Head Coach : Eric Shaw
12th Year - Record 153W-51L-25T
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2013- Present Westfield High School Head Coach
2000-Present - Premier Soccer Training. Owner and Director of player development
2021-2023 - Morris Elite Academy and USL2 Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach
2015-2019 - Union County FC Club Coach
2006-2012 - Head Coach Union High School Girls Soccer
2008-2011 - Chatham High School Pre-Season Team Camp – Responsible for developing and implementing daily training exercises
2004-2005 - Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach St. Benedicts Prep Newark, NJ
1999-2003 - Assistant Coach Union High School Boys Soccer
1998-1999 - Assistant Coach Union High School Girls Soccer
1997-1998 - Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Seton Hall University
1994-2004 - World Class Soccer Camp
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2008-2015 - Union Lancers Over 30 Club Team – Garden State Soccer League
2000-2008 - Kearny Scots Goalkeeper- Champions League
1997-1999 - New Jersey Imperials USISL
1993-1996 - Seton Hall University – Big East Conference
1996 The Big East Academic All-Star Team
1995 Soccer America Goalkeeper of the Week Sept 13
1995 Big East Finals/NCAA appearance
1993-1996 - 299 Career Saves SHU School Record
1990-1993 - Region I Pool Team
1988-1993 - New Jersey Olympic Development Team (Coach Bob Bradley)
1985-1994 - Union Lancers Soccer Club – 5 time State Cup Champions
Certifications/Licenses
USSF "E" License
NSCAA National Diploma
NSCAA National High School Diploma
NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 3 Diploma
USSF Adult Coaching License
CPR/AED Certified
Championships and Honors
2022, 2023 Section 2 Group 4 State Champions
2022 SCANJ Central Coach of the Year
2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 Union County Tournament Champions
2016, 2022, 2024 Union County Conference Champions
2016 Union County Coach of the Year
12th Year - Record 153W-51L-25T
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2013- Present Westfield High School Head Coach
2000-Present - Premier Soccer Training. Owner and Director of player development
2021-2023 - Morris Elite Academy and USL2 Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach
2015-2019 - Union County FC Club Coach
2006-2012 - Head Coach Union High School Girls Soccer
2008-2011 - Chatham High School Pre-Season Team Camp – Responsible for developing and implementing daily training exercises
2004-2005 - Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach St. Benedicts Prep Newark, NJ
1999-2003 - Assistant Coach Union High School Boys Soccer
1998-1999 - Assistant Coach Union High School Girls Soccer
1997-1998 - Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Seton Hall University
1994-2004 - World Class Soccer Camp
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2008-2015 - Union Lancers Over 30 Club Team – Garden State Soccer League
2000-2008 - Kearny Scots Goalkeeper- Champions League
1997-1999 - New Jersey Imperials USISL
1993-1996 - Seton Hall University – Big East Conference
1996 The Big East Academic All-Star Team
1995 Soccer America Goalkeeper of the Week Sept 13
1995 Big East Finals/NCAA appearance
1993-1996 - 299 Career Saves SHU School Record
1990-1993 - Region I Pool Team
1988-1993 - New Jersey Olympic Development Team (Coach Bob Bradley)
1985-1994 - Union Lancers Soccer Club – 5 time State Cup Champions
Certifications/Licenses
USSF "E" License
NSCAA National Diploma
NSCAA National High School Diploma
NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 3 Diploma
USSF Adult Coaching License
CPR/AED Certified
Championships and Honors
2022, 2023 Section 2 Group 4 State Champions
2022 SCANJ Central Coach of the Year
2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 Union County Tournament Champions
2016, 2022, 2024 Union County Conference Champions
2016 Union County Coach of the Year
Assistant Coach : Demont Heard
Coaching Experience
2009 -Present Westfield Boys Varsity Assisstant
2011-Present - Element Conditioning Owner of a sport conditioning development program
2008-2009 Kean University Men's Soccer Assistant
2000-2005 US Parma youth trainer
2000-2005 US Parma Youth Soccer Clinic Director
Playing Experience
2008-Present - New Jersey Knight Semi Professional team
2004-2008 - US Parma Men's Semi Professional team
1999 - 2004 - Kean University Men's Soccer
2003 MLS Metro Black Reserve
Some indidvual accomplishments
* Three-time 1st Team All-Conference (New Jersey Athletic Conference) � Men�s Soccer (2001, 2002, 2003)
* Member of NSCAA/Adidas All-Region Soccer Team (2003)
* Member of NSCAA/Adidas All-American Soccer Team (2003)
* Athlete of the Month at Kean University (2003)
* Recipient of the Kean University D�Angola (MVP of Men's Soccer Team) Award (2003)
* Kean University Men's Soccer MVP Award (2003)
* Captain of the Kean University Men's Soccer Team (2003)
* US Parma Men's Soccer Captain 2006-2008
Coaching Experience
2009 -Present Westfield Boys Varsity Assisstant
2011-Present - Element Conditioning Owner of a sport conditioning development program
2008-2009 Kean University Men's Soccer Assistant
2000-2005 US Parma youth trainer
2000-2005 US Parma Youth Soccer Clinic Director
Playing Experience
2008-Present - New Jersey Knight Semi Professional team
2004-2008 - US Parma Men's Semi Professional team
1999 - 2004 - Kean University Men's Soccer
2003 MLS Metro Black Reserve
Some indidvual accomplishments
* Three-time 1st Team All-Conference (New Jersey Athletic Conference) � Men�s Soccer (2001, 2002, 2003)
* Member of NSCAA/Adidas All-Region Soccer Team (2003)
* Member of NSCAA/Adidas All-American Soccer Team (2003)
* Athlete of the Month at Kean University (2003)
* Recipient of the Kean University D�Angola (MVP of Men's Soccer Team) Award (2003)
* Kean University Men's Soccer MVP Award (2003)
* Captain of the Kean University Men's Soccer Team (2003)
* US Parma Men's Soccer Captain 2006-2008
Junior Varsity Head Coach: Andrew Bausch
Coaching Experience
2011-Present - Westfield Boys Junior Varsity Coach
2011-2012 - Blue Devils Soccer Camp Trainer
Playing Experience
2012-Present - Club Azores Semi-Professional Team
2010-2012 - NJ Viola Garden State Soccer League
2001-2005 - Rutgers University Club Soccer Team
2004-2005 - Rutgers University Club Soccer Team Captain
Coaching Experience
2011-Present - Westfield Boys Junior Varsity Coach
2011-2012 - Blue Devils Soccer Camp Trainer
Playing Experience
2012-Present - Club Azores Semi-Professional Team
2010-2012 - NJ Viola Garden State Soccer League
2001-2005 - Rutgers University Club Soccer Team
2004-2005 - Rutgers University Club Soccer Team Captain
Andrew Cussumano - Freshman Head Coach
Coaching Experience:
2017 - Present, WHS Girls/ Boys Freshman Soccer Coach
2010 - 2015, Seton Hall University Club Soccer Head Coach
2007 - 2010, USA Sports Group Staff Coach
2001 - 2005, Cranford Lions U13 - U17, Coach
Playing Experience:
2006 - 2013, NJ Viola, GSSL
2004 - 2006, NJ Lions, GSSL
Certifications/Licenses:
USSF E License
USSF Referee
CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certified
Other:
VP Player Development, Cranford Soccer Club
Cranford Development Academy, Program Manager
Coaching Experience:
2017 - Present, WHS Girls/ Boys Freshman Soccer Coach
2010 - 2015, Seton Hall University Club Soccer Head Coach
2007 - 2010, USA Sports Group Staff Coach
2001 - 2005, Cranford Lions U13 - U17, Coach
Playing Experience:
2006 - 2013, NJ Viola, GSSL
2004 - 2006, NJ Lions, GSSL
Certifications/Licenses:
USSF E License
USSF Referee
CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certified
Other:
VP Player Development, Cranford Soccer Club
Cranford Development Academy, Program Manager
Greg O'Brien : Volunteer Assistant Coach
Coaching Experience
Playing Experience
2010-2012 - University of Connecticut Men’s Soccer
2008 - Fordham University Men’s Soccer
2004-2007 - Westfield High School Boys Soccer
2013-2015 - Jersey Knights GSSL Semi-Pro
2004-2010 - Jersey Knights Soccer Club
Certifications / License
US Soccer “D” License
US Soccer Goalkeeper Cert
NFHS Coaching Cert
CPR / First Aid Cert
Championships and Honors
2023 Section 2 Group 4 State Champions
2017 Union County Champions
2012 Big East Champions
2011-2012 Big East All Academic Team
Coaching Experience
- 2023-Present - Westfield High School Boys Volunteer Coach
2018-2021 - Brearley High School Girls Varsity Head Coach, Boys JV Head Coach, Boys Varsity Volunteer Coach
2015-2017 - Westfield High School Girls Volunteer Coach
2015-2019 - Kean University Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
2016-Present - Union County FC Coach
2016-Present - Westfield Soccer Association Coach
2015-2017 - AP2T Staff Coach
2015-2016 - USA Sports Group Staff Coach
2015-2016 - Central Jersey Stars Goalkeeper Coach
2012-2013 - Jersey Knights Soccer Club Goalkeeper Coach
Playing Experience
2010-2012 - University of Connecticut Men’s Soccer
2008 - Fordham University Men’s Soccer
2004-2007 - Westfield High School Boys Soccer
2013-2015 - Jersey Knights GSSL Semi-Pro
2004-2010 - Jersey Knights Soccer Club
Certifications / License
US Soccer “D” License
US Soccer Goalkeeper Cert
NFHS Coaching Cert
CPR / First Aid Cert
Championships and Honors
2023 Section 2 Group 4 State Champions
2017 Union County Champions
2012 Big East Champions
2011-2012 Big East All Academic Team