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BRUNO UNITED FC
U15 Boys Coaches Profile
Chaka Daley, who has led the Providence College men's soccer team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in school history, begins his seventh season at the helm of the Friar program. Daley was appointed the third head coach in the history of the program just prior to the start of preseason on July 18, 2000. In 2006, Daley led the Friars to another remarkable season. PC posted a 13-7 overall record, including a 7-4 mark in league play. The seven BIG EAST wins set a school record, while the 13 overall victories were one shy of a school mark (14 set in 1984). The Friars, who were ranked in the national polls for six consecutive weeks, earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament, which was their second consecutive and third overall. In addition, it was the team's second consecutive winning campaign, a feat that had not been accomplished since 1986-87. On its way to the NCAA Tournament, Daley's team posted impressive results. PC defeated Rutgers for the first time in school history and recorded its first win over Brown since 1993. The Friars advanced to the BIG EAST Tournament, where they hosted Louisville in the first round. It marked the first time in school history that PC hosted a BIG EAST Tournament match. PC defeated Louisville, 2-0, setting up a quarterfinal match at 15th-ranked Cincinnati. The Friars defeated the Bearcats, 2-0, and advanced to the BIG EAST Semifinals for the third time in the last four seasons. Daley also coached Ryan Maduro, who was selected to the NSCAA Division I All-America First Team, thus becoming the second Friar to be named to the All-America First Team in the 39-year history of the program. Daley also coached three players who earned All-BIG EAST honors, a first in the program's history. In 2005, he guided his team to one of the most impressive seasons in the history of Friar soccer as the squad advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Friars registered a 7-4-9 mark and recorded one of the most improved records in NCAA history. The Friars finished 9.5 games better than the 2004 season, which tied the team for the 10th best turnaround in NCAA history. The team started the season with a nine-game unbeaten streak (4-0-5), which was the longest by a PC team since the 1972 team was undefeated through 10 games. Daley's team finished with a regular season record of 5-3-7, which included 3-3-4 mark in league play. He also led the Friars to their first win in the BIG EAST Tournament play since 1984 with a 2-1 victory at Cincinnati on November 2, 2005 in the First Round. Daley then led the Friars back to the BIG EAST Semifinals for the second time in three years as they earned a 2-2 tie at No. 21 Seton Hall and advanced when they won the shootout, 4-2. In the Semifinals, the Friars earned a 0-0 tie against 16th-ranked South Florida, but did not advance to the Finals as they were defeated in the penalty kick shootout, 3-2. On November 14 it was announced that the Friars had been selected to participate in the 2005 NCAA Tournament. It marked the first time since 1983 and just the second time ever that the Friars advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Daley continued to lead the Friars to new heights as they earned their first NCAA Tournament win ever when they defeated 13th-ranked Hofstra, 1-0, in overtime in the First Round on November 18. The Friars magical season came to an end when they were defeated in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament at No. 2 North Carolina, 2-0, on November 22. In recognition of his strong coaching performance, Daley earned the NSCAA Division I New England Coach of the Year honors and was one of eight finalists for the NSCAA/Adidas National Coach of the Year accolades. He also saw two of his players earn All-BIG EAST honors. Sophomore Ryan Maduro was named to the Second Team and senior Eoin Lynch received Honorable Mention accolades. In 2003, Daley led his team to one of its best finishes as the team placed seventh of 13 teams during the regular season and advanced to the BIG EAST Semifinals for the first time since 1987. In the opening game of the BIG EAST Tournament, the Friars posted a dramatic come-from-behind, 2-2, tie with 23rd-ranked Virginia Tech. The Friars then defeated the Hokies in a penalty kick shootout to advance to the league Semifinals where they lost, 1-0, to eventual BIG EAST Champions, Notre Dame. Daley's 2002 squad posted a 7-11-0 overall record and a 5-5-0 mark in league play which was good for a seventh place tie in league standings and a spot in the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since 1998. The five BIG EAST wins marked a personal-high for Daley. In addition, his senior midfielder Mauricio Solano earned All-BIG EAST Third Team honors. Daley is a solid recruiter and has brought a steady flow of talented players to Providence College. Daley replaced former Friar mentor Brian Ainscough, who led the rebuilding effort at Providence for five seasons. Daley served as Ainscough's top assistant for four seasons. During his time as an assistant to Ainscough, Daley handled a variety of duties for the Friars, including assisting with the team's defense and overseeing a number of administrative duties. A 1996 graduate of Providence, Daley brought solid credentials to the head coaching position. Besides being credited with helping turn around the Friar program as an assistant coach, Daley earned four varsity letters while playing for the black and white. He is one of the top players to ever play at Providence. He began his playing career with the Friars as a defender. Daley played his second and third seasons at the forward position before being shifted to defense again as a senior by Ainscough. Throughout his career, Daley recorded nine goals and six assists in 69 games. Daley, a native of Toronto, Ontario, played professional soccer after graduating from Providence. On June 14, 1999, he signed with the New England Revolution, becoming the first former-Friar to play in the MLS. Prior to signing with the Revolution, Daley played for the Revolution's A-League affiliate, the Boston Bulldogs. He also spent one season with the Rhode Island StingRays of the USL from 1996-97. Daley and his wife, Heather, and son, Donovan, reside in East Providence, R.I. Assistant Coach Profile
AT PROVIDENCE: Started 19 of 20 matches in 2006 ... Scored one goal in a win over Sacred Heart on 8/25/06 ... Also recorded one assist in a BIG EAST Tournament win over Louisville on 10/25/06 ... Started 19 games for the Friars in 2005 ... Tallied his first collegiate goal versus Seton Hall (10/8/05), and finished with two points on the season ... Started 13 of 15 games he played as a freshman in 2004. BEFORE PROVIDENCE: A four-year member of the East Lyme
High School soccer squad and a two-year member and captain of the
school's hockey team ... A highly decorated player in Southeastern
Connecticut, Otte garnered All-State, All-New England and New London
Day Player of the Year honors in 2003 ... Was a member of the 2003
Connecticut ODP team and also captained the Boston Bulldogs' U17 and
U19 teams ... Also was a member of the Super Y League Regional Team. Assistant Coach Profile
AT PROVIDENCE: Played in three matches, including his first career start at Holy Cross on 9/26/06 ... Recorded a shutout by making nine saves in a win at Cincinnati in the quarterfinals of the BIG EAST Tournament ... Posted a 1.33 goals against average and one shutout in three matches ... Did not play in 2005. BEFORE PROVIDENCE: Earned 2004 Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honors ... Earned Massachusetts All-State and Eastern Massachusetts All-Star honors ... Played in Super Y O.D.P. Region I Pool in 2004 and 2005.
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Friars - Men's Soccer Website Ryan Maduro Tabbed As One of 29 Players for the 2007 Hermann Trophy Watch List The National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) announced on August 8 that Providence College senior All-American Ryan Maduro (Bristol, R.I.) is among 29 players who are included in the prestigious Missouri Athletic Club's Men's Soccer 2007 Hermann Trophy Watch List. The trophy is presented annually to the top collegiate men's soccer player in the United States. Maduro becomes the first Friar ever to be included in the Hermann Trophy Watch List. 5/3/07 Men's Soccer Standout Joe Weill Earns Two Awards Providence College men's soccer senior Joseph Weill (Merrick, N.Y.) recently received two awards for his academic and athletic excellence. On April 19, Weill received the Joseph V. MacAndrew Award, given annually to a male senior varsity athlete who has achieved an outstanding level of performance in academics and athletics during his undergraduate career at PC. On April 30, Weill also was awarded a $2000 Aeropostale post graduate scholarship. 1/18/07 Chris Konopka Selected In Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft It was announced today that Providence College men's soccer goalkeeper Chris Konopka (Toms River, N.J.) was selected in the third round (29th overall) by the Kansas City Wizards in the Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft. The Supplemental Draft includes all the players who were not selected in the SuperDraft, which took place on Friday, January 12. 12/2/06 Men's Soccer Standout Ryan Maduro Named To NSCAA/Adidas All-America First Team The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced on Friday, December 1 that Providence College junior midfielder Ryan Maduro (Bristol, R.I.) was one of 12 players to be named to the All-America First Team. It marks the second time in the 39-year history of the PC soccer program that a men's soccer player garnered First Team All-America accolades. In all, Maduro is the third Friar all-time to be named All-American. 11/2/06 Three PC Men's Soccer Players Earn All-BIG EAST Accolades It was announced today that three Providence College men's soccer players earned All-BIG EAST honors. Junior Ryan Maduro (Bristol, R.I.) was named to the All-BIG EAST First Team, senior co-captain Chris Konopka (Toms River, N.J.) earned Second Team honors and sophomore Timothy Ritter (Weston, Mass.) was named to the Third Team. It marks the first time ever that Providence College has had three players garner All-BIG EAST honors in one season. 10/31/06 Men's Soccer Ranked In Three National Polls The Providence College men's soccer team climbed to No. 23 in the Soccer America national poll , No. 24 in the College Soccer News Poll and No. 25 in the SoccerTimes.com Poll. It marks the first time this season that PC has been in the Soccer America top 25 poll and the SoccerTimes.com Poll, and the fifth consecutive week in the College Soccer News Top 30 poll. 2/16/06 Providence College Men's Soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley Given Contract Extension Providence College Athletics Director Bob Driscoll today announced that men's soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley signed a three-year contract extension through the 2008-09 school year. Daley, who was named New England Coach of the Year and led the Friars to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament this past season, has served as the Friar head coach since 2000. 12/22/05 Chaka Daley Named NSCAA Division I New England Coach Of The Year It was announced that Providence College men's soccer Head Coach Chaka Daley was named NSCAA Division I New England Coach of the Year. Daley, along with coaches from seven other regions across the country, are the candidates for the 2005 NSCAA/adidas National Coach of the Year honor. The NSCAA/adidas National Coach of the Year honor will be announced at the NSCAA Awards Banquet on Friday, January 20, 2006 in Philadelphia, Pa. |
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