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Full Time Staff

Kenny Masuhr
--Owner/Staff Coach

Kenny Masuhr has gained a wealth of knowledge due to his experiences with soccer in almost every possible scenario in America. Kenny has played in the highest level clubs in NJ growing up and was considered one of the nations top 150 players as he was selected to the adidas ESP camp. A three time All-State High School Selection, Ken took his talents to Rutgers University where Bob Reasso quipped, "Ken was a late surprise for us, we can expect great things from him in the future." After helping Rutgers to win the Big East Regular Season Title in 1999, Kens career at Rutgers was cut short due to injury. He took time to himself, falling in love with coaching and at 20 years young took on his first team of young women (including former Rutgers standout, captain and current Womens Pro Soccer player Jamie Komar). He then returned to collegiate play at The Richard Stockton College of NJ. In 2002, Ken started every game he played in for the Ospreys and under head coach Jeff Haines became another 1st team All-NJAC and All-American. Unfortunately Ken was dealt another blow as he suffered a season ending injury in 2003 which sidelined him but, further allowed him to gain experience while not on the field. Being able to observe a national champion coach under Haines and starting USSF and NSCAA coaching courses at 21, Ken was able to continue to hone the craft. Ken's playing career ended in 2004 with an NCAA elite 8 apperance, 2 NJAC titles, a Big East regular season Championship and a vault of knowledge from two of the most respected coaches in New Jersey soccer history.

After college, Ken played both PDL and NPSL while continuing to learn the various aspects of instructing both youth players and players of age. Ken continued his Masters Degree, which he completed in 2007 while coaching the Men's Program under NJ legend Tony Ochrimenko at Kean University. Recently Ken has changed gears yet again and is coaching Women's Soccer at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham/Madison).

Ken holds the Premier Diploma from the NSCAA and a "B" license from the United States Soccer Federation. Ken is also accredited with the FA, the governing body in England.

Associate Staff
Brian Doherty-Staff Coach
After serving two seasons as an assistant coach in the Kean University women's soccer program, Brian Doherty took over the head coaching duties in 1999 and now enters his ninth season at the helm of the program.
In his first season, Doherty led Kean to its first winning season in three years, and the Cougars have steadily developed into a solid team in the competitive New Jersey Athletic Conference. During the past three seasons, Doherty has guided the Cougars to an NCAA Division III Tournament berth in 2006 and back-to-back Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament berths in 2004 and 2005.
The 2002 NJAC Coach of the Year, Doherty honed his coaching skills for six seasons as an assistant coach at Bayonne High School, where his teams won one state championship, five Hudson County championships and two league championships. He has also served as a head coach and evaluator for the Central New Jersey Area Olympic Development Program (ODP) and as an instructor at the prestigious Adidas Elite
Training Academy that has tutored professional and semi-professional soccer players.
A United States Soccer Federation "A" licensed coach and National Soccer Coaches Association of America Advanced licensed coach, Doherty also serves as a liaison to the student life and leadership development offices at Kean University.
A 1993 graduate of Kean, Doherty earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and is currently pursuing his master's degree in public administration.

Alissa Kacar
GoalKeeper/Staff Coach

Alissa is currently an assistant coach/goalkeeper coach at The College of NJ for the perennial power women's team. In 2007, she helped coached them to another NCAA College Cup for the third year in a row. Alissa is also involved with NJ ODP as a goalkeeper coach. She also coaches and trains many youth players and teams all through out New Jersey. As a player some of her accomplishments include: NSCAA All American, NSCAA All Region first team, New Jersey Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Year, 2-time NJAC All- Conference first team and New Jersey Sports Writer's Association College Soccer GK of the year. As a captain helped lead TCNJ to two final fours and a NCAA national final in 2005. Alissa's career didnt stop after college as she became a professional. In 2004, 2005 she played for the NJ Wildcats of the W-League. The team was W-League Finalists (2004) and Champions (2005) and ended that year ranked as one of the top 10 women's club teams IN THE WORLD . A former East Brunswick High School alum, she helped lead the varsity to their most recent state championship in 2001 and a final national ranking of 8th for all high school teams while capturing 2 state cup championships with her club.

Megan Norcia
Staff Coach

Megan, a former standout at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, currently coaches at her alma-mater where they have been perennial powerhouses in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. The Osprey captain, who currently holds the single game assist record and three-time NJAC all conference selection also played in the professional ranks with the South Jersey Banshees. Megan holds her USSF National "D" license and is a certified personal trainer through AAAI-ISMA. Megan is currently getting her certification to teach K-5 students.