Chris Murray - Coaching Director 2007 Boys-White & 2008 Boys-Red Coach
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.
2001/02 Boys: Domenico Grillo
Coach "D" play for the Pateadores Youth Academy in Southern California where they won nationals. Later played 2 years at San Diego State, and was All-American at Mission Viejo.
2003/04 Boys: David Irving
David was most recently Director of Football Operations for Tulsa Roughnecks FC, after serving as their head coach for the first two seasons. David comes back to Wilmington and eager to share his knowledge with our competitive youth athletes.
2004 Boys: David Irving
David is well-known as former coach of the Wilmington Professional team for 15 years, where he won several division championships as well as a national championship. CLICK HERE to learn more about David and his extensive 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: Kalvin Kromer
Kalvin was a stand-out player at UNCW where he started all 20 matches as a freshman scoring UNCW’s first goal in 2-0 victory over Bucknell in first round of NCAA Tournament. A successful four-year career at UNCW ended with him being selected Second-Team All-Colonial Athletic Association and NCCSIA All-State accolades.
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.
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.
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 Girls: Ariana Smith
Ariana played at Lees-McRae where she started 21 games in her first year.
2005 Girls: Ryan Deppa
Ryan grew up playing soccer in Western NY, and finished his playing career for Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. 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, and currently at Cape Fear Community College. Ryan just finished his fourth season as head coach of regional power, Cape Fear Community College.
2006 Girls: Gary O'Neill
Gary moved from Ireland in 2011 and eventually attained 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 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: 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 playing soccer in Western NY, and finished his playing career for Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. 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, and currently at Cape Fear Community College. Ryan just finished his fourth season as head coach of regional power, Cape Fear Community College.
Jason Famiglietti: 2005 Girls asst. & 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: 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.
