East Location Staff

Grew up in Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Chicago, Ill… Brian started and served as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at UIC 2012-2018. He has coached at the youth level and was also an assistant women’s head coach at DePaul University and Loyola University… He currently holds USSF A and USSF National Youth License, plus, a Master Coach and Soccer Leader Diploma, Premier Diploma, and Director of Coaches Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches organization.

What do you enjoy the most about coaching?
To play a part in the development and growth of players and helping them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Why Should prospective players join Eclipse over other clubs in the area?
The club’s competitive training environment, quality coaches at all levels, and its membership providing access to the best leagues and tournaments in the country.

Grew up in Homer Township, Ill. and currently resides in Naperville, Ill… Final four Appearance as Coach of the Red Star Reserve Women’s team… Development of multiple Professional players… Coached three State Cup Championship teams… IYSA Coach Educator… IYSA Olympic Development Program Coach… Coached in six different countries… Joined Eclipse Select in 2005… Currently holds a USSF A coaching license.

Why did you Join Eclipse?
To be involved with the best players in the state of Illinois.

What do you like the most about coaching?
Having a positive impact on young people lives and to help them accomplish their goals and dreams by treating players with respect, expecting results, loving what we do and who we work with, trusting them, guiding them and providing them with the tools to succeed without smothering their creativity, or personality.

Why Should prospective players join Eclipse over other clubs in the area?
To improve as a player you need to play and train with players that make you better. Iron sharpens iron. Our environment includes like-minded players that all want to become the best at soccer and will challenge each other every day to reach that goal.

Grew up in Darien, Ill… An All-Sectional, All-State, All-American Midwest senior year at Hinsdale South H.S… Holds the career all-time goal scoring record… Played Division I soccer at DePaul University 1991-1993… Head Coach of the Boys Varsity Team at Hinsdale South H.S. from 1999-2008… Staff Coach at Darien Dynamo in 2008 and moved on to United Soccer Academy… Joined Eclipse Select in 2017… Currently holds a USSF National D License

Why did you Join Eclipse?
I wanted to join a bigger club that has the highest expectations out of their players. Eclipse has all different levels to coach that allows players of different abilities to learn and develop. Eclipse has a competitive spirit that drives its players to improve and be the best they can be and I wanted to be a part of that environment.

What do you like the most about coaching?
I absolutely love the teaching aspect of coaching. It is great to see young players develop and improve under your tutelage.

Why Should prospective players join Eclipse over other clubs in the area?
The Eclipse Select Soccer Club pushes its players to get the most out of their ability and talent. The coaching is excellent at all the levels of the club both boys and girls. We have teams at all different levels that allow players to feel comfortable and develop soccer skills to their fullest potential.