Who are CASA's Trainers and Coaches? CASA is extremely fortunate to have access to some of the best coaches and trainers in the region for our club. CASA coaches include current assistant and head coaches from Clemson University, Anderson University, and Tri-County Technical College as well as former professional- and college-level players. If you have more questions about our staff, please contact our Director of Coaching.

DOC Haven Bruce hbdoccasa@gmail.com

Haven Bruce's passion for soccer has taken central stage in his life since the age of 4 when he began playing for the U-6 Grasshoppers in Tyler, TX. His enthusiasm, skill, and sheer determination have taken him across the country as well as to Central America to play and explore the game. 

Coach Phil is in his second year coaching with CASA and is an assistant coach for Clemson University Men's soccer program. He is a native of St. Helen's, England, and began his collegiate playing career with the Embry-Riddle University Eagles in 1999. He established himself as a leader and was selected as team Captain for both his Junior & Senior years. In 2001, he helped lead them to its first regional title and the programs first national appearance. Phil ended a very successful career in 2002 with 2 goals and 15 assists in 67 games (66 as a starter). He was as a four-time All-Florida Conference selection and was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-American in 1999.

Phil was an assistant coach at Brown University during the 2009 season. On the field he assisted in developing and delivering training sessions for the Brown squad. He also monitored and mentored players both athletically and academically and edited match film to provide feedback for both team and individual analysis and presentation. Phil served as an assistant coach for four seasons at Embry-Riddle and was the interim women's head coach in 2007.

Coach Phil currently holds a Premier Coaching License with the NSCCA and was recently inducted into the Embry-Riddle Athletic Hall of Fame

Phil graduated from Embry-Riddle in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and a minor in Business, and also earned his Master's Degree in Human Factors.

Coach David's playing experience began with this club when it was the Clemson Area Soccer Club and was a member of the club for 6 years.  He was a 4 year starter on the Seneca HS varsity soccer team. During those 4 years, the Seneca team reached the upper state finals once and made it to the 3rd round of playoffs twice.  In 1999 & 2000, he was named to the All-Region team.  Coach David was a member of the SC ODP team for 5 years and 2 of those as a member of the Regional team. David went on to play at Southern Wesleyan University on a soccer scholarship.

Coach David is in his 7th year of coaching with CASA. During his time as a coach, his teams have won numerous tournaments all over the Southeast.  In 2007, he helped guide them to the State Cup where they finished as Finalists in the Classic Division. In the summer of 2009, he coached the U-17 Regional team that tied 2 games and lost 1. Coach David is a former assistant Men's coach at Tri-County Tech and has been an assistant coach at Seneca HS for 6 years. He currently holds a USSF "D" license and plans on receiving his "C" license in the near future.

Coach Estes brings a wealth of experience both as a player and coach. Played for Stetson University in the 1984-85 and 1988-89 seasons with 1 season at Lock Haven University in 1985-86. Following college he played for the Tampa Bay Kickers in 1989-90 in a semi-pro league, all as a Goalkeeper.

Coach Estes served as a Goalie coach for the Florida ODP program from 1989-91, asst coach at Stetson U in 1990-91, and asst coach at Clemson U and worked with the SC Strikers Club from 1992-94. He also served as Head Coach at Charleston Southern and was named Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 1994 and as well worked as Director of Coaching for the Summerville Soccer club from 1994-96. He has worked with the Walhalla Rec program since 2002, served as Head coach for Walhalla HS since 2006, while being named Region and Conference Coach of the year from 2007-10, and was a club coach and Director of Coaching for OUSA to the present. Coach Estes was highly recognized in 2009 as the NSCAA SC Small High Schools Coach of the Year.

Currently holds a National USSF "B" license

  Coach Chris lettered 4 years at Seneca High School and garnered 3 years as an all-region player.  Played 2 years with CASA and 1 year with Oconee United. He also played one year at Southern Wesleyan University. 

 Coach Drew played for Morris County Soccer Club in NJ and was voted to several All-Star teams from 1987 - 1992, and played for Morristown HS and received State Honors in both 1991 & 1992.  Coach Drew worked as a coach with several teams in Las Vegas too include: LV Pride & LV Inferno.  He was Camp Director/Lead Trainer for the Excel Sports program in 2009 and coached the Las Vegas Premier team that same year.  He currently works as an assistant with Seneca HS Girls and holds a USSF National "D" license.

Coach Kyle played Club soccer at NECSA and CSC, which is now Columbia Football Club.  He attended Ben Lippen High High School where he was captain his senior year and garnered All-State honors.   Kyle is a senior at Clemson University majoring in Corporate Finance and will graduate in the Spring of 2011. He has been with CASA since 2009 and hold a "D" license 

  Coach Paul graduated from Brooklyn Cayce HS in 2002 and while there they captured the Lower State Championships in both 2001 & 2002.  He played for Anderson University for 3 seasons and graduated in 2006. He was Head Soccer coach at Battery Creek HS in 2007 and has been the Head Coach at Westside HS in Anderson since 2009.  Coach Paul has also worked for Ralph Lundy and Mark Berson over the past 4 summers, and currently holds a National "D" license.

 Garrett Lay has been coaching with CASA since 2008 and is from Columbia, SC. He has nine years of playing experience at the club level, where he played for local clubs Columbia Soccer Club (CSC) and Columbia United Football Club (CUFC). He was a three year letterman at Irmo High School. Garrett was named All-Region, All-State, and was selected to represent South Carolina as one of the top 18 senior players in the first annual "Clash of the Carolina's" All Star game in 2007. In 2008 he played one season of college soccer on the NJCAA level at Tri County Technical College. He served as one of three captains and was a starting center back. Lay holds a USSF National "D" coaching license and is currently at Clemson University majoring in communication studies.

Coach Ruben has been involved with Clemson Recreation soccer program since 2007, with the U10, U12 and U15’s and last year he started to coaching the U6 division because his son Benjamin started to play soccer.  In 2009, his U12 team went to the finals in the Palmetto Tournament against Walhalla, losing 4-3 for a chance to go to Regionals.

In 2003, he started to coach in Amateur Tournaments in the adult leagues in Anderson, Easley and Greenville achieving 3 Championships teams. Coach Ruben has also been involved as a referee in several leagues around the Upstate.

He is originally from Mexico City and has been living in South Carolina since 1996. In Mexico, his coach Felipe Nery, was the former Goalkeeper of the Atlante F.C. in the first Division of the professional Soccer League, and the one he credits for his coaching style, “when you are in the position of goalkeeper, you get to see the tactics from both teams in another perspective”.  In High School he played for the U.N.A.M. pumas in tournaments vs. other high schools. Due to continuous knee injuries, he did not pursue his soccer dream any further and decided to play in the amateur sector. Coach Ruben started to get involved with CASA last Fall with the Foot Ability and Foot Skills program.

He currently holds a USSF National “D” Coaching License.

Coach Justin has been coaching with CASA since 2008. Graduated from Easley where he was co-captain his senior year.  He played two seasons of college soccer on the NJCAA level at Tri-County Technical College. Coach Justin coached the CASA U13 Boys Orange team in the Spring of 2011, that captured the PMSL State Cup Championship and earned a berth to Regionals in June 2011 .  Plans on receiving his  USSF National "D" license in the near future.

Coach Scott began playing soccer at the age of four and played at the club level through high school. Scott was a four year starter for Southern Wesleyan University and was named captain two of those four years. After, college, Scott enlisted in the Army and was selected to the All-Army Soccer Team as well as the All-Armed Forces National Team.

Scott has been coaching at the club level since 1994, coaching for the Clemson Area Soccer Club, Eclipse Soccer Club in Fairbanks, AK, Carolina’s Elite Soccer Academy and now with CASA.  Scott currently holds a USSF "D" license.