OLIVER AMES WOMEN'S SOCCER COACHING STAFF
Girls Varsity Coach Candice Spiniolas
We welcome Candice as the new head coach for the OA Girls Varsity team. Candice’s dedication to both athletic and academic excellence makes her an invaluable asset to our soccer family and community. Her proven track record of success at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels brings excitement to the 2025 season.
Coaching
Coaching Certifications:
Playing Career:
Coaching
- Former Associate Head Coach, Houston High School (2020 TSSAA AAA West Champions & State Semi-Finalists; 6 weeks ranked #1 nationally by United Soccer Coaches)
- Former Program Director, Hutchison School – 7x State Quarterfinalists, State Semi-Finalists (2016), 10x Team Academic Award Winners
- NEFC South Head Coach (2022–present) – 2025 DPL Eastern Regional Champs, 2024 NEFC Thanksgiving Showcase Champs
- Past Coaching Success with Collierville Lobos Rush, Midsouth Futbol Club, and TN Olympic Development Program (ODP)
Coaching Certifications:
- USSF C License
- United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
- US National Youth License
Playing Career:
- University of Memphis – Team Captain
- Valparaiso University – Missouri Valley All-Conference
Girls Junior Varsity Coach Steven Cerce
- Coach Steven Cerce has coached the Oliver Ames Women's Junior Varsity soccer team since 2000.
- Coach Cerce is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
- Steve has taught 8th grade mathematics at EMS since 1996, is the advisor for School on Wheels, was the National Junior Honor Society advisor for 6 years, and was the Freshman Class advisor until the ninth grade was moved up to Oliver Ames High School.
- Steve graduated from OAHS in 1986. He earned a degree in philosophy from Boston College, and a Masters in Teaching Mathematics from Bridgewater State University.
Assistant Coach Omar Acevedo
Omar Acevedo is in his 2nd year of full-time coaching. Playing and being a fan of The Beautiful Game since a young age, Omar spent his time playing Central Falls Youth Soccer and Attleboro Youth Soccer. Omar then attended Attleboro High School where he played in the high school system as well as Nova Premier Soccer Club for 3 years before undergoing ACL Reconstruction and Meniscosity surgery. Omar attended Suffolk University Boston, where he was apart of their Honors Community Scholars Program and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology.
Certifications
-USSF C License
Coaching
-NEFC South Head Coach (2024-present)
-New England Revolution Academy Player Development Coach (2025-present)
-Resendes Soccer Academy Lead Coach (2025-present)
-Camp Manitou For Boys Camp Counselor and Head Coach (2019-present)
Certifications
-USSF C License
Coaching
-NEFC South Head Coach (2024-present)
-New England Revolution Academy Player Development Coach (2025-present)
-Resendes Soccer Academy Lead Coach (2025-present)
-Camp Manitou For Boys Camp Counselor and Head Coach (2019-present)
Assistant Coach Rachel Thomas
Coaching Licenses / Certificates:
NSCAA National Diploma
USYS 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 licenses
NSCAA Goal Keeping Certificate
NSCAA High School Certificate
Coaching Background:
25+ years coaching experience at preschool to through high school levels including youth, TOPS, club and high school
Previous Clubs / Positions:
Canton Youth Soccer (Coach)
Canton Soccer School (Coach)
Canton High School (Junior Varsity Coach) 2000-2005
Sharon High School (Varsity Coach) 2005-2010
Eastern Mass Football Club (Coach)
Legacy Soccer Club, MA (Head Coach)
Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Coach)
Easton Youth Soccer (Head Coach, Board Member)
Education/Employment:
Northeastern University Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 2000
University of New England Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2016
South Shore Educational Collaborative Physical Therapist 2014-present
Why do I coach:
I have enjoyed coaching since I was asked to coach a boys U10 team when I was 16 years old. Passing along the love for the game and motivating players to be better on and off the field is the drive behind my love of coaching. When I was younger I pursued coaching education to help me be better as a coach and then took a break while I started a family. Now that my children are older I have started coaching them as they have started playing and loving the game I love. I love being able to share soccer and a healthy lifestyle with my own children and all the children that I coach. I want to show them responsibility, teamwork and cooperation as life lessons and hopefully inspire them to be the best they can be!
NSCAA National Diploma
USYS 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9 licenses
NSCAA Goal Keeping Certificate
NSCAA High School Certificate
Coaching Background:
25+ years coaching experience at preschool to through high school levels including youth, TOPS, club and high school
Previous Clubs / Positions:
Canton Youth Soccer (Coach)
Canton Soccer School (Coach)
Canton High School (Junior Varsity Coach) 2000-2005
Sharon High School (Varsity Coach) 2005-2010
Eastern Mass Football Club (Coach)
Legacy Soccer Club, MA (Head Coach)
Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Coach)
Easton Youth Soccer (Head Coach, Board Member)
Education/Employment:
Northeastern University Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 2000
University of New England Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2016
South Shore Educational Collaborative Physical Therapist 2014-present
Why do I coach:
I have enjoyed coaching since I was asked to coach a boys U10 team when I was 16 years old. Passing along the love for the game and motivating players to be better on and off the field is the drive behind my love of coaching. When I was younger I pursued coaching education to help me be better as a coach and then took a break while I started a family. Now that my children are older I have started coaching them as they have started playing and loving the game I love. I love being able to share soccer and a healthy lifestyle with my own children and all the children that I coach. I want to show them responsibility, teamwork and cooperation as life lessons and hopefully inspire them to be the best they can be!
Assistant Coach Nicholas Farley
Nicholas Farley is a dedicated soccer coach with a USSF C License and over five years of experience coaching youth and high school players. Currently serving as Head Coach at New England Futbol Club, he focuses on fostering player development, teamwork, and a passion for the game. Growing up in Easton, Massachusetts, he played soccer at Oliver Ames High School, which shaped his commitment to the sport and his approach to coaching. Nicks goal is to create a positive, skill-focused environment where players grow both as athletes and individuals.
License’s
USSF C License
Coaching experience
Head Coach, New England Futbol Club
2025 – Present
Lead Coach, Resendes Soccer Academy
2022 – Present
Coach, Beautiful Game Soccer Academy
2021 – Present
Coach, Hill House United
2024 – Present
Head Coach, Legacy Soccer Club
2021 – 2022
Nicholas Farley is a dedicated soccer coach with a USSF C License and over five years of experience coaching youth and high school players. Currently serving as Head Coach at New England Futbol Club, he focuses on fostering player development, teamwork, and a passion for the game. Growing up in Easton, Massachusetts, he played soccer at Oliver Ames High School, which shaped his commitment to the sport and his approach to coaching. Nicks goal is to create a positive, skill-focused environment where players grow both as athletes and individuals.
License’s
USSF C License
Coaching experience
Head Coach, New England Futbol Club
2025 – Present
Lead Coach, Resendes Soccer Academy
2022 – Present
Coach, Beautiful Game Soccer Academy
2021 – Present
Coach, Hill House United
2024 – Present
Head Coach, Legacy Soccer Club
2021 – 2022
