Our Coaches
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Kimberly D’Angelo – Girls Coodinator
Kim Smee
Academy Director, 2009 Girls Head Coach
University of Charleston (UC): Lettered all four years as an All-Conference or All-Region selection, named the WVIAC Freshman of the Year, served as captain Junior and Senior years. Multiple award winner: Offensive Player of the Week Honors as a center mid. Assistant Coach at UC while pursuing MBA. During tenure at UC: Women’s soccer team first and second NCAA appearances, first Sweet 16 appearance, two conference championship appearances, first Top 25 national ranking.
Gary Ogilvie
2005/06 Girls Head Coach
Ogilvie begins his first year as head coach for the University of Charleston’ Women’s team. Prior to this season, he served as an assistant with the men’s team. Before coming to Charleston, he coached at NJCAA D1 program Snow College where he served as Men’s & Women’s Assistant coach, as well as a stint as Interim Head coach of both programs.
Prior to coaching in the U.S, Ogilvie played in the ISPS Handa Premiership in New Zealand, for Canterbury United, as well as coaching their Youth team. Ogilvie also worked as the Youth Football Development Officer for Mainland Football Federation for four years.
Ogilvie graduated from Florida Institute of Technology in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management. During his two seasons at Florida Tech (NCAA DII), Ogilvie earned a place in 2 x Regional First Team squads, as well as an All-American Honorable mention.
Ogilvie holds an NZF/OFC B-License, and will be a part of the UC Men’s Soccer coaching staff as a Graduate Assistant as he pursues his Masters of Science in Strategic Leadership.
2010, 2006 and 2007 Boys Head Coach
Fayanga Keita
Originally from Ivory Coast 🇨🇮
Grew up in Roanoke, VA.
Played club soccer for Roanoke Star.
Played 4 years at Marshall.
Coach for the 2006, 2007 and 2010 WVFC Boys teams.
Petsa Ivanovic – Girls Coodinator
2008 Boys Head Coach
Petsa Ivanovic
Bio Coming Soon!!
2010 Girls Head Coach and 2005 Boys
Dennis Ahewba
Played two years in Uganda after attending high school. Played at Marshall from Fall 1999 to Fall 2002.
2003 Girls Head Coach
Erika Duncan
Played in the Scottish Premier League for U17 – U19 and Women’s National teams. 2007 – 2011: Played soccer at Marshall University. Coach with WVFC since 2010. Current Assistant Coach for Marshall Women’s Soccer. Certifications: USFF D License
PDC Director and 2003 Boys Coach
Mark Conley
Played as a youth for the CYC, Catholic Youth Counsel, through college and played at Maryville University. Played for a few different clubs and won a state championship. Coaching in WV for 24 years at multiple clubs, currently at WVFC. Certifications: USSF D license
2013 Boys Head Coach
Teri Aichawirah
Bio Coming Soon
2012 Boys Coach
Kristin Brown
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Kristin grew up playing competitive club and ODP. She later attended and played for The Ohio State University. S
2003 Boys Head Coach
Josh Faga
Played NCAA D1 at St. John’s University and Marist College
Played in USL for Rochester Rhinos
Coached at Duquesne University and Marshall University, CONMEBOL B License through Argentina Football Association (AFA)
USSF B License, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Strength & Conditioning Specialists through International Sport Science Association (ISSA)
2007 Girls Head Coach
Travis Brent
Current University of Charleston Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach. Was a part of the Golden Eagles NCAA Division II 2019 National Championship coaching staff. Played two years of professional soccer in the Netherlands with clubs Heracles Almelo (2014-2015) and Almere City FC (2015-2016) before returning to the U.S. to play in the USL Championship for the Harrisburg City Islanders (2017-2018). Brent was a four year letter winner at Marshall University and appeared in 65 matches for the Thundering Herd, earning 62 starts. Before coming to Charleston, Brent served as the Francis Marion University soccer program’s assistant coach in Florence, South Carolina. Brent has coached club soccer for Football S.E.H in the Netherlands and the South-Central Pennsylvania Soccer Academy, and the Florence Soccer Association. Brent is a qualified United States Soccer Federation D Licensed Coach, maintains a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and is currently working toward obtaining his Masters in Strategic Leadership.
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2009 Boys Coach
Garrett Shields
Bio Coming Soon!
2006 Girls Head Coach
TBD
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Head Coach
TBD
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