FLORIN MARTON
Director of Coaching & Player Development
Florin Marton, in parallel with his position with the Stingers Soccer Club, is the Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at West Virginia University Tech. Coach Marton, before moving full-time on the sidelines of the soccer fields, played professional soccer for 14 years in his native country of Romania, where he also featured on the Romanian National Team.
TELMA OLIVEIRA
Coordinator of Strength & Conditioning
Soccer Coach
Dr. DONALD SHIPMAN
Soccer Coach
SOCCER COACHING PHILOSOPY
Being a part of soccer is about being part of the most popular game in the world. It is about diversity, openness, inclusion, and creativity. It is about reaching back and helping younger players grow in the game that we all love.
I have been teaching, coaching, and mentoring children and adults for the past 30 years.
I am deeply committed to competitive soccer especially as it pertains to player development, coaching education, and building high-caliber soccer programs in the state of West Virginia. I believe it is vitally important to expand the international scope of soccer for the players in our region.
I have a universal passion for educating and training youth soccer players. The nexus between athletics and character development is the central focus of my coaching philosophy.
Fitness is the foundation for soccer play. Speed, endurance, strength and agility are of paramount importance. Regardless of experience, the continuing development of ball skills and tactical awareness at the individual and team levels is essential.
GUILLERMO N. TOLABA
Soccer Coach
