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Management Spotlight: Edition Three

10/25/2018, 1:30pm EDT
By Matt Reed - matt.reed@uslsoccer.com

Chicago Inferno's Andrade, Calvert's Redding among featured

Significant amounts of time and effort go into the lives of coaches and administrators across the United States to make Super Y League a success, including during the ongoing 2018 season.

In our Management Spotlight series, we take a look at three individuals that continue to exemplify their expertise in developing young players both on and off the field.

Here are the featured coaches and administrators for the third edition on Oct. 25, 2018.

Suzanne Andrade

Chicago Inferno, Club Coordinator/Club Administrator 

Q: How did you start working with Chicago Inferno?

A: I began working with the Chicago Inferno in 2015. I took a small role as Uniform Coordinator to help better organize the club which at the time was under different management. It was only in 2016 that I was promoted to Club Coordinator and more recently stepping in to fill our Club Administrator role as our Admin. had taken a medical leave of absence.

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges of managing so many players?

A: I think the biggest challenge for me was recruiting good team managers. It takes a village to run things smoothly and we have been very fortunate to have great people in place to help with managing 14 teams and over 200 players. The key to our success…communication!

Q: What do you enjoy most about the Super Y League?

A: I truly enjoy being able to offer the year round soccer aspect to our families and teams. Super Y has been able to provide great competition and flexibility to our teams during a time when most are on a break. Its motivating to see our teams have such a head start heading into the Fall season with such growth and development.

Q: What are your expectations for your team at SYL Finals?

A: I think our expectation is for each player to perform at the best of their ability while still enjoying the opportunity to win a National Title. Our expectation is and will always be the development of the players and to see their growth on and off the field. Everything from the competition to the facility is much to be recognized and we are grateful to be a part of it.

Q: What hobbies do you have outside of soccer?

A: I would have to say my hobbies include spending time with our family and travelling. I love to travel, but quite honestly soccer is my life! My husband and I run this club and our four  kids are all a big part of what we do. We travel a lot for soccer and I wouldn’t change a thing

JAY REDDING

CALVERT SA, COACH

Q: Why did you decide to become a soccer coach?

A: I began coaching as my kids developed an interest in the game and recognized that I enjoyed providing opportunities for others to play the game.

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges of being a soccer coach?

A: The biggest challenge is managing expectations in an environment that develops players both physically and mentally while maintaining the balance of having fun with the game.

Q: What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Super Y League?

A: The league provides an opportunity for players from multiple clubs within a region to join together and play against diverse competition.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite moments from the Super Y League season?

A: We began the season with minimal expectations but the kids competed hard and as the season went on we had an opportunity to play in the Super Y Finals so to see the joy in their faces when we were selected was very special.

Q: What do you enjoy most outside of soccer, and why?

A: Soccer takes a lot of my time but relaxing and spending time with my family means the most to me.

JOEY LAFFERTY

SHORELINE FC, COACH U16/17 BOYS

Q: Why did you decide to become a soccer coach?

A: Football had always been a huge part of my life growing up. I then had the opportunity to come out to the US and coach. I now get to share my knowledge and coach kids on a daily basis which I love doing. Not many people get to do what they love and call it a "job".

Q: What are some of the biggest challenges of being a soccer coach?

A: For me it would have to be the unsociable hours and the long drives for away games.

Q:  What do you enjoy most about coaching in the Super Y League?

A: I enjoy that our players get the opportunity to play competitively over the summer months against good teams in the region. The chance to make it to National Finals in FL is also a huge added bonus.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite moments from the Super Y League season?

A: Our 2002/03 boys had a must-win game against Black Watch for our final game of the season. We were fortunate to take a squad of 16 for the 2.5 hour drive on a Wednesday night. It was a great game against a very strong Black Watch team and we got a 3-2 which all but sealed our place in National Finals. It made the long drive home worth it!

Q: What do you enjoy most outside of soccer, and why?

A: Just relaxing with my wife and dog, watching a series or show on television. I have a quiet life outside of soccer.


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