Dan is a vastly experienced soccer coach with over 16 years of work developing players across all levels of the game, 10 of which have been full-time. His coaching journey began at 18 years old, starting as the town level with Coventry before moving into club soccer with a string of Rhode Island and Massachusetts programs. He joined Rhode Island Surf at its inception in 2020 before taking a year off in 2024, after which he as our Junior Academy Director.

Throughout his career, Dan has coached players from U7 through U19 in both boys’ and girls’ programs, as well as middle school and high school teams. His experience also includes ODP coaching and specialized goalkeeper training. Having played in various men’s leagues after high school, he brings both a player’s perspective and a coach’s knowledge to his sessions, with a focus on developing well-rounded athletes and fostering a love for the game.