Coaching Staff

Sasho Cirovski - Camp Director
The success of the Maryland Terrapins is a direct reflection of the philosophy and principles of Head Coach Sasho Cirovski. Sasho is a USSF "A" licensed coach. He has led the Terrapins to two consecutive final four appearances as well as ACC regular season and conferences championships while earning 2003 ACC Coach of the year. As a regional and national staff coach, Sasho has been instrumental in helping players of all calibers become better soccer players and better people. It is this expertise and passion for the game that has driven Sasho Cirovski throughout his career. Sasho has both his undergraduate degree and masters in business administration from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Rob Vartughian - Assistant Director
Rob Vartughian joined the Terps as an assistant coach for their exciting 2003 NCAA college cup run. He came from the University of Pennsylvania where he started his coaching career in 2000. As a player, he spent time in the A-League with the Hampton Roads Mariners of Virginia Beach and the Charleston Battery, as well as the Philadelphia KIXX of the MISL. He played collegietly at St. Bonavetnure University where he earned his B.A. in accounting and finance and finished his playing career at Wake Forest University while pursuing graduate studies.

Russell Payne - Assistant Director
Russell Payne joined the Terps as an assistant coach for their exciting 2005 National Championship run. Payne comes to Maryland after playing professionally with the Shamrock Rovers (Ireland) and SV Elversberg Football Club (Germany). Prior to that, the Columbia, Md., spent time with Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids and New York/New Jersey Metrostars. Russell came back to College Park after being a four year starter for the Terps from '93 - '96 when he helped lead the Terps to their first-ever ACC Tournament Championship.