Coaches

Head Coach

Luis Giovanni Paz

Biography:
Luis Giovanni Paz returned to Atlantic Cape as head coach of the men’s soccer team in 2022. Coach “Gio” has been involved in soccer for over 10 years both as a player, trainer and coach. He began his playing career at Oakcrest High School as a goalkeeper. He attended Atlantic Cape from 2009-11 and served as eam captain during the 2010-11 season. He was the recipient of back-to-back Leadership Awards. He served as a trainer/coach for Hamilton Township Soccer Club from 2010-15. After graduating from Atlantic Cape in 2011, he served as men’s soccer assistant coach for the 2011-12 season.

Assistant Coach

Cisse Abdoulaye

Biography:
Assistant Coach Cisse Abdoulaye is entering second year with the Atlantic Cape Buccaneers Men's Soccer program in 2025-26. Cisse brings professional playing and coaching experience with Gold Star FC Detroit in the professional National Independent Soccer Association. He also played for the Chattanooga Red Wolves of the United Soccer League One. Cisse has also conducted youth soccer camps with FC Barcelona and most recently was coaching at Mainland Regional High School.