The SYSC Team  

Marcus DiBernardo Director of Coaching   coachdibernardo@scarsdalesoccer.net

Coach DiBernardo is a featured global soccer coaching educator and consultant, having worked with New York Red Bull, Major League Soccer, and European Professional Clubs, as well as having his work published by a wide range of professional soccer outlets. Coach DiBernardo specializes in connecting academic theory to practice session design and principles of play while putting it all together into a comprehensive soccer methodology. 

Cole Penny Director of Communication   communications@scarsdalesoccer.net

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Cole has over 20 years of playing and coaching experience. Born in the UK, Cole played and coached for Watford FC before moving to the US in 2014, coaching across various clubs in New Jersey until 2016. 

From 2016-2021, Cole served as the Director of Coaching & General Manager for SYSC before launching his own coaching company, Every Goal Soccer, providing specialized individual and small group training, as well as camps and skills clinics. Cole holds USSF, FA & UEFA coaching qualifications.

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U8 Director & Rec Director 

Jonathan Avila oversees the U8 and Rec Program in Scarsdale which is the foundation of the club. A native of Cuenca, Ecuador, Coach Avila grew-up playing locally as a standout player for the New York Cosmos Academy in Queens, NY. After high school Jonathan took his talents to Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY to play under Head Coach DiBernardo where he led the Mustangs to the National Championship Final in 2014. Coach Avila graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and later added a Master’s in Business to his accomplishments. 

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