AboutMike
Mike Scharf is the Founder and Head Trainer of MS Soccer. Mike created MS Soccer in order to provide individualized and small group training to players who are looking to take their game to the next level.
Mike, a current professional player, brings years of playing experience and applies his knowledge of the game to each and every session. Mike played High School Varsity soccer at Lafayette High School. He split his collegiate career between Rhodes College (NCAA D3), Maryville University (NCAA D2), and Missouri S&T (NCAA D2). With Missouri S&T Mike helped the team to an all-time best school record and a National Rank of 16th while finishing runner-up in the GLVC Conference.
Mike also spent time playing in the USL-PDL for the SW Florida Adrenaline and in the NPSL for Kitsap Pumas where he helped the team to a NW Division Championship and a Western Conference Semi-final and served as team captain as well. Afterwards, he signed a contract with Nördvarmlands FF in the Swedish 2nd Division. He spent time with STL FC and Seattle Sounders 2 in the USL and has signed professionally in the MASL with the Cedar Rapids Rampage, Tacoma Stars, Memphis Americans and the St. Louis Ambush with who he most recently played.
Mike brings coaching experience from all over the country as well. Mike has years of experience training players from age 2-20 years of age in private and group settings. Mike directed and ran the summer camps for the Kitsap Pumas and St. Louis Ambush. Mike has also helped coach teams with Lou Fusz SC, Norco SC, Fighting Irish SC, and Eagle Claw SC in Seattle, Washington.
AboutNiall
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Coach Niall Torricelli, a native of Springfield, IL, has an extensive playing and coaching background and has specialty in growing the passion for the game in young players. His combination of professional playing experience and extensive coaching in different environments and areas of the country has provided him with unique perspective and knowledge that he passes on to players looking to grow their abilities.
Niall played for St. Louis Scott Gallagher Academy and was a 4 Year Varsity starter for Sacred Heart Griffin in High School. Niall went on to play for Lincoln Land Community College after graduating.
After college, Niall played semi-professionally in the UPSL for St. Louis Maritsa FC, Springfield FC, and the St. Louis Fusion. Most recently playing for Ehtar Belleville FC of the NPSL.
Niall signed a professional contract in 2021 with the Columbus Rapids of the NISL where he was a team captain and standout player during their inaugural season.
Niall has a wide variety of coaching experience with all ages in both 1-on-1 and group training environments. Niall has spent time with the u6 age group in the Soccer Shots programs. As a club coach, Niall has worked with Lou Fusz Athletic and Sporting St. Louis running team sessions and organizing camps and clinics. Niall spent time as the JV coach for the Glenwood Titans in Smiths Station, Alabama.
Currently, Niall helps lead and run the STL City SC City Futures Program around the city of St. Louis.