Head Coach: Jim DiCenzo

Coach Jim DiCenzo began playing and obsessing over soccer from age 5 and continued playing soccer competitively in high school and club soccer in college. His best memories in sports were the bonds made with teammates and the many lessons in teamwork and leadership as a team captain. Jim spent time living in Italy where he played competitive 5-a-side games (Calcetto) and 7-a-side games (Calcio a Sette) on the local courts of Florence, Italy. In his spare time he enjoys playing and watching soccer, riding his bike, and spending time outdoors. He is a member of the Language Department at Pingree

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.