Paul Zazenski  Hometown:  Atlantic Beach, NC  College:  UNC-Greensboro  Years at UGF:  2nd (1st as Head Coach)  Email:  pzazenski01@ugf.edu Men's Soccer Head Coach

Paul Zazenski enters into his second year at the helm of the UGF men's soccer program for the 2011-2012 season. In the 2010 season, Zazenski led the Argonaut’s to their first ever conference tournament championship and an overall season record of 16-4-1. The Argonaut’s most memorable win of 2010 came in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament against the then #2 ranked Simon Fraser, winning 1-0. This win solidified a spot for the Argonaut’s in the final 16 of the NAIA National Tournament in Orange Beach, Alabama. UGF faced a solid Oklahoma Science and Arts squad in the round of 16. After falling behind 2-0 at halftime, the Argonaut’s clawed back to force extra time only to lose 4-3 and end the 2010 season. During his first season as coach, Zazenski coached 4 All-Conference players, 2 All-Region, 1 Conference Player of the Year, and 1 NAIA All-American. Zazenski was then named Conference Coach of the Year and Region Coach of the Year and was 1 of 8 national candidates for NAIA National Coach of the Year. Zazenski takes the most pride in coaching 7 Academic All-Conference performers as well as 2 Academic All-Americans in the 2010 season.     In 2009, Zazenski was the lead assistant under then head coach Tim Brooks. The pair of Brooks and Zazenski led the Argo’s to a 15-5 record and an appearance in the conference tournament finals.   Before coming to UGF, Zazenski helped coach a very successful Southwest Guilford High School team to three straight state playoff appearances in North Carolina.   Zazenski played four years of collegiate soccer at the NCAA Division I level for the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.  While at UNC-G, he was a part of the Spartans' back-to-back Sweet Sixteen appearances in the NCAA Tournament.  During his sophomore season, Zazenski helped UNC-G compile an 18 game winning streak and a national ranking of number one for most of the season.  Zazenski played along-side three NCAA Division I All-Americans.  Growing up in Atlantic Beach, NC, Zazenski was a member of the state championship Greensboro Soccer Club.   He played three years for the North Carolina ODP state team while making the Region III ODP pool and helping his North Carolina team to a runner-up finish in the ODP National Championship. Zazenski is currently the Director of Coaching for the local Electric City Soccer Club and head coach for a traveling high school showcase team Montana United. He is also completing his Master’s degree while coaching here at UGF. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise sports and science from UNC-G.

Mike DeMara  Hometown:  Chesapeake, VA  College:  Methodist University  Years at UGF:  2nd  Email:   mdemara01@ugf.edu Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Mike DeMara enters his second season at UGF as Assistant Coach under head coach Paul Zazenski.  In his first season on the coaching staff, UGF posted a 16-4-1 record and won its first Conference Championship. UGF also made its first NAIA National Tournament appearance, beating #2 Simon Frasier in the first round to reach the Sweet 16.   Before coming to UGF, DeMara spent time coaching at his alma-mater Great Bridge High School, where he was a former captain.   He also coached youth teams and camps in Fayetteville, NC, and helped various club teams with his former club Chesapeake United.   DeMara grew up in Chesapeake, VA, where he played 10 years with Chesapeake United Soccer Club and helped take his team to the Virginia State Cup final.  He also played Super-Y League with Beach FC for two seasons playing in tournaments along the east coast.      DeMara spent five seasons at NCAA D-III Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, where he redshirted his freshman year.  Prior to the 2006 season, DeMara joined his team for preseason training in Santos and Sao Paulo, Brazil.  As a starter DeMara helped his team to a 10 game winning streak at the start of the season.  In his final two seasons, DeMara led his team in assists earning him USA South All Conference Honors both years and selection to the 2007 All-Tournament Team.  DeMara graduated from Methodist in 2008 with Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport Management.    DeMara will be pursuing a Masters of Organizational Management at UGF. He has also worked as an assistant coach with Montana United, a college showcase team consisting of the best high school juniors and seniors around the state.   DeMara hold a USSF National “D” Coaching License.

Robby Modad  Hometown:  Houston, TX  College:  University of Houston  Years at UGF:  2nd  Email:  rmodad01@ugf.edu Men's Soccer Assistant Coach

Robby Modad enters his second season with the Argos as a volunteer assistant coach.  In his first season on the coaching staff, UGF posted a 16-4-1 record and won its first Conference Championship. UGF also made its first NAIA National Tournament appearance, beating #2 Simon Frasier in the first round to reach the Sweet 16.   Originally from Houston, TX Modad has played & coached at the Division I level for various clubs around the Houston Metro Area.  Modad played Varsity all four years at Clear Creek High School and went on to play Club soccer for the University of Houston Men’s Soccer Team.  After U of H he played for the Houston Alliance F.C. in the prestigious Houston Football Association’s Premiere League.    Modad also spent two years as the Operations Manager of Horizon Indoor Soccer, the premiere indoor soccer facility in the Houston area.  It was here that he started Ballers Soccer Academy for the development of youth players seeking to play Division I soccer.  Within 2 short years Ballers Soccer academy grew from 1 team to 8 and then merged with the Bay Area Alliance Soccer Club.  Robby eventually joined the Air Force and ended up here in Great Falls. Robby also coaches the U-16 boy’s team for the Electric City Soccer Club in Great Falls.   Robby Holds a National “C” & “Y” coaching license and brings over 13 years of coaching experience to UGF.