“Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players. They should be encouraged to try skills without fear of falling.” — Arsene Wenger

UE Jr Tigers Coaching Staff

  • John Moretin - Program Director

    John Moretin is the sponsor of the UE Jr Tigers through the BC United Soccer Association and program director. Through the BC United Soccer Association he has worked hard to build the UE Jr Tigers program from the ground up and keeps us going strong today.

    Groups: U8, U10, U12/U13, U14

  • Mike Fabian - U14 Head Coach

    Coach Mike Fabian has been with the UE Jr Tigers program for many years helping to mold to program along with Coach Edwin. He is currently the head coach for the U14 group and a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U12/U13, U14

  • Edwin Rivera - U14 Asst Coach

    Coach Edwin has been with the UE Jr Tigers program for many years and has worked to build it from the ground up. He is a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U8, U10, U12/U13, U14

  • Raul Grinberg - U12 Head Coach

    Coach Raul has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2022. His specialty is defensive tactics. He is currently the head coach for the U12 group and standing in as interim U8 head coach. He is a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U8, U10, U12/U13

  • Ron Lewin - U12 Asst Coach

    Coach Ronny has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2022. He is a coach for the U12/U13 group and is a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U12/U13, U14

  • Matt Ousterout - U10 Head Coach

    Coach Matt has been with the UE Tigers program since the beginning of 2024. He is currently the head coach for the U10 group and is a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U8, U10

  • Mike Kussard - U10 Asst Coach

    Coach Mike K has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2022. He is a coach for the U10 group and is a NY State West Youth Soccer Association certified coach.

    Groups: U10

  • Nate Benner - U10 Asst Coach

    Coach Nate has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2024. His specialty is goalie tactics. He is a coach for the U8 and U10 groups.

    Groups: U8, U10

  • Said Ettouri - U10 Asst Coach

    Coach Said has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2024. He is a coach for the U8 and U10 groups.

    Groups: U8, U10

  • Aras Taha - U10 Asst Coach

    Coach Aras has been with the UE Jr Tigers program since Fall 2023. He is a coach for the U8 and U10 groups.

    Groups: U8, U10