Our Staff
All of our coaches possess a passion and excitement for the game and for teaching it. Fully qualified and certified to teach at every level, our coaches are dedicated to producing players who are dominant in one versus one situations through the unique C.O.R.E. (Combination, Originality, Rhythm, Execution) curriculum. The Total Soccer coaching staff has collegiate and professional playing experience, combined with coaching qualifications which include:
- Ryan Hayward Co-owner
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- Born: 1/28/79 in Anchorage, AK
- Hometown: Danbury, CT
Ryan founded Total Soccer in 2002 with former TCNJ Men's Soccer teammate, Evren Asral. Since 2002, he has dedicated his professional life to the development of youth soccer players, and the game of soccer. His goal is to further promote the game of soccer at the youth level, and to help kids understand why soccer is commonly referred to as "The Beautiful Game."
Ryan fell in love with soccer at the young age of 5, when began playing in-house soccer in the P.A.L. soccer league in Danbury, CT. He played travel and premier soccer in CT, before continuing his playing career at The College of New Jersey, where he was a 4-year starter, and part of the National Runner-up team of 1997. He concluded his career at TCNJ as the team Captain, and was named a Regional All-American in 2000. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from TCNJ in 2001 with a bachelors degree in Economics. After graduation, Ryan worked for 2 years as a Senior Research Analyst at The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, before realizing that his true calling in life was coaching soccer.
Ryan is an avid supporter of Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League, and his favorite player of all time is Zinedine Zidane. His most memorable soccer moment was being at the Camp Nou in Barcelona to witness Lionel Messi's first Barcelona hat-trick in a 3-3 tie with Real Madrid.
Ryan is currently the Men's Assistant Coach at The College of New Jersey, and the Director of Coaching at Buckingham United Soccer Club. He also coaches two boys teams at FC Bucks, and resides in Newtown, PA.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "A" License
- USYS National Youth License
- NSCAA Advanced National & Goalkeeper Diplomas
- Region 1 ODP Coach
- Evren Asral Co-owner
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- Born: 4/11/79 in Belleville, NJ
- Hometown: Rockaway, NJ
Evren founded Total Soccer in 2002 with former TCNJ Men's Soccer teammate, Ryan Hayward. The name “Total Soccer” is loosely based on a Dutch philosophy which Evren holds in the highest regard. It pertains to the idea in which any player can take over the role of any other player in the team. The theory requires players to be comfortable in multiple positions, therefore it puts high technical and physical demands on them. It is with this philosophy that Evren and Ryan have laid the foundation of Total Soccer.
Evren was born with soccer running through his blood as a first generation son of Turkish parents, Cengiz and Nuray. Evren attributes almost all of his soccer abilities entirely to the amount of time he spent with the ball in the back yard either by himself or with his father. He went on to play for one of the best club teams in NJ as well as ODP. Evren was recruited to play Division I soccer at West Point. After two seasons there he transferred to The College of New Jersey and concluded as team Captain, and 1st team All-Conference. Evren graduated from TCNJ in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Evren’s final assignment in college was to develop a business plan, the name of the business was Total Soccer.
By family tradition Evren is a supporter of Turkish club, Fenerbahce. His favorite player of all time is Diego Maradonna. His most memorable soccer moment is being at Old Trafford for English rivals, Manchester United and Arsenal FC, for a FA Cup semi-final.
Evren is the Director of Coaching for FC Bucks, and currently resides in Doylestown, PA with his wife Kristy, son Liam, and dog Drago.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "A" License
- USYS National Youth License
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- EPYSA ODP Coach
- Jorge Rodriguez Director - Total Soccer Academy (Lambertville)
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- Born: 12/11/79 in Bogota, Colombia
- Hometown: Danbury, CT
Jorge joined Total Soccer in 2003 as a full time trainer. Since then, he has dedicated his professional life to building children's confidence self-esteem throught soccer. His goal is to use soccer as a teaching tool to learn valuable life lessons. He firmly believes that anything learned on the field can be used off the field in everyday life situations.
Jorge grew up playing Futsal in the streets of Bogota at the young age of 4. At the age of 11, him and his family moved to Danbury, CT where he played travel, high school and premier soccer with childhood friend Ryan Hayward.
He attended Western Connecticut State University where he was a 4-year starter, and an Assistant Coach after graduation. He concluded his career at WCSU as the team Captain, and was named All Little East in 2000 and 2001. Jorge graduated from WCSU with a BA in Art. After graduation, Jorge worked as a Jeweler with his father in the family business. This being his second passion, took a back seat once Ryan approached him with the opportunity to join the Total Soccer family.
Jorge is the Head Coach of PA RUSH (96 Girls), and currently resides in Newtown, PA.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "A" License
- USYS National Youth License
- NSCAA Advanced National & Goalkeper Diplomas
- Head Coach of the Pennridge High School Women's Soccer
- EPYSA ODP Coach
- Craig Reed Director - Total Soccer Academy (Downingtown)
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- Born: 9/15/1983 in Pittsburgh, PA
- Hometown: McMurray, PA
Craig began working full time with Total Soccer in 2007 after completing his 4 year playing career at Division 1, Coastal Carolina University. Since high school, he has been highly involved in coaching and developing youth soccer players.
Craig started playing soccer at the age of 5, playing in the Peters Township recreation leagues. He played travel soccer for Peters Township, and premier soccer for Beadling SC and Penns Forest FC in Pennsylvania. Craig was also a member of the Pennsylvania ODP team for 5 years. He played high school soccer for Peters Township leading his team to the state finals in 1999. Craig continued his playing career at nationally ranked Coastal Carolina University, where he was a starter on Coastal Carolina’s 2003 team that was ranked has high as 8th in the country and finished with a record of 20-3. He finished his collegiate playing career at Coastal Carolina as team captain in 2006. Craig graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2007 with a bachelors degree in Health Science. After graduation he continued his dream by beginning his professional career teaching and developing youth soccer players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Craig is a big supporter of the Italian Serie A, English Premier League, and Major League Soccer. He is also a very dedicated Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan. Craig's favorite Pittsburgh sports moment was watching the Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 1991.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "A" License
- USYS National Youth License
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- Head Coach, Downingtown East High School Girl's Soccer
- Head Coach, Vincent United (97/98 Girls)
- EPYSA ODP Coach
- Travis Yoakum Director - Total Soccer Academy (Warminster)
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- Born: 12/01/1982 in Rapid City, SD
- Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Travis started playing soccer at the age of 5 in Germany. Travis moved to Omaha, NE at the age of 10, where he played premier and high school soccer.
From 2003-04, Travis attended Si Tanka University in Huron, SD. While playing for Si Tanka University, Travis competed in Two NAIA National Championship Tournaments and was an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and named to 1st team All Region 3.
In the Summer of 2005, Travis played for the USASA U-23 Dallas Speed. The Dallas Speed won the Texas State Championship and Won the USASA Southern Regional Championship. He finished his college Career at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD, as the Captain and was named to the all-tournament team at the Advantage Emblem Cup. The team also capture the NAIA Region 3 Independent Championship. In the Summer of 2006, Travis played for the Des Moines Menace PDL team, in Des Moines, IA.
After his playing career, Travis Started coaching in 2007-2010 for the Des Moines Menace Academy and was the General Manager of Central Iowa’s Premier Indoor Soccer Facility, The Soccer House L.L.C.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "A" License
- USYS National Youth License
- Head Coach, Ukrainian Nationals Fury (00/01 Boys)
- Sean Davies Staff Coach and Youth Academy Director
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Sean grew up in Cape May County, New Jersey where he began playing at the age of 8. He played HS soccer at Middle Township HS and the Hun School of Princeton earning All State Honors as a Senior and Post Graduate respectively. He was also a member of the NJ ODP team and played for Cherry Hill United and BOCA as a youth player.
Sean continued his collegiate career at Millersville University where he was a 4 year starter. He received Rookie of the Year honors in his freshmen season and multiple All Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Honors including 1st team in his senior campaign. He was named captain for his Junior and Senior years. Sean also holds the school record for most assists in a season and in a career and ranks in the top 10 in overall career points.
In 2002 Sean signed with the West Michigan Edge of the USL’s PDL where he completed a successful season earning MVP game honors against the Indiana Invaders and the Chicago Fire. In 2003, Sean played a partial season with the SJ Barons of the PDL before signing with the Reading Rage of the USL D3 Pro League where he competed through the 2004 season.
Sean began coaching as a college player and has continued his worked throughout Central PA, Eastern PA, and NJ where he has worked with over 25 teams, clubs, and organizations.
Coaching Credentials
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
- USYS National Youth License
- Head Coach, FC Bucks Lightning
- Dan Visser Director - Total Soccer Academy (State College)
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- Born: 8/10/86 in Grosse Pointe, MI
- Hometown: West Chester, PA
Dan Visser joined Total Soccer in 2009 after enjoying a wildly successful playing career with Division III power Messiah College. During his four years, Messiah won three National Championships and participated in four Final Fours. Dan served as captain in his junior and senior years and was named to the Regional All-American First-Team following his senior season. Dan graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2008 with degrees in mathematics and economics.
During the summers away from college, Dan played for the Reading Rage (PDL) and Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) reserve team.
Dan played club soccer for Liverpool SC, Nether Providence and West Chester United. He attended Delaware County Christian School ('04) and earned an aggregate 11 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and baseball. In 2008, Dan returned to DCCS to assist with the varsity boys soccer team.
Noting the positive influence of soccer coaches in his own personal development, Dan strives to similarly impact the lives of young people through the game of soccer. Dan is currently the Director of the Total Soccer Academy in State College, PA. He resides in nearby PA Furnace.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF "B" License
- NSCAA National Diploma
- Daniel Gronnow Staff Coach
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- Born: 3/26/81 in Chester, England
- Hometown:Gresford, Wales, UK
Dan became a full time member of Total Soccer in 2010 after many years spent playing and coaching youth players, both in England and the US.
Being from England Dan has been playing soccer his entire life. He played in both elementary and high school as well as for his local youth club team. At 16 he started playing for Gresford Athletic in the Welsh National Premier League before moving up to the Cymru Alliance and playing at a semi-pro level. Dan graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2002 with a bachelors degree in Sports Science. A year later he moved to the US to work full-time as a soccer coach.
Dan closely follows all of the major European soccer leagues as well as the English national team and believes everyone should watch more of Paul Scholes.
Coaching Credentials
- NSCAA Premier Diploma
- BFUT Brazilian "C" License
- UEFA "C" License
- Ben Jordan Staff Coach
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Ben Jordan has been with Total Soccer since the inception of their State College location in January 2010. A 2008 graduate of Messiah College, Ben was known as a passionate leader on three NCAA Division III National Championship teams. Ben’s intensity continued to serve him well on the sidelines in his role as assistant coach of the Penn State University men’s soccer program. In his first season, PSU finished second in the Big Ten and was awarded a top 10 national ranking entering the 2009 NCAA postseason tournament. In addition to his coaching duties, Ben works as an energy analyst for Burt Hill -- an architectural engineering firm specializing in the construction of sustainable buildings.
Coaching Credentials
- NSCAA Regional Diploma
- Kevin Lentz Staff Coach
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- Born: 7/31/1975 in Abington, PA
- Hometown: Oxford, PA
Kevin Lentz joined Total Soccer in 2009. Kevin is the boys’ varsity coach at Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City, Maryland, where he also teaches English. Kevin played college soccer for Drexel University as a freshman and then transferred to Temple University on an athletic scholarship. Kevin started every game of his college career. After college Kevin worked for the Chrysler Corporation for 11 years before returning to the University of Delaware and graduating Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in English Education.
Kevin played high school soccer for Abington High School, where he was captain in 1993. Kevin earned all-league and all-county honors during his junior and senior year as well as other soccer-related scholarships. He played club soccer for Roslyn Soccer Club, Inter-County Select, and the Eastern Pennsylvania ODP team.
Kevin has also coached within the Roslyn Soccer Club, Cecil Soccer Club, and the Southern Chester County Soccer Club. He is currently the head coach of the U17 Cecil Wildcats and the U10 SCCSA Gators. When he is not teaching or coaching, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF National "D" license
- USYS National Youth License
- Matthew Aunet Staff Coach
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- Born: 5/23/1988 in Wilmington, DE
- Hometown: Landenberg, PA
Matt Aunet joined Total Soccer in 2010. Matt was an assistant boy’s soccer coach for Hockessin’s U14 Boy’s Team. He just finished his college career playing at West Chester University as a four year varsity letter winner and senior captain. Matt was selected to 1st Team All Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference in 2008. He also has experience working at a high school summer soccer camp preparing middle school players for the high school competition. Matt is graduating West Chester University in Fall of 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Product Development.
Matt played high school soccer for St. Mark’s High School, where he was captain in 2005. Matt earned 2nd Team All State as a junior and 1st Team All State honors as a senior. Matt played club soccer for Hockessin Silverhawks and Concord Roma, Delaware state champion teams of 2001 and 2005-2007. He also played two years for and started on the Delaware ODP Team 2004-2005.
- JD Binger Staff Coach
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JD Binger joined the Total Soccer staff in the fall of 2010. Prior to beginning his coaching career, JD attended Messiah College where he majored in English and Spanish. As a member of the men’s soccer team at Messiah, he and his teammates reached the NCAA Division III Final Four four times, winning National Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2008. As an individual, he was twice named a First Team All-American and was awarded National Player of the Year honors at the conclusion of his senior campaign. JD’s youthful enthusiasm and love for the game of soccer are contagious and clearly evidenced in his coaching.
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- Brittany Yetter Staff Coach
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- Jed Fischer Staff Coach
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- Born: 6/30/1978 in Abington, PA
- Hometown: Ambler, PA
Jed began playing soccer as a youngster in West Palm Beach, Florida where his family resided at the time. Following the move to the Philadelphia area he began playing with Whitpain Travel and Montgomery Soccer Association. Jed played throughout High School at Phil-Mont in Erdenhiem Pa. Following High School he continued his playing career with the United German Hungarian’s, one of the oldest clubs in the area, and continues to play for two teams there to this day.
Jed returned to Phil-Mont at the age of 21 to take the position of JV boys Soccer Coach and within 2 years was offered the Head Varsity position where he spent the next 8 years, passing his love of the game to numerous players along the way. He has also been a coach at some of the youth clinics held at UGH.
Jed currently resides in Ambler with his wife Kim and their Great Dane. He is a religious supporter of Arsenal F.C. and rarely misses the opportunity to watch a game, listing Dennis Bergkamp and Liam Brady as two of his all time favorites.
Coaching Credentials
- USSF National "D" license
- USYS National Youth License
- Zac Tassone Staff Coach
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- Chase Clement Staff Coach
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