Date:  Saturday, May 19, 2012
 

Joe Lombardi Bio
     Joe Lombardi

Coaching License Level
: E

Number of years coached:
  Two in Hilliard, volunteered in Sharon, PA.

Playing experience:
- St. Joseph Elementary School grades 1-8, Sharon, PA
- Kennedy Catholic High School grades 9-12, Hermitage, PA
- Shenango Area Youth Soccer Association (SAYSA) club traveling team, Sharpsville, PA
- SAYSA indoor soccer, Struthers, Ohio.
- Parrason's Indoor Club team in Hudson, Ohio during my time at Kent State University.  

Greatest achievement as a player: Upsetting Wilmington (PA) twice during my senior year at Kennedy Catholic when they were state ranked, this pushed us into a playoff appearance for only the 3rd time in the history of my high school.  

Greatest achievement as a coach: Seeing kids I have coached and mentored go on to play at higher levels.  

Favorite Player:   Tie between Clint Dempsey of the US National Team and Fabio Cannavaro of the  Italian National Team

Favorite Team:  US National team, Italian National Team, Columbus Crew. S.S.C. Napoli

What's the most rewarding thing about coaching youth soccer?
  Seeing one player who struggles turn the corner and develop into a great player.   

Interests outside of coaching soccer:
My family, my friends, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, spending countles hours watching ESPN.  
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