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Rochester Futbol Club Core Values
- Rochester FC and everyone associated will demonstrate the characteristics of good sportsmanship as a means of developing positive behaviors and physical health to ultimately prepare our athletes as citizens who will contribute responsibly, respectfully and confidently in society for the future.
- Rochester FC athletes and their parents will accept the opportunities to advance the athlete's skills for participation in competitive level soccer at the highest possible level.
- Rochester FC will provide professional level soccer training by appropriately licensed coaches and staff who are nationally and internationally recognized.
- Rochester FC and its members are committed to athlete development and emphasis on the quality of training over the quantity of games played.
- Rochester FC will provide quality indoor training and will allow our athletes to participate in diverse scholastic activities during the off season.
- Rochester FC will maintain communications with college level coaches to provide exposure for our athletes at the collegiate level for the potential of scholarships and financial assistance.
- Rochester FC will provide an elite soccer program through a core group of volunteer members to maintain a competitive budget.
- Rochester FC encourages its players and coaches to participate in the New York State West Olympic Development Program (ODP).
History of the Rochester Futbol Club
The Rochester Futbol Club is an elite level soccer club founded in 1997 by Nelson Cupello and Charlie Williams. Following Mr. Williams’ retirement in 2003, Nelson Cupello became Director of Coaching. In addition, a Board of Directors was created to provide leadership with goals and objectives to support an appropriate direction in the best interest of young athletes. The Board is comprised of parents and community members committed to working with Mr. Cupello and provide an avenue for area boys and girls to increase their knowledge and skills in the game of soccer. Participation in the club also allows the athletes to utilize their knowledge and skills on the pitch through competition with other area and regional teams.
Nelson Cupello Biography
Nelson Cupello is the Head Coach for Monroe Community College (MCC). Mr. Cupello will begin his 17th year of coaching with an impressive record of 220-60-10. Mr. Cupello is a former All-American at Monroe Community College and at SUNY Brockport where he led his team to a NCAA National Championship.
Mr. Cupello played professional soccer for the Rochester Lancers in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1975-80. He also played for the Rochester Flash in the American Soccer League from 1981-83. After playing professionally, Mr. Cupello chose to concentrate on coaching. He was the assistant coach at MCC from 1978-84. Mr. Cupello was appointed the Head Coach at SUNY Fredonia in 1985 where he led Fredonia to five consecutive SUNYAC appearances, winning or sharing the championship three times. Fredonia appeared in the NCAA Tournament four out of the five years and twice reached the semi-finals.
In 1989, Mr. Cupello received a Master of Sport Science degree with a concentration in Administration from the United States Sports Academy. He returned to Rochester in 1990 to coach the MCC Tribunes and carry on the winning tradition. His teams have made Regional level finals eleven consecutive years, winning the Regionals in 1995, 2002 and 2004. Mr. Cupello has been recognized by his peers as Region III Coach of the Year four times and Northeast Coach of the Year twice.
In 1996, Mr. Cupello became a part-time advisor in the Counseling Center at MCC and conducts soccer clinics throughout the country.
Since 1997, Rochester FC, led by Coach Cupello and his staff, has produced New York State West champion teams, several district champions, premier league divisional champions and numerous indoor and outdoor tournament champions. Mr. Cupello currently holds coaching licenses from NSCAA Advanced License and USSF (United States Soccer Federation). He continues to be active in the Club serving as Director of Coaching.
Mr. Cupello’s many interests revolve around his family, travel, movies, and soccer. He also holds the NSCAA Advanced Coaching License and is a National Junior College Hall of Fame inductee.
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