Matt Bader, Licensed Coach

Matt is an Owner, Coaching Director, and Head Coach for a local club. He began his coaching journey in 2022. Growing up in Western NY, he played competitive club soccer and holds a HS State Championship title. Additionally, Matt also played one year of College Soccer as a Senior Walk-On, starting as a Central Defender.

During the day, Matt is a VP of Development for a Management Company based in Upstate NY. His affinity for details and analytics, which serve him well professionally, translate into exceptional abilities as a Coach. His ability to identify a player’s weaknesses and strengths and build a plan of action to address them is uniquely unmatched.

Taryn Bader, Licensed Coach

Taryn is an Owner, Coaching Director, and Head Coach for a local club as well! Following four years of College Soccer, a NYS HS State Championship, and a childhood of club-level play; coaching was an obvious evolution of her love for the sport. She has been coaching on-and-off since 2005, focusing primarily on U6-10 player development.

As a Physical Therapist, Taryn holds a unique perspective on injury prevention, joint kinematics, and biomechanics during skill execution and gameplay. Her understanding of motor development and movement isolation is integral to her style of coaching.

Joshua Swift, Licensed Coach (GK)

Growing up in Atlanta, GA, Josh received goalkeeper training from coaches with professional playing and coaching experience in Brazil, Germany, England, the US, and multiple National Teams.

Josh went on to play four years of soccer at Georgia Southwestern State University, with 45 games played while completing his BA in Accounting. Following his University years, he also played two seasons at the NPSL (Semi-pro) level with Georgia Revolution FC, playing multiple games for both the 1st team and reserves. Josh also completed his MBA and is now working as an Internal Auditor for Pilot Company.