Executive Staff

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Tanya Neidert | Director of Operations & Head of Administration

Player Registration, FYSA Agent of Record & Tournament Administrator
Phone: 407-321-5264 
Email: tanya.neidert@ocyouthsoccer.com

 

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Senior Program Directors

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Robbie Gobble

Robbie Gobble is in his 4th year serving as the Senior Girls Director of OCSS - Seminole and his 8th year overall with the club. Coach Gobble enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge with his players and the rest of the coaching staff. In his nearly 20 years of coaching, Coach Gobble has won 2 national championships and led his U14 OCSS - Seminole team to a state championship. He has also coached over 100 players that have gone on to realize their goal of playing collegiate soccer. Coach Gobble holds a US Soccer "A" license as well as National Youth and National Youth Goalkeeper licenses from United Soccer Coaches Association. 

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Junior Program Directors

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Marcelo Fontana

Marcelo "Celo" Fontana has an extensive background in working and developing players at all levels. After an impressive playing career, Celo transitioned from player to coach, taking on positions as Director of Coaching for the Milwaukee Wave academy, Milwaukee Kickers’ Junior Academy Director, and Assistant Director of Coaching and Director of the Junior Academy for Mequon Soccer Club in Wisconsin. He also served as Head Coach of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Omaha Vipers. A former professional player, Marcelo began his professional career at 19 in his homeland Argentina before moving to the United States to play for a number of professional soccer teams including the Seattle SeaDogs, Florida ThunderCats, Wichita Wings and Milwaukee Wave in a playing career that lasted 23 years. 

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Bobby Sauer

Robbert "Bobby" Sauer has been coaching in the Orlando soccer community for over 18 years. In the time, he has coached girls and boys from 5-18 years. His teams have reached the Florida State Finals and gone on to compete at the National level with US Club Soccer at NPL Nationals and Super Y League Nationals. Coach Bobby has also previously coached both Boys and Girls high school soccer. He was the Orlando Metro Coach of the year in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Bobby was an Assistant Coach at Warner University, an Assistant Coach for Orlando City Men's Professional Development League Team, and a staff coach for National ODP in the Super Y League. Bobby has his US Soccer National B License, his National Diploma, and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration. Bobby has 6 players playing in US professional leagues and has navigated the College recruiting process for dozens of players both boys and girls, including 4 of his own children.

 

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Community Programs

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Stephen Harrison

Stephen Harrison enjoys expanding soccer into the community and exposing young players to the game he loves. In addition to running the community programs, including Little Lions and Junior Lions, Stephen works with local schools and community organizations to expand soccer in Seminole, Lake and Orange counties as well as the greater Orlando area. Stephen is also a veteran club coach, having previously led his OCSS - Seminole teams to a state championship and participation in the U13 national tournament. Prior to joining Orlando City - Seminole, Stephen coached in the famed Sheffield United academy in England as well as with Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday. He holds a US Soccer National Youth license and FA Futsal Level 1 license.

An accomplished player, Stephen earned 30 caps with the England National Futsal Team and represented Great Britain in the World University Games. 

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Club Staff

William Diaz

Bilingual Administrator, Asst. Registrar & Referee Assignor

Program Management
Phone: 407-321-5264
Email: william.diaz@ocyouthsoccer.com


Dan Nolan

Facilities Coordinator

Program training & game scheduling
Email: dan.nolan@ocyouthsoccer.com

 


Daritza Ruiz

Bilingual Administrator, International Clearance

Program Management
Phone: 407-321-5264
Email: daritza.ruiz@ocyouthsoccer.com