The key to the success of the PASA FC teams is in the quality of our coaching staff. There is no other greater influence on player development than the quality of training/coaching that each player receives. P.A.S.A F.C. provides an experienced and diversified staff. Our staff includes some of the most well known and prominent figures in college, high school and youth soccer.

All PASA FC coaches are professionally trained. All staff is licensed by the United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. All staff receives constant ongoing training and evaluation from the Director of Coaching.

PASA FC is a unified and structured soccer organization. All player and team development activities are managed under a common club plan; including all training, game and tournament play. Players are members of the greater club first and individual teams second.

The result is to offer consistent, quality training and education in the game and our style of play, from the youngest to the oldest members, which will produce superior players and teams over the player developmental cycle.

In addition to having a training curriculum for all age groups that will help Player Development, we also place a very strong emphasis on Coach Development. Our Coaching Education philosophy is a very simple one - for every one coach we educate and develop, a whole team will benefit. If we develop all of our coaches and give them the knowledge and education they need, all players trained by PASA FC WILL improve their level of play - significantly.

PASA FC coaching staff supports our Academy, camps, clinics, and train P.A.S.A F.C. teams. We are proud of our level of cooperation with these coaches and the unity of effort that exist between us to better educate our players.

Our staff includes:

Manny Batista - Founder, Director of Player Development, and Head Coach

Manny is the founder of the Portuguese American Soccer Academy. He started his soccer career in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Manny played for Cathedral High in Springfield, MA, and went on to play Division I soccer at the University of Bridgeport. He played for the Ludlow Lusitanos and Bridgeport Vasco DaGama in the Connecticut Professional League.

Manny was the Head Men's Soccer coach at Rivier College, Nashua, NH, and at Lowell High School. He has now dedicated his soccer energies to PASA FC and the PASA Summer Academies.

Manny has a USSF 'B' License and Premier Diploma from the NSCAA.

Wayne Currie - Coaching Director

Wayne is the Co-Founder of PASA FC. Wayne is in his 10th season as Emmanuel College's Head Women's Soccer Coach, Wayne Currie will look to continue the success that he has built during his first seven years with the program. In 2003, Coach Currie led the Saints to the program's first-ever Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. The Saints captured their second GNAC Championship in 2007 and set a program record for wins in a season with 17 victories. In seven seasons at Emmanuel, Coach Currie has compiled a record of 68-59-8 record.

Currie came to Emmanuel after ten successful seasons as a high school coach at both Dracut High School and King Philip Regional High School. Throughout his tenure, his teams have won eight conference championships. Currie was named "Coach of the Year" seven times.

In addition to his high school and collegiate coaching experience, Currie has been active in the youth soccer scene. He is currently serving as Director of Coaching for PASA FC. He has also coached for Charles River United, Metro Black Magic, and Inter-County Soccer Club. Currie continues to dedicate his time coaching at many camps and youth soccer organizations.

Currie received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University in 1988 and a master's degree in Public Affairs from the University of Massachusetts in 1990. In addition, he has a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) license and holds a National Advanced Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

Chris Collins - Fitness and Conditioning Director

Chris is responsible for training PASA FC players and coaches in fitness, strength, and conditioning for soccer. This is an important aspect in the PASA philosophy of player development.

He has trained athletes at Philips Academy/Andover, and Rivier College. He is the former Assistant Head Socceer Coach at Rivier College and Lowell High School, U16 Girls Coach for Nashoba United Soccer Club, Boys Coach Ayer High School, and has been Massachusetts District 4 Coach.

Chris has a USSF C License, NSCAA National Advance Diploma, and is NSCA Certified.

Chris Collins - Head Coach - Girls U18

Chris is entering his second season as Head Coach of this GU17 team. He is the former Assistant Head Socceer Coach at Rivier College and Lowell High School, U16 Girls Coach for Nashoba United Soccer Club, Boys Coach Ayer High School, and has been Massachusetts District 4 Coach.

In addition to his coaching duties, Chris is responsible for training PASA FC players and coaches in fitness, strength, and conditioning for soccer. This is an important aspect in the PASA philosophy of player development.

He has trained athletes at Philips Academy/Andover, and Rivier College.

Chris has a USSF C License, NSCAA National Advance Diploma, and is NSCA Certified.

Jeff Lamy - Head Coach - Girls U15

Jeff is the Head Coach of the Girls U15 team, playing in MAPLE Division 1.

Jeff is the current Head Varsity Boys Coach at Metnuen High School. Previously, he was the assistant coach for the Boys Varsity team at Lowell High School.

Jeff grew up playing soccer in Lowell, and was a captain at Lowell High School. He played Division 2 soccer at the University of New Haven and at UMass Lowell. He has also earned a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology from UMass Lowell. Jeff is currently the Head Coach of the boys 1992 D4 District Select summer team. He also recently coached the Nashoba United BU18 team in MAPLE.

Jeff is also the Head Coach of the Mass Futsal girls state team, Academy Director of the MAss Futsal Assocaition. His team is the Northeast Regional Futsal Champions 2010 and 2011. He was named Mass Futsal Girls Coach of the Year

Jeff has received his Regional, Advanced Regional, National, and Advanced National Diploma from the NSCAA.

Jeff has been a Staff Member at PASA Summer and Winter Academies since 2000, he was named Director of PASA in 2011. Jeff's credentials include Regional, Advanced Regional, National, and Advanced National Diplomas through the NSCAA.

Art Berner - Head Coach - Girls U13

Art is currently Head Coach of the Girls U12 team.

Art's credentials and training include a USSF D License, and a NSCAA National Diploma. He is a former Westford Soccer Association Director, Commissioners Cup Champion, and has 11 years experience as a successful youth soccer coach in the area.

Manny Batista - Head Coach - Girls U12

Manny is heading into his third season as coach of the GU12 team. He is also the founder of the Portuguese American Soccer Academy.

Manny was the Head Men's Soccer coach at Rivier College, Nashua, NH, and at Lowell High School. He has now dedicated his soccer energies to PASA FC and the PASA Summer Academies.

Manny has a USSF 'B' License and Premier Diploma from the NSCAA.

Kevin Capone - Assistant Coach - Girls U12

Kevin is the Assistant Coach of the Girls U12 team.Kevin's credentials and training include a USSF D License. He is a former Billerica Soccer Association President, and has 15 years experience as a successful youth soccer coach in the area.

Chris DaSilva - Head Coach - Girls U11

Chris DaSilva is a former Lowell High School player.

Chris is the coach of our U11 Girls team. Chris took over the GU10 team during the fall of 2010. The team improved each month since Chris became the coach. The team was a Finalist during the Tynsboro Sports Center Indoor League during the 2011 season and won the John Smith Memorial Day Tournament with a 4-0 record.. Christian is a graduate and 4-yr starter for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Chuck Wood - Head Coach - Boys U11

Chuck Wood is in his first season as coach of the Boys U11 team.

Wood is no stranger to PASA. He is currenly the Boys Assistant Coach at Westford Academy and coaches both the U10 Boys and U12 Girls for Westford Youth Soccer. He holds the NSCAA National Diploma as well as a USSF National "D" License. He currently holds an NSCAA Goal Keeping License.

Jay Trani - Head Coach-Girls U10

Jay is the coach of the U10 girls.. Previously, Jay was the assistant coach of the U10 grils. Jay has coached for PASA FC guding our U10 boys to first lace in their division both in the fall and spring seasons. He has been the assistant coach for our U15, U16, U11 girls teams in the past. Jay is knows for his ability to develop young talent. He is very patient and understanding og this age group.

Jay holds a USSF License, and NSCAA National Diploma.

Jason Bettencourt - Head Coach - Boys U10

Jason Bettencourt is a former Lowell High School player.

Jason begins his second season coaching with PASA FC and coaching U10B for the second year in a row. Jason has done a tremendous job improving the the skills of his players. Jason has coached in the PASA Academy for the past 4 years. Jason recently finished a 4-year playing career at University of Massachuestts-Lowell.

Mike Borba- Assistant Coach - Boys U10

Mike isthe Assistant Coach of the Boys U10team. Mike is also a product of Lowell High School, Lowell Soccer, and the PASA Academy..

Jonathon Melo - Goalkeeper Coach

Jonathon is the Goalkeeping coach for all PASA FC teams.

He played at Lowell High School and UMass Lowell.

Abby Deangelo - GoalKeeper Coach, Assistant U10 Girls

A former goalkeeper at Salem State University, Abigail DeAngelo will begin her second season as an assistant coach on head coach Lauren Lukis' staff in 2011. Prior to joining Bentley, DeAngelo was an assistant coach for the girls' soccer team at Lowell High School for three seasons. She's earned Level I and Level II goalkeeper licenses from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

During her time as a player, the Lowell native was named first team All-Conference by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference as a senior. DeAngelo graduated from Salem State with a degree in psychology.

Bill Bettencourt - Assistant Coach

Bill currently assists several PASA FC teams as an Assistant Coach.

He is Head Boys Coach at Lowell High School, and the former Assistant Coach at Lowell High School, before becoming Head Coach.

Bill holds a USSF C License, and NSCAA National Diploma.