Our Trainers

At Back Mountain Surf Soccer, we are proud to offer a world-class training experience led by the region’s most accomplished coaching staff. Our team is composed of collegiate-level coaches, professional mentors, and elite athletes who bring unmatched expertise to every training session. With their dedication and passion, your player will have the tools and guidance needed to succeed both on and off the field.

Why Our Coaching Staff Stands Out

Our coaches are not just leaders; they are game-changers. Each member of our staff has years of experience at the collegiate, professional, and competitive levels. From earning national awards to coaching championship-winning teams, they have the credentials to take your player’s skills to the next level.

Here’s a closer look at our exceptional team:

Mark Stauffer – Director of Coaching, U16-U19  Girls Lead Trainer

  • Head Women’s Coach at Misericordia University
  • NCAA National Coach of the Year
  • NCAA Mid-Atlantic regional Coach of the Year (5X)
  • 18 NCAA National tournament appearances
  • 1 National final four
  • 4 NCAA elite eights
  • 10 NCAA sweet sixteens
  • Coached 31 NCAA All-Americans, 61 NCAA All-Region, 167 All-Conf, 22 conf Player of year, 10 conf rookie of year.
  • Over 350 career wins.
  • Staff instructor for NSCAA/USC
  • NSCAA/USC National diploma with distinction, NSCAA/USC Advanced national diploma with distinction, and NSCAA/USC Premier diploma with distinction.

Andy Loughnane – Training and Curriculum Director, U16-U19 Boys Lead Trainer

  • University of Scranton Head Men’s Soccer Coach
  • 18 years of college soccer experience at the NCAA Division 2 & Division 3 levels
  • 7 Postseason Qualifications in 8 years as a Head Coach
  • Current Sporting Director and former Head Coach with the Electric City Shock NPSL Franchise; 3 Postseason Qualifications
  • MAC Freedom Coach of the Year in 2016
  • Holds USC National License, USC Special Topics Diploma (Performance Analysis, Key Moments of the Game, and Sports Psychology), USC Goalkeeping Level 1 & 2 Diplomas, TOVO Methodology and Position Play Diplomas, and a US Soccer D License (currently pursing C License)

Alistair Moore – U12-U15 Boys Lead Trainer

  • Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Misericordia University
  • Previous coaching stops at Campbell University and Roanoke College
  • Club coaching experience at the ECNL and ECRL level
  • Multiple USC/NSCAA Coaching licenses

Tayler Jamison – U12-U15 Girls Lead Trainer, Back Mountain Torrent Director

Misericordia Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2019-2022, 2023-Present)

  • 3 MAC Freedom Championships
  • NCAA Sweet 16 (2021, 2024)
  • 7 All-Americans, 15 All-Region selections

Back Mountain Torrent Head Coach (2023)

  • Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship
  • Coach of the Year

Washington University in STL Assistant Coach (2022-2023)

  • NCAA Elite 8 appearance
  • 1 All-American, 2 All-Region, 4 All-Conference selections

Gaoussou Coulibaly- U8-U11 Boys Lead Trainer

  • Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Misericordia University
  • Trainer for Gettysburg Youth Soccer Club 2023-2024
  • Summer Camp trainer for Downtown United Soccer Club 2019-2024

Lilly Cross – U8-U11 Girls Lead Trainer, Back Mountain Torrent (UWS) Head Coach

  • Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Wilkes University
  • Former Head Coach at Keystone College
  • Three-time MAC Commonwealth champion as a player at Messiah University

Madi Welliver – Club Goalie Trainer

Misericordia Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach (2023-Present)

  • 2 MAC Freedom Championships
  • NCAA Sweet 16 (2024)

Misericordia Women’s Soccer (2022)

  • All-Region first-team
  • All-MAC Freedom second-team
  • NCAA Elite 8

Susquehanna University (2018-2021)

  • United Soccer Coaches All-Region Player
  • 2019 Landmark Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Emma Sweitzer- Assistant Trainer

  • Misericordia Women’s Soccer Alumni 2024
  • Named 2022 USC DIII National Player of the Year
  • 3x USC All-American Forward

Celi Denhalter- Assistant Trainer

  • Current Misericordia Women’s Soccer Captain
  • 2x MAC Champion
  • 2x NCAA Appearance
  • Currently pursuing a Physician’s Assistant Degree

Jules Beck- Assistant Trainer

  • Misericordia Women’s Soccer Alumni 2024
  • 2x All-American
  • Volunteer assistant for Misericordia Women’s Soccer
  • -Currently pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy

Committed to Player Development

Our coaching staff’s dedication goes beyond the game. They focus on building well-rounded players who excel in teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Whether your player is looking to improve technical skills, gain tactical knowledge, or prepare for collegiate opportunities, our staff will provide the personalized support they need to thrive.

Join us at Back Mountain Surf Soccer and experience the difference of training with the best coaching staff in the region. Sign up today to take your game to the next level!