ABOUT US
Welcome to Miller Place Soccer Club, a vibrant chapter in the world of Long Island youth soccer!
Our Philosophy
JOIN US
Whether you’re a budding young player eager to learn, a parent seeking a positive environment for your child, or a soccer enthusiast looking to contribute to youth development, Miller Place Soccer welcomes you. Join us to experience the joy of soccer and be a part of our growing family.
LEADERSHIP
Head of Soccer Operations – Gabe Ramos
Raised in Carle Place, Long Island, Gabe always had his sights on combining his on and off field success. From a young age, he loved the idea of pursuing a combination of business, entrepreneurship and soccer for his professional career. As a youth soccer player, Gabe played for Albertson Red Storm Clash. He helped his team earn 5 ENY State Cup Championships from 2001-2005, 2 Region 1 Championships in 2003 and 2004, and helped lead them to be National Finalists in 2003 and 2004. After graduating from Chaminade High School in 2004, he had the opportunity to play NCAA Division I & II soccer while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Administration.
After graduating, Gabe took a role as a soccer coach & educator at Chaminade High School, where he served for a combined 13 years. During his tenure, he helped guide the Chaminade Soccer program to championship success on the Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. Additionally, Gabe was able to obtain his Masters in Education from Molloy University. During this time, Gabe gained invaluable professional experience and motivation needed to launch his own soccer training organization, Royal Soccer Training. After launching in 2018, Royal Soccer Training experienced over 200% growth until an eventual M&A between Royal Soccer Training and Carlo Acquista’s One Goal Sport in 2022 to create Royal Sporting Group. Currently, Gabe serves as the General Manager for Royal Sporting Group, overseeing all aspects of soccer and day-to-day operations of the organization. Royal Sporting provides soccer training for over 2,000 youth soccer players weekly.
Most recently, Gabe has been named the Head Coach of the Sacred Heart Academy Varsity Soccer program by Athletic Director Morgan Molinari O’Connor. In his first year, he led the Sacred Heart Academy Lady Spartans to a CHSAA League title as well as 2023 New York State Catholic High School Athletic Association Class AA Soccer Championship. Additionally, Gabe was also the recipient of the 2023 CHSAA Coach of the Year, as well as Newsday’s 2023 Nassau Coach of the Year.
Gabe’s extensive playing and professional experience has served as the catalyst for developing a truly distinctive coaching philosophy, one that seamlessly merges the invaluable insights gained on the field with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in guiding student-athletes towards their highest potential. Gabe Ramos lives in Miller Place, Long Island with his wife, Jenna, and their three children.
Director of Coaching – Vincent Russo
Vinny worked with the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer (MLS) for 12 years, serving 10 years as Manager of Operations for the New York Red Bulls Academy. During his tenure with the NYRB Academy, RB Academy teams won USDA National Championships at the U16 and U18 level, and the academy was considered the best youth program in the United States. In addition to national championships, Russo’s time with the NYRB Academy included the signing of over 30 Academy players to professional contracts. This group included USA National Team stars, Tyler Adams and Timothy Weah, who currently play in Europe and are representing the USA in the World Cup in Qatar.
As a youth coach in NY, Russo was with Cedar Stars Academy (Staten Island) from 2013-2019, where his teams competed in the competitive EDP League, winning numerous local and even international tournaments (Agropoli Cup 2019 in Italy).
After moving to Long Island, Russo coached locally for East Meadow Soccer Club. In 2019, he was selected to lead the Intramural Program of East Meadow Soccer Club. Under his tenure, the program oversaw hundreds of Long Island players participating in Age groups from U4-U12. In the summer of 2022, Russo was nominated as Director of Operations/U9B Coach for the LIJSL Academy West Program.
