GGFC is staffed with licensed, top flight coaches giving players the best opportunity to reach their full potential both on and off the field.

GUSTAVO PALOMINO, Director of Coaching
USSF License
Head Coach of NY Magic Development Program
C.J.S.L. – Select Team, Head Coach U-10, U11 & U12 Girls
NY Magic – Super Y – League, Head Coach U14 Girls

Palomino received his B.A. in Business Administration, in 1995 from Long Island University. While there, he played NCAA Division 1 Soccer for the LI Team. He played professional soccer for the Puerto Rican National Team during a hiatus from school. After he finished playing for Long Island, he was made Assistant Coach.

Palomino has played an important role at DUSC(Downtown United Soccer Club) for many years. He’s served as Head Coach for many of the girls and boys travel teams. His wealth of experience has made him uniquely qualified to oversee coaching for both the DUSC Boys’ and GGFC Girls’ Travel Programs.


ALAN MILES, New York Red Bulls Player Development Officer for Downtown United
Originally from Southampton, England, Alan has lived in the US since August 2000. He holds a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.S. in Sports Management from Pfeiffer University in North Carolina, where he also played on their NCAA Division II team. He anticipates completing his M.B.A. this year. Alan has coached and trained girls and boys of all ages. He holds numerous licenses, both American and  British, including the NSCAA Advance National, The F.A. Level 1 coaching certificate and the USSF National Youth License, and is currently obtaining his USSF B License. Alan is the DUSC trainer from the New York Red Bulls Training Programs.

Alan’s favorite player Is? Any one that is confident on the ball to take players on and those that just love to play (Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldhino, Paul Gascoigne, George Best, Eric Cantona)

His favorite team is besides his beloved country England, New York Red Bulls.

What he most loves about soccer is? The sheer excitement and joy shown on a child’s face when the learn something new to help them play the game to the best of their ability!