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Our Coaches

John Saunders
Executive Director
Born into a soccer family and raised in Liverpool England John began playing at a very young age and quickly rose to elite level, playing for Everton FC and training at Melwood with Liverpool FC as a youth player. John signed for Oldham Athletic FC as a 15 year old and spent 5 years at the club. John's playing career was cut short and his coaching career began when he was 21. John possesses a natural passion for youth development, coaching education, and club development. He has built a reputation as someone who knows how to build elite programs after 18 years in NJ and is well respected amongst his peers.
John holds the prestigious UEFA ‘Elite Youth A’ License and UEFA ‘A’ License along with many other nationally and internationally recognized qualifications.
John's previous roles include time as Sporting Director of TSF Academy, Academy Director at CSA Monmouth, and Technical Director of EDP Soccer. During his time in the USA, he has played a huge part in the development of countless collegiate players and many professionals.
He brings vast knowledge and experience to the club and will oversee all aspects of player development, coaching education, and club culture.
Born into a soccer family and raised in Liverpool England John began playing at a very young age and quickly rose to elite level, playing for Everton FC and training at Melwood with Liverpool FC as a youth player. John signed for Oldham Athletic FC as a 15 year old and spent 5 years at the club. John's playing career was cut short and his coaching career began when he was 21. John possesses a natural passion for youth development, coaching education, and club development. He has built a reputation as someone who knows how to build elite programs after 18 years in NJ and is well respected amongst his peers.
John holds the prestigious UEFA ‘Elite Youth A’ License and UEFA ‘A’ License along with many other nationally and internationally recognized qualifications.
John's previous roles include time as Sporting Director of TSF Academy, Academy Director at CSA Monmouth, and Technical Director of EDP Soccer. During his time in the USA, he has played a huge part in the development of countless collegiate players and many professionals.
He brings vast knowledge and experience to the club and will oversee all aspects of player development, coaching education, and club culture.

Adam Lloyd
FSA Premier Head Coach
High School
4 year Starter at Warwick Valley High
2x 1st Team All-county
2x All-state
2x All-region
2x All-American (2003, 2004)
2x All-American (track and field 2004, 2005)
College
4 year starter at Rutgers University
Phillips Adidas Classic all-tournament team (2005)
All Big East (honorable mention, 2006)
“Players” Player of the Year (2007)
NCAA tournament (2006)
Post Collegiate
Played for Chicago Fire (MLS)
New Jersey Rangers (PDL)
New Jersey Ironmen (MISL)
Coaching
St. Thomas Aquinas College: Associate Head Coach 2013-2014
Cedar Stars Academy: Head Coach 2003 & 2007 Boys (2014-2017)
NY Red Bulls: Head Coach Region 4 U11 boys (2017-2018)
High School
4 year Starter at Warwick Valley High
2x 1st Team All-county
2x All-state
2x All-region
2x All-American (2003, 2004)
2x All-American (track and field 2004, 2005)
College
4 year starter at Rutgers University
Phillips Adidas Classic all-tournament team (2005)
All Big East (honorable mention, 2006)
“Players” Player of the Year (2007)
NCAA tournament (2006)
Post Collegiate
Played for Chicago Fire (MLS)
New Jersey Rangers (PDL)
New Jersey Ironmen (MISL)
Coaching
St. Thomas Aquinas College: Associate Head Coach 2013-2014
Cedar Stars Academy: Head Coach 2003 & 2007 Boys (2014-2017)
NY Red Bulls: Head Coach Region 4 U11 boys (2017-2018)

Trevor Peterson
FSA Premier Head Coach

Paul Bissailon
FSA Premier Head Coach
Personal Bio
Coach Rob Bisaillon has been involved in Hudson Valley Soccer for 14 years at various levels. His true passion comes from helping the young learn how to play this beautiful game. He was a board member at Pine Bush Youth Soccer, where he eventually became VP. During this time he started coaching travel soccer. Coach Rob then moved on to The NY York Red Bulls Youth Development Program were he was further educated in his coaching
Knowledge. During his time at the Red Bulls he was promoted to senior Coach at one of the clubs he trained, as well as trained 6 other teams from the Pre-travel through U14 level
Coaching Qualifications
USSF D-License
USSF F-Grass Roots (4v4), (7v7), (9v9). (11v11)
Certification
FA Concussion Guidelines
FA Equality and Diversity
FA Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Coaching Experience
2 Years Fox Soccer Academy (Academy Coach)
12 Years Pine Bush Youth Soccer
5 Years CRFC (Coach Rob Futbol Clinic)
3 Years Town of Wallkill Travel Soccer
2 Years NY Red Bulls Youth Development Program
Personal Bio
Coach Rob Bisaillon has been involved in Hudson Valley Soccer for 14 years at various levels. His true passion comes from helping the young learn how to play this beautiful game. He was a board member at Pine Bush Youth Soccer, where he eventually became VP. During this time he started coaching travel soccer. Coach Rob then moved on to The NY York Red Bulls Youth Development Program were he was further educated in his coaching
Knowledge. During his time at the Red Bulls he was promoted to senior Coach at one of the clubs he trained, as well as trained 6 other teams from the Pre-travel through U14 level
Coaching Qualifications
USSF D-License
USSF F-Grass Roots (4v4), (7v7), (9v9). (11v11)
Certification
FA Concussion Guidelines
FA Equality and Diversity
FA Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Coaching Experience
2 Years Fox Soccer Academy (Academy Coach)
12 Years Pine Bush Youth Soccer
5 Years CRFC (Coach Rob Futbol Clinic)
3 Years Town of Wallkill Travel Soccer
2 Years NY Red Bulls Youth Development Program

Trevor Bourne
FSA Premier Head Coach
Coaching Qualifications
USSF National D License
20+ Years of Coaching Experience
Additional Qualifications
Certified USSF Referee Official
Coaching Experience
Cedar Stars Hudson Valley (2019-2021)
Match Point Soccer (2015-2018)
Monroe Woodbury Soccer Club (2016-2018)
Warwick Soccer Club (2013-2015)
Warwick Valley Central School District (2009-2013)
Achievements
NY State Cup Finals with Monroe Woodbury 2006 Boys (2017)
Premier Division Champions with CSA 2004 Girls (2019)
Playing Career
Played in Division 1 of the Barbados Football Association Premier League
Coaching Qualifications
USSF National D License
20+ Years of Coaching Experience
Additional Qualifications
Certified USSF Referee Official
Coaching Experience
Cedar Stars Hudson Valley (2019-2021)
Match Point Soccer (2015-2018)
Monroe Woodbury Soccer Club (2016-2018)
Warwick Soccer Club (2013-2015)
Warwick Valley Central School District (2009-2013)
Achievements
NY State Cup Finals with Monroe Woodbury 2006 Boys (2017)
Premier Division Champions with CSA 2004 Girls (2019)
Playing Career
Played in Division 1 of the Barbados Football Association Premier League

Josh Geller
FSA Premier Head Coach
Coaching Qualifications
USSF Grass Roots
USSF D-License (in progress)
Coaching Experience
2 Years at Fox Soccer Academy
Collegiate Career
4 Years at SUNY Canton
Playing Career
2 Years at Fox Soccer Academy PRO (FSA PRO)
Coaching Qualifications
USSF Grass Roots
USSF D-License (in progress)
Coaching Experience
2 Years at Fox Soccer Academy
Collegiate Career
4 Years at SUNY Canton
Playing Career
2 Years at Fox Soccer Academy PRO (FSA PRO)

Alejandro Martinez
FSA Premier Head Coach
Education
Dominican College class of 2019 with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology
Coaching Qualifications
7v7
Coaching Experience
NY Red Bulls youth coach (2019)
Playing Experience
FC Dallas Academy (2011-2015)
Dominican College (2015-2019, three year captain)
Education
Dominican College class of 2019 with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology
Coaching Qualifications
7v7
Coaching Experience
NY Red Bulls youth coach (2019)
Playing Experience
FC Dallas Academy (2011-2015)
Dominican College (2015-2019, three year captain)
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