Meet Our Coaches – Lisle FC

Having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Degree in Sport and Community Development, I moved to the USA to coach soccer full time with Challenger Sports. I coached full time for 6 years whilst also undertaking an account management position for Challenger, which resulted in overseeing the fulltime coaching responsibilities for the Naperville Park District. During my time overseeing the program we helped educate new coaches, develop new curricula and the scheduling for the 100 team program. Then in 2018 I join Galaxy SC, also based in Naperville as head coach of the 2007 Girls Black and 2011 Boys.

Outside of coaching I love to watch and play as much sport as possible, mainly golf, tennis and rugby.

Clay Scott | Staff Coach

Edgar Castillo | Staff Coach

I am Edgar Castillo originally from a small town called Carpentersville, Illinois. My Favorite team is Arsenal, and I am a big USMNT Supporter. My favorite USA player is Weston Mckennie, and My Favorite arsenal player is Saka.

I am a possession-based / positional coach who has been coaching for 2 years now. I started off my coaching career by leading the boys & girls club high school soccer program in 2020 and then transitioned to being a club soccer coach at Gladiators Soccer Club shortly after that. I currently hold my 7v7 / 9v9 /11v11 grassroots soccer certificates from USSF.

I am a former Collegiate soccer player having played Wingback / Fullback for most of my collegiate career. I started off my collegiate soccer career at the D3 level at MacMurray College where I was an All-Tournament team player and Defensive Player of the Year as well as an All-Academic team player. I then transferred to play at the D2 level at McKendree University where I was an All-Academic Team player. Lastly, I ended my collegiate soccer career at the NAIA D1 level where I was an All-Academic team player.

Jaye Romo | Managing Director

Jeff Sampson | Director of Coaching

My name is Jeff Sampson. I have been coaching with Lisle FC for 15 years now.

I hold a National D license and have participated in many continuing education courses.

I started playing soccer when I was 5 and the love for the game has integrated into most parts of my life. I played soccer up until this year rounding out an almost 30 year career. Injuries have limited my playing recently but the love of the game is no less.

The "light bulb moments" are what make coaching so rewarding. Taking the knowledge I have in my head and transferring it to the players makes it all worth it.

Megan McCarthy | Staff Coach

My name is Megan McCarthy. This is my first year with Lisle Fc and I’m very excited for this new journey! Prior to coming to lisle I have coached numerous soccer camps at Benedictine University, and taught private training sessions in Glen Ellyn.

I have acquired my 11v11 grassroots coaching license, and I plan on progressing to a D license this year.

I played club soccer for Woodridge Storm from 3rd grade until senior year of high school as well as on my middle and high school team. Playing soccer and building life long friendships with my teammates is my favorite memory of my childhood. Being able to contribute to that same experience for other kids is truly a blessing.