Archived Coach Bios

Coaches' Bios


Darren Spruill
National Youth License
USSF 'C' License
TopSoccer Certification
darrens7@bellsouth.net  






Coaching History:
Storm 1993 – Present
Arsenal Rome
Anniston High School Boys & Girls
Sacred Heart Boys & Girls
Donoho Boys
Jacksonville High School Boys & Girls
Faith Christian School
Coaching Education:
TopSoccer Certification (2012)
USSF National Youth License (2011)
NSCAA Goalkeeping License (2010)
USSF u-20 Symposium (2010)
USSF Youth Modules 1 & 2 (2008)
Liverpool FC Academy Coaching Clinics (May 2006, 2007)
Georgia State Soccer Association ODP Trainer Clinic (Feb. 2006)
World Class Coaching School (2000)
United States Soccer Federation National 'C' License (October 1999)
USSF Continuing Education Unit (April 1999)
USSF National ‘D’ License (October 1998)
USSF Youth ‘G’ License (June 1996)







Charles Long
USSF National 'C' License







Coaching History:
Talladega College - Current
EAFC Storm - Current


Coaching Experience:
·         Started and was a player-coach for the Semi professional USISL Montgomery Capitals 2 years  

·         4 year college or universities - 12 years  
       Belhaven College (started men and women’s  program),
       U of West Florida (started men and women’s program)
       Mount Marty College (started women’s program) 

·        Junior college 6 years
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Western Texas College (started both men and women programs) 

·        High School 3 years
Jeff Davis High School, Montgomery Academy, Orangewood Christian 

·       Olympic Development Coach
Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida

      ·       Youth Coaching 13 years various ages both competitive and recreational
Travel teams various ages both and girl: Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, South Dakota, Oregon and Texas 

·         International coaching – led and coaches 7 youth and college level tours to Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago

Bio: Long comes to Talladega College & EAFC from Western Texas College, where he started both the men and womens soccer programs, leading them to 4 consecutive winning seasons along with being nationally ranked with both teams consistently. Son of missionary parents, Long grew up in the streets of Brazil playing soccer and learning about people and their customs. Together with his college coaching, Long has worked with all ages developing club programs, ODP, select teams and semi-professional teams.

With over 20 years in the education arena, Long has experience as a professor of business and physical education along with starting several college soccer programs from the ground up. Teaching and coaching at such schools like University of West Florida, Belhaven University, Western Texas College, Mount Marty College and Southwestern Oregon Community College has allowed Long the opportunity to deal with a wide range of students from various backgrounds.

In the business world Long has started his own company Strategic Solutions Inc which focused on joint venture opportunities in Latin America. He also was in charge of business development for Latin America in the telecom field .

Long earned a bachelor's in biblical studies from Wheaton College before earning a master's in intercultural studies from Reformed Theological Seminary and a master's in physical education from Mississippi College. He is fluent in Portuguese, his native language





Joel Hawbaker
USSF National 'D' License
joelhawbaker@gmail.com





Coaching History:
EAFC Storm 2010 - Current
Talladega College GK Trainer 2010-11
Faith Christian High School Anniston, AL 2007-2010
Boys Varsity Head Coach
Faith Soccer Academy (youth development camp) each summer
Faith Presbyterian Youth Saturday Soccer League (fields, schedules, practices, games, etc.)

Duke University Durham, NC 2006-2007
Duke University Soccer Camp Staff Coach

Jack Britt High School Fayetteville, NC 2006-2007
Varsity Girls’ Head Coach/JV Boys’ Coach

Fayetteville Soccer Club Fayetteville, NC 2005-2007
Club Soccer Coach

Methodist College Fayetteville, NC 2005-2007
Monarch Summer Soccer Academy Staff Coach

Fayetteville Christian School Fayetteville, NC 2004-2006
Varsity Boys’ Soccer Head Coach/J.V. Girls’ Coach

Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA 2002-2003
Men’s Soccer Student Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Coaching Education:
USSF National 'D License (2011)
National Soccer Coaches Association State, Regional, and Advanced Regional Coaching Diplomas (2005)
NSCAA State, Regional, and National Goalkeeping Diplomas (2005)

Playing History
Anniston Pard
Anniston Storm
Faith Christian High School
Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA 2000-02
New College (Oxford University) First XI and Second XI 2002.

Education:
Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA
Graduated cum laude B.A., History 2000-2004
Masters of Education program 2009






Arlin McCauley
USSF 'E' License
mccauaq@yahoo.com






Coaching History:
EAFC Storm 2011-Current
Anniston Storm 1999 - 2000
Oxford High School Varsity Boys : 2006-2011
Oxford High School Varsity Girls : 2009

Playing History:
Anniston PARD: (1986-1991)
Anniston Storm: 1991-1994
Homewood (Bham) Blackhawks: 1994-1997
Hoover (Bham) Sidekicks: 1997-1998
Oxford High School: 1996-1998
Methodist College (Fayetteville, NC): 1998-1999

Eduction:
Methodist College
Auburn University
B.S. Biomendical Sciences