DSC Board of Directors

Delaware Soccer Club, Buffalo, NY Board Members

Officers:

President: Garrett Timms
Director of Operations: Tom Karanas
Finance: Jaime Salcedo
Development: Vacant
Marketing: Vacant
House League & Academy: Francesco Cardillo
Travel League: Ethan Kirisits, Kate Mayhook Brendon Dickman
Adult League: Vacant

Brendon Dickman - Brendon Dickman began playing for the Delaware Soccer Club in elementary school and played for the club through high school. He currently resides in Snyder, NY with his wife and two children, both of whom play for DSC. He has coached nearly 10 years for DSC and is currently serving as as VP of the DSC Travel Program.

Ethan Kirisits - A teacher for more than 25 years, Ethan Kirisits joins the DSC Board having coached numerous years in both the House and Travel programs. He has served on multiple committees at Transit Middle School, including the Shared Decision Making Committee and Safety Committee, while also serving as a Senior building representative for the Williamsville Teachers Association. While teaching, coaching and organizing an annual student trip to Washington D.C., Ethan can be seen competing in the local men's soccer leagues, including the BDSL and at Sahlen's Sports Park.

Kate Mayhook - Kate Mayhook has been actively involved with DSC for many years as both a House League Coach and Travel Team Manager for both her children's many DSC teams, while serving as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach for DYouville College.

Garrett Timms - Garrett Timms joined the DSC Board in 2015 and has handled the role of VP of the House Program, while coaching numerous seasons and multiple teams in both the House and Travel programs. He brings a strong sports medicine and exercise science background.

Jennifer Yund - Jennifer Yund, a teacher for over 20 years, has been involved with soccer for even longer as a player and coach. She brings grant writing experience along with experience on numerous committees, including Shared Decision Making, APPR, Sunshine Club, DASA and the National Technical Honor Society.

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Accepting Applications for Board of Directors

The Delaware Soccer Club is currently accepting applications to join our Board of Directors. The position offers the opportunity to play an active role in the management and continued growth of the club. Directors are elected for three year terms and are expected to attend monthly meetings (currently the evening of the second Tuesday of each month) and other special events as necessary.

If you are interested in the volunteer position, please complete the online application. We will follow-up with more details and to set up a meeting to discuss. The Board will then vote to determine election.

Delaware Soccer Club is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to promote the development of youth in our community through participation in athletic competition. Our goal is to provide activities that offer recreational, social and physical development for children of all skill levels. We are committed to providing participants with the opportunity to develop athletically and personally in a positive, supportive and safe environment. Delaware Soccer Club encourages and promotes ethical and moral behavior, good sportsmanship, community involvement and good citizenship.

Delaware Soccer Club Staff

Director of Soccer Operations: Tom Karanas- Tom has an extensive background in our local soccer community and is eager to share that with our club. Some of his achievements are:

Over 7 years of Director of Coaching experience in Western New York
10+ years of youth soccer coaching experience
10+ years of youth summer camp coordination
10 years as the Assistant Men’s soccer coach at Buffalo State University
Men’s East Regional Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches (2017)
4 year college player at Buffalo State University
2 Year Captain
SUNYAC Commissioner’s academic list
SUNYAC All-Academic team
Scholar Athlete
USSF National "C" License
All-WNY high school selection

Director of House & Academy: Francesco Cardillo - Cardillo joined DSC in the fall of 2022, bringing with him a wealth of soccer experience, while also serving as the current Head Coach of the Men's Soccer Program at Buffalo State College. Along with coaching more than six years of collegiate soccer, he was a stand-out player for the Bengals earning All-SUNYAC honors in both years after transferring from SUNY Canton.