Gerry Lucey

Assistant Director of Coaching & Training

 

 

Gerry Lucey brings to the Academy more than just an impressive soccer resume. Gerry has experience training and coaching at all levels of the game, and is regarded as one of the most effective and sought after trainers in the area. Gerry currently serves as Asst. DOC at Dunedin Stirling Soccer Club, head trainer for the Dunedin Academy program, head coach of the Academy's U15 & U19 Boys teams, and is also currently an Assistant Coach at the University of Tampa.

 

 

Resume:

  • 2001 Master of Business Administration - Long Island University (C.W.Post)
  • 1994 Bachelor of Science - School of Business Management - Long Island University (C.W.Post)
  • 2004-Present. 1st Assistant Coach at the 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.
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  • 1991-2000 Assistant Director of Operations at the Paul Riley Soccer School.
  • COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
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  • 2004 USSF National A Coaching License, Tampa, Florida
  • 2003 USSF National B Coaching License, Tampa, Florida
  • 2002 BRUSA National D License, Countryside, Florida
  • 2001 NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • COACHING HONORS AND AWARDS
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  • 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)
  • CLUB COACHING HONORS
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  • 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
  • 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)
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  • PLAYING HONORS - HIGHLIGHTS
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  • 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
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  • PLAYING HONORS CONTINUED
  • 15 League/division titles
  • 19 Cup Winners Titles
  • 8 Regional Winners Titles
  • 3 National semi-finals
  • 1 National final
  • 1 National Title
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