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 and captaincy 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. He played a pivotal role in setting a winning culture that led to their run of three straight GNAC titles and multiple NCAA DIII Tournament appearances.