Mariano Belen
Soccer Coach / Trainer

BIO: Mariano was born in Argentina where began his career as a soccer player. He completed all developmental programs in Argentina and when he was 17 years old he obtained his first contract as a professional soccer player. Mariano played professionally for the Club Atletico Banfield and later came to the United States to play for the New York Fever, A-League. He began working with Globall Soccer in 2001 and continued his work as a coach with the Long Island Rough Riders until now. He coaches the Junior Rough Riders boy’s U13 team, which qualified for the North American Super Y-League Championship in Tampa after finishing in forth place in the Super Y-League in 2009.

Education: NSCAA National Coaching License 2008

Playing History:

Club Atletico El Porvenir, Argentina (1998-1999 / Third Division)
New York Fever, USA- A-League (1996)
Club Atletico Banfield, Argentina (1994-1995 / First Division)
Club Atletico Banfield, Argentina (1985-1994)
Club Atletico Lanus, Argentina (1983-1985)

Coaching History:

Girls Under - 12 Junior Rough Riders Head Coach (2005 - Present)
Boys Under - 13 Junior Rough Riders Super Y-League Assistant Coach (2005 - Present)
Trainer for North Shore, Levittown, Hicksville and Merrick Soccer Clubs (2005 - Present)
Globall Soccer Trainer (2001 - 2004)

Years with the Long Island Rough Riders: 4 years