United Soccer Training Academy

United Soccer Training Academy carefully assembled some of the region's finest coaches to teach players of all ages the skills and tactics needed to compete and become their personal best. Our coaches can pass on their first hand experience and knowledge they received from playing at the highest levels of soccer to every player in our club. We recognize the impact that coaches have on a player's soccer development. But more importantly, a coach's influence can effect how young men and women develop and grow as people. That is why USTA insists on bringing aboard coaches and trainers who demonstrate the highest moral and personal character. Our coaches have a genuine love of kids and understand that they must be patient, and understanding that player development is a "process". USTA will continue to raise the bar on what we expect from our coaches and trainers, as we seek to identify programs to help coaches advance their licenses and education. Anyone desiring to serve as a coach or trainer should submit their resume and application to our Board of Directors. We are proud to introduce to you the lead training personnel at United Soccer Training Academy.

	John Sumoski currently coaches women's soccer at Wilkes University. His 2005 team garnered it's first Freedom Conference Championship in the school's 19 year history. With that championship, the Lady Colonels received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In his 4 year tenure at Wilkes, Sumoski has a record of 45-29-5 and has been named Freedom Conference Coach of the Year two times. Prior to Wilkes University, Sumoski spent two years at Central Michigan University as an assistant coach, 2 years as the head coach at Carlow College in Pittsburgh, and 2 years as an assistant coach at Carnegie Mellon University. John's most distinguished club experience is with Penns Forest F.C. in Pittsburgh where he spent 7 years developing premier level players. His '79 girls team won several tournaments including 3 state championships which qualified them for the Snickers Regional Championships. His '83 boys team was the first team in Pennsylvania West to win the state championship from U12 through U19. Over 95% of his players from both of these teams played collegiate soccer at schools like Lehigh, Gannon, Lafayette, Allegheny, California University of PA, Seton Hill, Duquesne, St. Francis of PA, and West Virginia. He has an 'A' License and National Youth License through the USSF, and an Advanced National Diploma and Goalkeeper Diploma through the NSCAA. John is an EPYSA Olympic Development Program Staff Coach currently working with the U16 girls. Sumoski played collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he was a regional All-American. He holds the school's season (18) and career (37) scoring records.
	Goalkeeping trainer Bob Zanicky began his coaching career in 1993 at The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) as Women’s Goalkeeping Trainer. During his four year tenure at IUP, Bob reshaped the program developing goalkeepers who became recognized and chosen National All-Americans and Regional All-Americans. Goalkeeper trained by Bob was named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference First or Second Team. Head coach Brian Lenosky elevated Bob’s status to Assistant Coach in 1995, the year IUP won its first and only State Championship. That same year Kristen Bardes, IUP’s Sophomore Goalkeeper, was named an NCAA Division 2 All American. Bob returned to the Wyoming Valley in the fall of 2003, where he created a successful Goalkeeping program for Wyoming Valley Soccer Club (WVSC). Bob is no longer affiliated with WVSC, but during the two short years he ran the program, Bob’s goalkeepers were quickly recognized as some of the best in the state. Coach Zanicky’s youth goalkeeper’s have made the Olympic Development State Team, received invitations to the ODP regional Camp and finished in the top 8 in the Nation at the National Goalie Wars. As a coach, Bob brings a positive influence to his keepers. Not one training session passes without him saying “You have more in you (ability) than you think.” His aggressive approach to goalkeeping includes both physical and mental preparation. “I want my players to work so hard that they take the pitch with complete confidence in their abilities. They know that they have done everything possible to prepare, that such preparation leads to success in all facets of life. I want them to look forward to the time when they have to make the great save. I want them to invite the best from their opponents with nothing but self-belief in their hearts. I never want a player taking the field doubting their ability. If that happens, I have failed them as a trainer, a coach and a mentor. As a youth coach and trainer I’m not just creating soccer players, I am helping mold young men and women in their formative years.”
	Aaron Palczweski is the Director of Player Development for Soccer at the Riverfront Sports Complex. His training experience includes four years of assistant coaching with Roger Jacobs at the NCAA Division III level (Baptist Bible College) where he achieved two-time All-American status as a player. Aaron's player development experience includes 8 years of camp and clinic programs. His training sessions focus on individual skill, agility, and tactical play. Aaron's positive coaching philosophy is appreciated by players and parents alike.
	Chuck Edkins is in his 16th season at College Misericordia as head men's soccer coach. He is in his third year as assistant athletic director at CM. In 2005, he led the Cougars to an 8-9 record and improved his career record to 164-101-17. In 2000, Edkins led CM to a PAC title and the school's first NCAA Tournament berth. College Misericordia also won the PAC in 1996 and 1997 and has made nine appearances in the PAC finals. Edkins holds an NSCAA Advanced National coaching license and has been named PAC Coach-of-the-Year four times. He has compiled a career record of 156-92-17. Edkins earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in physical education from SUNY-Cortland.
	Frank Carrozza has helped shape the sport of soccer in both the NY and PA area for a number of years. He has been involved with many developmental training camps and clinics guiding our youth to the next level. A native of Orange County, NY Frank is a graduate from Minisink Valley High School where he helped the Warriors claim two conference titles as well as become another Minisink Valley player to be selected to the Orange County All-Conference Team. Carrozza continued his education by earning a degree in Sport Management from College Misericordia where he was a 4 year starter on the men's soccer team. During his playing career, he helped the Cougars to a berth in the NCAA DIII Championships and an ECAC Championship. He continued a Cougar tradition by becoming another two-time member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference All Conference Team. He is ranked among the Top 10 in school history in Goals, Assists, and Career Points. Frank has gone on to obtain the following soccer coaching licenses and certifications: * NSCAA Premier Coaching License * NSCAA Director of Coaching License * NSCAA Advanced National Coaching License * NSCAA Youth National Coaching License * NSCAA High School Coaching License * NSCAA State Goalkeeping License * First Aid & CPR Certifications * AED & Heat Clinic Certifications Coach Carrozza is the Assistant Coach for the Women's Soccer Team at Misericordia University. He is also a Coaching Education Instructor for EPYSA as well as our Director of Coaching here at United Soccer Training Academy.
	Coach Robinson is a Biology major at Wilkes University and a member of the women's soccer team. Gina is working with our younger players focusing on developing their individual technique as well as introducing basic team concepts. Coach Robinson currently trains and coaches the USTA under 10 girls. Prior to joining USTA Gina was involved with the Middleburg Soccer Club as well as the Middleburg AYSO, reffing and helping the youth teams. With over 16 years of playing experience she hopes to share her knowledge of the game as well as instill a positive image of female athletes in the young girls. As a player in the midfield/forward position on the women's soccer team at Wilkes Gina contributed 6 goals and 8 assists to a team that has made the MAC playoffs the past 3 years and won the MAC championship and an NCAA bid in 2005. Robinson has also been named to the MAC academic honor roll every year. In high school Gina played at Middleburg High School in Middleburg, Pennsylvania. While there her team was consistently in the district IV playoffs and PIAA tournament, making it to the Final Four in 2002 and Elite 8 in the state in 2004. A leader in goals and assists, she was also named co-MVP of the team her senior year. Georgina played club soccer for the Middleburg Sockers and also played a year with the CPYSL select team out of Harrisburg in 2000. She also represented the Nittany Region in the Keystone State Games in 1999 and 2000.
	Coach Winga Siwale is the Head Men’s and Women’s coach at Keystone College. Coach Siwale came to Keystone in 2003 from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, where he served as the University's assistant men's and women's soccer coach. Coach Siwale joined the coaching staff at Lincoln Memorial in 2001, where his accomplishments included coaching the men's goalkeeper to All-Conference Honors. He has also shared his soccer knowledge and expertise at several camps throughout the country. As a player, Coach Siwale began his collegiate experience on scholarship at Syracuse University where he was a starter and letter winner as a freshman for the Orange. He later transferred to Lincoln Memorial where he was a three-year starter and letter winner. He was elected team captain during his junior and senior seasons and was named to the Gulf South Conference All-Tournament Team A native of Zambia, while also holding dual citizenship in England, coach Siwale has played for such teams as the Sutton United Football Club, Cob ham Football Club, Crystal Palace Football Club, Mulungushi Chiefs Football Club and the Syracuse Chiefs Football Club. While in high school, coach Siwale had the opportunity to play on several international traveling teams. His travels took him to play at such locales as Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, England and Bermuda. He received his B.A from Lincoln Memorial as well as his M.B.A from the Tennessee University