RYS TRAINER BIOGRAPHIES
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Jimmy Barrios, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2015 Knights, Boys 2010 Gunners Other Programs: World Cup Clinics Bio Coming Soon |
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Abe Chehebar, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2016 Samurai, Girls 2015 Roar Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Abe is a native of Ossining and former collegiate standout at both UConn and Fordham. Abe is a well-respected youth coach at several clubs in Westchester and has been a member of the RYS staff for more than five years. His quality as a player, demeanor as a coach, and technical acumen make him an outstanding trainer for players of all ages and abilities. |
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Adrian Ciocoiu, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2010 Gunners, Boys 2009 Red Dragons Other Programs: World Cup Clinics Since becoming the assistant boys’ varsity soccer coach at Rye HS in 2003, Adrian has held multiple roles in the Rye community—head JV coach at both Rye and Rye Neck, assistant Varsity track and field coach at Rye, and Rye City School District food services employee. As a youth soccer coach, Adrian has earned respect from players and families for his tireless commitment to his players. Adrian’s passion for the sport is also on display in his long-time commitment to organizing adult soccer for countless Rye residents and RYS parents. |
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Lucky Gariba, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2016 Spartans Other Programs: World Cup Clinics Bio Coming Soon |
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Mike Hanchar, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2014 Gators, Boys 2011 Rebels, Girls 2015 Power Other Programs: Intramurals (Weekdays), World Cup Clinics Bio Coming Soon |
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Brian Hufnagel, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2015 Bandits, Boys 2013 Arsenal, Boys 2012 Dynamo Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), Osborn Indoor, World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Bio Coming Soon! |
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Elver Maldonado, Trainer
Teams Coached: Elver is serving as a stand-in coach for several RYS teams in Spring '25 before resuming his work leading teams in the fall Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), World Cup Clinics Elver is a former standout player at Mamaroneck High School who went on to have a successful four-year career at Plattsburgh State. After starting all 19 matches and earning all-SUNYAC tournament honors as a senior, Elver began his professional playing career in Central America before returning to the Westchester area. Elver joined RYS in September 2019 and has proven to be one of the club’s most beloved coaches |
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Robert Mendez Cabrera, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2014 Scorpions, Boys 2012 Rapids Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), World Cup Clinics Bio Coming Soon! |
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Michael Orellana, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2015 Pirates, Girls 2013 Pride Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Bio Coming Soon! |
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Anthony Patierno, Trainer
Teams Coached: Girls 2013 Dash Other Programs: tba Bio Coming Soon! |
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Carolina Pelaez, Trainer
Teams Coached: Girls 2014 Flames Other Programs: Mini Garnets Bio Coming Soon! |
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Aubrey Philbrick, Trainer
Teams Coached: Girls 2014 Falcons Other Programs: Intramurals (Weekdays), Osborn Indoor, World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Aubrey is a longtime youth soccer coach with rich training in the field of sports medicine. She brings compassion, energy, and a determination to develop the whole child to her work as a youth soccer coach. In addition to her work as a coach, Aubrey serves as the club's Referee Coordinator. In this role, she trains aspiring referees and recruits future referees in order to help ensure coverage for as many RYS games as possible. |
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Lexi Ramonetti, Trainer
Teams Coached: Girls 2016 Wave Other Programs: World Cup Clinics Bio Coming Soon |
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Rich Savage, Director of Parent Coaching
Teams Coached: Rye HS Girls Varsity, Girls 2013 Eagles Other Programs: Intramurals (Saturdays and Weekdays), World Cup Clinics Rich's primary role is to focus on the well-being of the club's players--from the beginning intramural player to the highest-level travel player. In addition, Rich mentors volunteer parent coaches and managers to ensure that parents feel supported in, and prepared for, their roles. Rich is a lifelong resident of Rye, highly decorated coach, and 2025 inductee into the New York State Soccer Hall of Fame. His most recent coaching feats included leading the Rye Garnets girls team to the 2023 state title and a return trip to the State Final 4 in 2024! In addition to leading the Rye HS Girls' varsity team to countless championship matches (including the 2021 Section 1 Class "A" co-championship, 2020 Southern Westchester Large School Title, two appearances in the NY State Finals, and two State Championships), Rich has coached dozens of high school all-Americans, college all-Americans, and professional players. His compassion, kindness, and experience as a parent and coach in Rye are invaluable for our players and parents. |
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Chris Skelton, Director of Coaching, Director of Boys' Travel
Teams Coached: Boys 2016 Vikings, Boys 2015 Raiders, Boys 2014 Bears Other Programs: Mini Garnets, Intramurals (Weekdays), Futsal, World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Chris is both the leader of the coaching staff and the director of all boys' travel programming. He is a beloved and acclaimed coach who brings vision and expertise to his work as mentor to the trainers and parent coaches. In addition to coaching nearly every age group in the club, Chris focuses on helping the staff coaches improve the quality of their training plans, curricula, and on-field coaching. Chris has developed a sterling reputation for his passionate, purposeful, and skills-based approach to coaching children. A native of England, Chris is widely considered to be among the top youth coaches and directors in this region of the country. |
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Jared Small, Executive Director
Teams Coached: Rye HS Boys Varsity, Boys 2009 Red Dragons Other Programs: Intramurals (Saturdays and Weekdays), World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Jared's primary role is to plan, organize, and direct Rye Youth Soccer's Mini Garnet, Intramural, Travel, and other programs. Jared's passion for Rye Soccer and attention to detail helped him lead the Rye HS Boys' Varsity soccer team to five of its best seasons in over 35 years between 2018 and 2024--including a #1 state ranking and appearance in the NY State Final Four in 2019, a Section 1 championship in 2024, an undefeated season in 2020, a 15-win season in 2022, and an appearance in the Section 1 championship match in 2023. From 2016-2018 Jared served as a full-time assistant coach for the Harvard men's team and was the part-time Director of Player Development for the 2019 Ivy League Champion Yale men's soccer team. Off the field, Jared serves as an educator and mentor to students in the local area, Bronx, and various communities throughout the world. |
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Erica Stewart, Head of Girls' Travel
Teams Coached: Girls 2016 Soul, Girls 2015 Spirit, Girls 2014 Blaze, Girls 2013 Cougars, Girls 2013 Leopards Other Programs: Intramurals (Weekdays), Futsal, World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Erica is a longtime RYS coach with a rich history in the sport. She is the director of all girls' travel programming. Between 2005-2010, she spent time as an assistant coach at Rutgers University and Centenary University. As a player, she was a member of the training squad for New Jersey's Sky Blue FC in the Women's Professional Soccer League (WPS) for part of the 2011 season. Prior to that, she captained the Hudson Valley Quickstrike Lady Blues, a semi-pro team in the W-League, and also played for Jersey Sky Blue (W-League) in 2008-2009. Erica served as captain of the Villanova Wildcats during her four-year collegiate career. Prior to her college years, Erica played club soccer for PDA (NJ) and was a member of the National Team Pool in 1998. Off the field and on the big screen, she played the soccer body double role in the 2007 film Gracie. |
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Adriano Torriani, Trainer
Teams Coached: Boys 2016 Gladiators, Boys 2014 Tigers, Boys 2013 Tottenham, Girls 2016 Storm Other Programs: Intramurals (Weekdays), Futsal, Osborn Indoor, World Cup Clinics, School Holiday Soccer Adriano is a 25-year veteran of RYS and one of the most beloved youth coaches in the area. Adriano is widely regarded for his ability to teach the technical nuances of soccer in a fun, challenging, and engaging manner. Over the years, he has also coached for Coerver and for East Hudson Select. |