Middlesex County Falcons

Staff Bio:

Coach Di Benedetto was born in Salerno, Italy - he moved to the United States at the age of 7. Lorenzo speaks fluent Italian, Spanish and English, as well as some Arabic, and has two masters degrees in Education. He has played semi-professionally both in Italy and in the U.S., and has coached in Saudi Arabia and in the U.S. at the youth and college level. He is also a ski instructor at Loon Mountain.

Coaching:

• 2008-present A.C. Arlington Boys U14 Maple Division 1 Head Coach
• 2003-present East Boston High School Boy's Division 1 Head Coach
• 1994-present Tri-Star Soccer Camp Director
• 1995-2003 Madison Park High School Boy's Division 1 Head Coach
• 1990-1994 Northeastern University Men's Divison 1 Assistant Coach
• 1985-1988 Royal Saudi Air Force Men's Head Coach (Saudi Arabia)
• 1984-1985 University of Hartford Men's Division 1 Assistant Coach
• 1983-1984 Green Mountain College Women's Head Coach

Playing Experience:

• 1984-1988 Semi-professional LASA League, Faialense Sports Club
• 1982-1984 Semi-professional League, Greek Sports Club
• 1981-1983 Semi-professional League, AC Barbarino al Mugello (Florence, Italy)
• 1977-1981 Middlebury College Varsity Team, 4 year starter
• 1974-1977 Semi-professional League, FC Hellenic
• 1972-1974 Semi-professional League, Italica Sports Club

Accomplishments:

• Reached 200th High School Victory in 2011
• 2004, 2005, and 2009 Winners of the City North Division and City Championships (East Boston H.S.)
• 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Winners of the City North Division, City Championships, and qualified for the State Tournament (Madison Park High School)
• 1999 Massachusetts Division 1 Coach of the Year