Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "B"
- NSCAA Premier
Coaching Experience:
- MAAC Coach of the Year - 2019
- MAAC Regular Season Champions - 2019
- Head Men's Soccer Coach at Saint Peter's University
Lee is the longest serving HSC coach having arrived at the club almost 15 years ago. Successfully leading teams to tournament victories and flight championships has been a result of dedicated focus on teaching the players how to play the game, recognize individual pathways to success and being a team player on and off the field. With a career dedicated to educating youth since 1998 he continues to commit to HSC with two teams - 07 Girls and 06/05/04 Girls. Lee serves as Director of Health & Physical Education at a K-12 independent school in Edison, NJ.
Current Teams Coaching:
- HSC 2004-2007 Girls EDP Team
Coaching Credentials:
- BSc Degree in Sport Science & Information Systems (UK)
- FA Referee
- UEFA 'B' License (and FA prerequisite certifications)
- USSF 'E'
Coaching Experience:
- MLS Training Organization (NY Metrostars & NE Revolution)
- Coaching and teaching experience in USA and England
- New Jersey travel soccer
Jose is one of our Head Coaches and Operations Director with HSC.
With eight years of youth soccer coaching experience, Jose has developed young travel players to improve their soccer fundamentals and compete in higher youth levels.
Current Teams Coaching:
- HSC 2010 Boys MNJ Team
- HSC 2010 Boys EDP Team
- HSC 2009 Boys MNJ Team
Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "C"
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U14 players
- Recreation U5-U7 players
- High School Assistant and Head Coach
Eric is the current Boys Varsity Head Coach at Hillsborough High School where he has been teaching and coaching soccer for 25 years. He started as varsity assistant coach in 1996 and has been the Boys Varsity Head Coach of Hillsborough High School since 2002. Under Coach Puma’s leadership, the Hillsborough High School Boys soccer team has amassed a winning record and 8 conference and county champions.
Eric is very active in the local soccer community running numerous camps that include Recreation and Boys Raiders Soccer Camps. He has trained 5-13 year olds in the summers during his Future Raider Camp program as well as Hillsborough Recreation camps and clinics. As part of his annual eight-week Raider Soccer Summer Training Program, he has worked with 7th and 8th graders in addition to his own high school-age players.
Current Teams Coaching:
- HSC 2008/2009 Girls EDP Team
Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "A"
- NSCAA Premier Diploma
- NSCAA Coach Developer Diploma
- NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U14 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players
- Hillsborough High School Head Coach
Coach Arce is currently the head coach for the Freshman Boys Soccer Team at Hillsborough High School. As an educator with our community, Coach Arce also teaches Social Studies at Hillsborough Middle School for both 7th and 8th grade.
Prior to that, among his 7+ years of training, he was most recently at Rutgers Preparatory School where he served as the Assistant Coach for the Varsity Boys Soccer Team as well as the head coach for the JV Boys Soccer Team in 2020/2021. Antonio holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) D License and most recently served as a travel team trainer at NJ14 and Hunterdon FC. Antonio shows a willingness to continue learning and further his coaching education by obtaining new certifications in the near future. He is a loyal supporter of AC Milan and the Italian National Team.
Current Team Coaching:
- HSC 2013 Girls MNJ Team
Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "D"
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U14 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players
- High School Assistant and Head Coach
In addition to coaching with our club, Ken's Pre-K Kickers program continues to strengthen our Youth Development Programs (YDP) from ages 3 to 8. In addition, Ken organizes soccer camps for 3-6 year olds, hosts soccer leagues for 5-7 year olds, and has grown numerous soccer club's youth development programs to create foundation for their clubs.
Ken has successfully led his teams to top national rankings every year. Most importantly, he is beloved by his former players for instilling the passion of soccer and for teaching them the foundational skills that will stay with them throughout their soccer career.
Current Teams Coaching:
- HSC 2013 Boys EDP Team
- HSC 2015/2016 Girls Festival
Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "C"
- NSCAA Premier Diploma
- NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
- Futsal Level 1
- La Liga Methodology Level 3
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U18 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players
- Academy Coach with PDA Girls U7-U10
Greg has 19 years of youth soccer coaching background with a vast knowledge of the game through playing and coaching at a professional level. In addition, Greg is the current Boys JV Head Coach at Rutgers Prep and one of Maestro Soccer coaching staff.
Current Teams Coaching:
- HSC 2012 Boys MNJ Team
- HSC 2012 Girls MNJ Team
- HSC 2015 Boys MNJ Team
Coaching Credentials:
- Irish Football Association Level 1 & 2
- Irish FA Goalkeeping Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U19 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players
- Coach in Ireland, England, Canada and USA
Jon has eight year of youth soccer coaching experience with a high proficiency in team and player development. Jon also specializes in goalkeeper training and runs HSC's Goalkeeper training sessions.
Current Team Coaching:
- HSC 2014 Girls MNJ Team
- HSC 2010/2011 Girls MNJ Team
Coaching Credentials:
- English Football Association Level 1 & 2
- English FA Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U8-U19 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players
- Coach in England and USA
Alejandro manages our Festival Programs, coaches multiple travel teams, and is our head coach for the Pre-K Kickers programs. Ale is highly engaged with our club and continues to inspire our young soccer players to love the game.
Current Team Coaching:
- HSC Pre-K Kickers Program
- HSC 2015/2016 Boys Festival
- HSC 2014 Boys MNJ Team
- HSC 2014 Boys EDP Team
- HSC 2011/2012 Boys MNJ Team
Coaching Credentials:
- USSF "Grassroots Coaching" License
Coaching Experience:
- Developmental & Elite Travel U7-U9 players
- Recreation U5-U13 players with Pre-K Kickers