Fall 2020 Coaches announced

Boys Team Coaches​

​2004 Boys: David Irving
​David was most recently head coach then Director of Football Operations for Tulsa Roughnecks FC, for 15 years coached the USL Wilmington Hammerheads Professional team winning several division championships and a national championship. CLICK HERE to learn more about David's professional career.
2005 Boys: Matt Sadler
Matt was a four -year starter at Methodist University and was captain senior year. He spent three seasons as Men’s Assistant Coach and later became head coach at Cape Fear Community College men’s team for two years. Sadler was Conference Coach of the Year three times, NCSCA Region I Coach of the Year in 2008, and NC Coach of the Year in 2008. Holds a “B” license from the USSF.
2006 Boys: Seany Payne
Seany was a 4-year starter and All-American at Campbell University. He played professionally for many years and was on the USL National Championship team. Seany has coached other children with PISA for many years including the oldest Hurricanes teams. 
​2007 Boys-White: Chris Murray
Chris has been with PISA since 2012 as our Academy Director, and Director of Coaching since 2017. Chris was a 4-year starter at UNCW and 2 time All CAA selection. He later played for Coach Irving professionally for 4 years with the Wilmington USL Pro team, and is also CFCC Asst. women's college coach. 
2007 Boys-Red: David Irving
​David was most recently head coach then Director of Football Operations for Tulsa Roughnecks FC, for 15 years coached the USL Wilmington Hammerheads Professional team winning several division championships and a national championship. CLICK HERE to learn more about David's professional career.
2008 Boys: George Dimopoulos
​George was a four-year starter and two-year captain at Greensboro College. In his Junior and Senior years, Greensboro College won back to back conference championships and George was selected as a first-team all USA South Conference player both years.
2009 Boys: Ryan Nally
Played defense at UNCW for 3 years and and allowed only one goal or less in 11-of-20 contests. Received the CAA Commissioner's Academic Award for spring semester. Graduated with degree in finance from the Cameron school of Business. Currently a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. 
2010 Boys: Matt Gianfortone
Signed amateur contract with North Carolina Football Club first team during U18 Academy.
Played midfield for UNCW Men’s Soccer 2015-2018.
2011 Boys: Matt Sadler
Matt was a four -year starter at Methodist University and was captain senior year. He spent three seasons as Men’s Assistant Coach and later became head coach at Cape Fear Community College men’s team for two years. Sadler was Conference Coach of the Year three times, NCSCA Region I Coach of the Year in 2008, and NC Coach of the Year in 2008. Holds a “B” license from the USSF.

Girls Team Coaches​

2004/05 Girls: Caitlin Hunter
​Starting GK for UNCW 2009-2012; two-time all-CAA GK. School record with an .857 save percentage and 126 saves. Campbell  Univ. Assistant Coach (2013-2014). UNCW Women’s Asst (2018-present)
2006/07 Girls: Ariana Smith
Ariana played at Lees-McRae where she started 21 games in her first year. She was previously the 04G coach and is now our Girls Academy coach shaping future Hurricanes.
2008 Girls & Goalkeeper Coach: Caitlin Hunter
Starting GK for UNCW 2009-2012; two-time all-CAA GK. School record with an .857 save percentage and 126 saves. Campbell  Univ. Assistant Coach (2013-2014). UNCW Women’s Asst (2018-present)
2009 & 2010 Girls: Ryan Deppa
Ryan grew up in Western NY, and finished his playing career for Genesee CC. He was a also a member of NY West Southern Tier ODP program. Coach Ryan has coached all age groups through his years, including college coaching experience at JCC-Olean, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Ryan just finished his fourth season as head coach of regional power, Cape Fear Community College.
2011 Girls: Ariana Smith
Ariana played at Lees-McRae where she started 21 games in her first year. She was previously the 04G coach and is now our Girls Academy coach shaping future Hurricanes.
Jason Famiglietti: Hurricanes Coordinator / 04/05G Asst
Jason has played and coached soccer for 38 years, Niagara Wheatfield High School, North Tonawanda Dynamo, Azzurri FC, and also played for Brockport College. Jason has coached with PISA for many years and holds a coaching license with US Soccer.
Eric Persic​:  Asst.Coach 04B & 08G 
Played several high level club teams based in both State College & Camp Hill PA. Recruited to play at Greensboro College in NC, then transferred to PSU sophomore year. 
Ross Moore: 2008 Boys Asst.
Ross played in England then attended Coastal Carolina before playing professionally for Coach Irving (above). Ross has been involved as a PISA coach for over 8 years.