BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jacqueline P. Blackett, Columbia University
Justin Carr, ROI Ventures
Donald Cogsville, The Cogsville Group
Dimitrios Efstathiou, Esq., Major League Soccer
Michael Frank, Actuary
Don Garber, Major League Soccer
Brian Kittle, Esq., Mayer Brown LLP.
Scott Li, Dauphin Health, Inc.
Monique Martin, City Parks Foundation
Cory Mims, ICV Partners
Sean Prendergast, Major League Soccer
DeVoynne Prophet,
Steve Rimmer, PriceWaterHouseCoopers
Daniel Rose, Rose Associates /Harlem Educational Activities Fund
Michael Rueda Esq., Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (Pro Bono Counsel)
Victor Sanchez, Urban Arts Partnership
Irv Smalls, Jr., FC Harlem
FC HARLEM GOALUNITED
Benjamin Barry, Instinet Corporation
Amber Baylor, Esq., Harlem Neighborhood Defender Robert Boone,Esq., WilmerHale
John Broder, Consultant
Maggie Caldwell, Greenwich Post
David Callan, JPMorgan Securities
Scott Chick, Allianz Global Partners
Joe Germanese, Great Hill Partners
Juan Pablo Gomez, Web Designer/Developer
Darrell Graf, Citibank
Scott Horvitz, Steve & Barry's
Jonathan Jungblut, Global Neighborhood Secondary School
Joyce Khandji, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Tomasz Krzyzostaniak, Timothy Dwight Elementary School
Elizabeth Lee, Canaras Capital Management LLC
Thomas Matta, Bloomberg L.P.
Alexander Mykyta, Bloomberg L.P.
Matthew Nevin, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Program
Mona Parekh, Merial Limited
Brian Pisano, Office of the Major, City of New York
Rob Ross, MV Sports Management
Thomas Stafford, Barclay's Capital
Clinton Starghill, Salans LLP
Trevor Winder, Premier Trade, LLC
ADVISORS AND CONSULTANTS
Brian Chien & Kevin McGeehan, Research & Development
Rahsaan Harris, PH D Student
Scott Kinder, Harlem Bed and Breakfast
Sabrina Philson and Camille Mangham, Epsilon Advisors
Roj Reyes Rodriguez, Photographer
DIRECTOR OF SOCCER PROGRAMS
Kevin Stein's interest in soccer began at age 11 while living in England and playing for a local team, the Ringmer Rovers, as well as an all star team for the county of East Sussex. Once returning Stateside, Kevin made the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Team for Washington State as well as the Region IV Team, which consists of a players chosen from the 14 western states. As a U-15 player, Kevin made the US National Team.
Kevin travelled back to England and other countries in Europe and tried out with traditional powerhouse clubs Manchester United and Liverpool. Kevin played club soccer at Three Rivers FC, which won the Washington State championship in 1992 and was also named the 1992-1993 Washington State Gatorade High School Player of the Year. Kevin entered Duke University in 1993 as the 19th ranked player in the nation according to Soccer America magazine. While at Duke, Kevin was a starter on the 1995 team that went to the NCAA National Championship match .Prior to FC Harlem, Kevin was an attorney in the Corporate Finance departments of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Jones Day. He attended the University of Virginia School of Law.
DIRECTOR OF SOCCER DEVELOPMENT
Neil Howard brings several years of experience to FC Harlem. He carries a USSF "A" coaching license. As a former player Neil was part of the St Vincent's U-19 National Team pool. He has gained experience as a New York State Olympic Development Program coach for three years as well as assistant coaching jobs at Monroe College and Kingsbourough Community College where he also served as head coach. Neil has coached with the Brooklyn Patriots, Jamacian Maroons at the youth level. Most recently Neil served as Head Coach for the FC Harlem Under 20 in the United Soccer League. In only its second season in the USL Neil lead the 2010 team to the North American Finals in Chicago. As the only inner city club represented in the league FC Harlem finished #22 out of 68 clubs across the nation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Irv Smalls, Jr.is the Executive Director of FC Harlem (Harlem Youth Soccer), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses soccer, to improve personal outcomes for youth who need it most in Harlem community of New York City. Mr. Smalls is convinced soccer can be a force of social change in urban neighborhoods. His vision for FC Harlem is to make it a well respected youth development and soccer development academy in the United States.
Prior to his role with FC Harlem, Smalls worked as the Contracts & Intellectual Property Advisor in the Business & Legal Affairs Department at Major League Soccer.
Smalls attended Dickinson Law School and Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State Smalls was a member of legendary Coach Joe Paterno's undefeated Nittany Lions who won the 1995 Rose Bowl and were crowned Big Ten Champions. Smalls has gained experience as a Victim/Court Advocate in South Philadelphia helping victims of crime and providing basic social services and referrals to those in the community.
Smalls' experience as a collegiate athlete and his passion for community service has led him to FC Harlem with the goal of positively impacting the lives of young people in the community.
