Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club

We are very proud of the training staff at Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club. We feature several of the best trainers in the area. All of these trainers are experienced former players and coaches, that bring their years of experience to the players at Dunedin.

FRANK MORGAN - BIO

Starting with the 2004 Season, Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club has the privilege of adding Frank Morgan to our impressive coaching and training staff. Frank was born in Dublin, Ireland. At the age of 8, Frank signed with the best youth soccer program in Ireland: Home Farm/Leeds United. Frank signed professionally with Leeds at the age of 14, where he played from 1980-1987. During his time at Leeds, he won the FA cup Youth's Medal and Reserve Team League winner's medal. He also made numerous appearances for Leeds United first Team. Frank also played for the Republic of Ireland at U15, U16, U17, U18 and U21 levels. Frank has played in the European and World Cup Championships at all levels. Frank won a Youth World Cup with Ireland at the U18 level. Due to injury, Frank was released from Leeds United in 1987. At this time, he came to the US and played for several professional teams, including:

Frank has coached at many levels here in the US from U8 through U20 teams. Frank took U15 and U18 teams to the New York State Finals, and a U12/13 Team to the National Finals.

ALEX STENSON - BIO

Alex Stenson's extensive coaching experience includes Countryside Sunbowl Champions 2000, Hofstra University, NCAA Division 1 playoff team and 1993-95 Long Island Select Coach. He has played for teams in the US and Ireland, and he is FAI (Football Assocation of Ireland) licensed.

Alex's Coaching Experience

2005 Dunedin Soccer Academy Coach

2004-05 Head Coach Dunedin U-12 Boys
Region Cup Quaterfinalists

1994-2003 Countryside Lightning Head Coach
1999 U-17 Boys Sunbowl Champions
1998 U-19 Boys State Cup Finalists
2001 U-12 Boys Region Cup Champions, Runners-Up Presidents Cup
2002-04 U-12 Boys Region Cup Runners-Up
1994-2003 9 Division 1 Championships

1992-94 Asst. Women's Coach Hofstra University
16-2-1 1st Rd, Division 1 NCAA Play-offs

1990-93 Head Coach Glen Cove Soccer Academy
2 Division 1 Championships Long Island

1991-93 Long Island Select Coach

GERRY LUCEY - BIO

2001 MBA, Long Island University (C.W.Post)

1994 BS, School of Business Management Long Island University (C.W.Post)

2004-Present, 1st Assistant Coach, University of Tampa

2001-2005, Countryside Soccer Club

1994-2001 Head Coach/Assistant Coach of Women’s/Men’s Soccer at C.W.Post University, Long Island, NY

1991-2000 Assistant Director of Operations, Paul Riley Soccer School

Gerry's Coaching Honors And Awards

2005 Stetson University 7-a-side Collegiate Champions

2004 SSC Tournament Champions, University of Tampa

2004 NCAA Sweet 16 Finalists, University of Tampa

2000 Conference Champions (C.W.Post)

2000 ECAC Finalists (C.W.Post)

2000 Conference Coach of the Year (C.W.Post)

1999 Conference Champions (C.W.Post)

1999 NCAA Sweet 16 Finalists (C.W.Post)

1998 Conference Champions (C.W.Post)

1998 NCAA Elite 8 (C.W.Post

1998 Regional Champions (C.W.Post)

1994 Men’s Conference Champions (C.W.Post)

Gerry's Club Coaching Honors

2001-Present Countryside Soccer Club
1990 Boys: Division Winners, Region Cup Winners, State Cup Final 8 (2004 & 05), Super Y League 3rd place Southeastern Division 2004, 8 Tournament Titles since 2002

1991-2000 Albertson Soccer Club. Various teams: 2 State Titles, 5 League Titles, 3 Waldbaums Cups, 12 Tournament Titles

Additional Information: Players I’ve coached:
7 players that I’ve coached have turned professional
5 National Team Players
1 WUSA Player
50+ Collegiate Players
4 HS All-Americans

Gerry's Playing Experience

1998-2001 Long Island Rough Riders USL “A” League (Professional)

1997 NY/NJ Metrostars MLS (On Loan)

1995-1997 North Jersey Imperials USL (Professional)

1994 New York Fever USL (Professional)

1992-1997 Greek American Atlas (NY)(semi-professional)

1991-1993 C.W. Post (College)

1990-1991 NY Tech (College)

1990-1992 Hota Bavarians (NY)

1989-1990 Albertslund (Denmark) (semi-professional)

1988-1989 Kobenhavns Boldklub (Denmark)

1985-1987 Malahide United (Ireland)

1983-1985 Home Farm F.C. (Ireland) Youth and League of Ireland

1977-1983 Malahide United (Ireland)

Gerry's Playing Honors - Highlights

2000 “A” League All-Star (Pro)

1996 USL All-Star (Pro)

1996 Represented Ireland in the mini World Cup of New York

1995 National Hellenic Club Champions

1993 NSCAA Collegiate All-American

1993 Long Island University Top Athlete of the Year Award

1993 NYCAC Conference Player of the Year

1992 Irish Echo National Player of the Year

1990-1993 NSCAA All Region (College)

1990-1993 NYCAC All Conference (College)

1990 NYCAC Conference Rookie of the Year

15 League/Division Titles

19 Cup Winners Titles

8 Regional Winners Titles

3 National Semi-Finals

1 National Final

1 National Title