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Meet the Coaches
Meet the Coaches
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Chris Grafton - Camp Director
SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Binghamton, NY
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Chris Grafton is in his 12th year with the SUNY Broome women's soccer team, serving as head coach since 2022. He started as the Associate and Goalkeeper coach when he joined the women's program in 2015. A graduate of SUNY Broome, Grafton was the Hornets' goalkeeper in 1996 and 1997, leading as team captain in '97. Chris has made a significant impact not only as the Goalkeeper Coach for the Championship Women's Team at SUNY Broome, but also as a Goalkeeper Coach for Flash Academy, BC United, VYSA, GBFC, and local High Schools. He also coaches for the New York State Section IV All-Star team, which competes in Europe annually. He holds a coaching license and several diplomas from United Soccer Coaches and the International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference.
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Edwin Rivera - Technical Director
SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Camp Soccer Coach
"I have dedicated over a decade to coaching youth soccer, from recreational to travel teams spanning ages U8 through U16. Hailing from Colombia, my passion for soccer knows no bounds. I take immense joy in instilling the love for the game in young minds and fostering a vibrant soccer culture. Safety and fun are paramount in my coaching philosophy."
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Chloe Brauer - Staff Coordinator
SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
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Bill Rich - Camp Founder
2007 NJCAA National Coach of the Year
Under Head Coach Bill Rich, the Women’s Soccer program at SUNY Broome has prospered for the past 25 years. Since taking over in 1997, Coach Rich has compiled a record of 353-88-15, the team has appeared in five NJCAA National Tournament Final Fours, and won National Championships in 2007, 2008, and 2016. Additionally, Coach Rich has produced 34 NJCAA All America players as well as multiple All Conference and All Region players. Coach Rich holds a USSF lifetime C license and NSCAA National Diploma and various certificates and other diplomas. He has coached locally in high school, the Olympic Development Program, and as a rep. for Eurosport Network, taking high school players to Europe for the last 29 years.
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European Soccer Tour - Section IV All Stars
For over thirty years, the Hornet Soccer Camp Coaches have taken boys and girls high school teams to Europe where they have competed successfully in tournaments and "friendlies" in Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Spain and Greece.
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