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A graduate of Drew University in Madison, NJ, Bridges earned a B.A. in Political Science, graduating with high honors. In his senior year, Bridges received the Norman Guy Award for Excellence in Academics and won the Larry Horner Memorial Scholar-Athlete Award for Leadership.

On the pitch at Drew University, Bridges was captain of the nationally-ranked men’s soccer program and earned numerous accolades during his time, including All-Conference and All-Region. Bridges also excelled on the basketball court, where he was a four-year letter winner and captained the team during his senior year. Bridges’ playing career saw his teams win two East Coast Athletic Championship titles, two conference titles, a Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship, and two trips to the Men’s NCAA tournament. His tenure at Drew was the start of a record-setting time in the program's history that saw seven consecutive berths to the NCAA tournament and a place in the National Championship in 2003.

Bridges' coaching career began shortly after his playing career finished, and he now has over 25 years of youth and high school coaching experience. His program has been recognized as one of the top high school programs in the nation and he has sent numerous student-athletes to the collegiate and pro level during his time on the sidelines. Bridges has been honored as the Trentonian’s Sports Person of the Year in 2017, as well as being inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame.

Bridges has earned a multitude of badges and licenses through numerous coaching education programs and completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with high honors. Bridges is the co-founder of Next Level Soccer Academy (NLSA) based in New Jersey that offers youth playing opportunities for boys and girls throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

During his time as a mentor to student-athletes, Bridges has worked with hundreds of student-athletes and their families in several sports to help identify and provide opportunities to pursue a successful academic and athletic career. He has worked with college and high school coaches, college counselors, agents, club directors, and consultants during his time. He has built strong connections through his passion and dedication to providing opportunities for all those interested in pursuing their sport at a new level.

Coach Summiel is a founding member and a former Regional Director of Steel United California. Prior to his stint at Steel, Summiel coached top teams with LA Galaxy South Bay, where he also served as the Director of Soccer Operations. Summiel holds a US Soccer Federation A License and a National Strength and Conditioning - Certified Personal Trainer license.

Correa, a 2018 graduate of Drew University, was promoted in 2023 to assistant coach at Charleston after serving as director of operations & player development and volunteer assistant coach at the South Carolina school. In his most recent role, he had a hand in all facets of the Coastal Athletic Association program, responsible for scouting reports, Playertek Data, session planning, organizing camps, video, recruiting, on-field training and more. Previously, he was assistant coach at Wilkes (Pa.) University from 2019-2021.

Under his assistance, Charleston recorded a 10-6-2 season—its best since 2017—exceeding preseason projections and securing a fifth-place conference finish. He also coached multiple award-winning players, including the Co-Midfielder of the Year, two First Team All-Conference selections, and three All-Region honorees. His expertise in set-piece strategies contributed to 15 goals, accounting for 40% of the team's total scoring.

During the Fall 2023 season, Correa helped Charleston achieve a 6-6-5 record, marking the program’s first non-losing season since 2017. Throughout his tenure, six players received postseason accolades, including the 2021 CAA Rookie of the Year. Prior to Charleston, Correa played a pivotal role at Wilkes University, where he helped secure the program’s first playoff victory since 2008 and its first winning record since 2013.

"The combination of Max's experience in the sport, New Jersey connections, and demonstrated variety of skills and abilities made him a strong candidate," said Mark A. Corino, Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics. "It became even more apparent when we met him that he would be a good fit here, and we are pleased to welcome him to the Caldwell University family."

Correa has Caldwell Athletics administrator duties as well as his coaching responsibilities.

Correa enjoyed a standout playing career at Drew, where the team captain helped the Rangers to an NCAA Division III Sweet Sixteen appearance, Landmark Conference championship and ECAC championship. The 2019 graduate finished third in school and second in Landmark history in assists (26). The economics major went on to earn his MBA at Wilkes and a Master coach Diploma from the University of Delaware.

“I am incredibly honored and excited to take on the role of Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Caldwell University,” said Correa. “I want to thank Mr. Corino and the Caldwell Athletics Department for this opportunity. This program has a strong foundation, and I look forward to building on the success that Coach Marques established while fostering a culture of excellence, discipline, and growth for our student-athletes. I am eager to bring my experience and passion for the game to Caldwell and to help our players reach their full potential both on and off the field.”

His local ties run even deeper, as the Belleville, N.J. native was a four-year varsity player and three-year captain at Belleville High School. His extensive youth soccer coaching experience includes stints with the Montclair Soccer Club, Bound-brook based United Soccer Academy, and South Carolina Surf.

Max holds his USSF B License and Scottish FA UEFA C Diploma and is a Level 2 ISPAS Accredited Performance Analyst.

DiLuzio, the older brother of former Wildcat standout Jamie DiLuzio ’21, came to Davidson after almost two years as a graduate assistant at the University of Louisville.

“It's funny how things work out- with Jamie Diluzio graduating and moving to Louisville for his fifth year of eligibility, we are able to bring in Jesse from Louisville where he was a Graduate Assistant for the past two seasons. He already has really valuable experience as a young coach and has an energy and ambition to help drive our program to a new level. And the familiarity he has with our program from his brother playing here for four years will really help him to transition into making an impact right away,” Babst said.

Along with assisting in a number of areas with the Louisville program, DiLuzio helped the Cardinals to an appearance in the 2019 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

During his time in Kentucky, DiLuzio also served as a head coach of the Louisville City Academy.

As a standout player at Centre College, where he graduated from in 2018, DiLuzio guided the Colonels to their first SAA Championship in program history.

DiLuzio, who holds a USSF C License, is set to receive his Masters of Science Degree in Sports Administration from Louisville in May of 2021.

DeVito was an Assistant Coach at Tufts University in 2024, primarily working with the goalkeepers for Tufts University. He was part of a group that earned the NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year in 2024, as the Jumbos went 12-0-6, reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Jumbos’ ranked second nationally in goals against average (.488) and sixth in save percentage (.870).

From 2022 to 2024, DeVito was an assistant men’s soccer coach at Babson College. The Beavers posted a 26-7-10 record with DeVito on staff, including a 15-0-4 record in NEWMAC play. DeVito coached two All-Americans, two Defensive Players of the Year, and one Offensive Player of the Year, and 12 All-Conference selections during his two seasons with the Beavers.

DeVito spent time in the Worcester Area, as a graduate assistant for the Anna Maria men’s soccer team from 2020 to 2022. In his time there the AMCATs he helped recruit the program’s first ever GNAC Player of the Year.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Siena College and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria.

In his time as a player at Dickinson, Flannery served as a 3-year captain and helped the team to 3 Centennial Conference Tournament appearances. He was an ever-present on the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in International Business & Management, and a minor in Economics.

Flannery’s coaching responsibilities include serving as the program’s recruiting coordinator, scouting & film analysis, and assisting Coach Chapoy in overseeing the team’s strength and conditioning program. Additionally, he is working with local club Eagle F.C. as the head coach of the multiple boys teams and as the assistant coach of the USL Women’s Team, taking part in the team’s historic run to the USL-W National Semi-Finals in 2023.

Flannery is currently pursuing a M.S. in Organizational Leadership and Development at Shippensburg University, as well as his USSF Licensing. A native of Annapolis, Maryland, he attended Saint Paul’s School for Boys and played club soccer for Baltimore Armour and Pipeline Soccer Club.

“Flo is a fantastic addition to our coaching staff,” Northwestern head men's soccer coach Russell Payne commented. “He is established as one of our country’s top recruiters of both domestic and international top soccer talent.”

“I am truly honored and excited to join Northwestern men’s soccer,” Liu said. “This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a university that values excellence both on and off the field. I would like to thank Coach Michael Marchiano for his tutelage at Drexel University, where we created some amazing memories over the last five years. I look forward to working alongside an outstanding coaching staff, led by Coach Payne, and a group of talented student-athletes. Together, we will work tirelessly, striving to create a bright future for the program, and make Northwestern proud.”

During Liu’s stint in the City of Brotherly Love, Drexel piled up 39 wins and qualified for the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament for five straight seasons. Following a 2023 campaign in which it went 9-2-5 and posted the program’s highest winning percentage in 34 years, Drexel was just as impressive this past season, compiling a 9-6-2 record that included a 5-2-1 mark in CAA play. The Dragons finished second overall in the CAA standings, the program’s top league finish since 2014.

While at Drexel, Liu mentored 11 all-league honorees, a group highlighted by reigning CAA Midfielder of the Year Patrick Short and 2023 CAA Defensive Player of the Year Youri Senden.

Liu arrived at Drexel following a wildly successful season as an assistant coach at St. John’s University, where he was a member of the BIG EAST Conference’s Coaching Staff of the Year in 2019. The Red Storm finished 14-5-1 and snapped a five-year postseason drought in style, advancing to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Tani Oluwaseyi was tabbed the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year before going on to be selected 17^th overall by Minnesota United in the 2022 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft. Liu also worked with the BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year, Jan Hoffelner, and Rookie of the Year, Skage Simonsen.

Prior to his time at St. John’s, Liu spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Presbyterian College, where he also served as the team’s recruiting coordinator. He played an integral role in reshaping the program, leading the recruiting efforts for eight All-Big South Conference picks, a group that helped lead the Blue Hose to a conference title and the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament berth in 2017.

Liu cut his teeth in the coaching ranks at Temple University. In just his second year with the program, Liu helped engineer one of the nation’s top turnarounds, as Temple finished 10-7-2 overall, an eight-win improvement from the previous year. Led by a pair of All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) honorees, the Owls climbed as high as No. 17 in the national polls, the program’s top ranking in 30 years.

As a student-athlete, Liu starred at the University of Connecticut, starting at left back for a Huskies’ team that won a BIG EAST Conference title in 2012 and made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Elite Eight. Following his collegiate playing career, Liu enjoyed a brief playing spell in Germany, including training with Eintracht Frankfurt of the German Bundesliga.

A native of Richmond, British Columbia, Liu received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Connecticut in 2012. He holds a “B” License from the United States Soccer Federation.