INDIVIDUAL SKILL TRAINING
CAMPS, CLINICS & FUTSAL
Directors Nick Trotter and Jon Healy are long time friends and colleagues with deep roots in the village of Bolingbrook. Nick and Jon played on the same Bolingbrook Firebirds travel team throughout their childhood and graduated together from Bolingbrook High School in 1996. Their strong principles of hard work, teamwork, and strong character come from their experiences growing up together in the community. At BHS they both were fortunate to play for 4 years under Varsity Coach Jim Paskiewicz, and were largely inspired by him to begin their coaching journeys. In 1997 Nick and Jon began coaching in an effort to bring the same values and principles to new generations of youth players. Since then they have coached full-time gaining invaluable experience and knowledge. They have dedicated their lives to the game of soccer as players and coaches, and are now rededicating their efforts to the youth players of Bolingbrook, IL and surrounding communities.
NICK TROTTER
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Nick was born and raised in Bolingbrook where
he participated in local soccer programs since
the age of 4. He graduated from Bolingbrook
High School in 1996 after being a 4 year varsity
starter, and then played at College of Dupage on a team that finished 3rd at the 1996 NJCAA National Championship. Nick has been coaching in the Chicago Suburbs for nearly 20 years, and has years of experience in all areas of club administration.
COACHING
Benet Academy 1997-2001 Windy City Pride 1998-2001
Naperville Lightning 2001-2008 Galaxy Soccer Club 2008-2014
Chicago Magic PSG 2014-2015 Stavaru 2015-2016
Bolingbrook High School - Junior Varsity Boys & Girls 2016-2018
Varsity Boys & Girls 2019-Present
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DIRECTING
Youth Program Director -Naperville Lightning & Galaxy Soccer Club
Tournament Director - Galaxy Soccer Club
Senior Club Director, West and South - Chicago Magic PSG
Director of Soccer Operations, DOC - Stavaru
CERTIFICATES
USSF National Youth License
USSF C License
NSCAA National Diploma
AS A PLAYER
Bolingbrook High School, Varsity 1992-1996
-IHSA All-Sectional, Daily Herald All-Area, Captain, Best Defender, MVP
Stingers Select
College of Dupage
-3rd Place in NJCAA National Championship Tournament
JON HEALY
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Jon spent the majority of his youth playing in
Bolingbrook. He played at the highest level of
club soccer throughout high school and played
4 years of varsity at BHS. After high school he
played at Depaul University and began coaching youth soccer. Since then Jon has coached full time for nearly 20 years. Regarded as one of the premier coaches in the western suburbs, Jon brings experience and expertise that is invaluable to the Discovery staff and players.
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COACHING
Naperville Lightning 1997-2007
Galaxy Soccer Club 2007-2017
Tumba Training Academy 2012-2017
Lagrange Celtics 2016-2018
Evolution Soccer Club 2018-Present
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DIRECTING
Youth Director - Galaxy SC
Academy Director - Galaxy SC
Youth Director - Evolution SC
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CERTIFICATES
USSF National Youth License
USSF D License
NSCAA National Diploma
AS A PLAYER
Bolingbrook High School, Varsity 1992-1996
-IHSA All-State, Chicago Tribune All-State, Sun Player of the Year
Chicago Magic
-Several State Cup and Regional Championships
DePaul University
ELISE MANZIE
TRAINER - GOALKEEPING
Elise comes to us with a diverse background in coaching. Growing up in Naperville, she attended Naperville Central High School and went on to play varsity soccer and lacrosse at North Central College as a starting goalkeeper. After completing her BA in Physical Education she spent 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Coach for both the women's soccer and lacrosse programs at NCC while completing her graduate work and earning a Masters of Leadership Development with an emphasis in Sports Leadership. As a young player she played for clubs including Windy City Pride, Naperville Soccer Association and Sockers FC. She has served as Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Benedictine University, Head Women's Soccer Coach at Daley College on Chicago's south side, and Senior Goalkeeper Trainer at Naperville Soccer Association. Today, Elise is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Joliet Junior College, while also working during the day at local PT Solutions!
FRANCESCO PAESE
TRAINER - FOOTSKILLS, SPEED & AGILITY, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Coach Paese (pie-yay-zay) joins us after playing at a very high level as a standout at Oxford High School and Spring Arbor University in Michigan. During his High School career, Francesco earned 2nd Team All-State honors in 2006 before earning All-Conference awards in each of his four years in college, including a selection to the NSCAA All-Regional Team in 2008! Coach Paese's previous coaching experience includes time at Michigan Rush and Wheaton Wings, and he is currently part of the Bolingbrook High School Soccer coaching staff as the Head Coach of the JV Boys and JV Girls teams!
KYLIE MORGAN (NASM)
TRAINER - GOALKEEPING, SPEED & AGILITY, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
A National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Coach Morgan joins us after a very successful career as a high-level club and Division 1 Goalkeeper! Kylie competed on the top team at Eclipse Soccer Club (06-10) and Sockers FC (10-11) before beginning her college career on a full scholarship to the University of Kentucky. Kylie finished her college career at Eastern Illinois University where she earned a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. Coach Morgan has trained goalkeepers of all ages at numerous club and college camps. She is currently on the Bolingbrook High School Soccer coaching staff as the program-wide goalkeeper trainer & Girls Varsity Assistant Coach while also serving as a BHS Athletics Intramural Weights instructor!