Francis Okaroh's  Ultimate Soccer Academy
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Francis Okaroh has traveled and studied soccer on three continents (Africa, Europe, and North America) has earned the highest U.S. coaching license available the U.S.S.F. A National License.   Francis has played all levels of soccer, here in the United States and internationally.  Francis was an All-American selection while playing at Boston University.   After leaving Boston University, Francis played for many teams in Europe before playing two years in the MISL with the Cleveland Force.   Francis took his talents to the MLS where he played for six summers.  Reaching the finals of the MLS Cup in 2000 with the Miami Fusion.   Won the MLS Cup and US Open Cup as Defender for the Chicago Fire in 1998.   Recognized as Defender of the Year 1996 and 1997 for the New England Revolution.  Recent successes include coaching F.C. Greater Boston Bolts Boys Club to four consecutive Mass State Cup Championships plus two in 2006,  a Region 1 has won three League Championships, three U.S. Region 1 Championships, and the Adidas U15 Cup as US Youth National Champions in 2005.  Honored by Women's Division III High School Soccer in Massachusetts as Coach of the Year 2005. In 2005 Francis was inducted in the New England Soccer Hall of Fame and in 2006 the Boston University Hall of Fame.  In 2007 Francis returns to his alma Mata as a member of the Boston University Coaching staff.

Francis believes that NHS is the place to provide outstanding coaching and demonstrations of fundamental and advanced techniques under the best possible circumstances.   Francis is excited about the Ultimate Soccer experience at New Hampton School, in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region.

    Tucker Barnaby is currently in his sixth year as varsity men's soccer coach at New Hampton School.   Coach Barnaby's Huskies have been in competition to win the lakes Region Division in two of the last three seasons.   Coach Barnaby took the Husky program after 10 years of coaching in New Hampshire's largest soccer division (Class L).

   Tucker has worked many different soccer camps, always hoping to reach his goal of starting his own academy.   Tucker is excited to be creating with Francis Okaroh this soccer academy based at New Hampton School.  Tucker believes that the academy will go beyond teaching individual skills; it will encourage each athlete to incorporate those skills along with team tactics and values.   He is enthusiastic to start the fourth season of Francis Okaroh's Ultimate Soccer Academy.   Together Tucker and Francis have created the  Ultimate Soccer Academy.

Coaching Staff

Fred King
 *  Mass ODP
 *  FC Greater Boston Bolts BU11, BU16
 *  NSCDA Advanced Diploma
 *  Mass Youth Instructional State Coach
 
Abdoulaye Sall
 *  Head Coach Winsor School
 *  Director of Soccer Horizons
 *  Senegal Youth National Team
 *  NSCAA Premier Diploma from Lilleshall England
Adam Howard
 *  BA with Hons Marketing
 *  Playing - School Capt, College, Capt, District Capt, English College's, Professional Trialist.
 *  Coaching Youth & Men's Amature in England
 *  Coached 3 years in New England Camps
Jen DeFusco
 *  Dover-Sherborn Coach - 6 years.
 *  Providence College.
Meghan Norton
 *  JV Coach Dover Sherborn
 *  Captain of Babson College
Trevor Tearney
 *  From Middleborough, England
 *  Played for Ipswich Town Academy
 *  Played for Sunderland Academy
 *  Birmingham City Academy and Reserves
 *  Forest Green Rovers, Conference Football
 *  Honorary BSc Degree in Sport and Exercise
 *  Coaching - Birmingham City (boys), Harelpool United Boys and Norton & Stockton Ancients - Boys & Girls
Bob Bechara
 *  Native of Lebanon
 *  Coaches Ayer High School Boys Soccer
 *  U.S.S.F. D National Coaching License.
 *  4 Years with Francis Okaroh's Ultimate Soccer Academy
 *  Coached Youth Soccer at all Levels from U6 thru U18
 
Stephanie Konz
 *  Native Columbia, South America
*   Played for Boston Blast F.C.
*   Played for Springfield College
*   Pursuing a Degree in Sports Biology at Springfield College.
Phil "Hulk"
 *  Keeper
Mustapha
 * 
Ahmed
 * 
Jim Morrison
 *  Coached Youth Soccer at all Levels from U6 thru U18
 *  Currently play in the Over the Hill Soccer League.
 *  U.S.S.F. D National Coaching License.
 *  4 Years with Francis Okaroh's Ultimate Soccer Academy
 *  Webmaster
 *  IT Professional
Drew Kelsey
 * 4 Year Varsity Athlete at New Hampton School, NH
 * Captain with Elmira College Varsity
 * 4 Years with Francis Okaroh's Ultimate Soccer Academy (2 yrs player & 2 years coaching)
Charley Zodda
 *  3 year player & Captain at St. Mark's High School.
*  Plays for Dartmouth College
Dusan Obsajsnik
 *  Goal Keeper Coach
 *  Boston University - 7 years
 *  Boston College - 13 years
 *  Boston Buldogs - A League
 *  Worcester Wild Fire - A League
 *  ODP Region I - 6 years
 *  ODP Massachusetts - 4 years
 *  Former Professional Player:   VSS Kosice - Czechoslovakia Premier League - 6 years
Evan Mindlin
 *  4 Year players at Needham High School
 *  Plays for Elmira College
 
Elise Parente
             *  Trainer
             *  B.S. in Athletic Training from Boston University
             *  Pursuing a Nursing Degree @ Boston University.
             *  Trainer @ Harvard University, Wellesley College  and MIT
Steve Crampton
 *  Photographer for 3 years.
 * Assistant Coach New Hampton School - 5 years
Francis Okaroh's  Ultimate Soccer Academy
23 Paquin Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752  
                 Francis Okaroh - 781-640-3082 or via E-Mail: francis@fokarohusa.com
                 Bob Bechara - E-mail:  bob@fokarohusa.com                       
                 Webmaster - E-mail:   webmaster@fokarohusa.com