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Raul Ignacio Diaz was born in San Miguel , El Salvador. Arce, a prolific goal scorer during his professional career in El Salvador , Guatemala and the United States joins the Chicago Magic after serving as the United States' U17 Men's National Team Assistant Coach, a USSDA Select Team Coach, a National Team Scout, and the Development Academy Technical Advisor (USSF) since 2007. During his time with the USSF, the Academy program improved the training environment, provided relevant, higher level matches on a consistent basic, increased the level of scouting efficiency for national teams and provided players, coaches and referees with structured programming . Prior to serving on the US National Team coaching staff, Arce contributed to a wealth of team Championships while also earning individual scoring Champion titles in both El Salvador and the United States in the MLS ( Major League Soccer ) while playing for DC United. Raul is married to Maria and has two children, Angel Marlene and Raul, Jr. |
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- USSDA Technical Advisor 2007-2009
- USSDA Select Team Head Coach
- U17 Men's National Team Assistant Coach
- Puerto Rico Islanders Professional 2004
- El Salvador National Team Player 1987-2003
- Major League Soccer (MLS) Professional 1996-2002
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Todd Bailey grew up in Wheaton where he was starting Goalkeeper and 3 year lettermen at Wheaton Central High School. Bailey played his youth career with Sports Club (Chicago Magic) were he was a part of the Clubs first U-19 IYSA State Championship and the IYSA U-17.5 State Team. He continued his collegiate career at College of Dupage ; helping them to the NJCAA National Finals in two consecutive years with a .42 GAA. Bailey finished his Division I playing career at University of Southern Indiana. He now lives in Streamwood with his wife Stephanie and their son Jake. |
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- National USSF C Coaching License
- Team Chicago Men's Director 2003-2005
- BASA Staff Coach 2002-2003
- Barrington High School Women's Assistant Coach 2003
- Sockers FC Chicago Women's Director 2000-2001
- Chicago Magic Soccer Club Women's Director 1992-2000
- Lewis University Men's and Women's Assistant Coach 1996-1998
- Illinois ODP Staff Coach 1995-1998
- Illinois ODP Goalkeeper Coach 1995-1998
- Illinois ODP State Team Assistant Coach U-17.5 1997
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| Coach Pitcock grew up in Kentucky where he graduated from Centre College with a B.A. in Philosophy. He was a 3-year starter and All-Conference goalkeeper at Centre College , leading the school to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances as a junior and senior. He lives in Frankfort IL with his wife Natasha. |
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- National USSF B Coaching License
- NSCAA National Diploma
- NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
- Javanon Soccer Club Director of Goalkeeping 2002-2007
- Kentucky ODP Goalkeeper Coach 2006-present
- Spalding University Goalkeeper Coach 2006
- Louisville Male HS Coach 2005-2007
- Elizabethtown HS Coach 2004-2005
- KeeperEdge Goalkeeper Academy National Director
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| Bato Radoncic |
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| Director of Coaching Chicago Magic Highland Park |
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| (630) 835-6634 |
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| bato@chicagomagic.net |
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| Bato was born August 28, 1980 in Berane, Montengro. In 1996, at the age of 16, Bato signed his first professional contract with the Berane, a 2nd division Team of Montengro. Bato played with that team for 3 years and during that time he was named MVP 3 consecutive years. Bato also played for the National Team of Montenegro beginning U16 thru U18. In 2001 Bato would travel to the United States to take a position with the Milwaukee Rampage and was also called in to play for the United States League's Under 21 team in Portugal. He also led the Milwaukee Rampage to the 2007 Championship. Bato takes pride in every player he brings to the field. On and off the field he enjoys watching them grow into young men and women of character. |
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- 2009- Present Director of Coaching Chicago Magic Highland Park
- 2002-Spring 2009 Director of Youth Program for Chicago Wind
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| Jorge Valle |
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| Chicago Magic Academy Assistant Coach & Highland Park Staff Coach |
| Phone |
| (630) 328-6424 |
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| yoyojvc@yahoo.com |
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Jorge became a professional soccer player at the age of 17 when he signed for the 3rd Division of Atlas de Guadalajara. He spent 4 years in the Atlas Youth Division winning 3 National Championships, 1 in 3rd Division and 2 in 2nd Division. The native of Mexico City played 1st Division in Lima , Peru at the age of 21. In 2001, Jorge came back to Mexico to play for the "Bachilleres de la U. de G" on 1st "A" Division, he made the All Start Team that year. He spent 1 season with Leon F.C. before playing 1st Division in Mexico for the "Gallos Blancos del Queretaro" on 2002, the following year Jorge won the 1st "A" Division Championship for "Dorados de Culiacan". On November of 2004, Jorge became part of the Chicago Storm , professional indoor soccer. In 2005 his outstanding soccer skills helped him become the leader of the "Nike FC Magia Team Chicago', a group of players that were ambassadors of soccer for Nike in the Chicago area. In 2008, Jorge joined the Rockford Rampage , an expansion team for the new indoor soccer league. The team had a great season coming up just short with a loss in the final game against the Baltimore Blast .
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2009 - Present Chicago Magic Academy Assistant Coach
- 2007 - Head Coach Notre Dame High School Sophomore Team
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| Wes Dapkus |
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| Assistant Staff Coach (part time) |
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| (815) 469-1741 |
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| Wes grew up in New Lenox and played club soccer for the Magic. He was an All-State goalkeeper at Lincoln-Way Central High School. Wes was team captain, team MVP, and All-Star Game Goalkeeper MVP in 1994. Wes also played at the College of St. Francis , Western Illinois University and for several club teams in the Chicago Metropolitan Soccer League-A Division. Wes was named to the Daily Southtown's IHSA Team of the Decade for the 1990's. Coach Dapkus Graduated WIU with a B.S. in Psychology and Pepperdine University (CA) with a Master's in Psychology in December of 2001. |
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- National USSF B Coaching License.
- BFUT National D Coaching License.
- NSCAA Regional Goalkeeper Coaching Diploma.
- NJCAA N4C Coach of the Year (2007)
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Raul Barillas began his soccer career in his native El Salvador. Raul was part of El Salvador Youth National Team for seven years. Raul had success at the youth level as 1998 Dallas Cup champion , 2005 NJCAA National champion and 2008 NAIA Futsal National champion. In 2008 Raul was named NAIA Futsal Nationals MVP. Raul Barillas received a degree in Computer Information Technology Management from Bethel College , IN. |
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- 2009- Present Staff Coach Chicago Magic
- National USSF D Coaching License
- National USSF Youth Coaching License
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| Marty Ruberry |
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| Assistant Staff Coach (part time) |
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| Ruberry began his soccer career with the Chicago Magic. Marty played for 8 years under Mike Matkovich. Marty was part of a very successful team that won 6 Illinois State Cups, 2 Regional Championships, and the club's first U.S.Y.S.A National Championship in 1999 and a second place finish in 2000. Coach Ruberry received a degree in Elementary Education and teaches elementary school full time. He currently lives in Roscoe Village in Chicago , IL . |
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- National USSF D Coaching License.
- U.S.Y.S 1999 National Champion
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| Eric Lukin |
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| Staff Coach Chicago Magic Highland Park |
| Phone |
| (847) 830-2442 |
| Email |
| elukin14@yahoo.com |
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Eric joined the Rockford Rampage in 2007 and has been a standout on his team and all during his career. In September 2005, Eric Lukin led the HNK Zrinski Chicago soccer team to a North American Croatian cup title. From 2001 until 2005, Eric played professionally in Europe. In December 2000 Coach Lukin entered the MLS draft and was selected by the Colorado Rapids. His collegiate career was spent at the University of Illinois Chicago campus , where Eric served as captain in 1999 & 2000. During this time Eric earned many honors including being UIC's all time leader in goals and assists. He was also named Midwestern Collegiate Conference, Player of the Year and Midwestern Collegiate Conference Tournament, Most Valuable Player by leading the Flames to the NCAA tournament both seasons. During his early youth soccer career, Eric played for the Chicago Magic and the U18 USMNT.
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- 2009- Present Staff Coach Chicago Magic Highland Park
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| Fran Moore |
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Staff Coach Chicago Magic Highland Park |
| Phone |
| (847) 514-2387 |
| Email |
| fbmoore@comcast.net |
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| Coach Moore was born in Dublin, Ireland. In his youth, Fran had plenty of playing experience with St Kevin's Boys& Home Farm FC in Dublin, Ireland. As an adult, Coach Moore played twenty years in the Chicago Metro league with Viking AA. Coach Moore is married with six children of whom five play travel soccer keeping him busy. His goal as a coach is simple, to develop each player individually to the best of their ability regardless of level of play. |
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National USSF B Coaching License
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1999-2009 Illinois ODP Staff Coach
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Over twenty years experience in coaching youth soccer
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| Mark Powell |
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| Assistant Staff Coach (part time) |
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Powell grew up in Frankfort and attended Lincoln-Way High School. He graduated in 1988. He was an All-State, All-Sectional, and All-Conference defender and played on the first L-W team to win a sectional title in 1987. He played for coach Don Eakins at L-W. Mark attended the UIC where he was a four-year starter. His degree from UIC was in Business Administration - Human Resource management.
Coach Powell is married and lives in Frankfort, IL with his wife, Kelly and his two children. |
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- National USSF D Coaching License
- He is the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Bremen High School (in Midlothian, IL). In 1999 and 2000 he led them to their two most successful seasons in the school's history.
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| Ben grew up in Frankfort , Illinois and played for
the Chicago Magic Soccer Club. Coach Angel attended Lincoln-Way HS from 1996 until 1999.
He also attended Southern Illinois University and played 4 years and graduated with
a BA degree. After graduation Ben became DOC for SIYSA Hawks Soccer Club near St. Louis,
then he became a full time Coerver Illinois Coach and moved back to Chicago.
Coach Angel served as the Director of SoccerTots Chicago Program, which is based out
of Chicago Indoor Sports in the city, SoccerTots is a franchised child physical
development program for kids ages 18 months - 6 years old, that uses a variety of
fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Ben currently resides
in Orland Park. |
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- National USSF B Coaching License
- NSCAA Advanced Youth Diploma
- Coerver Coaching Method Certified
- Lil Kickers Director Certification
- SoccerTots Director Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
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| Svetlozar Zahariev grew up in Bulgaria and moved to Chicago when he was 12 years old. He attended East Leyden High School and was all sectional. Svet played in the Chicago Metro League since he was 17. Former Eastern Illinois University player and graduate with his B.S. in Physical Education Teaching. Svetloazar began his coaching career in 2003 for Chicago Magic North out of Crystal Lake. He currently lives in Elk Grove Village. |
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- USSF D Coaching License
- Coever Coaching Certification
- ASEP Coaching Certification
- Chicago Magic North ( Crystal Lake ) 2003-2010
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