Coaching Staff

Peter Petrov, Head Trainer

1979 – 1984 Real F.C, Chicago, Ill.
1984 – 1985 U.S.A. Dolton Ill.
1985 – 1986 Pegasus, Chicago, Ill
1986 – Pampas, Chicago, Ill
1987 – 1992 Homewood Flossmoor
1988 – 1991 Honduras – N.S.L. Men’s Major Division
1991- 1992 Adria – N.S.L. Men’s Major Division
1992- 1993 Levski FC, Sofia, Bulgaria, Professional (Juniors)
1993 Chicago Power Professional (Outdoor)
1993-1994 Slavia F.C., Sofia, Bulgaria, Professional 1st division
1994 - 1999 Septemvri, Sofia,Bulgaria Professional,1st division
1999 Marathon San Pedro Sula, Honduras,Professional 1st Division
1999- 2002 Jahbat F.C. N.S.L. Evanston, Ill.
2003 – 2007 Honduras F.C. N.S.L.
2005-2007 Slavia F.C. Over 30 N.W.S.L. Chicago,Ill.
2007 - Present Mundelein Soccer Club Head Trainer
2008 - Present President Next Level Soccer Academy

Tim Gramins - Director Of Coaching

Player
Milwaukee Kickers 1973-1978
Pegasus 1978-1986
Loyola Academy 1982-1986
Marquette University 1989-1991
Milwaukee Serbians Majors Division 1987-1992
Injury
Recreational play 1994-current

Coach 1987-1989
Marquette University Womens
Head Coach John Sweeney
Assistant Coaches:
Tim Gramins
Tim Smilanic

Illinois Youth Soccer Association Youth Module U8-U10
Illinois Youth Soccer Association E Certificate
United States Soccer National D License 2007
Unites States Soccer National C License 2008

GLSA 2003-2005
Mundelein Soccer Club 2005-2008

Susie Foster

Susie Foster begins 4th year as head coach at Carthage College in 2008 after serving as an assistant coach in both 2003 and 2004. A native of Glenview, Ill., the former Susie McCreery graduated from Northwestern University in 2002, cum laude, with a bachelor's in human development and psychological services. She lettered in soccer four times at Northwestern between 1998 and 2002, was the starting goal keeper in both 2000 and 2001, and lettered on a 1998 team that reached the "Sweet 16" in the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship. Foster ended her playing career as the Wildcats' career leader in goals-against average with a 1.23 per-game mark. She was named Big 10 all-academic three times and 2001 Verizon Academic All-District V.

Mike Hamilton

Mike Hamilton is the Head Coach for the U11 Mundelein Strikers and has been a head coach with MSC for the past four years after coaching rec league for four years. He obtained his "E" license for coaching in 2006. Mike was born and raised in Libertyville and played for GLSA from 1975 to 1986, the last six years in their travel program. He played all four years at Libertyville High School and was a starting midfielder for his junior and senior seasons. Mike continued to play club soccer in college at Iowa State and currently plays indoor and outdoor soccer. Mike lives in Mundelein and has three kids playing for MSC: a U11 boy, a U12 girl, and a U13 boy. Mike also serves as the Vice President of Competitive Soccer for the club.