Tamas Kovacs
General Manager
Tamas Kovacs, General Manager for NJ Wizards SC, is a former professional soccer player. He played for the championship team, Nagykanizsa Football Club, in Hungary from 1993-1999. After coming to the United States, Tamas played for the Kappa USA Real Wyckoff Champion’s League from 2001-2006. He has been coaching and training youth and adults in the United States for over 23 years with organizations such as the US Development Academy at NJSA 04 and continues to be involved with the NJ Olympic Development Program. Tamas was an Assistant Coach for the NJ Wildcats (USLW League) from 2006-2007. He is a member of the US Soccer Coaches Organization and the United Soccer Coaches Organization.
In addition to this, he also has tremendous experience with establishing and implementing daily management, including budgeting, marketing, and developing curriculums for staff and players, along with a strong ability to work one-on-one with players to help develop specific areas of the game.
Qualifications:
USSF “A” Youth License
USSF National “A” Coach’s License
USSF National Goalkeeping Coaching License
USSF National Youth License (“Y” License)
NSCAA State and Regional Goal Keeping Institute
NSCAA Director Of Coaching Diploma
Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
Lee Glover
Head Coach
Lee Glover is the Head Coach for NJ Wizards SC. As a coach, Lee has achieved national accolades over the years. He is also community-minded and has effectively set up community programs for children with disabilities.
Qualifications:
UEFA B License, Cobham, Surrey UK
USSF A License Virginia USA
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, Fort Lauderdale, USA
BCU Level 2 – British Canoe Union Instructor
S.A.Q Certification – accredited by Nike
ACSM (American college of Sports Medicine) Fitness Specialist
Steve Molnar
Coach
Steve Molnar, Coach for NJ Wizards SC, is a USSF licensed coach and former NCAA Div. III National Champion and National Championship Runner-up player who also won NJ State Cup Championships in his youth playing days. He has been coaching, training and scouting in New Jersey for over 20 years with various organizations, most recently Cedar Stars Academy. He also has experience as an assistant to the General Manager at the Jersey Express USL organization as well as performing marketing work with the New York Red Bulls.
Rob Barillari
Coach
Rob Barillari, Coach for NJ Wizards SC, was raised in the game of soccer and basically learned to kick a ball before he learned to walk. Rob attended Bloomfield High School in NJ from 1986 – 1990 and was honored as a 4 time All Conference, Conference MVP, 3 time All Essex County and 2 time All State player. After graduating, Rob continued his playing career for approximately 20 years at the semi professional level with various clubs in the greater NYC area. He also coaches for Wizards Sports Club, our elite youth soccer program. Rob has a Bachelor of Accounting Degree from Seton Hall University.
Qualifications:
USSF “F” License
Concussion Training
CPR Certified
Peterson Azille
Assistant Coach
Peterson Azille, Assistant Coach for NJ Wizards SC, has been coaching for more than 20 years. As a player, “Coach P.” was rostered with Sparta of Rotterdam – Holland Second Team from 1994 to 1996, the Caribbean Semi-Pro League in 1993, and the Caribbean All-Star Team in 1993. As an assistant coach, Peterson brings value to the NJ Wizards SC Cedar Stars team with his ability to conduct productive practices to improve player skills and to motivate players both on and off the field.
Qualifications:
English F.A International Coaching License
FIFA Coaching Instructors License
NCAA Goal Keeping Diploma
NCAA Youth Coaching Diploma
US CLUB Youth Soccer Injury Recognition