Fall 2019 Coaches announced

Boys Team Coaches​

Chris Murray - Coaching Director
​2007 Boys-White 
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. 
​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-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-White: 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.
2008 Boys-RED: 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.
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: Chris Murray-DOC
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. 
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.

Girls Team Coaches​

2003 Girls: Kelly Rooney
​Kelly has a long history of youth league & high school accomplishments including State Cup Champion and Super Y League National Champion. She played all 4 years at UNCW winning a CAA Conference Championship. Kelly finished her career 5th in UNCW school history with 79 games played.
2004/ 05 Girls-White: Chelsea Frankeny
Chelsea was a former PISA Hurricane when her 94 team won the CASL College Showcase. Chelsea went on to play 4 years at Charleston Southern where she was a standout forward as well as defender. She finished her college career playing 75 games.
2005 Girls-Red:Chris Harper
Chris Harper enters his fifth season on the Cape Fear Men's Soccer coaching staff. Born in England, Coach Harper moved to Wilmington in 1978 and played soccer at UNCW. Coach Harper has served on the coaching staff for New Hanover High School, Cape Fear Academy, and several classic and select teams.
2006 Girls: Gary O'Neill
Gary moved from Ireland to US in 2011 and became captain of the UNCW Men's soccer team. Gary has been coaching with PISA for several years including the 2001 Boys Hurricanes and is now also the Academy Director developing young players to become future Hurricanes.
2007 Girls: Chelsea Frankeny
Chelsea was a former PISA Hurricane coached by pro player Chad Crandell. Chelsea went on to play 4 years at Charleston Southern where she was a standout forward as well as defender. She finished her college career playing 75 games.
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 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.
​2009/10 Girls Academy: Ariana
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.
2010 Girls: Chad Crandell
Chad played at Creighton Univ prior to his professional career here in Wilmington. Chad was the coach for our first PISA Hurricanes girls team back in 2008 and started the Academy Program. Chad has come full-circle now coaching his own daughter in rec for many years and now a 2010 Hurricane! 
Jason Famiglietti:
Manager Coordinator
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. Goal Keeper Coach /
​2004B & 2008G Asst.Coach
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.