USD Women's Soccer 1998

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USD COACHING STAFF

John Cossaboon Head Coach (Second season)

John Cossaboon enters his second year at the helm ofTorero Women's Soccer at the University of San Diego. In his first year, Cossaboon directed USD to a 7-12-1 overall record and a 4-3 West Coast Conference mark. Before arriving at Alcala Park, Cossaboon served as head coach for the women 's soccer program at UC Santa Barbara. Prior to UCSB, Cossaboon gained international head coaching exprience at the profes– sional level in Japan 's women's professional league from 1993 through the beginning of 1995. Before hi s stint in Japan , Cossaboon 's vast coaching experiences included the follow– ing positions: top assistant coach for the men 's program at Santa Clara University (1992 and 1993), the head men 's coach at Cal State Hayward (1991 ), an assistant coach at Duke Univer– sity ( 1978-82) and the University of North Carolina (I 977). A native of New York, Cossaboon served as the Director of Coaching for the North

Texas State Soccer Association, directing and training Olympic Development players and designing and implementing the state 's coaching education program. With a United States Soccer Federation "A" License, he has been a National Staff Coach for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 1983. From 1983 to 1985 he was a National Staff Coach for the USSF. In 1987 and 1988 he was the head coach of the Dallas Express, a semi-professional member of the Lone Star Alliance. A 1977 graduate of State University of New York, Cortland, Cossaboon earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and Exercise Physiology. During his senior year at Cortland he garnered First Team All-Conference honors as a center midfielder. He earned his Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education in 1978 from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with emphasis in Exercise Physiology, Coaching, Biomechanics and Psychology. He received his Intermediate Level Coaching Certificate from the Brazilian Football Academy in Rio de Janeiro. Additonally, he has authored five soccer publications; has studied soccer techniques in Belgium and Holland; and has taught Martial Arts, Self-Defense for Women classes. In addition to his passion for soccer, Cossaboon also is an avid cyclist and enjoys surfing. Ada Greenwood Assistant Coach (1st season) Ada Greenwood enters his first full season of collegiate coaching with the Toreros

this year, after serving as a volunteer assistant last year for head coach John Cossaboon. Greenwood graduated from Dominican College in 1997 after completing a stellar three-year career at the NAIA power. Greenwood was an NAIA All-American forward and was the leading goal-scorer in the Independent Conference, ending his career with 39 goals and 41 assists. Greenwood compiled an impressive coaching resume directing club teams and assisting with high school squads. He was an assistant at Branson High School from 1994-98 and helped Branson to four straight NorCal State Titles. During his tenure, Branson was undefeated in all of 1996-97 and was ranked first in the nation by Umbro. He also served as an assistant at Redwood High School in 1993 which won the NorCal Title the same year. Greenwood's club experience includes directing the Marin Red Rockers of the Premier League to a National Runner-Up finish in the WAGS National Tournament. A native of England, Greenwood grew up in South End in Essex County on the outskirts of London. He played soccer at Eastwood High School and also played tennis. Tommy Tate Goalkeeper Trainer (4th season) Tommy Tate enters his fourth season as an assistant coach for the USD women's soccer program, where hi s main focus is the goalkeepers. He pl ayed four years ( 1990-94) with the Toreros as goalkeeper and recorded 17 shutouts and fini shed hi s carrer with a 37-14- 5 record. He recorded 16 wins and nine shutouts as a freshman and went 13-4 during hi s senior campaign. A 1995 graduate of USD with a B.A. in History, Tommy also coaches two San Diego Surf club teams (U-17 boys and U-8 boys); and the past five years has served as an assistant coach for the boy's team at the University of San Diego High School.