Our Staff

Meet the Coaches

Licensed, experienced and player-first. Our staff develops technique, intelligence and character on every training ground.

Found 5 coaches

Constantin Albu

Coaching Director & Founder

Experienced head coach with 25+ years of youth soccer coaching. Known for developing technical skills and tactical awareness.His successful career as a Professional Player in Romania and Germany, coupled with a degree in Physical Education, allows Constantin to combine his extensive soccer knowledge with the ability to teach young players. Constantin currently coaches Boys 2012 Red, Boys 2012 White, Boys 2015 Red, and Boys 2016 Red-Bachelor’s Degree – Physical Education-Head Coach - Brookfield High School (1996-1999), Brookfield, CT-Professional Player: Autobuzul-Rocar Bucharest (1975-1986), Bucharest, Romania-S.V. Lohne Oberbeck - Germany (1993)-President and Coaching Director, FC Transylvania Inc. Premier Club (2006 to present)-Transylvania Gym & Soccer LLC, Founding Director (1996 to Present)

USSF 'A' LicenseUEFA International 'A' License

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Geroge Albu

Head Coach

FC Transylvania coach since 2016 & assistant coach to all Premier/NPL teams. Current Head Coach of Boys 2014 Red, Boys 2014 White, Boys 2016 WhiteCredentials:- Currently licensed USSF Pro Soccer Agent, works connecting players to pro clubs throughout U.S, U.K, Romania, Spain-Former player of FC Transylvania 98 team, Div 1 Champions , 2008-Former player of FC Transylvania Boys High School team, Champions Div 1, 2013 &  2014-Varsity Player at Danbury High School (largest high school in State of CT), 2015-2017-Danbury High School, FCIAC (Fairfield County Conf) 2015 Regular Season Champion (school's first since 1998), 2x CT State Cup semi-finalist-NY Premier Developmental Program (PDP) 2014-2017 team-UConn Club Soccer 2017- 2021

USSF licensed coach

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Andreea Albu

Head Coach

FC Transylvania Coach since 2020. Coach of Girls 2014 and Boys 2015 WhiteCredentials- Former Player of FC Transylvania 01 team, Div 1 Champions 2011- Former Player of FC Transylvania Girls High School, Div 1 Champions 2016- Varsity Player at Bethel High School, 2017-2019- NY Premier Developmental Program (PDP) 2017-2018 team- Fox Soccer Academy, WPSL, 2020-2021

USSF National licensed coach

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Thomas Addai

Trainer

Former Professional player for multiple teams in GhanaCertified Nurse/ first aidCoach at Transylvania Clinics and Camps from 2017Specializes in competitive team development for U14+ age groups.

UEFA Level 3

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Stefan Cocea

Head Coach

FC Transylvania Coaching Director for all Boys Teams and Head Coach of Boys TeamsCoach and Trainer, FC Transylvania inc., Transylvania Gym & Soccer from 2007 to presentSkills & Tactical Trainer for all FC Transylvania teamsBaruch College Men's Soccer Coach: September 2011 - 2013Credentials-FC National, Bucharest, Romania: Aug 1996 - Nov 2003-FC Banatu, Ridgewood, NY - Cosmopolitan League Division II: Mar 2005 – June 2007-Ridgewood Romac, Ridgewood, NY - Cosmopolitan League Division II: Sept 2007 – June 2009-BARUCH COLLEGE, CUNY - Mens Soccer Division III: Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

UEFA Level 4 (Master Coach)

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