Mario Correia
Qualifications
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U.S.S.F. National “A" License
N.S.C.A.A. – Advanced National Diploma
N.S.C.A.A. – Director of Coaching Diploma
N.S.C.A.A. – Special Topics Diploma – Reading the Game
N.S.C.A.A. – Active Member
La Liga Formation Methodology Level 3 Course (US Club Soccer)
Soccer Coaching Methodology Certificate (One Touch Soccer Coach Academy)
CPR & AED Certified by the American Heart Association
Seton Hall University (1994-1998) - Bachelor’s Degree
Coaching Experience
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College:
St. Peter’s University – Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer (2008-2010) NCAA Division 1
- 2010 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Regular Season Champions
- 2010 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Post Season Champions
- 2010 N.C.A.A. Division “1” Tournament Participants
- 2010 Most Metro Atlantic Conference Regular Season wins in program’s history
Youth:
Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - USSDA” Under-13 Boys – 2005’s (2017 - Present)
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Asst. Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - USSDA” Under-14 Boys – 2004’s (2017 - Present)
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Talent ID Scout – Players Development Academy “PDA” U-8 to U19 age groups (2016 - Present)
Asst. Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - USSDA” Under-13 Boys – 2003’s (2016 - 2017)
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Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - Henry” Under-11 Boys – 2006’s (2016 - 2017)
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Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - Iniesta” Under-12 Boys (2015 - 2016)
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Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - Rossi” Under-14 Boys (2014 - 2015)
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Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - Figo” Under-13 Boys (2013 - 2016)
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Head Coach – Players Development Academy “PDA - Jinky” Under-14 Boys (2012 - 2014)
Asst. Coach – New Jersey Soccer Academy “NJSA 04” - Under-20 (2011 & 2012) – Men’s USL “Super 20” League
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Instructor - “Tab Ramos Soccer Academy” (1995 - 1996) – Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
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Instructor - “Champions Soccer School” (1994 – 1995) – St Benedict’s Prep High School, Newark, NJ
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Playing Experience / Achievements
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College Soccer: Seton Hall University: 1994 – 1998 (Big East Conference)
-awarded an athletic scholarship
-led team in “Assists” Junior year
USA Youth National Team: 1994 U-20 USA Youth National Team Pool Member
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High School Soccer: St. Benedict’s Prep High School: 1990 - 1994
-1991, 1992 & 1993 NJ State Champions – Prep. “A” Div.
-1991 Defending National Champions – N.S.C.A.A. Poll
-NJ State All-Prep 1st Team Honors
-All Essex County 1st Team Honors
-1992, 93 & 94 American Airlines / International Soccer Classic Tournament
F.C. Porto (Portugal) Junior Team
Tahuichi (Bolivia) Soccer Academy
A.C. Milan (Italy) Junior Team
Club Teams:
Ironbound Strikers, Colonia FC & (Sport Club Portuguese Semi-Pro “Champions League”)
-1993 (LISA) Luso International League - Youth All-Star Select Team
-1994 National Indoor Soccer Championship – Finalist (Atlanta, GA)
-1994 U-20 USA National Team Pool Member
-1998 N.J.S.A. Men’s NJ State Select Team
-1999 NJ State Super Cup Champions
-2000 Winners of the “Metro-Stars Champions League” Cup
-2000 (LISA) Luso International League - Senior All-Star Select Team
-2000 Exhibition Game versus the NY/NJ Metro-Stars (Major League Soccer)