Director of Coaching Announcement
BROOKLYN, NY - The Board of Directors at the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club are delighted to announce Antonio Superbia will serve as the Director of Coaching for the club. Superbia is a lifelong Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club member who's playing career began in 1986 and coaching career in 2000 at Brooklyn College.
The Brazilian-American is a physical education teacher. He holds a Master's of Science in Education from Brooklyn College. Superbia possesses an extensive background in coaching education and has earned numerous licenses and diplomas from United Soccer Coaches and the U.S. Soccer Federation educational programs.
Superbia served as the head coach of the Brooklyn College Men's Soccer Team from 2000 through the 2006 NCAA soccer seasons while simultaneously coaching at the Manhattan Soccer Club during that period. In 2007, Superbia joined our soccer grassroots organizational program as a coach. He is also a coach evaluator for United Soccer Coaches.
Superbia played professionally in Brazil w/ Inter de Bebedouro in 1986, 1988, and with Clube Atletico Juventus in 1987 at the U19's São Paulo State championship. In 1990, he was awarded an athletic scholarship to play for the Brooklyn College Div I soccer team, earning men's soccer M.V.P. honors during his freshman year. A selection to the All-New York State Team followed. Additionally, Superbia was a steady member of the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club's teams during a US Open Cup Championship period. He played for the club from 1989 through 1994.
US Open Cup Winning Team
Superbia is the first player from the left on the bottom row
Along with his teammates, Superbia helped the organization win NESSL titles in 1989, 1990, 1992, and 1993. He led the league in goal-scoring during the 1990 season. He was also a finalist of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 1990 and National Champions in 1991. The Brooklyn Italians team participated in the CONCACAF Champions league during that year.
With the rebirth of professional soccer in the United States, Superbia played with the New Jersey Dragons during the 1995 USISL professional league. He participated in the" National Combines" and was one of the original players to be drafted by the New England Revolution during Major League Soccer 1996 Inaugural Season.
1996 MLS Draft Pick
New England Revolution
As the Director of Coaching, Superbia will be responsible for the entire club's curriculum and both coach and player development.
Superbia holds the following certifications:
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters of Science, Psycho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity, 1998.
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, 1994.
United Soccer Coaches - Director of Coaching Diploma, Beverly, NJ, 09/2019.
United Soccer Coaches - Coach Developer Diploma, Harrison, NJ, 03/2019.
U.S. Soccer Federation - C National License, 07/2017.
United Soccer Coaches - Premier Diploma, Bloomsburg, PA, 07/2013.
United Soccer Coaches - Reading the Game, Harrison, NJ, 04/2013.
Ajax Youth Academy Player Development Certificate, Brooklyn, NY, 07/2012.
United Soccer Coaches - Advanced National Diploma, Uniondale, NY, 07/2009.
United Soccer Coaches - National Diploma, Old Westbury, NY, 07/2004.
Manchester United Coaches Symposium Certificate, 06/2003.
U.S. Soccer Federation- D National License, 02/2001.
eLearning Certificates:
United Soccer Coaches, Special Topics Diploma: Curriculum Diploma Season 1- Stage 2 (ages 6-8) January 7th, 2015.
United Soccer Coaches, Special Topics Diploma: Curriculum Diploma Season 1- Stage 5 (ages 15-18) January 7th, 2015.
United Soccer Coaches, Player Development Curriculum Diploma, 08/25/2014.
United Soccer Coaches, Special Topics Diploma: Coaching U6, U8, U10 Players, January 21st - Feb13, 2014.
United Soccer Coaches, Special Topics Diploma: Attacking Principles of Play for Youth Players, November 26th- December 19th, 2013.
