Coaching Staff

Buffalo Soccer Club will be staffed by a large group of volunteer coaches all of abilities and experiences. Below is a list of individuals who have commited to coaching within the club at some capacity. Much of the expertise that will be available to the children will come from the executive director, Tom Garigen, and his staff working over with the Buffalo United Soccer Club.

Licensed Staff Members (LSM) - Possesses a minimum of a United State Soccer Federation "D" license.

Certified Staff Members (CSM) - Possesses a minimum of a United State Youth Soccer Youth Module Certificate.

General Staff Members (GSM) - No minimum requirement needed.

Buffalo United's coaching staff is a collection of the best coaches available in western New York. They bring with them playing and coaching experiences at the highest level the game has to offer. We have current and former professional and collegiate players and coaches from all across the country. We rotate our coaching staff every two to three years to ensure our players have a full spectrum of styles and approaches to the game. For a complete list of the coaches in Buffalo United and their profiles visit the Buffalo United website.

Licensed Staff Members

Last Name	First Name	Tentative Role
Malaney	Steve	Program Director and Clinician
Olszewski	Nicole	Program Director and Clinician

Steve Malaney

Steve was a 4-time All-NFL High School player. He played at Hiram College (Ohio). Steve has experience coaching youth soccer with Niagara PAL Soccer Club and has also caoched high school at Holy Angels, Niagara Catholic, and North Tonawanda. Steve currently is coaching as an assistant at Buffalo State College, New York State West ODP, and Buffalo United Soccer Club. He possesses his USSF "D" License.

Nicole Olszewski

Nicole grew up playing for the Germania soccer club under coaches such as our own Meagan Dougherty. Nikki spent three years on the NYW State ODP team and was also on the Western Empire State Games team. Nikki played college ball for the University at Buffalo from 1999 to 2003 where she finished up a fine career as one of the school’s top all-time scorers. Nicole earned her USSF D license and was an assistant coach at Canisius College from 2004 to 2007. She currently is playing with the Rochester Rhinos women's professional team.

Certified Staff Members

Last Name	First Name	Tentative Role