ACADEMY STAFF

Dennis Currier
Academy Director/
Head Coach, UD Men’s Soccer
• Career Record of 256-97-30
(18 seasons)
• Career Winning Percentage of .696
• 2009 Atlantic 10 Coach of The Year
• Former Head Men's Soccer Coach at University of The Incarnate Word (Texas)
• Led his teams to numerous national tournament appearances
• Led Dayton to first ever NCAA National Tournament Appearance in 2008 by winning 2008 Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship
• 2004 NSCAA NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year Finalist
• Three-time NSCAA NAIA Regional Coach of the Year
• Developed numerous All-American, All-Region, All-Conference players
• Coached more than 30 National Team players
• NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma

The UD Soccer Day Camps will feature coaches from various universities, high schools, former and current professional and college stars. Players from UD’s men’s and women’s teams will be present to interact and train with campers.

Ricardo 'Kiki' Lara
Academy Co-Director
Assistant Coach, UD Men’s Soccer
• Played five years in the USL First Division (Minnesota Thunder and Portland Timbers)
• Earned "Humanitarian of The Year Award" with both professional clubs
• Three time NSCAA All-American at Univ of Incarnate Word
• Three time NSCAA Academic All-American
• Captained college team to 3 NCAA Division II National Tournament Appearances

Gabe Hall
Academy Co-Director
Assistant Coach, UD Men’s Soccer
• Assistant Coach at University of New Mexico.
• Helped Lobos achieve 20-11-2 Record
• Assistant coach at University of Indianapolis and University of Southern Indiana
• Coached Oregon 96 Olympic Development Team
• Played collegiate soccer at University of Indianapolis and San Francisco State