Tim Griffin, President
Tim has been coaching soccer for over 26 years. Tim is a licensed soccer referee as well. Tim has coached from recreational soccer up to EDP Premier Level. Tim grew up on Long Island playing travel soccer since the age of 5. Tim has always been an advocate of giving kids the opportunity to play competitive soccer at a reasonable price. His attitude has always been getting what's best for the kids without breaking the bank. Tim has 4 children that have played soccer. His daughter Meghan played for the D1 FDU Knights and is now the assistant coach for the Virginia Wesleyan Women's Soccer Team. His son TJ plays for the Jersey Crew SC Griffins. Tim currently resides in Pompton Plains, NJ. Tim is the coach of the U18 2023 EDP Champion Griffins and the U18 Venom.
Frank Maggiore, Vice President
Frank has been coaching soccer for 22 years. Frank is a licensed soccer referee as well. Frank has coached from recreational soccer up to EDP Premier Level. Frank grew up in Garfield playing travel soccer for Lodi at the age of 7. Franks son played goaltender for the Farleigh Dickinson Knights. Frank is very passionate about the game; his philosophy has been to teach the players the correct way to play the beautiful game and have fun at the same time. Frank currently resided in Montville, NJ. Frank is the coach of the U19 2023 EDP Champion Cobras.
Jen Golas, Registrar and Human Resources
Jen Golas and her family have been part of the Jersey Crew for many years. Jen is our Club Registrar who handles player and coach carding, registration and any and all HR issues. Jen is also the coach of the U17 Pythons.
Oral Bullen, Director of Training
Current owner of Clifton Sports and Fitness, Oral played professional soccer with the L.A. Galaxy MLS 2006, Portland Timbers MLS 2006- 2007, Milwaukee Wave MISL 2006-2008, New Jersey Ironmen MISL 2008-2009. Oral played at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst NCAA Division 1 2001-2005. He was a 2-year Captain and received a number of All Conference Accolades. Oral Graduated with a B.A. in Economics. Oral is also the NJ and Girls Varsity Head Coach at Maryhelp of Christians Academy in North Haledon, NJ. Oral is happily married to Stacy Ann Bullen Esq., has 3 daughters and currently resides in Northern New Jersey.
Michael Gallo, Director of Coaching
Michael has been a travel soccer trainer and coach since 2010, and a trainer for CSF Soccer Academy. Mike has worked with all different age groups, from U8 to High School level players. His love and knowledge for the sport, and passion for working and seeing kids getting kids get better every day is the main focus going into each and every session. Played high school soccer for St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, NJ, for former professional soccer player Cris DaSilva; who he credits for a lot of his coaching influence today. Was always the most vocal player on the field and took command of the game. A club team player for Parsippany Revolution for 3 years, which was a top team in the nation. With the Revolution, he was a State Cup champion, won numerous top tournaments, and led to his recruitment at Manhattan College. At St. Joseph Regional, Mike received All-League and All- County. He was also the teams top goal scorer as a Junior and Senior. Mike is the trainer for the U18 Griffins and the U12 Stingrays. Mike is now the proud papa of MJ!!!
Brandon Adler, Trainer
Brandon started playing for Montville Travel when he was 6/7 years old and up until early middle school. In 8th grade, he made the NJ ODP state team as well making the Region 1 team. As a youth soccer player, Brandon played for the NJ: NY metro starts when they first started making super Y teams when he was 13 years old. When he made the team, 2 months in they changed the name to NY Red bulls as well as the Us soccer development academy was introduced. He played for the NY red bulls academy team from 2007-2014 and was a 3-year captain. He played at times with NY Red Bull's professional first team training alongside the legendary players such as Theiry Henry, Tim Cahil, and others. Brandon went to Seton hall Prep and was a 2 times super Essex conference champion, 2 time Essex county champion 2009-2010, 2009 Non Public A state champion (2nd time in school history) , NJ star ledger Team of the year and Team ranked #7 in the USA NSCAA poll in 2009 and #27 in the USA 2010. Brandon was seen and offered over 20 scholarships, ranging from teams in the Big East conference, Big Ten, ACC, AAC, and Patriot), but ultimately decided to sign my letter of Intent to Providence College in the Big East conference. At providence college, Brandon was a 4-year starter at center back.
He was selected as a Two time All Big East Selection (2013-2014, Big East All-Tournament team (2014), Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Defensive Player (2014) 2-time NSCAA 2nd team all Great Lakes Region Selection (2013-2014). Brandon currently coaches Verona High school as the freshmen boys head soccer coach and assistant with varsity team. Brandon is currently the trainer for the U19 Cobras and the U10 Wolverines.