Head Coach: Christo Manginis 

Coach Christo is excited to be taking over the Boys’ Varsity Soccer Program at Pingree, where he played varsity soccer as a freshman. After freshman year he moved to Greece and played for a 1st division academy (A.E. Larisa) at U-16, U-18, and U-21 levels and then in the 3rd National Division for A.O. Ampeloniakos. Christo went on to play throughout Europe (Spain, Germany, and England) and semi-professionally in the United States. While in England he starred for Alsager Town F.C. and Eastwood Hanley. He helped Eastwood to 2 promotions, was their top scorer, and was voted “Player’s Player of the Season” in 2016/17. Having run soccer camps and been a volunteer coach since he was 14, he began thinking about a career in coaching while in England. He worked for Stoke City Academy as a match analyst in 2017 and 2018. He also completed his Bachelor’s in Sports Development and later a Master of Science in Sports Coaching. Since moving back to the US in 2018, he has coached high school and club teams and is currently working for NEFC North Shore and DS Football Academy where he coaches U-19 and U-23 showcase teams in Spain over the summer. 

Assistant Coach: John Harrington

John Harrington began coaching soccer at Pingree in 2011. In addition to coaching at Pingree, Coach Harrington has been very involved with Newburyport Youth Soccer coaching at various levels over the years. As a player, he was a three year varsity starter at the University of Massachusetts-Boston and was selected as captain his senior year. John resides in Newburyport with his wife Sarah and two children, both of whom are avid soccer players.

GK Coach: Peter Levasseur

Peter LeVasseur grew up in Salem Ma. and has been coaching on the Northshore for over 20 years at the youth, high school, and college level. Peter is currently the Director of Goalkeeping for NEFC Northshore and is the head coach for the U14 and U19 girls teams. Peter has also been the Assistant/Goalkeeper coach for the Boston Breakers Reserve team for the past six years. As a player he was a four year varsity starter at Salem high school, then moved onto Salem State College where he was a three time conference (MASCAC) all-star, two time All-New England all-star and currently holds all goalkeeper records at the college.

Assistant Coach: O'Neil Gray

O’Neil Gray is an accomplished humanitarian. O’Neil has over 22 years of
experience working in the Program Director capacity at a well-known homeless shelter for individuals and families. In addition, O’Neil has experience as a Program Director at a behavioral health and developmental disabilities facility. In his role as Program Director, O’Neil was responsible for ensuring that the adults who are homeless or vulnerable to homelessness have a safe environment and necessary resources that provides a sense of stability. Furthermore, O’Neil is responsible for coordinating clinical visits, personnel, and routine administrative concerns in Day Habilitation. When not working, O’Neil enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and visiting and spending quality time with family. O’Neil’s shared passion for community service, humanitarian roles and soccer has allowed him to be a well-rounded professional
and athlete.