Union Academy Staff

The YSC Union Academy coaching staff consists of some of the highest credentialed and experienced coaches working with youth in North America.

YSC Union Academy Curriculum Development Team:

  • Peter Nowak: Philadelphia Union Team Manager
  • Iain Munro (UEFA Pro License, SFA “A”): YSC Academy Director
  • John Hackworth (USSF “A”): Philadelphia Union coach, and former US Soccer Technical Director

Union Academy Coaching Staff (* designates part-time):

  • John Hackworth (USSF “A”): Philadelphia Union Coach*
  • Iain Munro (UEFA Pro License, SFA “A”): YSC Academy Director
  • Alecko Eskandarian, USSF “A” Philadelphia Union Youth Technical Director
  • Jim Curtin USSF “B” and YSC Director of Curriculum (U18’s Head Coach)
  • Phil Karn USSF “B” and YSC Assistant Academy Director (U16’s Head Coach)
  • Brendan Burke, Philadelphia Reserve Team Coach
  • Rob Vartughian, USSF “A” and GK Coach Philadelphia Union*
  • Shane Coyne UEFA “B” and USSF “A” YSC Director Sports Technology & Fitness
  • Greg Ramos, UEFA “A” and USSF “A” *

Union Academy Sports Science Staff:

  • Dr. Randy Hill, PHd Physiology, YSC and Philadelphia Union Director Sports Sciencev
  • Dr. Cristinia Fink, PHd Sports Psychology, YSC Director of Sports Psychology
  • Finn Gundersen, YSC Director Sports Science & Education
  • Anthony Greco, YSC Fitness & ADT Trainer
  • Liz Wahlberg, YSC Fitness & ADT Trainer
  • Dave Peck, YSC Strength and Fitness Trainer
  • Tori Creech, YSC Sports Psychology Staff

Union Academy Support Staff:

  • Kyle Strunk, Kit Room Manager