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ABOUT SKILLERS
What We Believe
we are committed to providing high quality soccer instruction in a safe, fun, positive, and nurturing environment
OUR TEAM
STEFANO FRANCIOSA
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Founder and Owner
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Stefano Franciosa is regarded as one of the best coaches in New England. His understanding of player development and his methodology of coaching set him apart from other trainers and coaches.
For over 2 decades, Stefano has been developing and mentoring soccer players, who go on to become standout student-athletes in elite youth soccer programs, starters on high school teams , and successful players in college and pro team environment. Stefano has been coaching over 20 years with elite club soccer clubs, served as Head Men’s coach and been part of the coaching staff at various US colleges (division 1, 2, and 3), and has also coached professional teams in the US and in Europe. Stefano’s experience and versatility give him the ability to adapt to different levels of play, and ensure that players in his program can grow and excel, regardless of their starting point.
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NATE LAMAR
Coach
Coach Nate joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff.
Nate has been connected to the game for 45 years as a player and a coach. With several years of experience coaching at the youth level, high school, club, collegiate, and semi-professional level. In addition to having won several tournaments, state titles, and trophies, Nate’s biggest accomplishment is the overwhelming number of players he had a positive influence over.
Nate is a Licensed coach with USSF and NSCAA.
MIRKO NUFI
Coach
Coach Mirko joins the Skillers Soccer Academy Coaching staff. Former FC Inter (Italy) player Mirko was a Division I Defensive Player of the Year, College All-Northeast, Region first team, and All-Region All-American.
Currently Mirko serves as an Assistant coach with Merrimack College Men’s soccer team.
ALESSANDRO FRANCIOSA
Coach
Coach Alessandro joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff. Alessandro is a top 150 recruit in the nation and a top 4 recruit for his class in the Northeast at Seacoast United where he had several U.S. national team center invites. Currently, Alessandro is a sophomore and two-year starting midfielder at Division 1 Ivy League, Columbia University. Alessandro has learned and developed as a soccer player, playing club soccer for coach Stefano and now returning as a coach.
ELENA LINDONEN
Coach
Coach Elena joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff.
Elena is an All-State, NEC AII-Conference player, Salem News All-Star, Eastern Mass. All-Star at Masconomet Regional High School currently a stand striker on the soccer team at Trinity College. As a freshman, Elena earned NESCAC Women's Soccer Rookie of The Year.
CARLO ROMEI
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Coach
Carlo Romei joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff.
Carlo grew up playing for Serie A side, Sampdoria's Academy (Italy). His professional career continued in the Italian professional teams Vis Pesaro, Siena, and Potenza.
SAM BROCKELMAN
Coach
Coach Sam joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff.
Sam, is an All- American, All-State, Boston Globe All-Star, 2x NEC All-Conference, and 2x Salem News All-Star at Masconoment Regional High School and currently attacking center midfielder on the soccer team at Connecticut College. Sam has learned and developed as soccer player playing club soccer for coach Stefano and now returning as a coach.
TOMMASO OGLIARI
Coach
Coach Tommaso joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff. Tommaso developed as a player in one of the best soccer academies in Europe, Serie A side, Atalanta BC (Italy) where he played for 6 years winning the Italian Youth Championship. He continued his career, playing Divison 1 college soccer where he has earned Division 1 All-American honors twice.
NICK MOORE
Coach
Coach Nick joins the Skillers Soccer Academy coaching staff. Nick played for and coached with Stefano for nearly 15 years. A 4 year starter, 2 year captain, and 2 time team MVP at the Governor’s Academy, Nick was honored as ISL league all conference, NEPSSA All Star and All State Team. Nick played collegiately at Division III Macalester College where he was an All-Conference player, among other accolades.
