Executive Staff

Gary Maccagnone Under the tutelage of Rocco Mitkov, Gary Maccagnone has enjoyed success as a coach, bringing 4 teams to prominence through national recognition. Maccagnone is also the creator of "Soccer Specific", Michigan's most comprehensive winter training program for soccer athletes.

Jeff Hodgson Jeff is a former professional player with the Detroit Rockers and a former college stand-out at Western Michigan University. With the aid of his partner John Phillips Jeff created the "Michigan Gators" soccer club after his playing career ended. Hodgson is a high profile coach, gaining a position on the Michigan ODP staff. Hodgson is known for being one of the great teachers of the game.


Jeremy Harkins Playing experience: Country Day High School (Dream Team -All American) Butler University Cincinnati Riverhawks (A league) Borderstars Coaching experience: 13 years coaching in Club and High School Total Soccer Camp Director - 5 years C license ODP coach

Gene Harkins 23 years of coaching experience Creator of United Soccer league Former V.P. of United Soccer league Former Director of Coaching of United Soccer league Varsity Coach - Grosse Pointe South - 2001 to present District Coach of the year - 2001- 2004 East Regional Coach of the year - 2001 Regional Coach of the year - 2004 National "C" license