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West Florida Flames offers recreational soccer, competitive soccer, and adult soccer programs. The program includes modern, inclusive programming that teaches both soccer and life skills in a safe, empowering environment. It is one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the state of Florida and in the southeastern United States.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
West Florida Flames was founded in 1975. The organization is a not-for-profit registered in the State of Florida. Its mission states that West Florida Flames is dedicated to providing a positive and rewarding soccer experience for players of all ages and abilities. West Florida Flames has over 12,000 members and 5,000 players across the Tampa Bay area and is committed to community, culture, and excellence. Affiliates and leagues connected with the program include US Soccer, FYSA, US Club Soccer, FL National Premier League, US Youth Soccer National Premier Leagues, Club Directors League, R3PL, US Youth, TARSA, GYSA, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Gary Rach, Chief Operating Officer Eric Sims, Club Technical Director and MLSNext Academy Director Evan Sutherland, East Lake Campus Director Matt Algate, East Lake Campus Girls Program Director Dani Dayani, Brandon Campus Recreational Director Rocco Pecora, East Lake Campus Recreational Director Frank Coorey, Girls Academy Director Brenda van Stralen, and Director of Goalkeeping Sergio Rapuano. The WFF Board of Directors includes Greg Egan, Marc Jourdain, Amy McLane, Joanne Quinn, Victoria Tarantino, and Jamie Sullivan. Additional staff roles include Office Manager Terry Gillan, Club Registrar Melissa Howard, Tournament Director Joanne Quinn, Community Outreach & Sponsorship Director Eric Sims, and Media Coordinator Eliana Zavala.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
West Florida Flames was founded in 1975. The organization is a not-for-profit registered in the State of Florida. Its mission states that West Florida Flames is dedicated to providing a positive and rewarding soccer experience for players of all ages and abilities. West Florida Flames has over 12,000 members and 5,000 players across the Tampa Bay area and is committed to community, culture, and excellence. Affiliates and leagues connected with the program include US Soccer, FYSA, US Club Soccer, FL National Premier League, US Youth Soccer National Premier Leagues, Club Directors League, R3PL, US Youth, TARSA, GYSA, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Gary Rach, Chief Operating Officer Eric Sims, Club Technical Director and MLSNext Academy Director Evan Sutherland, East Lake Campus Director Matt Algate, East Lake Campus Girls Program Director Dani Dayani, Brandon Campus Recreational Director Rocco Pecora, East Lake Campus Recreational Director Frank Coorey, Girls Academy Director Brenda van Stralen, and Director of Goalkeeping Sergio Rapuano. The WFF Board of Directors includes Greg Egan, Marc Jourdain, Amy McLane, Joanne Quinn, Victoria Tarantino, and Jamie Sullivan. Additional staff roles include Office Manager Terry Gillan, Club Registrar Melissa Howard, Tournament Director Joanne Quinn, Community Outreach & Sponsorship Director Eric Sims, and Media Coordinator Eliana Zavala.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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