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Tim Balatsoukas
Tim has coached both US Youth and Greek Youth Soccer for the past 10 years having played professional soccer in Greece for 5 years. Tim was a 4-year starter for Judson University, earning a number of honors including all-regional and all-area teams and inclusion on the All-Illinois State Team in 2006. Tim joined TSCA in the summer of 2010 as a trainer. |
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Anne Stephens |
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Brian GriffinBrian has 20 years of both playing and coaching experience, having played for the Pegasus Soccer Club, Aurora Central Catholic High School and Lincoln where he was captain of the team. Before signing on with Tri-Cities Soccer, Brian was the Travel Coordinator with the Glen Ellyn Lakers for two year. With Tri-Cities, Brian utilizes his talents both with team training and goalie training. |
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Cesar Melgar
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Chris BatesChris has been training with Tri-Cities since 2004, however, his training expertise has been utilized in other clubs as Downers Grove, Kopion and the Wheaton Wings. Chris was an All-American with Wheaton College in 1996 and played at Wheaton Central High School where he was named to the All-State team in 1992. |
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Frank PanekFrank started training with Tri-Cities in 2003 having brought extensive training experience from Team Chicago where he trained with Dave DiTomasso (Elmhurst College) and Mike Matovich (Chicago Magic Soccer Club). Frank was a head coach with the Wheatland Athletic Club as well as a trainer/coach with the Naperville Soccer Association |
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Lindsay Cicci
Lindsay has been playing soccer for over 18 years, having started her career with the Tri-Cities Recreational Program. She has grown her talent for the sport during her years as captain of the St. Charles East High School team, and later at Elgin Community College and Kishwaukee Community |
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Nick GeikenNick’s playing experience started with Tri-Cities Traveling, St Charles Soccer Club, Star & Stripes and Team Dolomite F.C. Nick was a part of the St Charles High School team that won the 1995 State Championship. Nick’s coaching experience stared in 2000 with the Crystal Lake Force before he came home to train with Tri-Cities in 2002. |
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Nicole WalshNicole has played competitive club soccer for over 20 years for various clubs including Chicago Kickers and Calcio Chicago FC, as well as having experience playing in several international tournaments including the USA Cup and the A.A.G. Nicole was named an All Conference player for Elgin Community College for two consecutive years. |
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Phil KrahenbuhlPhil started his playing career with the St. Charles Soccer Club, Tri-Cities Soccer Association and, later, with Pegasus F.C. His high school career saw 2 state Championships with St. Charles High School as well as being named part of the Upstate 8 All-Conference team. Phil’s coaching credits include St. Charles East Junior Varsity, Campton United, Strikers FV and Tri-Cities Soccer. |
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Sara Beebe
Having joined Tri-Cities in 2009 as a trainer for all ages including a substitute for the high school ages, Sara started her training career in 2005 with the Barrington Area Soccer Association (BASA). Before that, Sara saw a great deal of playing success as a 4-year starter and 4-year state champion at St Charles High School. After high school, Sara moved to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside where she was a 4-year starter, her team was league champions for two years, and she was named female athlete of the year. Sara holds a National D License. |
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Tessa RobertsTessa started playing soccer in 1991 with Tri-Cities Soccer. She also played for other local clubs including Sparta Soccer club before becoming a 4-year starter at St. Charles North High School. Tessa moved to Augustana College where she developed an impressive resume including First Team All-Conference, Offensive MVP, NCAA Player of the Week, and First Team All-Region two consecutive years running. Tessa has been with Tri-Cities since 2008 as trainer and Indoor Coordinator. Tessa holds a National D License. |
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Brad Jerdee
A native of the Tri-Cities area, Brad began his soccer career playing for a number of traveling soccer clubs in the are including TCSA in 1996 and 1997. After a successful high school career at St Charles East, Brad moved on to play for Western Illinois University where he was a starter and team captain. Brad joined TCSA in the fall of 2009 as a team trainer as well as training in the Hand in Hand Program. |






















