Garth Pollonais
Academy Director of Coaching

DOC- Lakeland FC, 2006-2009

- Soccer Camp Director, 1996-2005
Carolina Futbol Soccer Camp, Greenville, South Carolina.

General Manager/Head Soccer Coach, 2002-2003
Greenville Lions Professional Soccer Club, Greenville, South Carolina.

· Qualified for the Lamar Hunt Open Cup playoffs

· Improved team record from 5-10-3 in 2001 to 12-6-3 in 2002

Head Soccer Coach/ Director of Physical Education Activities, 2000-2002
Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina.

CLUB EXPERIENCE
Head Soccer Coach, 2004-2005
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA), Greenville, South Carolina.

· Under 17 Girls Challenge - State Finalist
· Under 13 Girls Premier
· Under 12 Boys Classic

Head Soccer Coach, 2003-2004
Greenville Futbol Club, Greenville, South Carolina.

· Under 16 Boys, Black - State Finalist
· Under 16 Girls, Black - State Finalist
· Under 12 Girls, White - State Tournament

· Train and Conduct Clinics for Recreational Teams and Coaches

Head Soccer Coach, 1996-2000
Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL), Raleigh, North Carolina.

· Under 16 Girls, Spartan Storm - State Champions, State Finalist, won various tournaments
· Under 15 Boys, Caps Red - 2 times State Champions, State Finalist, Regional tournament
· Under 17 Girls, Spartan Spirit - State Champions, 2 times State Finalist, helped 15 of 18 players
  to achieve College Soccer Scholarships
· Under 12 Boys Caps Black - State Cup Semi-finalist

Technical Advisory Board, Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL), 1998-2000
Raleigh, North Carolina.

· Developed and structured all training programs for the club
· Evaluated coaching staff
· Executed club policies and by-laws
· Evaluated player development and teams progression
· Implemented College development Programs
· Coaching Education for Recreational Coaches

HIGH SCHOOL, PROFESSIONAL, ODP EXPERIENCE

Director of Soccer Program and Head Coach, 1996-2000
Ravenscroft High School, Raleigh, North Carolina.

· Boys Varsity Soccer - Conference Champs
· Girls Varsity Soccer - Conference Finalist

Director of Soccer Program and Head Coach, 1982-1985
St. Augustine Senior High School, Trinidad and Tobago.

· National Champs
· National Intercollegiate Champs
· National Knock-out Tournament Champs
· 4 times Eastern Regional Champs

Volunteer Assistant College Coach, 1996-1997
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.

· NCAA Elite 8

Assistant Coach, Malta Carib Alcons Professional Team, 1993
Trinidad and Tobago.

· Caribbean Professional Soccer League Champs

Olympic Development Program (ODP), 1998-1999
North Carolina.

Olympic Development Program (ODP), 2003-2004
South Carolina.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
 International

· Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team
· Trinidad and Tobago National Under 21 Team
· Trinidad and Tobago National Under 18 Team

Professional - Outdoor

· Raleigh Flyers - Raleigh, North Carolina
· Charleston Battery – Charleston, South Carolina
· Fulham Football Club – Fulham, England
· Tampa Bay Rowdies – Tampa, Florida
· Malta Carib Alcons - Trinidad and Tobago
· Aviation Services Limited (ASL) - Trinidad and Tobago

Professional - Indoor

· Atlanta Attack – Atlanta, Georgia
· Tulsa Ambush – Tulsa, Oklahoma
· Atlanta Magic – Atlanta, Georgia

Amateur – Outdoor

· Maple Soccer Club - Trinidad
· Tacarigua United Soccer Club - Trinidad
· Malta Carib Soccer Academy - Trinidad

College

Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina.
· Men’s Varsity Soccer


EDUCATION
B. A. Behavioral Science, emphasis in Psychology, 1990
Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina.

AFFILIATIONS
National Soccer Coaches Athletic Association (NSCAA)
United States Soccer Federation (USSF)

HONORS
Hall of Fame Inductee, Erskine College, 2001
Jake Todd Award - Highest Student Athlete award, Erskine College, 1990
Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL), Coach of the Year, 1997
Capitol Area Soccer League (CASL), Women’s Select Coach of the Year, 1997
Captain, Raleigh Flyers Professional Soccer Team, 1995
Captain, Erskine College, 1988, 1989
Captain, Trinidad and Tobago Under 21 Soccer Team, 1984
Captain, Trinidad and Tobago Under 18 Soccer Team, 1981, 1982
Captain, Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) College Indoor Soccer Showcase, 1990
Captain, St. Augustine Senior Secondary High School, Trinidad and Tobago, 1981
All-American Soccer Team Selection, 1987,1988,1989
All-South Soccer Team Selection, 1987, 1988, 1989
All-District Six Team Selection, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
All-Star Selection, United States Intercontinental Soccer League (USISL), 1990
Most Valuable Player, Erskine College, 1989
Most Valuable Player, District Six and Palmetto State Conference, Erskine College, 1989
U.S. Open Cup Soccer Champions, 1989
U.S. Amateur Cup Soccer Champions, 1990
National Amateur Intercollegiate Association (NAIA) Tournament, 1986
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Senior Bowl selection, 1990
National Amateur Intercollegiate Association (NAIA), Senior Bowl selection, 1990
National High School Player of the Year, Trinidad and Tobago, 1981
Eastern Region Player of the Year, Trinidad and Tobago, 1993
First Round Draft Pick, Atlanta Attack, 1990
Southern Regional Champions, 1986
District Six Champions, 1986, 1989

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