philippine National Team U12 & U13 which competed in Domestic and International tournaments. Moved to Scotch Plains, NJ and played for SPF Soccer.  Achievements: MVP & Top Goal Scorer as a Freshmen, 4yr Varsity Player, Group 3 State Champions 1989 & 1991, Varsity Union County Champions 1989, 1990, 1991 & 1992 and Jr Varsity Union County Champions 1989

Chris has coached soccer for over 25 years and has a National E License. He coached youth soccer and has 12 years of experience coaching high school boys and girls. For the past 5 years has been the assistant varsity boys coach at Governor Mifflin High School.

Chris played at Brandywine Heights High School and was inducted into the athletic hall of fame. He played four years of collegiate soccer at Delaware Valley (1-year) and Kutztown University (3-years). During his college career Chris was a 4 year starter, tied the record for most goals scored as a freshman at Delaware Valley and received the team MVP honor at Kutztown his senior year. After college he played  3 years of semi-professional soccer for Sunburst in the Inter-County Ultra Division, which was established as a feeder program for the MLS.

Eric has been added to our coaching staff to train our players to be all around athletes. He will focus in developing their speed and agility, as well as injury prevention.  Eric has been coaching athletes since 1990 after completing his athletic career at Juniata College where he was a multi-sport athlete.  Eric's focus was the 100 and 200 meter dash which he continued to compete in post collegiality until his mid 30's.  Eric began his coaching career as a sprint coach with Upper Darby High School where he coached several state and national qualifiers.  Eric linked with Team Riley Tennis and began coaching high level tennis players all the way to the professional ranks from 1998-2004.  Eric also began working with NFL Combine Athletes in 1997 which has continued to the present time.  In 2005 Eric became a part of the Parisi Speed School Franchise System which is the leading youth sports performance company in the country with over 100 locations.  

Eric focuses on the development of the whole athlete from the physical training to the mental aspects of confidence, leadership and integrity which are so crucial to the youth athletes development.  Eric is always heard saying, "Speed, Strength and Power are our vehicles but Life Skills are our real focus."  

Eric also owns Training for Warriors Downingtown which focuses on adult training that also combines the physical with the mental aspects of training.  Eric has found is true calling with fundraising for abused children and their caregivers.  The TFW (Training for Warriors) international network has allowed Eric to travel around the country and raise funds for specific families in need.   Eric has always felt that owning a gym was a vehicle to the ultimate mission to help more people who truly need help!

Eric enjoys spending time with his son Cole who of course keeps him on his toes!  Eric also enjoys traveling and building a great life with his girlfriend Karen!