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Coach and player development at AYSL is handled by its training staff, which operates under the guidance of Head Trainer Patrick "Paddy" Sweeney. 

 
Paddy Sweeney
  • AYSL head/senior trainer since 2000

  • USSF "A" license

  • FA English coaching license

  • FA Ireland coaching license

  • Irish National Qualification in Exercise and Health Studies

  • Virginia - USL Pro League; Second points leader, 2004

  • Sligo Rovers Professional Team - Premier League; League Cup Winner, 1998; League Cup Runner-up, 1996; Irish News Cup Runner-up, 1996/97

  • Finn Harps FC - Irish 1st Division

  • B.S.B.A., Sports Management, Columbia Southern University

Lukas Hefty
  • AYSL trainer since 2005

  • AYSL Club Program coach since 2004

  • University of Central Florida, 2001-2002

  • Lakewood High School, 1997-2001 (All-County Honors)

  • AYSL/Strictly Soccer, 1987-2001

Courtney Turner
  • AYSL Trainer since 2005

  •  Soquel High School - Girl’s Soccer Head Coach, 2002 – 2005

  • Santa Cruz Soccer Camp Trainer, 2003-2004

  • Excel Soccer Club Co-ed U-12 Head Coach, 1999

  • University of California at Santa Cruz, played 2001-2002

  • California State University at Hayward, played  2000-2001

  • Harbor High School, California, played 1994-98 (3-time league champions) 

Michael McGarry
  • AYSL trainer since 2007

  • First team goalkeeper for Tampa Knights, Florida Sunshine Premier League since 2006

  • First team goalkeeper and trainer for San Francisco Scots, Northern California Premier League, 2002-2004

  • First team goalkeeper and trainer for San Francisco Hiberians, 1998-2002

  • First team goalkeeper, coach and trainer for Hllcrest United, Dublin, Ireland, 1995-1998

  • Goalkeeper trainer, Maynooth Town, Ireland, 1993-1994

  • Goalkeeper for Celbridge Town and Leixlip Town, Ireland, 1986-1993

Tim Ristorcelli
  • AYSL trainer since 2007

  • Player/coach, St. Pete Aztecs, Florida Suncoast League since 1994

  • As player/coach of St. Pete Aztecs: Florida State Cup Champion, 2006; Division 1 Champions, 1997, 2004 and 2005; Division 1 Cup Champion, 1997 and 2004

  • Assistant Coach Varsity and Junior Varsity, St. Petersburg Catholic High School and Dixie Hollins High School, 2002/03

  • Played at AYSL from U8 to U17

  • USSF Registered Soccer Official, 1987-2000

  • Manager of family owned/operated consulting and financial services firm, Ristorcelli and Associates, PA since 1991

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of South Florida, 2002

  • Bachelor of Science in Electoral Engineering, University of South Florida, 1996

Amber Hutton
  • AYSL trainer since 2007
  • Head Coach Junior Varsity Girls and Assistant Coach Varsity Girls, Shorecrest Preparatory School, St. Petersburg, 2006/07
  • Head Coach, U10, U12 and U16 girls teams, Manhattan Soccer Club, New York City, 2003-2006; U12 girls ranked 5th in Eastern New York State, division champions, Westchester Youth Soccer League
  • Head Coach Varsity Girls, Chapin School, New York City, 2004-2005
  • Niagara University Soccer Division 1 Women's Team, Niagara Falls, New York, 2002-2005; four year starter, third leading scorer in school's history
  • Master of Sports Administration, M.S., Canisius College, May 1998
  • Master of Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education, M.A., Teachers College at Columbia University, 2003
Dave Weimerskirk
  • AYSL trainer since 2007
  • Coach of St. Pete Aztecs men's first division team and St. Pete Gunners, finalist in Chairman's Cup Championship, 2006-2007
  • Coach of St. Pete Aztecs, 2005-2006; regular season and State Cup championship team
  • 15 years of amateur semi-pro play in Florida Suncoast League, primarily in premier division
  • Won amateur U.S. National Title in 1997 with St. Pete Kickers
  • Four year player at Boca Ciega High School
  • Seven years of club play as a youth

Staci Esquinaldo
  • AYSL Coach/Trainer since 2005

  • Coach of St. Petersburg Catholic Girls JV, 2007/08

  • FYSA "E" License

  • Coached at Eastlake Youth Soccer League, including U13 and U14 competitive boys teams, 1996-2004

  • Led adult and youth competitive teams listed below in scoring as a forward

  • Competes in Tampa Bay Club Sports competitive co-ed adult league, 2001 - present

  • Played on women's competitive team for Barefoot Sports, participating in tournaments in Southeast U.S., 1995-2001

  • Played competitive youth soccer at Blackwatch in Tampa, 1986-1988 and St. Petersburg Youth League, 1982-1986

  • Played at AYSL, recreational and competitive, 1977-1982

Rachel Jolley
  • AYSL Trainer since 2006

  • University of South Alabama Women's Soccer Team, 2005

  • Seminole Senior High School- Varsity Women's Team, 2000-2004

  • Seminole Senior High School Most Valuable Player, 2002-2004

  • Pinellas County Athletic Association All Conference North Division, 2004

  • Seminole Senior High School Rookie of the Year, 2000/01

  • Clearwater Chargers Soccer Club, 1998-2004

  • Azalea Youth Soccer League prior to 1998

Jason "Jay" Montoya

  • AYSL Trainer since 2007

  • Pinellas Park Inter-United, 2002-2003

  • Gibbs High School, 2000-2003

  • Palm Harbor Nighthawks, 1998-2001, State Cup Final Four Finalist

  • St. Petersburg Surf, 1993-1997

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