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.
Art Turpel
Advisory Committee Member
With all his knowledge, experience, and familiarity with youth soccer, Team Boca is fortunate to have Art with the club. His wealth of experience, knowledge, and commitment to youth soccer not only in Boca, but statewide will lend valuable guidance to the program.
Art has been involved with Boca Raton Youth Soccer/SABR/Team Boca since 1982. He has served as a both a coach and board member. His other roles included serving as the Director of Youth Recreational Player Development and previously as the Director of Team Boca. He has served on the board of Broward Youth Soccer, Florida United Girls Soccer, and the Florida Youth Soccer Association and has served is such roles as the Chairman of the FYSA Coaching committee, the Vice President of Recreation, and the Vice President of Player & Coaching Development. Art was elected to the Florida Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame in 2004.
His vast experience as being an ambassador for youth soccer found him working with the United States Soccer Federation during the 1994 World Cup and serving on the 1996 South Florida Olympic Committee. Art was also the Director of Game Day Operations of the MLS Miami Fusion in 1998-1999.
His coaching experience is also vast, including being a coach of Team Boca in the 1980’s and 1990’s and returning to teach and mentor young players with Team Boca since 2021. Art’s coaching credentials include a USSF National C License and a NSCAA (USC) National Diploma.
A decorated veteran and ambassador for soccer in the State of Florida for over 50+ years, Art is one of the pioneers of Team Boca and will serve as an integral resource as a member of the Team Boca Advisory Committee.
Mario Rincon
Director of Coaching - Girls Programs, GU14 RL
Veteran college coach, Mario Rincon, is our Director of Coaching – Girls Programs. In 2021, Mario led the 2008 (U13) to a FYSA State Championship, a USYS Regional Championship and the USYS National Championship.
A former Team Boca player and coach, Mario played for local Pope John Paul High School in Boca Raton. Mario subsequently went on to a prestigious 22 year college and pro coaching career beginning , including a stop at local Lynn University, during which he was on the staff that helped the Knights post a combined 58-4-0 record while winning the 1998 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship, the program’s first NCAA title after winning three titles at the NAIA level.
Mario then went on to work with the Major League Soccer’s NY/NJ MetroStars in 1999, serving as a team administrator, scout, and coach. Mario also held positions at the University of Miami, Duke University, University of Arkansas, and Baylor University, where he specialized in player recruitment, securing many top recruiting class.
After Baylor, Coach Mario joined the staff at Wright State University (2005-06), where the Raiders posted a combined 23-8-7 record over his two seasons. From Wright State, he joined the coaching staff at Florida Gulf Coast University, helping his former head coach at Lynn University (and former Team Boca DOC), Jim Blankenship, to start the Eagles Division I Women’s Soccer Program. FGCU posted a 32-16-6 record over Mario’s three seasons with the program.
Mario’s success at FGCU led him to be named to the staff at the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point. There he helped guide Army to two Patriot League titles including an NCAA tournament berth. His success at Army led him to be named to the staff at the University of Arkansas. In his five seasons there the Razorbacks advanced to three NCAA tournaments including a #11 national ranking. Coach Mario then returned to his home state of Florida and was the head coach at St Leo University for two seasons.
Mario holds a BA Degree in Business Administration from Lynn University. He holds a United States Soccer Federation National “A” License, as well as an NSCAA (USC) Advanced National License. He has also been on our Florida State ODP Coaching Staff for the past 20 years.
Rocky Orezzoli
GU11 White / Girls League Rep
For our 2021/22 season Rocky will serve as our Girls U12 White team coach, as well a Club Trainer and our Girls League Rep. Prior to that for the past 11 seasons, Coach Rocky served as our Girls Director of Coaching. In this his 24th year with Team Boca, Coach Rocky brings vast experience to our girls program. At one time or another Rocky has coached just about every age girl’s team in our program. Coach Rocky was also formerly the Lynn University Women’s Head Coach for ten years. Just the second person ever to hold such a position, Orezzoli assumed control of the LU women’s program in 1998 after serving as an assistant coach the previous five seasons. He produced immediate results, leading the Fighting Knights to the 1998 NCAA Division II National Title and has led Lynn to a very impressive winning record since. Coach Rocky is also be the Head Coach of our WPSL Pro-Am team, the Team Boca Blast, which began competition in the spring of 2012. He has been the Blast Head Coach since inception.
A native of Queens, N.Y. who spent time on Long Island before moving to Florida at an early, age, Orezzoli played his high school soccer at Piper High School in Sunrise before attending Florida Atlantic University where he played four years of soccer. Playing both as a midfielder and defender, Orezzoli became the school’s first-ever four-year letter winner in men’s soccer. A 1989 FAU grad with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Orezzoli then passed the Certified Public Accountant’s examination. Since graduating from FAU, Orezzoli has been involved in women’s soccer at nearly every level. He served as the head girl’s soccer coach at Boca Raton’s St. Andrew’s Prep for six years before taking over the program at Spanish River for five seasons, putting together an impressive 128-14-7 while leading the Sharks. His teams won five district titles and made three Final Four appearances, winning state titles in 1996 and 1997. He earned a number of awards during his stay at Spanish River, earning numerous Coach of the Year honors in the process.
Rocky has a US Soccer Federation National Coaching license and is certainly one of the most experienced and respected coaches in the state.
Gary Curreri
Director of Youth Development; GU08 White
Gary Curreri returns as the Girls Director of Youth Development (Academy Program). He most recently coached our U18 Navy team to a President’s Cup state championship and qualified for the US Region III Championship in College Station. He is also coaching the U15 Navy team this season.
Gary has also previously coached our U18 Navy team to back-to-back Region A Championships and two President’s Cup appearances where the team finished second and third in the state respectively despite playing a year up in the U19 age divisions. This is his 19th year with Team Boca after previously coaching at Coral Springs Soccer Club for more than 21 years. During his coaching career, his teams have won seven state championships, 18 regional crowns, four President’s Cup titles, and many league and tournament championships. As the Director of Youth Development, his primary responsibility is to oversee the training and development of our Girls U9 through U12 age groups as well as assisting in all levels of training for all ages. Coach Gary has written the coaching curriculum and lesson plans currently being used in SABR and coordinates the end of the season SABR All-Star games for the girls in the U7 through U11 age groups. This year, he is also assisting SABR as our Youth Coordinator helping with practices and the implementation of a training program provided through US Youth Soccer.
Coach Gary began his playing career in Sunrise and also played with the Lauderhill Lions. While at Piper High School, he was a three-year starter, two-year team captain and was named as a second-team all-county selection for both the Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel. He was also a standout track athlete and still holds the school record for the mile run (4:27.4, in 1977). He later played in both the Coral Springs Men’s and Gold Coast Soccer League teams before concentrating solely on coaching. He’s also coached at the middle school and high school levels.
Coach Gary holds a USSF National B License, USSF National Youth License, and NSCAA Goalkeeping License. He’s also served as an FYSA state staff coach for the past 28 years, as well as an Olympic Development Program (ODP) coach and an FYSA Staff Coaching Instructor. For more than a decade, Coach Gary has also been one of the lead coaches of the Girls U14 Florida ODP developmental age group teams. A Grade 8 Referee, who has officiated league, President’s Cup and State Cup final four game, he also serves as president and director of “Simply Soccer”, a youth training and development program based in Coral Springs for the past 32 years.
Coach Gary is also a freelance photojournalist for the Sun-Sentinel and has written a monthly soccer column focusing on travel and adult leagues.
Patrick Baker
GU19 RL
Patrick Baker will be returning to our coaching staff as our Girls U18 White team coach. Last season, his U19’s became 3X Fl State Cup State Championship, as well as the USYS National League Tournament Champions, and then went on to win the 2021 USYS National Championship! His U17 team also qualified for the National Championships as well. Coach Baker is now also in his the 6th season as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Florida Atlantic University and was selected the 2018 Season Conference USA Coach of the Year! Patrick will also be a coach and trainer for our High School age Division, as well as serve as our College Recruitment Advisor. He is a nationally renowned college coach, being the only women’s soccer coach in NCAA history to take a team to the Division I, II and III postseason tournaments. He was named the 2003 National Coach of the Year by Soccer America, amassed an 80-46-11 record, and had one team advance to the NCAA Division I Final Four. His teams had 18 wins over ranked opponents, including six victories over top 10 teams.
“We are very honored to have Coach Baker on our staff at Team Boca” said Bill D’Addio, the Team Boca Director “Patrick is one of the most experienced coaches in the country and he is a very integral part our program. His vast experience greatly benefits our players in several areas including technical and tactical development, as well assisting in their college recruitment efforts”
Five of Baker’s six FSU teams qualified for the NCAA tournament, and the Seminoles made three Sweet 16 appearances and advanced to the 2003 Final Four. He is the only coach in Georgia program history to take three straight teams to the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. His 2007 Bulldogs’ team had the best record in school history (18-4-2) and posted an 8-1-2 mark in SEC play. In 2009, Baker helped guide Georgia to a No. 20 national ranking.
Beyond the college ranks, Coach Baker is a long-standing force in the U.S. National Team programs. He served as the interim head coach for the U-17 National Team after assisting head coach David Smith with the then-newly formed team. He has also assisted U-19 National Team head coach Tracey Leone on numerous occasions at the Arco Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., preparing the team for the inaugural U-19 FIFA World Championships. In 2001, Baker played a crucial role in preparing the U-19 National Team prepare for the Mexican National Team and a European tour in 2001.
He currently serves as a head coach for the Region III girl’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) and was named an assistant coach for the 2000 U-16 Women’s National Team. Baker has attended the South Region ODP camps since 1990, and has amassed 24 years experience at all levels of the ODP. Prior to working with the U-16 team, he assisted head coach Lauren Gregg with the U-21 National Team for three years. He had four years at the U-14 state level in North Carolina and was the 1996 U-17 ODP state coach for Eastern Pennsylvania. Baker coached the U-16 and U-18 ODP South Regional camps for eight years and was the assistant coach for the U-17 South Region team from 1991-93. Baker was also the U.S. South Region amateur coach for the five years where he received the national coach of the year award in 1994. Patrick has also formerly coached in the Region IV Girls Olympic Development Program.
Vinny Gaudio
GU12 White
Coach Vinny returns for his 19th year on Team Boca sidelines. Coach Vinny started his soccer career playing locally for Pope John Paul High School here in Boca Raton. A highly acclaimed striker, he anchored Pope to a State Championship in 1989. After graduating High School he served as an Assistant Coach for Pope John Paul from 1991–1997 while attending college. He then went on to serve as an assistant coach for the Lynn University Fighting Nights from 1997-2000, helping them earn a National Championship in 1998.
Vinny holds a USSF State and National Coaching License and has a BS Degree in Sports and Recreation Management as well as an MBA in Athletic Administration. If you haven’t already done so, please take a minute and introduce yourself to Coach “Vinny Pizza” or “My Cousin Vinny”, as his coaching peers often call him. You’ll quickly learn that Vinny is one of the most approachable and likeable coaches you will ever meet. We are very happy to have Coach Vinny back for his 19th year with Team Boca.
Billy Ramos
GU09 White, GU14 RL
Coach Billy will join our staff beginning with the 2022-23 season as our Girls Training Coordinator and also Coach a Girls Elite 64 National League team to be named. Billy comes to us after serving as the Girls Director of Plantation, FC, for the past 17 years. Prior to Planation Billy coached at several south Florida clubs including Weston, Sunrise, and Davie United. Prior to coaching, Billy played college soccer at UCF and Nova Southeastern. Coach Billy holds a USSF National B license and a NSCAA Director of Coaching License.
Marcelo Castillo
GU19 RL
A former Team Boca Boys staff coach and FL State Cup winner, Coach Marcelo will now serve as a Trainer on our Girls staff. Coach Marcelo is also currently the Boys Varsity Head Coach at Boca Raton Community High School, where he has served in that position for the past 16 years. He’s led the Bobcats to 4 State Championships, 2 State Finalists, 8 Regional Championships, and 12 District Championships. Such success has garnered him multiple prestigious coaching awards and accolades, including being named Palm Beach County Coach of the Year 10 times, and the FL Diary Farmers State Coach of the Year 3 times. Marcelo has also served as the head coach and GM of the Boca Raton Football Club, which he lead to the American Premier Soccer League Championship in 2015, and a birth into the 2016 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Coach Marcelo has also served as an Asst. Coach and Scout for the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers and Miami FC of the NASL. In the youth coaching ranks, Marcelo’s teams have won 4 FYSA State Cup Championships while working with Team Boca, Coral Springs, and Boca United. Prior to coaching, Marcelo played at Coastal Carolina University and Francis Marion University. Marcelo also played professionally with the New York Rockets and the CSDC Chile Lindo of the NSL and the Toronto Supra of the CNSL. Coach Marcelo holds a USSF National Coaching License, a BFUT Brazilian Coaching License, and a USSF National Referee License.
Lyubomir Kukov
GU10 Navy
Cristina Taylor
GU10 White
Stuart Barker
GU15 RL
Coach Stuart has recently relocated to Florida from the mid west and comes to us with vast player and coaching experience. Originally from England, Stuart played for the Madison 56ers, Totness Town, Madison United, and Blenheim Athletic Club. Stuart subsequently went on to Coaching at well know Region II Clubs – Michigan Hawks and Michigan Wolves, as well as the Madison 56ers and Rush Wisconsin. Coach Stuart was also recently on the Region II ODP Coaching Staff for Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and holds multiple National USSF Coaching Licenses, including the prestigious National “A” License.
Daniel Cavalcanti
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)
Patrick Rodriguez
Girls Goalkeeper Coach
Welcome Patrick Rodriguez as our new Girls Goal Keeping Coach
Patrick comes to us after coaching at several previous clubs and GK Academies including CS Soccer Academy, Spartaco GK Academy, Lynx Soccer Academy, and FC Prime. He also has vast experience as a GK himself playing professionally starting at the age of 20 at the prestigious Ecuadorian club Barcelona Sporting Club, where he won two national titles. He also then went on to play at INCA in New York and Colo Colo in New York City. Coach Patrick holds NSCAA Level 1,2 & 3 Goal Keeper Licenses.
