OUR COACHES

Chicago Magic North's Coaching Staff is made up of current College, High School, and ODP coaches. All hold USSF & NSCAA coaching licenses and are educated in modern methods of youth soccer training.
 
Karl Smith - Director
  • 1998-Present Collegiate Head Coach
     McHenry County College
  • 2001 & 2002 NJCAA Coach of the Year
  • 3 time Skyway Conference Coach of the Year
  • US Club Soccer ID2 Scout
  • Super Y League ODP National Staff
  • NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma

Paul Miceli - Staff Coach and Girls Coordinator
  • USSF National Coaching License
  • Former professional player-Chicago Sting
  • Former youth player with Santos FC (Brazil)
  • Over 15 years of youth soccer coaching experience

Terry Adamson - Staff Coach
  • USSF Coaching License
  • Collegiate All American player at McHenry
  • 2002-2004 Assistant Boys Varsity Coach
    Crystal Lake South
  • 8 years of youth soccer coaching experience

Ian Dunbar - Staff Coach
  • Former Director of Soccer Operations
    Evansville Elite
  • Former player Evansville University
    All Conference, All Region
  • Former Player Hartlepool FC (England)
  • Former youth player with Nottingham Forest (England)
  • USSF Coaching License

Kris Grabner - Staff Coach
  • Huntley High School Head Coach
    Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity
  • Former Collegiate player – Lewis & Clarke
  • USSF Coaching License
  • 5 Years of youth soccer coaching experience

Jim Dzialo - Staff Coach
  • Jacobs High School Head Coach
    Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity
  • 2002 IHSSCA Coach of the Year
  • 3 Time NIC 9 Conference Coach of the Year
  • USSF National Coaching License
  • NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma

Steve Sobey - Staff Coach
  • USSF National Coaching License
  • Super Y-League ODP National Staff
  • Collegiate All American – Lewis University
  • Over 20 years of playing experience
    Schwaben AC (Chicago Metro League)

Oscar Horteales - Staff Coach
  • USSF National Coaching License
  • NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma
  • Former Professional Player – Mexico
  • 10 years of youth coaching experience

Angel Garcia - Administrator/Staff Coach
  • USSF Coaching License
  • Woodstock High School coaching staff
  • Former Collegiate Player – McHenry
  • 5 years of youth coaching experience

AJ Cappello - Staff Coach
  • USSF Coaching License
  • Jacobs High School Coaching Staff
  • Former Collegiate Player – St. Xavier/McHenry

Chicago Magic North 2008 Tryouts
REGIONAL SPORTS CENTER

1310 Ridgefield Road
Crystal Lake, IL. 60012
Sunday, October 19th
Under 15-16 Boys

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Under 17-18 Boys
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Varsity HS players participation is optional
or may participate in very limited physical activity because of the upcoming HS playoffs. Interested players are still asked to attend to receive important information and be identified as a potential member.

Tuesday-Thursday,
October 28th & 30

Under 15-16 Boys
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Under 17-18 Boys
6:30pm - 8:00pm
All Players are asked to arrive 15-30 minutes before their scheduled tryout time to register. All players must bring water and wear proper soccer gear.
Click here to Download More info on 2008 Tryouts

Contact Karl Smith with any questions coachkarl@comcast.net
(815) 455-6634