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Claudio Reyna
Born: 7-20-73
US Soccer
US National Team member from 1994 through 2006 making 112 appearances and representing the US in 4 World Cups(1994,1998,2002,2006). Held post as Captain of the team in 2002 and 2006. He was the first American player to be selected on the Fifa All World Cup team for his performances during the 2002 World Cup in South Korea. Represented the US in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
College
Attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville from 1991-1994. He won 3 National Championships, 3 ACC Championships. Claudio was selected National Player of the Year in 92 and 93. Made 1st-team All-American in 91,92,93.
Professional
Claudio played professionally for 12 years in three European countries for five different teams. He played In Germany for Bayer Leverkusen and Vfl Wolfsburg. His next stop was in Glasgow where he played for the mighty Glasgow Rangers F.C. From Glasgow he moved t o the English Premiership where he played for Sunderland FC and Manchester City FC.
Today
Claudio announced his retirement from his 14 year professional playing career a few days before his 35th birthday. He has recently launched www.claudioreynafoundation.org to satisfy a lifelong dream to help underprivileged children to receive world class sports and academic mentoring. His first two academies will launch in Brooklyn, New York and Newark, New Jersey.
Currently Claudio has taken on a role as club ambassador for Red Bull New York. He has also been given the honor of a position on the Board of Trustees at his high school alma mater, St. Benedicts Prep in Newark, New Jersey. He also sits on the Honorary Board of Directors at the Sports Museum of America in Downtown New York.
Personal
Currently resides in Bedford, New York with his wife Danielle and their three children Jack(9),Giovanni(5) and Joah-Mikel(1).
Marcelo Reyna
Marcelo graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1993 and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where he currently lives with his wife Nicki and their two children. He is a Project Manager with Arrington Watkins Architects in Phoenix and has many years of managing and administrative experience. Marcelo has been very active with non-profit and charitable organizations including serving as the Education Committee Chair for the Arizona Chapter of the US Green Building Council. Other volunteer efforts include Habitat for Humanity, St. Gregory�s Catholic Church, Toys 4 Tots, and various social outreach programs.
Rick Jacobs
As the head coach of St. Benedict's Prep in Newark, NJ since 1985, Rick has developed the finest high school soccer program in the country. His teams have fashioned a 481-24-13 record during his 23 year tenure. Winners of six "mythical" National Championships and a current national record of 21 consecutive State Championships, his philosophy of developing a mature and disciplined player has been understood by current and past All-America's, National Team, Pan American, Olympic and World Cup players.
He has developed inner city soccer programs in New Jersey, runs soccer camps throughout the United States and has lectured regularly at coaching clinics, the NSCAA and soccer clubs that want to understand his "Communication Is the Difference" philosophy along with his ability to develop a championship culture with his teams over these past 30 years.
Involved with the Foundation beacuse as Claudio's former high school coach, mentor and friend for the past 20 years I believe in his desire to give back in this special way.. He gets IT and wants other young people to get IT too.
Eddie Lewis
As a team mate of Claudio Reyna in two World Cups, we share a lot in common professionally. As a professional soccer player, I have played in both the MLS stateside as well as overseas in England for nearly a decade. As a friend to Claudio both on and off the field, I am honoured to bring my experience as an international soccer player and internationl ambassodor for goodwill to the Claudio Reyna Foundation. Alongside my professional carreer, I am the Patron of the Big Game James Foundation, a charity that serves the Down Syndrome community on both sides of the pond. Like Claudio, I share a desire to pool all of the resources I am able to tap into from my vantage point as a professional athlete and use them to help others help themselves. It is with great enthusiasm that I stand by Claudio and his endevours.
Christian Nix
Christian is graduate of the first-ever master�s degree program for Integrative Healthcare Administration (ciis.edu). Prior to obtaining his degree, he completed a five year apprenticeship in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which allowed him to achieve certification as an Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) He currently runs acupuncture and experiential learning externships in Central America (calacirya.org; puebloapueblo.org) and his Teishin Institute is the leader in TCM teacher training (teishininstitute.com). He has taught at University of East-West Medicine, Five Branches and the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. In addition, he is co-founder and president of the Calacirya Foundation, a 501(c)3 whose mission is to promote cross-cultural exchange through experiential learning.
Ted Johnson
Mr. Ted Johnson is a graduate of Nathaniel Hawthorne College and has a BS in advertising and marketing. He has owned and operated Prime Time Plus, Inc., a promotional products agency and marketing firm since 1990.
Mr. Johnson has worked with such foundations as the Turn 2 Foundation, the Hole in the Wall Foundation, Rhett Syndrome Foundation, and the Marvin Jones Foundation. He is a board member of the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club.
David W. Johnson
David Johnson has worked in the investment business for 20 years�all with UBS Financial Services Inc. He currently serves as a First Vice President�Investments as well as the lead partner of the team creating solutions for his high-net-worth clients, David draws upon his considerable experience in investment planning and management to deliver the finest possible customer experience. Following his undergraduate studies at Old Dominion University in Virginia, David went on to earn his Series 7, 66, as well as life and health insurance professional licenses. In his spare time, David has been active in numerous community organizations, including the Bond Club of New Jersey and his local church, and serves on the board of both Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey. David resides in Tewksbury with his wife and three sons.
Brett Perrine
Professionally, Brett Perrine has spent the past 18 years in various Sales and Sales Management capabilities. Brett had his "ah ha" moment when his good friend Stephen Paletta came back from Rwanda and they started the International Education Exchange. The IEE is a non profit organization linking American schools to Rwandan Schools. Since forming the IEE, Brett has joined forces with other like minded social entrepreneurs to create and develop grass root organizations that are 100% accountable and cut through bureaucratic red tape. Brett is excited to work with his wife, Kathy on the CRF Board to help make Claudio's philanthropic visions become realities.
Kathy Perrine
Kathy Perrine graduated LeMoyne College with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Business. She is a Certified
Holistic Health Counselor and is currently finishing her Masters degree at New York University for Social Work. Kathy is the mother of three children and is on the board of the International Education Exchange program that supports schools in Africa. She is very excited to be apart of the Claudio Reyna Foundation and looks forward to working with local communities to help empower young children.
Emory Plitt
Emory Plitt is a personal friend of the Reyna family and CEO of Confidential Practices, Inc. a New York based consulting and executive placement firm. His undergraduate degree is in Economics from St. Mary's College. Emory has more than 10 years senior management experience in the high technology industry employed by some of the world's largest telecom companies. His previous charity involvement has been with the �I have a Dream� Foundation in Washington, D.C. He shares Claudio�s vision and is honored to be a part of helping to enable underprivileged youth to achieve success, despite all the odds they face.
Ryan Giunta
Ryan is a graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology and currently
resides in downtown Manhattan�s SoHo neighborhood with his fianc�e Lindsey
Guerrera. He is the Marketing Manager for Red Bull in Metro NY, and has
been in various marketing management positions throughout the company for
the last 6+ years.
Ryan is honored to be on the Board of Directors for the Claudio Reyna
Foundation, and is looking forward to working along side Claudio & the
other members of the board to make a difference in the lives of
underprivileged youth.
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