Interested in being a volunteer assistant coach, call or stop by and talk to Giovanni.

Lodging information for parents and visiting teams.

USC Sumter Soccer Philosophy

"The team is more important than
any individual player.
When we think, speak and practice soccer...
The games principles are more important than what each player thinks.
Furthermore, respect for the team and for the University...
for its' norms, for its' philosophy, etc.
is more important than any individual player."

Soccer Coach Announced

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John A. "Giovanni" Vlahos to the joint position of Head Coach for Men's Soccer and Head Coach for Women's Soccer at USC Sumter, effective February 1, 2008. Both teams begin official play with the 2008 Fall Semester. Giovanni earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and has earned coaching licenses in both Europe and the United States. During the past year, he has been the Head Coach for both Men's and Women's Soccer at USC Salkehatchie, prior to which he held coaching positions in Greece, Laguna Beach (California), Manhattan Beach (California), and Wilmington. He also played soccer professionally in Greece. In addition to English, Giovanni speaks Italian, Spanish, and Greek. Giovanni and his wife, Melissa, reside in Columbia. I know all of you join me in congratulating Giovanni Vlahos on his appointment and in welcoming him to USC Sumter. His e-mail address is soccer@uscsumter.edu. Les Carpenter Dean

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If you are interested please contact Bruce Blumberg bruceb@sc.edu or call (803) 938-3838.