High School Girls Team

COACH: Richard L. Garland

Mr. Richard L. Garland is a native of Linesville, PA and moved to Murrysville in 1992. A 1984 graduate of Thiel College, he holds a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Political Science. Currently, he is self-employed and operates an insurance company in White Oka, PA. Rich, an eighth year FRHS girls team head coach, is a nationally licensed coach and coaching instructor. He is on the PA West State coaching staff and serves as coach of the ODP program. Rich strongly supports the youth development program and is excited about the future of Franklin Regional Girls Soccer. He brings a fresh perspective and energy to soccer at Franklin Regional. Rich has two daughters, Corrine and Jessica.

ASSISTANT COACH: Kurt Landsberg

This is Kurt's fourteenth year of coaching high school soccer. Before coming to FRHS, Kurt served as the girl's varsity coach for Highland's High School, where he teaches English. Coach Landsberg has also been involved with soccer at the cup level, working on the staff of the International Football Club (IFC) since its formation in the late 90's.

Coach Landsberg is an alumni of Franklin Regional, where he played on the schools first ever Freshman team and on the Varsity team his remaining three years. Continuing to play the majority of his career at fullback and sweeper, he went on to play for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where he was named to the conference all-star team and still continues to play today through amateur leagues around Pittsburgh.

Kurt is thrilled to be coaching at his Alma Mater, appreciates the talent and work ethic of the team, and is grateful for a successful year.

ASSISTANT COACH: Matt Gallagher

A graduate of Franklin Regional himself, Matt is pursuing a career as a physical education teacher and joined the coaching staff to provide a fresh voice to developing and maintaining a high level of fitness on the team.

ASSISTANT COACH: Ryan Gallagher

Also an alumnus of Franklin Regional, Ryan is currently working to become a licensed personal trainer. Ryan became a part of the coaching staff to ensure that the players' maintain a high level of fitness and overall athletic wellness.

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