DOC Note: I am old so there for I have many years in the game both playing and coaching. I am going to be limited on what I say here and encourage you all to approach me to learn more about me.

Years coaching: 22

Favorite: I'm a shoe guy. I find it hard to resist a pair of Jordan's.

What I do: I go through a pair of shoes every 300 miles. Can you guess what I do?

DOC Note: Declan joined Sports Club United a year after inception. He has been a part of SAA since we joined 8 years ago. Declan has a very good soccer resume of International play with Ireland to professional play with Glasgow Celtic. He enjoys expanding his soccer academic resume, even if it means starting class at 2am to take a Zoom training session in Ireland.

DOC Note: One of the founders of Sports Club United, Brad is one of the most well rounded individuals you will meet. He will be the voice of reason when an important decision needs to be made and he can give a motivational speech that will make you believe you can run through a brick wall (I will monitor which kids he motivates). He has many years coaching at the high school varsity level and teaches Advanced Biology at Schaumburg High. As his title suggests, his specialty is in teaching keepers.

Years coaching: 21

Favorite: Favorite Animal is the axolotl

What I do: . Owned a pet named Tyrone. Can you guess what kind of animal it was??

DOC Note: Marvin has been with the club for a couple years now. He does a great job of finding ways to motivate the kids. He has also played the game at high levels and brings this experience to the kids. He recently relocated from Chicago to Schaumburg. His daughter, Emma, is a United player.

Years coaching: 9

Favorite: Eating Chinese food

What I do: I ride my bike looking for holes. Can you guess what I'm looking for?

DOC Note: Garry's soccer presence in the Northwest suburbs goes back many years. From his years of playing High School and Club to coaching in Buffalo Grove, everyone knows Garry. He has endless energy on the training grounds that motivates the kids around him. Garry's son, Ty, is beginning his club soccer journey with United this year. We are happy to have him.

DOC Note: Franco's service at SAA goes back many years. He is one of the most dependable coaches on the staff. He is always willing to help those in need. He has ties with Club America, a professional Mexican club. His love for soccer is evident in the wall of fame pictures he has all over his basement, showcasing the many professional players he has met. He owns an Adidas ball from every single World Cup final.

Years coaching:18

Favorite: He loves to BBQ.

What I do: He loves to travel the world. Can you guess what he travels to see?

DOC Note: Jordan is not only a Schaumburg High School soccer alum, he is a teacher at the school. He coaches many sports at the school as well. Jordan's specialty is in goalkeeping.

DOC Note: I'd like to welcome Nino DaSilva to the club. Nino is also a long time player from the Northwest suburbs with Brasillian roots. He played high school soccer at St Viator. One of his teammates was Jared Payton, son of the late Chicago Bear, Walter Payton. Nino has a professional career in his background. He spent many years coaching at Sockers and now we are fortunate to have him with United. Welcome to the club.

Years coaching: 18

Favorite: His favorite food is pizza

What I do: At one point in his life his alias was Eddie Souza. Can you guess why he took on that alias?

DOC Note: Daniel Gomez is new comer number 2 at the club this year. Daniel comes to United this year after spending a few years at Sockers and Inferno. Daniel's specialty is working with the little kickers that are just starting their soccer journey's. When we gave him a chance one night to coach at our summer camp, he jumped right in as if he coached this group for years. His personality is perfect for the confidence of the young hopefuls.