JJFC Coaching Staff
“The focus of the club needs to be Long Term Player Development and developing the whole player, to make better players and people through sport” - Dave
David Nuttall
Director of Coaching
Qualifications:
Masters in Sports Leadership - University of South Wales
UEFA B License (Equiv. USSF B License)
F.A. B License in Youth Development (England)
B Trainer License with DFB (German Soccer Federation)
F.A. Level 2 Goalkeeper Coaching License
Experience:
Current JJHS Varisty Girls Soccer Coach since 2016
Coach with USL Women’s program (AC CT)
Coached Collegiate Soccer at Iona (D1 Women’s), New Haven (D2 Men’s) and West Conn. (D3 Men’s)
Coached at multiple Elite clubs and has won 5 Club State Titles with teams
Contact Dave:
Email: director@johnjayfc.com
Chris Rietsch
Club President & Coach
Qualifications:
MBA Marketing Management – Baruch Zicklin School of Business
BA Political Science – Binghamton University
NSCAA National Certification
NSCAA DOC Certification
USSF National D License
Experience:
14 years coaching experience in the US at Scholastic and
Grassroots levels
Played Collegiately at SUNY Binghamton
Contact Chris:
Email: jjfccoach@gmail.com Cell: 914-384-1382
“Building a player’s confidence by coupling coach and player identified objectives that support the development framework and overall love of the game” - Kristen
Kristen Riolo
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
USSF National D License
Bachelors Degree in Psychology - University of Albany
NSCAA (United Soccer Coaches) Level 2 Coaching Diploma
USSF Grassroots 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 Courses
Experience:
6 years coaching with JJFC
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Contact Kristen
Email: kristenriolo1@gmail.com
Cell: 914-582-8071
Gareths favourite quote - “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” - Pele
Gareth Horrocks
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Sports Coaching and Exercise Science - University of Salford
F.A. Level 2 - UEFA C License (Equiv. USSF C)
UK Sports Leaders Award
Experience:
Played as a Goalkeeper through his youth career at Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers and AFC Blackpool’s professional Academy programs
Over 10 years experience coaching in the US at Premier and Travel levels
Girls Varsity Head Coach at Immaculate High School (Danbury)
Physical Education and Health Teacher at St. Mary’s School, Ridgefield.
Contact Gareth
Email: garethjameshorrocks@gmail.com
“A good coach will make their player’s see what they can be, rather than what they are'“ - John
John Martin
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
UEFA C Licensed Coach (Equiv. USSF C License)
SFA Goalkeeper Coaching License
Experience:
6 years coaching at multiple levels including delivering sport in schools within Scotland
Owns his own private coaching business
Contact John
Email: johnwilsonmartin99@gmail.com
“Facilitating positive youth development as opposeed to short term success” - George
George Shortall
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences
F.A. Level 2 - UEFA C License (Equiv. USSF C License)
F.A. Level 1 in Futsal Coaching
F.A. Level 1 in Talent Identification
Experience:
Has coached with both Liverpool and Everton International Academy Camps
Coached for Chicago Fire (MLS) Soccer in the Community
Contact George
Email:
Kasey Donnelly
Goalkeeper Coach
Qualifications:
USSF E License
Experience:
Played Goalkeeper at Franklin Pierce (D2) and currently Western Connecticut (D1)
In her youth club career won 3 Club State Cups qualifying to play at the USYS National Championship events
2 years coaching travel teams
Contact Kasey
Email:
Kieran Sibbald
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
UEFA B License (Equiv. USSF B License)
Qualified Personal Trainer
Experience:
Girls Varsity Head Coach for Immaculate High School and previously at Wooster School (Won Championship in 2022)
Experience as head coach at multiple youth clubs
Jenna Denis
Academy K-2 Coach
Qualifications:
USSF Grassroots In-Person Courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11)
Experience:
Current USL Women’s team player for AC CT
Played Collegiate Soccer at the University of Maryland and Bridgeport University
Contact Jenna
Oliver Wilkinson
Travel Soccer Coach
Qualifications:
USSF E License
Experience:
4 years coaching experience within Premier and Travel clubs
Currently Director for the Academy program with the Wilton Travel Soccer Club
Contact Oliver
Email: