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Coaching Staff

WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL AREA SOCCER ASSOCIATION!

Capital Area Soccer Association's purpose is to provide the best possible soccer and personal development opportunity to every player, at every level, in the Club.  

Gino DiFlorio (Technical Director)

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • USSF - C License
  • NSCAA - National Diploma
  • Harrisburg Heat Assistant Coach (2012-2018)
  • ODP Coach 4 Years
  • Director of Coaching HMMS Eagle FC (2002-2020)

 

Playing Experience

  • Cleveland Force, Canton Invaders, Dayton Dynamo, Dallas Sidekicks.
  • Buffalo Blizzard, Cleveland Crunch, Cincinnati Silverbacks,
    Harrisburg Heat, Baltimore Blast, Hershey Wildcats.
  • NPSL MVP (2000-2001)
  • Hall of Fame- Harrisburg Heat
  • Canada Men's National Team

 

 

Coaching Philosophy

To provide an environment for players to express themselves on and off the field and be the best player that they can become.
Teach responsibility for their actions as a person. Player Development is the key to the Beautiful Game.  The Team will always come first. 

 

email:  gino@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2008M Elite (U16)

2008F Elite (U16) 

2010F Elite (U14)

Tom Mellor (Assistant Technical Director, Boys)

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • UEFA Level 3 (B Licence)
  • Cedar Crest High School - 2012-2014
  • Cedar Cliff High School - 2015-2016

 

Playing Career

  • Harrisburg Heat (2012 - 2021)
  • Harrisburg City Islanders (2010 - 2011)
  • Notre Dame College (2009 - 2011)
  • Barnsley FC (2007-2009)
  • England Youth Squad (2005)
  • Manchester United Academy (1998-2007)


Coaching Philosophy

I judge a players ability on the decisions they make, whether they show composure on the ball and control the tempo of the game and can be a difference maker when needed.
I like my teams to play with intensity both in and out of out possession, I like a fluid 2-3-2-3 formation, having the players stretching the play and moving the ball quickly through the lines. I like my players to rotate and move off each other with patterns of play we create in practice.  I like my players taking risks and play fast exciting football. 
 
To do this, we need to start them young, being comfortable with the ball in every situation, start the players watching games very young, picking a favorite team to support and cheer. Fall in love with the game, creates an imagination in practice and relevance when we want to work on things or demonstrations.  Master 1v1’s at the younger ages and skill.  Challenge them and make the players accountable for work ethic. 

 

email:  tom@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2016M Premier (U8)

2016M Blue (U8)

2009M Premier (U15)

 

 

Richard Chinapoo (Interim Assistant Technical Director, Girls)

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • USSF - A License
  • NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
  • Harrisburg Heat Head Coach (1998 - 2002, 2012 - 2014)
  • NPSL Coach of the Year (2000 - 2001)

 Playing Experience

  • Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus.  4-year All American
  • New York Cosmos, Baltimore Blast, Dallas Sidekicks and Harrisburg Heat
  • Hall of Fame - Long Island University, Baltimore Blast and Harrisburg Heat
  • Trinidad/Tobago Mens National Team


Coaching Philosophy

To provide an environment of learning, while also developing a passion for the game.  Use the game to teach life lessons and values, to create a true team atmosphere where there is one unified goal.

 

email:  rchinapoo@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2006M Elite (U18)

2013F Premier (U11)

Alycia Enders

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • CASA
  • Central Dauphin High School
  • Mount Aloysius College


Coaching Philosophy

To develop smart and technical players.  We will do this by repetition of close ball work.  My goal is for each player's ball skills to improve with every session.  I want kids to develop a love for the game while having fun at every practice.

 

 

email:  AlyciaEnders@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2015F Premier (U9)

Kenny Fultz

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • NSCAA Level 6 Diploma

 

Playing Experience

  • Harrisburg Heat (2012-2106)
  • Slippery Rock University

 

 

Coaching Philosophy

I enjoy creating an environment for the girls to show up, be creative and confident all while having fun!

 

email:  kfultz@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

Various

Jason Gray

Coaching Experience/Credentials

  • USSF D Coaching License (Oct 2022)
  • Susquehanna Township School District Junior High Girls Soccer Head Coach (2021 - Present)
  • Northern Lebanon School District Junior High Boys Soccer Head Coach (2020-2021)
  • Northern Lebanon Soccer Club Boys Travel Coach (2018 - 2020)
 
 
Playing Experience
  • NCAA DII, Washington Adventist University (formerly Columbia Union College until 2009) Takoma Park, MD (2001 - 2005)
  • Crestwood High School, Mountain Top, PA (1996 - 2001)
 
 
Coaching Philosophy
 
To unlock potential and refine talent so that each player reaches their maximum performance mentally and physically. Foster a healthy environment where players can make mistakes and learn from them in order to grow.  To teach players how the team is greater than the sum of its individuals.

 

email:  jasongray@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2009M Blue (U15)

Dan Hartung

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • CASA travel coach (2018 - present)
  • HMMS travel coach (2015 - 2018)
  • HMMS Skill trainer (2011 - 2014)
  • PA Classics Head Coach (2007 - 2010)
  • Duquesne University Head Assistant (2004 - 2005)

 Playing Experience

  • Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2004 - 2007)
  • Duquesne University (2000 - 2003)
  • High School two-time All-American


Coaching Philosophy

To develop skillful players that can keep the ball in possession and use wide space to get forward quickly and effectively.  Do develop players that will learn from mistakes and build on successful moments.  Winning and competing to win everyday is the core of my mentality and is the backbone to my team's culture.

 

email:  danhartung@casasoccer.org

 

Current CASA Team(s)

2010M Elite (U14)
 

Genci Keja

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • NSCAA Level 6 Diploma
  • J.P. McCaskey High School Boys Varsity (2001-2005)
  • J.P. McCaskey Junior High School Girls (2002-2004)
  • Rhea County High School Boys Varsity (1999-2001)
  • Bryan College NAIA Div. 1 Men's & Women's Assistant Coach (1998-1999)

 Playing Experience

  • Bryan College (1994-1997)
  • Albanian Professional League


Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy is create a culture of constant improvement, a culture of players wanting to learn and grow their skills (never wanting to play it safe), and a culture where players are committed to never giving up (believing that failure and rejection will always be part of a player’s career; view them only as events that will lead to the BIG DREAM.

 

email:  genci@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2013M Blue (U11)

2011M Premier (U13)

2010M Premier (U14)

Juan Lopez

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • CASA Head Goalkeeper coaching staff
  • CASA Travel Coach (2018 - present)

 

 Playing Experience

  • High school


Coaching Philosophy

Creating a positive environment for the advancement of soccer, soccer skills and the knowledge of the game. If they follow these things winning will be the end result. 

 

email:  juanlopez@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2012M Premier (U12)

2009F Elite (U15)

 

Jamel Mitchell

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • USSF - C License

  • Eagle FC Head Coach (2006-2021)

  • Susquehanna High School Head Coach (2016-2021)

 

Playing Experience

  • Sporting Kansas City, Rochester Rhinos, Chicago Fire, Hershey Wildcats.

  • Hall of Fame- Sacramento State

 

Coaching Philosophy

To help players reach their maximum potential, both on and off the field. 

 

email:  JamelMitchell@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2015M Blue (U9)

Rory O'Neill

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • UEFA C License
  • USSF C, D, E, F License
  • USC - Attacking Principles Level 1
  • USC - Defensive Principles Level 1
  • USC - Futsal Level 1
  • TOVO - V1 course, 7-aside course
  • 8 years experience coaching youth soccer in central PA (CASA, PennFC, Keystone FC)

 


Coaching Philosophy

If your player can't wait to come to practice, enjoys being part of the team, and is growing both on and off the pitch we're doing something right.  My teams build out of the back and play a possession based, physical, aggressive, attacking style of soccer. Dynamic, game-based sessions that challenge the players to problem solve are paramount. Developing individual players within the team and helping kids become healthy, respectful, high-achieving young adults is my goal. Also, I value creativity when coaching and use technology to reinforce teaching.

Feel free to check out my YouTube channel for examples: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjqkVEAAQfWN2iW1oEaXTw

 

email:  roneill@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2014M Premier (U11)

2014M Blue (U11)

Scott Orner

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • CASA Travel coach (2008 - 2015, 2022 - present)
  • Central Dauphin Boys JV Coach (2010 and 2011)
  • Central Dauphin Girls High School and Middle School Coach (2015 - 2021)
     

 

 Playing Experience

  • Shippensburg University (2003 - 2007)

 

 Coaching Philosophy

To create an environment where players compete to win every day while having fun, enjoying the game they love.  Playing the game and being part of a team will teach players life lessons to use forever.

 

 

email:  ScottOrner@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2015M Premier (U9)

Jose "Ze" Pascoa

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • Over 10 years as a travel coach and trainer for CASA and Susquehanna SC.
  • USSF - D License

 

Playing Experience

  • Cape Verde Amateur League 


Coaching Philosophy

There is a good player in every player.  Every player has the opportunity to be successful.  Most importantly, I want the players to have fun and love for the game.

 

email:  jpascoa@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2013M Premier (U11)

Patrick Thompson

Coaching Experience/Licenses
  • USSF - E License
  • CASA Travel Coach (2017 - present)

 Playing Experience

  • Major Indoor Soccer/Major Area Soccer League (2013 - present)


Coaching Philosophy

As a coach I strive to introduce the love for soccer to the players. I help my players improve both technically and tactically through fun and engaging training. I believe that fast paced competitive play can progress players both with fundamental skills and their desire to want to learn the game inside and out.  

 

email:  patrickthompson@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2007M Elite (U17)

2012F Blue (U12)

Drew Whittle

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • CASA Travel coach (2022 - present)
  • Central Dauphin High School Assistant Coach (2017-2018)

 Playing Experience

  • Arcadia University (2012-2014)
  • Central Dauphin High School (2008-2011)
  •    *State Champion (2009)
  •    *Mid Penn Big 11 (2011)
  • CASA Soccer (1999-2012)

 

 Coaching Philosophy

I value Hard Work, Teamwork, and Leadership. I find it important to have a fun, friendly environment to encourage unity amongst the team and improve individual learning. My goal is to provide the knowledge and environment to help each player reach their full potential, and hopefully help improve skills that extend beyond the game and into other aspects of their life.

email:  dwhittle@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

2014F Premier (U10)

Abby Worthington

Coaching Experience/Licenses

  • USSF - E License
  • CASA Travel coach (2018 - present)

 Playing Experience

  • Bridgewater College (2009 - 2013)
  • Central Dauphin High School (two-time state champion)

 Coaching Philosophy

Youth soccer is not just sport. It builds character, confidence, a sense of responsibility, and friendships that last a lifetime.   As a former CASA player, it feels like home to be back at Ranger Field in a different light.   It brings me joy to watch these young players turn their fears into accomplishments.   “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed”. - Michael Jordan

email:  coachabby@casasoccer.org

Current CASA Team(s)

Various

Technical Staff Contact Information

Richard Chinapoo Coaching Staff/Consultant / Interim Assistant Technical Director, Girls rchinapoo@casasoccer.org
Gino DiFlorio Technical Director gino@casasoccer.org
Alycia Enders Coaching Staff AlyciaEnders@casasoccer.org
Kenny Fultz Coaching Staff kfultz@casasoccer.org
Jason Gray Coaching Staff JasonGray@casasoccer.org
Dan Hartung Coaching Staff danhartung@casasoccer.org
Genci Keja Coaching Staff genci@casasoccer.org
Juan Lopez Goalkeeping Coach, Coaching Staff juanlopez@casasoccer.org
Tom Mellor Assistant Technical Director - Boys, Coaching Staff tom@casasoccer.org
Jamel Mitchell Coaching Staff JamelMitchell@casasoccer.org
Rory O'Neill Coaching Staff roneill@casasoccer.org
Scott Orner Coaching Staff ScottOrner@casasoccer.org
Jose Pascoa Coaching Staff jpascoa@casasoccer.org
Patrick Thompson Coaching Staff patrickthompson@casasoccer.org
Carissa Van Dyck Coaching Staff carissavandyck@casasoccer.org
Drew Whittle Coaching Staff DrewWhittle@casasoccer.org
Abby Worthington Coaching Staff coachabby@casasoccer.org

CASA COACHING STAFF 2023 - 2024

BOYS GIRLS
TEAM AGE GROUP (BIRTH YEAR) COACH TEAM AGE GROUP (BIRTH YEAR) COACH
2016M PREMIER U8 (2016) TOM MELLOR
2016M BLUE U8 (2016) TOM MELLOR
2015M PREMIER U9 (2015) SCOTT ORNER 2015F PREMIER U9 (2015) ALYCIA ENDERS
2015M BLUE U9 (2015) JAMEL MITCHELL
2014M PREMIER U10 (2014) RORY O'NEILL 2014F PREMIER U10 (2014) DREW WHITTLE
2014M BLUE U10 (2014) RORY O'NEILL
2013M PREMIER U11 (2013) JOSE PASCOA 2013F PREMIER U11 (2013) RICHARD CHINAPOO
2013M BLUE U11 (2013) GENCI KEJA
2012M PREMIER U12 (2012) JUAN LOPEZ 2012F PREMIER U12 (2012) DAN HARTUNG
2012F BLUE U12 (2012) PATRICK THOMPSON
2011M PREMIER U13 (2011) GENCI KEJA
2010M ELITE U14 (2010) DAN HARTUNG 2010F ELITE U14 (2010) GINO DIFLORIO
2010M PREMIER U14 (2010) GENCI KEJA
2009M PREMIER U15 (2009) TOM MELLOR 2009F ELITE U15 (2009) JUAN LOPEZ
2008/2009M BLUE U15 (2009) JASON GRAY
2008M ELITE U16 (2008) GINO DI FLORIO 2008F ELITE U16 (2008) GINO DI FLORIO
2007M ELITE U17 (2007) PATRICK THOMPSON
2006M ELITE U18 (2006) RICHARD CHINAPOO