Keith Fries
Club Director, BU18/19 White
Keith has been with the club for 20+ years and brings a wealth of administrative and coaching experience. He has a Business degree from the University of Florida, a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration and an advanced degree in Education Leadership (Ed.S). While earning his business degree in Gainesville, he created the North Florida Express Soccer Club and helped guide the BU17-BU19 teams to three straight FYSA State Final 4s, winning the State Final in 1991. In 2021, he led the Team Boca U19/U20 team to the USYS Regional Championship and participated in the USYS National Championships. In 1992, he worked at Tennessee Tech University in their athletics program in charge of marketing and game day operations while completing his course work. In 1993 he was appointed the Directror of Marketing and Fundraising for the FAU Athletics program. In 1995 he was promoted to the division of University Advancement and the FAU Foundation where he served in roles as the Director of the Annual Giving Program, the Director of the Alumni Association, and as an Assistant Vice President until his retirement in 2020. Keith was a significant part of the team that brought football to FAU and was instrumental in creating the Owl Fund in support of intercollegiate athletics.
Keith has been involved in the Florida’s soccer community since he was four, starting as a youth player in South Miami. He was a two-time all-state high school player and a two-time All-Dade county player. He later played college soccer at Campbell University and spent four seasons competing in the former Florida State Semi-Pro Soccer League. His coaching career includes roles at Eastside High School in Gainesville, FAU High, and currently as the varsity boys’ coach at Olympic Heights. He has coached over 50 players that have went on to play in college and currently has former players that serve as both high school and club coaches within the State. Collectively, Keith has been a player and coach for over 50+ years.
As Team Boca approaches their 50th Anniversary as a travel program, Keith aims to keep the club moving forward as one of the State’s longstanding legacy clubs. Working closely with staff and an Advisory Committee composed of former Club Director Bill D’Addio, and club pioneers Bob Rollins and Art Turpel, Keith will work to enhance the “youth soccer experience” for our players and families.
Michael Araujo
Director of Coaching, BU17 White
Our Boys Director of Coaching brings a very formidable resume to Team Boca. Raised in South Africa and of Portuguese descent, Coach Michael was selected to the South African Youth National Team where he was Captain at the age of 16. In 1987, Michael was a midfielder on the College of Boca Raton (now Lynn University) National Championship team, where he was named as the Offensive MVP at the National Tournament. He was also selected to the NAIA All-American team.
After college Coach Michael went on to play Professional Soccer for 12 years in Africa, Europe, and North America. He played professionally for 3 seasons with the Cincinnati Silverbacks (NPSL) and Sacramento Knights (CISL) indoor professional soccer teams. In 1999, he won the South African Super Bowl final with Supersport United F.C. and was chosen as the MVP of the Final. He also helped take Supersport United F.C. to the 2000 Semi-Final of The African Continents ‘Cup Winners Cup’ Trophy. In Europe, Coach Michael qualified for the early qualifying rounds of the Champions League in 1994 with Glenavon F.C of the Northern Ireland Premier League. In North America, he played for the Atlanta Ruckus (A league, before MLS) where he helped take the team to the Final of the 1995 A League Championship against the Seattle Sounders. In Canada, Coach Michael played for the Montreal Supra (CSL) where we he was Voted MVP for the month of July and got selected to the 1990 Canadian All-Star Team.
Coach Michael’s Boys U18 team won the 2008 FYSA State Championship and led them to the Semi Finals of the 2008 USYS Southern Regionals. In 2011, Coach Michael’s Boys U18’s won the 2011 FYSA State Championship and advanced to the 2011 USYS Southern Regionals. Coach Michael’s Boys U18’s won the 2013 FYSA State Championship and added another visit to the USYS Southern Regional Championship and a visit to the 2013 USYS National Championship Tournament. In 2014, his U19 boys repeated as the 2014 FYSA State Champions. In 2023 and 2024, Coach Michael led the BU14 and BU15 teams to the USYS National Championship Tournament and led the BU13s to the 2024 USYS National Championship Tournament.
In addition to youth soccer, Coach Michael guided the Team Boca Alumni Team to the 2010 Florida Elite Soccer League Championship and the 2011 Florida Gold Coast League Championship. He was also Coach/Player for over 30 2006 Palm Beach FC, the 2012 Slainte FC, and the 2018 Warriors FC which all Florida State Cup Champions. He also coached at Lynn University (NCAA Div 2) with John Rootes at the helm, winning the Sunshine Conference Title in 2008. During his tenure at Team Boca, over 90 players have gone on to college soccer programs and 20+ players have gone on to play Pro or Semi Pro in Europe and USA. His coaching tree is growing with several form players moving on to coaching positions at the college, youth, and pro level.
Coach Michael was a Staff Coach and Trainer with Team Boca since 1992 prior to becoming the Boys Director of Coaching. He holds a USSF National Youth and National B License, as well as a NSCAA Advanced National License and Director of Coaching Diploma. He holds an Associates degree in Business Administration from Lynn University and continued his studies in Exercise Science at Florida Atlantic University.
Tyler Cornelio
Director Boys Youth Development (U08-U12), BU15 White, BU11 White
Coach Tyler joined Team Boca in 2012. He played his high school ball at T.C. Williams in Virginia and graduated from Randolph-Macon College where he played his college ball, earning the Randolph-Macon Men’s Soccer Picarde Award in 2011-2012. As a player, his club team won the Virginia State Cup in 2007-08.
Coach Tyler began coaching during his college days as a coach with the London Connection Soccer in 2008 and served as a soccer counselor at the Annandale Boys and Girls Club. In 2011, he was on staff as a soccer coach with SportsQuest in Virginia. In 2012, he served as a coach with the No.1 Soccer Camps at the Landon School and Blue Ridge School.
Coach Tyler also serves as the Boys Varsity Head Coach at St. John Paul II High School. Coach Tyler holds a USSF Coaching license.
David Hort
BU12 Red
Eliseo Reina
BU17 Navy, BU13 White
Coach Eliseo is in his tenth season with Team Boca. Coach Eliseo was born in El Salvador. He played semi-professional soccer at age 16 before moving to the U.S. He played in the NYC Youth League for 1 year. Then He moved to Florida and played with the Gold Coast Soccer Development League for 4 years.
Coach Eliseo coached with the Fort Lauderdale FC from 2008-2015. Coach Eliseo holds USSF licenses.
Joey Worthen
BU14 Navy
Coach Joey brings his vast coaching experience to Team Boca for a fourth year.
Coach Joey serves as the Florida Atlantic University’s head men’s soccer coach and just completed his 6th season at he helm. He played professional soccer for nine seasons and played collegiality for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks from 1998-2001 and represented the United States in international play on the U-20 team.
Coach Joey earned both his Bachelor of Science degree and his Master of Science degree in sports management from the University of South Carolina, and currently holds a United States Soccer Federation National B coaching license.
Diego Guerrero-Guillen
BU15 Navy, BU10 White
A former Team Boca player, Coach Diego returns for his fouth season as a coach.
Coach Diego was a member of the 2021 BU19/20 team that won the 2021 USYS Regional Championship and competed in the USYS National Championship. He played high school locally at Boca Raton Community High School where he was a member of the State Championship team, and is currently a member of the FAU Club team.
Coach Diego is also serving as an assistant coach with the FAU Women’s Soccer team. He is currently enrolled at FAU pursuing a degree in Business.
Zach Lichtman
BU16 White / BU12 White
Coach Zach returns for his third season with Team Boca. He played his youth ball in New York for the Westchester Flames and New York Soccer Club. He played is college ball at Ithaca College, and had a stint playing Semi Professionally in Nashville TN.
Coach Zach was a grassroots coach for Armada FC in Nashville Tennessee and a trainer for TOCA Nashville where he worked 1 on 1 with players from age 7 to professional players on Nashville SC of MLS.
Zach has a Grassroots License and is pursuing a masters degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
Renato Villacorta
BU14 Navy
Coach Renato has been with Team Boca since 2022. Growing up playing youth and high school soccer locally in the area, Coach Renato discovered he had a passion for the game and the desire to coach. He works to enhance player development, teach the fundamentals, and strives to help athletes build confidence both on and off the field.
Coach Renato earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida. Communication is at the core of his coaching philosophy and style. He believes that strong communication, teamwork, and a positive environment are key to long-term growth and success. He is currently employed as a government account executive with Carahsoft Technology Corp.
Brent Mentz
BU08-BU12 Goalkeeper Coach
Coach Mentz is in his fourth year as goalkeeper instructor and trainer. He primarily focuses on the development of our younger keepers.
Daniel Calvacante
SABR - Team Boca Futsal Director
Beginning with our 2023 season, Coach Daniel will be the Director of our Team Boca Futsal program.
Daniel’s impressive resumè includes:
United Soccer Coaches –Director of Coaching License
USSF – National C License
US Youth Soccer – National Youth License
United Futsal – National Diploma
2011-2019 Athletic Director at Boca Prep International School
2016-Present Director of Coaching and Futsal Coach at Joga Bonito Futsal Academy
2021-2022 National Training Camp (NTC) Futsal Coach for United Futsal
2019-Present Afterschool Soccer Coordinator at St Joan of Arc Catholic School and St Jude Catholic School
Current Gold Division Champion 2007-2008 Girls at
World Futsal Championship (2022 United Futsal)
Current Gold Division Coach of Champion 2007-2008 Girls at National Championship (2022 United Futsal)
Current Coach of Regional Champion 2009 Girls (US Youth Futsal)