Coaching Trio Announced

The air in the Rochester Sports Garden was thick with the scent of recycled rubber and anticipation. Marc Mandell, a man whose life bled the colors of Rochester soccer, stood at the threshold of a new challenge: leading the Roc City Boom into the rough-and-tumble world of MASL 3.

He wasn't going to do it alone. Mandell knew success in arena soccer required a blend of old-school grit and new-age tactics. He turned to two trusted figures he knew from the local soccer circuit: John Berardicurti and Marc Sotile.

Berardicurti, known for his defensive mastermind and calm demeanor, was the natural choice for the first assistant coach role. His experience with the indoor game was invaluable, having navigated the boards and tight spaces for years. Sotile, a Former Player with an eye for spotting raw talent and orchestrating the Goalkeeping, rounded out the trio.

Their first meeting in Mandell's office was less a formal announcement and more a reunion of shared passion. "We have unfinished business indoors," Mandell declared, the statement mirroring sentiments he'd shared with the team's owner. "The goal is simple: put together a group that can compete at a high level and make Rochester proud."

Berardicurti leaned forward, a thoughtful expression on his face. "The M3 season kicks off in January against Cleveland. We need to focus on quick transitions and defensive discipline from day one."

Sotile, already sketching formations on a whiteboard, added, "And we've got to use this platform to showcase the local talent. Build that pipeline we've always talked about."

The news spread quickly through the local soccer community. The "Boom" was back, and with this coaching trio, excitement was building for the new MASL 3 season. Players, many of whom had played for the outdoor team or with the Lancers, were eager to suit up one more time under the experienced guidance of Mandell and his trusted assistants.

As they finalized the tryout dates and early season schedule, a palpable energy filled the room. Marc Mandell, John Berardicurti, and Marc Sotile were ready to lead the Roc City Boom into a new era of indoor soccer, turning local pride into on-field success.