Coach Paul Winstanley
Boys Coaching Director
Head Coach - JBHS Boys Soccer, ERU Boys U15 & U12
2021 United Soccer Coaches High School Coach of Significance
Joel Barlow High School Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach (2004 - present)
- Over 250 wins
- 2007 Class L State Champions
- 6 Southwest Conference Championships
Western Connecticut State University
- Men's Assistant Coach (2016 - present)
- Men’s & Women’s Goalkeeper Coach (2016 - present)
Easton Redding United Soccer Club
- Director of Coaching (2009 - present)
AC Connecticut
- Head Coach - USL 2 (2021 - present)
- Head Coach - USL Academy U19s (2016 - present)
- Head Coach - Jrs. 2000s -01s & 02s (2016 - present)
- Goalkeeper Coach - PDL & Juniors (2014 - present)
- Head Coach - Jrs. U16s & U18s (2015 - 2016)
- Head Coach - Jrs. U17s (2014 - 2015)
Sacred Heart University
- Goalkeeper Coach (2004 - 2005)
Unionsport Soccer Academy Pro Team
- Connecticut Soccer League 1st division
- Head Coach (2000-2003)
- Head Coach U-23 State Champions 1989,1990,1991
Licenses
- USSF licensed coach
- NSCAA/USC National Diploma, Advanced National Diploma & Premier Diploma
- NSCAA/USC Director of Coaching Diploma
- Connecticut Board of Education Coaching Certificate
- CPR & First Aid certified
Coach Greg Robinson - U9 & U10
- Joel Barlow High School - Assistant Coach (2004 - present)
- Easton Redding United - Boys U9 & U10 Coach, In-House
- Southern Connecticut State University Men's Soccer Team Member (1988-89) NCAA Division II
Coach Juan Carlos Aguilar - U8, U11
Coach JC started playing soccer at age 7 for a neighborhood team in Chile called Andarin, while also playing for his school and a club called Bianchi. From there he was scouted into joining the Santiago Wanders Academy team, for which he played until he was about 16. At that time he moved to the United States with his family. Once here Coach JC played in high-level tournaments for teams like Unversed de Chile, Chilean United, and Westchester's Chile 84.
Years later Coach JC started a family of his own and his two children got him into coaching soccer. He began his coaching career at a premier club called Coerver Coaching CT. From there he went on to coach at Eastern FC, where he spent time in England with the Liverpool Academy.
Coach Onua Thomas Obasi - U11
- Joel Barlow High School - Assistant Coach
- Easton Redding United - Boys Coach In House, U11 & Girls Coach U10
- Spice City FC - Head Coach
- Newtown Pride FC - Head Coach
Born in Birmingham, England, Tommy is a professional indoor soccer veteran, dating back to 2014. He is a student of the game and a staple within the Connecticut soccer community. He played at Central Connecticut State University, and most recently coached Newtown Pride FC, who won the $1 Million prize and the 2023 TST Championship. Tommy has been named the head coach of the new Spice City FC. The team will participate in Major Arena Soccer League (M2) and will play seven home games on turf at the Danbury Ice Arena beginning in winter of 2024.
Coach Tommy is dedicated to teaching youth soccer in a way that is enjoyable for the players and leaves them wanting more. Tommy has a strong understanding of the game and he is able to communicate and transfer knowledge to players in a way that is easy for them to understand. He relies on various games and activities to engage the players and make the learning process more interactive and fun. Tommy is a coach who has a passion for soccer and enjoys working with young players to help them develop their skills and love for the game.
Coach Kyle Rivard - U13
- Joel Barlow High School - Assistant Coach (2019 - present)
- AC Connecticut - Assistant Coach U16 ECNL & USYS National League Teams (Spring 2024)
- Easton Redding United - Boys Coach In House & U13
Kyle grew up in Redding/Easton and graduated from Joel Barlow High School in 2013. In addition to playing and watching soccer his entire life, Kyle has been a coach for the last 6 years.