Our Team
OUR STAFF
Dan Trosper
Education:
· United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License
· NSCAA Premier Diploma
· National Academy of Sports Medicine – CPT
· Eastern Michigan University – BS/Physical Education
· Wayne State University- MA/Sports Administration
· NSCA CSCS – in progress
Coaching Experience:
· Former Detroit City FC Men’s USL Championship Performance Coach.
· Former MLS Next Academy Head Coach and Performance Director for Michigan Jaguars FC
· Former AFC Ann Arbor (USL2) Assistant Coach
· Former MI Jaguars (MWPL) Assistant
· Former Director of Coaching Waza FC
· Former performance trainer @ Fitness Together and Lifetime Fitness
· Former Schoolcraft Assistant Coach
· Former Madonna University Assistant Coach
· 25 + years of coaching experience
Playing Experience:
· Former Detroit Ignition Player -Indoor professional (XSL)
· Former Windsor Border Stars Player – Outdoor professional (CPL)
· Former NCAA D1 Player at EMU
Awards/Championships:
· 2019-2020 MSYSA/ USYS Regional/ USYS National Boys Competitive Coach of the Year.
· 1 USYS National Championship Finalist, 1 USYS National Championship 3rd place finish, 2 USYS Regional Championships, 6 MSYSA State Cup Championships, 3 MSYSA State Cup Runner-ups.
Rod Asllani
Education:
- Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) A License.
- Albanian Football Federation ‘Sporting Director’ License.
- Albanian Football Federation ‘Video Analyst’ License.
- Madonna University – Master Business Administration.
Coaching Experience:
- Current USL 2 Head Coach Men’s Soccer for AFC Ann Arbor.
- Former NISA Assistant Coach for Michigan Stars F.C.
- Former NPSL Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer for AFC Ann Arbor.
- Former NAIA Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer for Madonna University.
- Former Sporting Director Albanian Super League for F.C. Kastrioti.
- Former Albanian Div. 1 Head Coach Men’s Soccer for F.C Dinamo.
- Former Albanian Div. 1 Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer for K.S Korabi.
Playing Experience:
- Former Albanian 1st Div. professional player.
- Former NAIA All American @ Madonna University.
Awards/Championships:
- 2019 NAIA National Sweet 16, Madonna University.
- 2018 WHAC Conference Champions & NAIA National Final 4, Madonna University.
- 2018 NPSL Great Lakes Conference Champions, AFC Ann Arbor.
- 2015-16 Albanian Div. 1 National Champions, K.S. Korabi.
Louis Sala
Education:
- United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ‘D’ License.
- Michigan State University – Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management
Coaching Experience:
- Two years of various coaching experience across different age levels.
Playing Experience:
- Division 1 Athlete Michigan State University Men’s Soccer.
- Semi-pro playing experience with AFC Ann Arbor, Flint City Bucks & Oakland County FC.
- Former US Soccer Development Academy player with Crew SC Academy Wolves.
Awards/Championships:
- 2022 MSU Captain.
- 2019 USL2 National Champion with Flint City Bucks.
- Division 2 All-State honoree at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School.
Education:
- USSF “D” National Coaching License.
- Oakland University.
- Schoolcraft College.
Coaching Experience:
- 20+ years of coaching/personal training experience.
- Waza FC Youth Coach.
- Nationals FC Youth Coach.
Playing Experience:
- Semi-pro playing experience with Flint City Bucks in USL2.
- Former NCAA Division 1 athlete at Oakland University.
- Former NJCAA Division 1 athlete at Schoolcraft College.
Ben Lightner
Education:
- USA GR National Coaching License
- Albion College
Coaching Experience:
- 15+ years of coaching/personal training experience – Michigan Jaguars FC
Playing Experience:
- Semi-pro/Livonia City FC
- Indoor-pro/ Detroit Waza
- Albion College
- Schoolcraft College
Yazeed Mathews
Education:
- Grassroots License
Coaching Experience:
- Current DCFC USL Championship Player
- 6+ years of coaching experience
Playing Experience:
- 2019 DCFC (NISA) League MVP
- Former player at Coastal Carolina(Offensive player of the year)
- Former U17 South African National Team player
Tommy O’Connor
Education:
- United States Soccer Federation(USSF) D License
- Michigan State University – B.S.
Coaching Experience:
- 6+ years of coaching experience with Michigan Jaguars
Playing Experience:
- Former player at Michigan State University
Alex Isaevski
Education:
- Saginaw Valley State University
Coaching Experience:
- Michigan Jaguars FC
Playing Experience:
- University Semi-Professional Career: Detroit City FC (NPSL)
- Professional Career: 7 years Ukraine, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Moldova
Performance & Strength trainers.
Eric Frank
Education:
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer.
- Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts.
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Training Experience:
- Performance & Strength Trainer, Peak Training Co.
Playing Experience:
- 4 years Professional Hockey Player (Phoenix Roadrunners, East Coast Hockey League, Memphis River Kings, Central Hockey League, Pee Dee Cyclones, Southern Professional Hockey League, Brooklyn Aces, Eastern Professional Hockey League).
- Former Div.1 hockey player at Northeastern University.
- Former Div.3 hockey player at UMass Dartmouth.
Awards/Championships:
- Division 3 All-American at UMass Dartmouth during my junior year (first in school history).
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NCAA points leader during my junior year.
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ECAC Northeast player of the year during my junior year.
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3-time All ECAC Northeast Selection.
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2-time team MVP at UMass Dartmouth.
- Assistant Captain at UMass Dartmouth.
- Multiple all league selections at Waltham High School.
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All-State at Waltham High School.
Moh Sanni
Awards/Championships:
- ISSA Certified Trainer
- 4 Time Natural Physique Competitor
Playing Experience:
- 30+ years of playing experience