Travel Coaching Staff

FALL ONLY - 2020

2002/2003 Boys (U19)

Scott Zaring

During his time as a player, Scott played at Randolph College, Southern Virginia University, and for the University of Lynchburg (formerly known as Lynchburg College). Scott is a USSF E and D licensed coach and, in addition to coaching with CVU, works with the University of Lynchburg's mens soccer team as well as the varsity soccer team at Jefferson Forest High School.

2002/2003 Boys Red (U19)

Jeff Suter

Coach Jeff has been involved in all matters of CVU programs from Academy and Futures to Recreation and Travel. Jeff has his USSF E License and is looking forward to the season ahead. He was a member of the WV State ODP Team and played at Marshall University and Shawnee State University where he was inducted into the Shawnee State University Hall of Fame.

2002/2003/2004 Girls (U19/U17)

Guillermo De Novais

Coach Guill leads girls soccer both at CVU and Jefferson Forest High School.

2004 Boys (U17)

Jacob Jennings

Jake was the head coach for JF’s JV team from 2015-2018 and assisted with the JF B team in 2014 and in 2019. He was formally a player at JF where his team won the 2011 State Championship. Jake later played club soccer at ODU and then graduated from LC in 2018. For CVU, Jake has experience being an assistant coach and a head coach. In addition to coaching, he currently works at Centra as a Cardiac Sonographer.

2005 Boys (U16)

Douglas Oliveira

Coach Douglas made his way to the States in 2014 from Brazil where he played in the Academy Soccer System from U15 to U20. Continuing soccer at John Brown University and Indiana Wesleyan University, Douglas studied exercise science with a minor in coaching. He has since graduated with his Masters in Human Performance with a cognate in Strength and Conditioning from Liberty University. When Coach Douglas is not with CVU, you may find him at LU where he is currently an assistant coach for the men's soccer team.

2005/2006 Boys Red (U16)

Tudor Barna

Studying Coaching and Administration at Liberty University, Coach Tudor was born and raised in Brasov, Romania - a cold yet very exciting mountain city that sees snow as late as May and early as October. Tudor played soccer professionally back in Romania before coming to the States and he continues to follow the sport any chance he gets. He now holds his USSF D License.

2005/2006 Girls (U16)

Lang Wedemeyer

Lang was a player himself at Virginia Tech and Old Dominion. After playing soccer professionally for 7 years, Lang went on to coach at South Dakota State for 17 years before moving to Lynchburg where he has been the Liberty Women's Soccer Coach for about 4 years. Married with four kids, Lang's entire family is involved with CVU Soccer! He has earned his USSF A License, USSF Youth National License, and his USC Premier Diploma.

FALL & SPRING - 2020, 2021

2006 Boys (U15)

Raymond Ford

In addition to being CVU's Executive Director, Coach Ray is a head coach for travel soccer. Soccer has been a part of Coach Ray's life since he was a boy and he has since earned his F.A./U.E.F.A. ‘B' License Diploma, S.F.A. Youth License Diploma, and NSCAA Director of Coaching - among others. Coach Ray has been working with CVU for about four years now.

2007 Boys (U14)

Simon French

Coach Simon joined the CVU team back in May 2020 as CVU's new Director of Player Development. With his UEFA C coaching license, Simon traveled to the US in 2010 and has coached competitive travel teams in Maryland and Virginia - including an assistant coaching position at the College of Southern Maryland where he also played as a student.

2007/2008 Girls (U14)

Audrey Adkison

Assistant Coach to LU's Women's Soccer Team, Adkison has her USSF Class C Liciense and also her USC Goalkeeping Level I diploma. Audrey is new with CVU for the 2020-2021 season and is beloved by all of her players. She played collegiate soccer at Harding Univeresity where she was a two-year captain. Adkison also played with the WPSL Treasure Coast Dynamites in Florida.

2007/2008 Boys Red (U14)

Tudor Barna

2008 Boys (U13)

Kelly Findley

Coach Kelly has his hands full as the head coach of Liberty's Mens Soccer Team and coaching with CVU. With six years of professional playing experience in the USL, Kelly went on to earn 20 years of college coaching experience at the NCAA D1, D2, and NAIA Levels in additions to two years of professional coaching within the USL. As a USSF A License holder.

2009 Boys (U12)

Carter Edwards & Jacob Jennings

Jacob Jennings

2009/2010 Girls (U12)

Mickayla Green

From North Carolina, Mickayla is wokring towards her Masters Degree at Liberty University where she played on the women's soccer team when she was an undergrad. Coach Mickayla is new with CVU for the 2020-2021 season and is excited to be working and growing with her team.

2010 Boys (U11)

Lang Wedemeyer