
OUR COACHING STAFF
HERE ARE OUR AMAZING COACHES

Chris Williams
Director of Operations
Head Coach
2004M, 2009F, 2009M
Chris has been with Penn Alliance since the program’s founding in 2016 and most recently held the position of Director of Coaching. He has been instrumental in the development and growth of our program. As Director of Operations Chris will continue to provide vision and strategic guidance on the long-term development of the Penn Alliance program.
Coaching Education:
USSF 'C' License
Coaching Experience:
13 Years Youth Coaching
Playing Experience:
Philadelphia University
11 Year Professional career

Ptah Myers
Director Of Coaching
We are excited bring on Thomas Jefferson University Head coach, Ptah Myers as our New Director of Coaching. As DOC, Ptah has the following responsibilities:
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Act as Day to Day manager of Penn Alliance team coaches and team managers
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Develop long and short-term seasonal plans for the program and each constituent team
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Design and administer the team tryouts and player selection process
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Design the training priorities for each age group and level
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Assist with development and implementation of policies and guidelines
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Organize supplementary skill clinics and camps for the players
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Identify the most talented players in the club and alert EPYS ODP
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Educate players and the parents about the playing at the Premier level as well as the HS Varsity and College playing experience
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Assist players who are actively involved in college recruitment
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Promote Penn Alliance within the soccer community and help with public relations
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Act as the technical liaison between Penn Alliance and the EPYS DOC
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Represent Penn Alliance at State, Regional, and National coaching seminars and workshops
COACHING EDUCATION
USSF 'A' License
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Current Jefferson University Men's Soccer Head Coach, NCAA D2
Former Development Academy Coach
Former ECNL Coach
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
University of Massachusetts Men's Soccer
13 Year Professional career
USA Futsal National Team

Kazim Weekes
Head Coach
2005M & 2007M
COACHING EDUCATION
USSF 'D' License
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Berry College Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
15 Years Youth Coaching Experience
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Spartanburg Methodist College
Trinidad & Tobago Youth National Team

Coaching Education:
USSF 'C' License
Coaching Experience:
Tidal Wave Soccer Club (MA)
Washington Area Girls Soccer
Playing Experience:
Drew University
Marsha Garcia
Head Coach
2008F

Noah Johnson
Head Coach
2006F & 2010F
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
Coaching Experience:
Penn State Abington Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
Upper Dublin High Boys Varsity Coach
5 Years Youth Coaching Experience
Playing Experience:
Penn State Abington Men's Soccer

Jason Rocha
Head Coach
2005F & 2008M
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License (Summer 2022)
Coaching Experience:
Current Jefferson University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, NCAA D2
6 Years Youth Coaching Experience
Playing Experience:
2 Years Professional Experience
Jefferson University
FC Delco Development Academy

Thorne Holder
Goalkeeper Coach
Head Coach
2010M
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
Coaching Experience:
Current Jefferson University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, NCAA D2
8 Years Youth Coaching Experience
Playing Experience:
Philadelphia Union
Trinidad & Tobago Youth National Team
Maryland University Men's Soccer

Armando Canela
Head Coach
2011M
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach at Thomas Jefferson University
Summer Youth Academy Coach (ages 10-15) in Chivas FC - La Gigantera, Guadalajara Mexico
Head Coach at FC Bolts in Boston MA (ages 12-17)
Playing Experience:
LeHigh Valley (PDL)
Philadelphia University (D2)
Baltimore Blast
Universidad de Gudalajara (D2 Mexico)
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
Coaching Experience:
YTP Trainer since 2015
Upper Dublin Coach since 2019
Penn Alliance Assistant since 2022
Playing Experience:
PhilaU/Jefferson
Harrisburg City Islanders U21 and U23
Reading United
James Thornton
Head Coach
2011F


Sarah Guarino
Performance & Strength Coach
Assistant Coach
2005F & 2006F
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
CSCS (Certified strength and conditioning specialist)
Coaching Experience:
Jefferson University Men's Soccer Performance and Strength Coach, NCAA D2
Various Youth Soccer Teams/Players
Playing Experience:
Ithaca College