Liza Offreda

Coaching Experience:

Coaching license: US Soccer C License, United Soccer Coaches NationalDiploma

Years of coaching experience: 14 years

·      Gallaudet University Assistant Coach (2010-2014)

·      Gallaudet University Head Coach (2014-2024)

YouthPlaying Experience & Awards:

·      World Class FC

·      Midland Park High School

o     School Record Holder: Career Goals - 85

o     School Record Holder: Most Goals in a Season - 33

o     School Record Holder: Most Goals in a Game - 6

o     First-team all-state, all-county, and all-league honors

o     *Also broke four school records in Track & Field

Collegiate/ProfessionalPlaying Experience:

·      Fairleigh Dickinson University (2006-2007)

·      Montclair State University (2007-2010)

o     Two-time all conference selection

·      USA Deaf Women’s Soccer National Team (2006-2016)

o     4 time gold medalist

▪     Deaflympics (2009: Taipei, Taiwan; 2013: Sofia,Bulgaria)

▪     Deaf World Cup (2012: Ankara, Turkey; 2016: Salerno,Italy)

o     Selected for the Best 11 All-World Cup Team in 2016

Favorite team: Juventus, born and raised a Juventina; fun fact: my dog is named after Roberto Baggio, aJuventus legend

Hobbies(list as many as you’d like):

1.   Soccer of course!

2.   Traveling

3.   Trying different local coffee shops

How do you hope to inspire your players?

 My experience with sports has been the driving force behind every step on my journey.  Being on sports teams taught me the power of equality, leadership, and teamwork.  I have been able to transform these lessons in a drive to succeed in all aspects of life. As a female coach, I am passionate about mentoring and developing young female athletes. It is so important to me to ensure girls feel empowered through opportunities on the playing field and in turn feel supported in growing into the leaders of tomorrow.

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