Our Mission is to Provide Quality Football for All!Eastern FC is a youthful organization that is focused on player development to the premier, college, professional, and beyond. Pride, Passion, and Professionalism are at the foundation of our program.
The foundation of our success is our coaches. Our coaches range from professional, collegiate, and various playing and coaching experiences from several different continents. They are not only mentors, educators, players, and models to our players, but they are also consistent students of the game as well. They constantly seek to continue their education regularly seeking educational experiences from USSF, NSCAA, UEFA, FA, and more. They are all licensed and are required to continue their professional development to the highest level possible.
Eastern FC Coaches
RAY FRANKLIN
CEO, President, EFC Founder, & Premier Coach
Head Coach: EFC 2006 Blue Devils & EFC 2002 Gladiators
Coaching Experience:
2016 NY State Cup Champions (U14 Warriors)
2016 NY State Cup Runner Up (U10 Magic)
2015 NY State Cup Champions (U9 Magic)
2014 & 2013 National Premier League Champion (U16, U17 Lancers)
2013 National Champions Cup-Third Place
SUNY Purchase D3 College Head Coach (01 – 03)
US Club soccer National Champion (2007)
2 times Regional Final Four Head Coach
4 times Connecticut State Champion Head Coach
2010 US Club Regional Champion U13, U15
2011 US Club Regional Champion: U17
2011 ENYYSA President's League Champion: U16, U17
Education:
English FA Prelim Coaching Certificate
Playing Experience:
Played Professional; NY Generals, Union Lancers (71 – 83)
BEAU MORKI
Technical Director, Club Operations,
Premier Coach, & Spanish Translator
Head Coach: 2001 Real & 1999/2000 Spartans
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach since 2008
New York Cup State Champions (2013: U18 Chiefs)
ENYYSA: NY State Staff Coaching Instructor
PDP Staff Coach
U17 US Club Region 1 Champions, U17 US Club National Championships- 3rd Place
School of Holy Child Head Coach (2013, 2014, 2015)
Holy Child NYSAIS 2013 State Champions
Fordham Prep Coach 2003 - 2009
New York CHSAA State Finalist 2005 & 2006
New York CHSAA Champions 2007
Stepinac Varsity Head Coach 2008
Marymount College DIII Women's Head Coach 2005 & 2006
Hudson Valley Women's Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Finalist
Education:
USSF National Youth License
USSF National ‘B’ Coaching License
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
Fordham University Bachelor of Business Administration/International Business 2004
Masters in Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy at Manhattanville College
New York State NASPE Physical Best Certification
NSCAA Special Topics Certificate
Playing Experience:
New York Metrostars Reserve Team 2002
UNAM PUMAS 99-2002
St. Johns University 97-99
DR. BRANDON BECK
Director of Communications,
Registrar & Account Management,
Foundation Liasion & Youth Development
& Community Program Director
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach since 2008
Briarcliff Manor High School: Boys Varsity Head Coach (06’-Present)
New York State High School, Section 1, Conference 3B League: Coach of the Year (2011, 2012)
2011: U14 Northeast Regional League Champion, U15 ENYYSA President's League Champion, State Cup Semi-Finalist U14 & U15 age groups, 2012 Semi Finalist
2010: U13 and U14, 2012: U16 US Club Regional Champs, U13 ENYSSA President’s League Champions,
Eastern New York State Olympic Development Program Coach (Girls 92, 2009)
WYSL Select Head Coach (2006-2008)
Education:
USSF National ‘C’ Coaching License
NSCAA Special Topics Certification
Ed.D. Doctorate in Educational Leadership: Manhattanville College (2017)
2015: National Board Certified Teacher (NBPTS)
New York State Certified Elementary Teacher
Keene State College (00’-05’) BS/BA Elementary Education and Communications
Masters of Science: Literacy Education
Playing Experience:
Keene State College Little East Champions/ NCAA Tournament (01’/02’/05’), KSC Captain (05’), Nationally Ranked #7 in the Nation, All Academic Team 2001-2005.
2005: PDL: Blackwatch Hibernians
JASON TORRES Premier Coach & Goalkeeper Coach
Head Coach: EFC 2004 Kicks and 2005 Shockwave
Coaching Experience:
Eastern FC Goalkeeper Coach since 2012
Eastern FC Premier Coach 2015-2016
Education:
Eastern FC Alumni
USSF National 'D' License
NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma
USSF National Youth License
Playing Experience:
Manhattanville College Goalkeeper (2007-2011)
JAMES OATES
Premier Coach, &
Director of Youth Development,
Scheduler
Head Coach: EFC 2003 Storm & 2006 Red Devils
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach Since 2014
2016 EFC U17 Rush US Club Regional Champions, Third Place in the Nation
New York Red Bulls Coach & Regional Development School (2015)
Sunderland Football Club, Sunderland, England (2001-2008)
Physical Education Teacher & Head Soccer Coach Durham, England (2008-2014)
Briarcliff Junior Varsity (2016)
Briarcliff Community Program Technical Director
Education:
USSF National Youth License
English FA Coaching License, Level 2
BA in Sports Studies and Psychology York St. John University, England
TOPS Soccer Certification
Masters in Physical Education
Yok St. John’s University
Durham University
Playing Experience:
York St. John’s University (England)
Rutgers University (New Jersey)
RICARDO MAXWELL ORDAIN
Premier Community Coach
& EFC Premier Coach
Head Coach: EFC 2007 Blue Wave
Coaching Experience:
EFC Premier NPL Coach Since 2015
BYSC Community Coach
EFC Youth Development Coach
Education:
EFC Coach Since 2014
NSCAA National Youth License & Advanced Regional Coaching Diploma
Argentinian FA 'A' License
Long Island University, MS degree Exercise Physiology
St. Francis College (2001-2004) BS degree Physical Education
Playing Experience:
Played for Limon FC (Costa Rica)
Charlotte Eagles (USL PDL) Professional Player (2005)
Long Island Rough Riders (USL) Professional Player 2006
Westchester Flames (2011-2012)
St. Francis College (2001-2004), All Conference Player,
Played for Long Island University, NEC Champion, Male Athlete of the Year (2005)
SAVVAS KYRIAKIDIS
Premier Coach
Assistant Coach: EFC 2001 Real
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach since 2009
New York State High School, Section 1, Conference 3B League: Coach of the Year (2014, 2017)
Pleasantville High School Varsity Boys Soccer Head Coach (2013-present)
Valhalla High School Assistant Boys Varsity Soccer Coach (2008-2012)
Education:
USSF National 'D' License
NSCAA Special Topics Certification
Hunter College
Playing Experience:
Hunter College
WILLYA MEKOLO
Premier Coach
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach Since 2015
Iona Prep High School Varsity 2014
Klassic Soccer Youth Director 2011 -2015
Eastern FC YDP Coach 2015-2016
Education:
Iona Prep High School Varsity 2014
Klassic Soccer Youth Director 2011 -2015
Eastern FC YDP Coach 2015-2016
Playing Experience:
Iona College DI 2012 -2014
Quinnipiac University DI 2011-2012
Eastern FC Alumni Graduated 2011
KIRK BAMFORD
EFC Premier Coach
kirkbamford@hotmail.com
Head Coach: EFC 2008 City & 2007 Blue Wave
Coaching Experience:
EFC Coach since 1994
ENYYSA State Semi Finalist (2010)
Hastings High School Girls Varsity Coach, NY State, Section 1 League Coach of the Year
New Canaan, CT High School Girls Varsity Coach (2009-2015)
CT High School State Championship (2009), State Semi Finalist (2010 & 2015)
Fairfield County High School Champion (2009)
Connecticut State School of Excellence Coach (2009)
Fairfield County Coach of the Year (2009)
Fairfield County Coach of the Year (2009)
Fairfield County Coach of Excellence (2009 & 2010)
New Canaan FC Director of Coaching (2010-2015)
English FA Regional Staff Coach (1992-1994)
Education:
USSF A License
USSF National Goalkeeping License
UEFA B License
FA Preliminary License
New York State High School Coaching License
Connecticut State High School Coaching License
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics/Secondary Education
HN Diploma Business & Finance
Playing Experience:
English Semi-Professional
Conference North- Buxton AFC
North West Counties-Ashton United FC, Castleton Gabriel's FC, Cheadle Town FC, Bacup Borough FC
English FA Regional Team (1987-1989)
Manchester City FC- Academy School
Everton FC- Academy School
DR. BERDJ STEPANIAN
Premier Coach
Assistant Coach: 2000 Spartans
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach EFC Strikers 2000 (2009-2015)
Holy Cross High School Varsity Coach (2007-2010)
Holy Cross High School JV Coach (2006)
Mary Louis Academy JV Coach (2005)
Head Coach Bayside United Strikers (1995-2002)
President Bayside United Soccer Club (1996-2010)
CYO Soccer Coach (1991-1994)
Auburndale Soccer Coach (1982)
Education:
NSCAA Regional B Certified
AYSO Coach Instructor
AYSO U6-U16 Coach Certified
Podiatric Surgical Residency (1991-1993)
NYCPM Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (1987-1991)
Hofstra University, BA in Biology, Minor in Chemistry (1982-1986)
