Zach Eddinger
Zach Eddinger
Zach Eddinger is the Founder and Owner of Vale Sports Club, currently entering his eighth season as a Head Coach within the organization. A prominent figure in Connecticut soccer, Zach established Vale in 2018 to provide a high-level environment for youth athletic development. His leadership is informed by over a decade of executive experience in club management and a career-long dedication to the player pathway.
For the 2025/26 season, Zach serves as the Head Coach for the Newell’s 2009 and 2008 Boys teams. His coaching philosophy centers on the long-term development of athletes, utilizing soccer as a vehicle to instill self-discipline, confidence, and elite teamwork. Zach’s extensive background spans the youth, collegiate, and high school levels.
Professional Coaching & Leadership
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Vale Sports Club | Founder/Owner & Head Coach | Current
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Haddam-Killingworth High School | Head Coach, Boys Varsity | Current
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Wesleyan University | Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer
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Sporting CT | Executive Director & Founder |
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World Class Soccer | Staff Coach
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FC Fredericksburg (MD) | Staff Coach
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Hempfield Soccer Club (PA) | Staff Coach (Now Penn Legacy/PA Classics)
Licensing & Education
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USSF “C” License | U.S. Soccer Federation
- National “B” License Candidate (currently enrolled in course)
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Bachelor of Arts | Elizabethtown College