Coaching Staff

Coaching Directors

Director of Girls Program

ariel@ireland.valeofc.com

Director of Boys / High School Teams

darren@ireland.valeofc.com

USSF A Licensed
20+ years collegiate coaching experience in Division I, II, and III
Boston College Assistant Coach – 6 years, 4 NCAA Tournaments, 1 ACC Championship
Harvard University Assistant Coach – 3 years, finishing 2nd in Ivy League
Mercyhurst University Assistant Coach, Endicott College Head Coach, and Newbury College Head Coach
Coached numerous collegiate players who rose to professional teams

Director of Boys / 7v7 and 9v9 Teams

jhablitz@ireland.valeofc.com

USSF C License (USSF B candidate)
10+ years coaching experience at the youth, collegiate and semi-professional level
DIII collegiate athlete
Semi-pro player Birmingham Hammers (now defunct)
MA in Sports Management

Director of Valeo Training Academy

danielvellos@ireland.valeofc.com

Director of Player Well-Being & College Recruitment

USSF C Licensed
Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Northeastern University, 6 years
Assistant Coach, Bates College, 3 years
United Soccer Coaches National, Advanced, and Premier Diplomas
5 years youth coaching experience: U16 – U20
Collegiate Player Division I, Captain 2 years
Professional Development League – PDL pre-professional player 5 years
Awarded 2012 Jim Dedeus All-Star XI - one of the top 11 players in the Northeast Division

Coordinator Performance Training: Speed ~ Strength ~ Agility