Richmond Strikers Coaching
Slate 2009/2010
Strikers bring in top class
coaches for
upcoming season;
new additions include a current
Division 1 college coach, former professional
players, national team experience and college standouts
We are very excited to
announce our coaching slate for the 2009/2010 travel
season. New additions to the staff include Peter
Albright, Walter Bustamante, Danny
Karbassiyoon, Greg
Simmonds and the return of Caleb Stoddart.
Peter Albright,
the Head Women’s Coach at the University of Richmond
for the past 12 seasons, comes in to coach one of
our U11 Premier Girls team. Peter is currently
ranked among the nation's active college coaches
with the most wins in the women's game. Peter will
be bringing his vast experience and knowledge to the
club and will be a welcome addition to our coaching
staff. Peter holds a USSF A License.
Walter Bustamante,
a native of Peru, will be working with our ADP Boys
pool and our U11 Premier Boys team. Walter received
All American accolades at Long Island University as
well as playing professionally with Alianza (Peru),
Universitadio De Deportes (Peru) and New York
Metrostars. Walter currently coaches at Arsenal
World Class Soccer Club in New Jersey and holds the
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma.
Danny Karbassiyoon,
a former USA youth national team player hails from
Roanoke Virginia. As a player, Danny was one of our
country’s top talents coming out of high school in
the early 2000’s. Danny was signed by Arsene Wenger
in 2003 and played for Arsenal FC in the English
Premiership. Danny also had spells with Ipswich Town
and Burnley before a knee injury ended his career.
Danny has been helping our U13 and U14 boys this
year and will continue to share his experience with
all ages during the fall season. Danny is holds a
USSF C License and is currently a North American
player scout for Arsenal FC.
Greg Simmonds,
an integral part of the Futsal phenomenon at U-TURN,
is coming on board with our ADP Boys pool. Simmonds,
a former pro player with several A league clubs
including the Charleston Battery and Richmond
Kickers, is the current Director of Soccer at U
Turn. Greg has a USSF B License. Simmonds also
played in the MLS with Miami Fusion and DC United.
He also went on to gain 5 caps for the Jamaica
Full National Team.
Caleb Stoddart,
a former Richmond Striker player who grew up in the
Charlottesville area, returns to the club for his
second stint as a coach. Caleb played four years at
The College of William & Mary and started the most
games in the programs history. Caleb captained the
Tribe team his senior year and received conference
and regional honors. Caleb also was The College of
William and Mary Athlete of the year in 2001. Caleb
will be working with our ADP Boys pool. Caleb has a
USSF D License
“I believe that
player development is greatly enhanced by the soccer
environment that a quality coach establishes and by
the information that he brings to his players”
said Bob Jenkins, Director of Coaching and
Player Development. “The additions of Greg,
Peter, Walter, Caleb and Danny bring a level of
knowledge and experience to the Strikers
organization that that will allow our players the
best opportunity to grow and flourish.”
