Bobby O'Brien - Technical / Executive Director
bobby@vareignfc.com
 

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF - US Soccer A License
• USC (United Soccer Coaches) Premier License

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• Virginia Legacy Technical Director – 2014 to Present
• 2022 US Club National Champions - 2005 Legacy Boys
• Jamestown HS (08-20) – 3x State Champions / Lafayette HS (21-25) - 1x State Champions
• VYSA ODP Staff
• 5 Time Virginia HS Coach of the Year – Finalist for National Coach of the Year (08)
• Multiple US Club / VYSA State Championships 

Player Bio:

• Virginia Tech, NCAA D1, (2000-2003)
• 2 Year Captain 
• Top 10 All Time in Goals and Points
• Virginia Legacy (PDL) – 6 season

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Lauren Marcum - Girls Travel Director (U13-U19)
Lauren@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF National B license 
• United Soccer Coaches: Director of Coaching 
• USSF Grassroots Instructor License 

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• The University of Findlay - Asst (2014)
•  Cincinnati United Juniors Assistant Director (2018-2021)
• Fredericksburg FC Director of Coaching - Girls Program 
• ODP State Staff Coach 2016-Present (OH & VA)
• Virginia Soccer Association (VSA) | Director of Player Development GU10-U12
• Virginia Development Academy (ECNL) - Assistant Coach U19

Playing Bio:

• The University of Findlay (D2) - 2010-2013 
• Cincinnati Saints, WPSL - 2015
• Cincinnati Sirens FC, WPSL, 2016-2020

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Kellie Ernst - Girls Travel Director (U9-U12)
kellie@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:

• United Soccer Coaches - Regional Diploma

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• Currently serves as Director of Operations for College of William and Mary Womens soccer program
• Head Coach of Lafayette girls soccer - State Champions (first in school history) 2022
• Named State Coach of the Year for Virginia by the United Soccer Coaches Association for 2022
• Former Club Girls Director for Tidewater Sharks

Playing Bio

• Former Youth and HS Standout at Lafayette HS
• District and Regional Player of the Year,  Junior and Senior Years - holds the LHS record for goals in a career with 109
• Division 1 player at the College of William and Mary

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Chris Scrofani - Boys Travel Director (U13-U19)
chris@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:

• US Soccer - 'B' License 

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• Executive Director for Tidewater Sharks
• Coach of 2012 Tidewater Sharks (2024 State Champions)
• Former Grad Asst Coach - College of William and Mary
• Former Asst Coach - CNU

Playing Bio

• Former Professional Player - Virginia Beach Mariners
• Pro Trial with Crystal Palace FC
• Division 1 player at the College of William and Mary

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Alex Spirn - Director of Player Development 

aspirn@vareignfc.com

Coaching/Admin Experience

• District & State VYSA ODP Coach
• Legacy Boys Director U6-U12
• Legacy Youth Programs Director / ADP Director
• Legacy Community Director
• Technical/Coaching Director - Heart of Virginia Soccer Club
• Program Director/Head Coach - Fuqua School
• Volunteer Asst Coach - Longwood University Mens Soccer
• Asst Coach - Jamestown High School

Coaching Education

• USSF "B" License
• US Soccer National Youth License
• USC Club Development

Playing Experience

• Former Player for Virginia Legacy Soccer Club
• Former Player at Longwood University

Education

• Bachelors Degree  - Longwood University

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Lydia Scrofani - Girls Academy Director (U6-U10)
lydia@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF - C License
• United Soccer Coaches - Youth Development

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• Tidewater Sharks Girls Director
• Warhill High School
• Regional ODP
• College of William and Mary
• Fairliegh Dickinson University
• Director of Girls Sports Academy (GSA)

Playing Bio:

• University of South Carolina (All Conference)
• Semi-Pro Boston Renegades (2001 W-League National Champions)