Peter Zaratin

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Peter Zaratin is the founder and CEO of Globall Concepts, a sports and management company based on Long Island, New York.

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Globall Concepts

In 1998 Peter formed Globall Concepts, Inc. Within a three-year period, Peter developed Globall into a reputable soccer instructional and indoor facility management company with expertise in public-private facility partnership.

Long Island Rough Riders

In 2005, Zaratin acquired the Long Island Rough Riders professional men's franchise which currently competes in League Two of the United Soccer Leagues. The Long Island Lady Riders women's franchise was added in 2007 and currently competes in the USL W-League. Today, the Long Island Rough Riders provide a pre-professional pathway for aspiring soccer players and numerous player development community based programs. [1]

Playing career

Zaratin played at the professional level with multiple USL A-League teams including the Raleigh Flyers, Staten Island Vipers, New York Fever, and the Montreal Impact. During the 1998 season, playing with the Impact, he was recruited by Spandauer SV, a former 3rd division club in the German Regionalliga.

Coaching career

In 2003, Zaratin was named head goalkeeper coach for the New York Power. [2] He also was Head Coach at Caňada Junior College (California) from 1992 to 1993 while attending Santa Clara University.

College

Zaratin attended Santa Clara University (1990–1995) where he was recruited by former U.S. World Cup coach Steve Sampson. He was a member of the 1992 team that went to the NCAA National Finals and team captain in 1994 before graduating in 1995 with a B.S. in communications.

Awards and Licenses

Peter holds a USSF A, USSF B, and a USSF youth License. He was also an inducted member of the City of Glen Cove Hall of Fame for playing and Coaching Accomplishments.

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References

  1. "{title}". Archived from the original on 2014-10-20. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
  2. "Peter Zaratin Named Power Goalkeeper Coach". 11 July 2003. Archived from the original on 2014-10-23. Retrieved 2014-10-14.