Franjoine coaches the U14 girls and U10 boys Academy teams. He was a high school All-American and a First Team All-State player who went on to captain Division I Canisius College, where he graduated as the program’s sixth all-time assist leader. He won gold and silver medals at the Empire State Games, captaining the gold medal team and leading the tournament in goals. Franjoine also spent time playing professionally in Bolivia and the United States. Recently, he studied at the Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona youth academies and has brought many of those traits and strategies to his teams.

Serves as the head coach of the Buffalo Pro Soccer Academy U17 team and the Hamburg High School varsity boys’ soccer program. He has developed numerous players who’ve gone on to compete at the collegiate level and is known for his focus on technical development and team culture.A lifelong Western New Yorker, Chieffo brings years of experience coaching and mentoring young athletes across the region. 

Along with coaching the U20 USL Academy and U11 boys team, Louis is the head coach of Canisius women’s soccer and was named MAAC Coach of the Year in 2022. He has led the team to multiple playoff appearances and previously served as an assistant at Canisius and Buffalo State.Louis holds a USSF A License, UEFA B License, and a master’s in sport administration from Canisius. A native of Southport, England, he resides in Kenmore, N.Y., with his two children.

While serving as an assistant coach for Canisius women’s soccer, a role he’s held since 2022. Previously, he was Director of Coaching for GPS Binghamton and has coached with Manchester City, Liverpool Feds WFC, and MSB Woolton Ladies FC—winning the Liverpool County Cup and Northwest Regional League title.A native of Liverpool, England, Morrow holds a UEFA B License and a degree in Coaching for Development in Football from Anglia Ruskin University.

Serves as Buffalo Pro Soccer Academy’s Technical Director and leads the U16 (2010/11) and U13 (2013) girls’ teams. The former UWS Coach of the Year and FC Buffalo Women’s head coach (2021–2024), Nikki is passionate about developing and inspiring youth players across Western New York.
Holding a USSF D License, Coach Nikki is known for her ability to connect with players, raise standards, and help shape the future of Buffalo Pro Women..

DiMarco is also the assistant coach for Canisius women’s soccer. She helped guide the Golden Griffins to a 12-4-3 record and a MAAC semifinal appearance in 2024, with six players earning All-MAAC honors. A Buffalo native, DiMarco played collegiately at Loyola (Md.), where she appeared in 44 games and earned Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recognition. She holds a degree in elementary education from Loyola University Maryland.

Buffalo State men’s soccer. He has led the Bengals to a 70-31-15 record and five SUNYAC playoff berths. In 2024, he guided the team to a program-record 16 wins, a SUNYAC Championship appearance, and the program’s first NCAA Sweet 16. Cardillo and his staff earned SUNYAC and United Soccer Coaches Region III Coaching Staff of the Year honors.
A former All-SUNYAC midfielder for Buffalo State, Cardillo holds a degree in business administration and is a native of Oakville, Ontario.

Pollitt currently serves as an assistant coach for the 2014 and 2012 Boys Academy teams, bringing technical expertise to the sidelines. Previously, he worked as a coach and program director at TOCA Soccer in Cleveland, where he managed athlete development across all skill levels and partnered with Cleveland Force to train ECNL boys teams from the U14–U18 age groups. He competed collegiately at the College of Wooster and is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. With an extensive background in both elite competition and specialized training, Pollitt is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of players.