As a leader in player development at Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley, Jack brings more than 10 years of international coaching experience to CSA Hudson Valley. He is committed to providing youth players with a professional coaching experience that is detailed, relevant and realistic to allow each player to  strive and express themselves to reach the next level in their soccer pathway. 

Jack joins us from Stanford University, where he played a key role in one of the most successful college soccer programs in the country. During his tenure, Stanford captured multiple Pac-12 titles and consistently developed top-level talent for the professional and international stage. His coaching journey also includes significant experience at the academy level, where his commitment to technical excellence, player development, and leadership culture left a lasting impact

Contact: jack.wintercedarstars.com

 Coach Cristian Henry enters his eigth year with Cedar Stars Academy Hudson Valley for the 2022/2023 season. 

 As a Coach, Christian has worked with players and teams of all age groups throughout his time at the club. . In addition to his work at CSA, Coach Christian is the Director of Player Development at Eastern Pike Youth Soccer Club and Head Coach of Burke Catholic Boys Varsity Soccer Program. He currently holds his USSF B license, USSF CTL License, and United Soccer Coach Futsal Diploma. 

As a player, Christian earned All-state and All-American honors at Delaware Valley before signing to Division I University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Christian then went on trials in the United States, Sweden, Finland and Ireland. After his time abroad, Christian signed to play for UPSL, NPSL, and USL 2 sides. 

Brendan Laler joins us as the CSA Hudson Valley - Girls Director of Coaching with a wealth of coaching experience at the elite youth level and collegiate level. In addition to his work at CSA, he is the current Head Coach at Manhattan College Women's Soccer Program, entering his sixteenth year with the MAAC member.

Coach Lawler brings a proven record of player development and team success in the local youth soccer landscape and collegiate ranks to the club's leadership.

Coach Ismael Bravo serves as Program Director at CSA Hudson Valley, bringing strong leadership experience across club, scholastic, collegiate, and olympic development pathways. he oversees all programming, including community engagement initiatives, tournaments, camps, clinics, and league operations, while also managing complex operations at Capelli Sport Complex. His role includes planning, organizing, and conducting training sessions across multiple age groups aligned with the club’s methodology, while fostering a positive and professional club culture in collaboration with coaching staff.

He holds a U.S. Soccer National C License, a Bachelor of Arts in History, and a Master of Science in Education, and is bilingual in English and Spanish, further enhancing his ability to connect with players and families across the community.

Coach Kevin Longacre brings extensive collegiate, youth, and player development experience to CSA Hudson Valley. He spent 10 seasons at Dutchess Community College, where his teams were nationally ranked six times and he earned Region XV Coach of the Year honors in 2002. Coach Longacre is also the founder of Goal to Goal Soccer Academy and has been a longtime contributor to youth development through the Hudson Valley. He is currently the Head Coach of Mount Saint Mary College Men's Soccer Program.

A former standout player at the University of Richmond, Longacre finished his collegiate career ranked fifth all-time in goals (25) and seventh in points (62). He holds both the United Soccer Coaches National Diploma and Premier Diploma, reflecting his strong commitment to coaching education and player development.