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Coach Kieran joined CSA in June 2016 after previously working with Soccer Domain Football Club (Technical Director) and Montclair Kimberly Academy (Girls Head Varsity Soccer Coach) and was awarded Essex County Coach of the Year for High School Girls in 2015.  Kieran has earned the following qualifications - United Soccer Coaches National Diploma, USSF D License and United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma.

 

In England, Kieran was awarded a BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science from Leeds Metropolitan University (2001) and his playing experience included representing Great Britain Colleges u19 (1997). In addition to working with CSA Newark, Kieran is also an assistant Varsity Coach at St Benedict’s Prep.

Coach Velazquez has been with CSA Newark since CSA Newark inauguration year on 2013, and is accredited with USSF B license.

 

Velazquez played youth soccer in Uruguay. Played HS soccer in St. Benedict's Prep. and The Lawrenceville School, and college soccer in Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Then, he played with Jersey Dragons and Jersey Riptide in USL.

 

His coaching experience includes many teams in Jersey such as ISC, DOL, Holmdel and Millburn. Also, he coached Dwight Morrow HS for 10 years.

Coach Franklin has 8 years of coaching experience under his belt. Prior to Cedar Stars Academy, Coach Franklin started his coaching career with Alberston Soccer Club in Long Island, NY where he facilitated training sessions for U5-U10 boys and girls. In addition, he has also coached the St. Benedict’s freshman team during the 2015 and 2016 fall season. 

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Coach Franklin has 20 plus years of playing experience at various levels throughout the country, from NCAA Div 1, New Jersey ODP and in the USL PDL Eastern Conference.