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John Linse enters his sixth season as a competitive coach at Oldsmar, his first as the U9 Girls Coach. He also continues a six year run with the same girls team that started at U11 and are now entering their U16 season, stepping down as their Head Coach and remaining as their Assistant Coach (he just can’t leave them after all that time). He’s the lead trainer for the OSC Kickers Program (U4) as well as volunteers as a coach during the Spring Soccer season. John is a certified USSF Referee and in his "spare time" is also OSC’s General Manager and Director of Operations.
One of the reasons for this teams success is the coaching philosophy of Head Coach, Andy Zabo. He feels strongly that in addition to providing a strong skill base that they must also instill the importance of proper sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork. Coach Zabo has played soccer himself and therefore brings a true understanding of the game to the team. This is demonstrated consistently by the mutual respect shown between the team and coach.
U16 Girls ’94
Head Coach - Rachael Howard Velmer rachy@tampabay.rr.com
(727) 385 8679
Rachael Velmer just completed a successful 5 year career at the University of North Florida where she played in 72 NCAA Divsion I games. A five year starter and three year team captain, Rachael was also successful in the classroom where she was a Five Time Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Honoree. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management (2009) and Masters in Business Administration (2010).
Before enjoying a successful college soccer career, she also enjoyed success at the youth level winning the 2004 Orange Classic Tournament. A stand out on St. Petersburg High School Varsity Girls soccer team (Team Captain and MVP 2004 & 2005), being named to the St. Petersburg Times All-Conference Team and only player in 2005 to receive unanimous votes for All-County, All-Conference and Senior All-Star Game.
Rachael’s coaching experience involve being the Jacksonville Fury U15 Girls Head Coach, Mandarin High School Girls Varsity Asst. Coach and Jacksonville Youth Soccer Club Academy Trainer.
Mike Figgener will be the Head Coach for the 2010/2011 U13 Boys at Oldsmar Soccer Club. Coach Mike is entering his 10th season at Oldsmar Soccer Club and his 22nd year overall as a coach. Coach Mike brings a wealth of coaching experience having coached at various levels (U9 through U18; Recreational, Competitive and High School Soccer) in Germany and right here in the Tampa Bay area. Besides his years of coaching experience, he has also played the game of soccer for 15 years.
USSF D-License
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
NSCAA National Youth Diploma
NSCAA Special Topics Diploma - Attacking Concepts
2009/10 Team Accomplishments
1st Place in Everton FL Fall Challenge
1st Place in HCU Columbus Day Tournament
2nd Place in Division Two Group B League USA
Final Four Region "C" Cup 2010 Divsion 2
1st Place in West Pasco FC Junior Showcase Tournament
1st Place in Palm Bay Spring Challenge Tournament
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