COACHING STAFF

Skill building and long-term player development is our goal.

COACHES OVERVIEW

Coach Tyler

Tyler Smith

Coach

Coachtyler17@gmail.com

Coaching Achievements

  1. U.S. D License
  2. U.S. Grassroots License
  3. Choctaw High School Freshman Head Coach
  4. Head Coach Bruner Middle School Boys Soccer (4 Years)
    - 2019/2020 County Champions

11 Years Coaching Experience
8 Years Coaching RADFC

Positions Played/Playing History

  • 3v3 National Runner Up
  • 2014 State Runner Up
  • 2015 District Champions
  • 2015 Regional Champions
  • 2015 State Champions
  • 2016 District Champions
  • 2021-2022 Pensacola FC
  • 2022-2024 Pensacola Bay United GCPL

Teams Played For

  • Pryor Pirates
  • Navarre Pythons
  • Navarre Viper
  • Gulf Coast Texans
  • Choctaw High School
  • Pensacola FC GCPL
  • Pensacola Bay United GCPL
Demitris Stevens

Demitris Stevens

Coach

(850) 240-4197
demetris.stevens@gmail.com

  • U.S. Soccer Federation D License
  • U.S. Soccer Federation National F License
  • U.S. Soccer Federation Grassroots Certified
  • U.S. Soccer Federation 4v4, 7v7 and 11v11 License
  • Destin Middle School Girls Soccer Head Coach
  • Coached at 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 level
  • Coaching with RAD FC: Spring 2018-present
  • 8+ years of experience coaching at the up to 13+ level
  • 8+ years of Track coaching experience (current Destin Middle
  • school Boys Head Track Coach)
  • 4+ years of XC Coaching experience (current Destin Middle School Boys Head XC Coach)
Coach Liam Power

Liam Power

Coach

Coaching Background

  • Bruner Middle School Assistant coach (4 years) 2019/2020 County Champions

Playing History

  • 2012/13 Southend District League B Runner Up
  • 2016 District Champions

Teams Played For

  • Catholic United
  • Cross YFC
  • Choctawhatchee High School
  • Pensacola Bay United

ADDITIONAL COACHES

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Brad Campbell
Rafael Quintin
Alex Junes
Mikey Lightbourne

Tim Ross Headshot green background

Tim Ross

Coach
  • B.A. of Communication Studies from Kent State University 
  • National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (USC)
  • Athletic Coaching Certificate from FL DoE

    USC Diplomas:
    1. Attacking Principles of Play
    2. Defending Principles of Play
    3. Small Sided Games
    4. Advanced Technical Training- Individuals and Pairs Defending 

  • US Soccer Grassroots License 
  • 4v4; 7v7; 9v9; 11v11 
  • NUFC Select coach for 8 years of multiple boys and girls 7v7; 9v9; 11v11
  • Navarre HS Boys Freshmen Head Coach for 3 years
  • Escambia HS Boys JV Head and Varsity Assistant for 1 year
  • Choctaw HS Girls JV Head and Varsity Assistant for 1 year
  • Choctaw HS Girls Varsity Head Coach presently 
Matt Oswald

Matt Oswald

Club Director, Coach

(850) 499-8515
coachmatt@radfc.com

  • U.S. Soccer Federation D & E license
  • Tovo methodology certified

Matt started RAD FC in 2009 with a handful of players and a commitment to improve the level of youth soccer along the northern gulf coast of Florida. His tireless work for the community, players and coaches is evident from the success of the club and the players it produces. 

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
BOYS TEAMS
  • Academy - Rafael Quintin
  • 2016 - Matt Oswald
  • 2016 - Alex Junes
  • 2015 - Liam Power
  • 2014 - Tyler Smith
  • 2013 - Mikey Lightbourne
  • 2010 - Liam Power
  • 2009 - Tyler Smith
  • 2007/2008 - Mikey Lightbourne
GIRLS TEAMS
  • 2012 - Tim Ross
  • 2011 - Demetris Stevens
  • 2009/2010 - Tim Ross
  • 2008 - Brad Campbell

RAD Swarm FC is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization founded in 2012 along the Emerald Coast of Florida in Destin committed to building the foundation for competitive youth soccer.

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