A Rhode Island native, Coach Anthony Dutra was a high school soccer and ODP standout throughout his youth soccer playing days. After an impressive three years as a varsity starter that included an all-division nod at Toll Gate High School, Anthony was recruited to play NCAA DIII Soccer at Johnson and Wales University under former RI Surf coach Mike Trudeau. In his junior year with the Wildcats, he played a pivotal role in their GNAC Championship victory that kickstarted a run of three straight titles and multiple NCAA DIII Tournament appearances.