Futbolr Diary: Matheau "Dupe" Hal at USL Pro Combine

Matheau "Dupe" Hal is a Futbolr from Virginia Beach Florida. He played collegiate at Tyler Junior College & Grand Canyon University before he began his journey to make it as a pro. While many Futbolr fans were concentrating on MLS combine & draft, Dupe came to the 2012 USL PRO Combine presented by Umbro, held at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida last weekend.

Below Dupe gives us his daily breakdown of his experience & thoughts.


Day 1
First day of combine complete & was really cool. I met all the guys and coaches. Ran 4.01 & 4.08 for my 30m Sprint. We also did the yo yo test where I ran 18.5. I feel great and now have to get ready for tomorrow. First game bright and early. This is what we sacrifice for.

Day 2
Just finished the first game. I played well but I think I can do a little better in my movement and speed. Overall not bad look but I will need to improve in the second game. Had a good lunch and took a nice little nap. Now Im relaxed and ready to play the second game. Im hydrated and just feel good but a little sore.
In the second game I came off the bench in the second half and had a immediate impact. While playing right back I made a lot more runs, but did rush a few passes and could have served more balls in the box. We lost the second game but created a lot of my teams chances when I came in a the game. It changed as soon as I entered.

Day 3
Today is the final day. I improved and played well. Made strong tackles, good passes to settle into the game and made good runs forward. My Service needs a little work. I have to be more consistent. During the match I was kicked in the achillies and it took me out. In all I thought I played well. The coaches said I did really well and just need to find a club that fits. Some coaches informed me that I was one of the best outside backs there and had a great combine.

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Leroi Wilson named PDL Piranhas Head Coach

Virginia Beach, Virginia - The Hampton Roads Piranhas are pleased to announce that Leroi Wilson, the former Hampton Roads Mariners assistant coach, will take over the helm of the PDL Piranhas for the 2010 season, replacing Jon Hall. Hall, the 2007 PDL Coach of the Year, chose to step down from his position, citing the need to spend more time with his growing family.
Piranhas' owner Marcie Laumann has high praise for both coaches. "Coach Hall was a tremendous asset to our organization and he leaves big shoes to fill," she said. "We are excited to have coach Wilson take the reins of the PDL squad this season. His many years of USL coaching experience and deep roots in the Hampton Roads community are huge benefits for our organization."

Wilson, an All-Conference Midfielder/Defender for Virginia Commonwealth University, joined the Mariners immediately after college in 1994. He played for the Mariners from 1994-1997 before joining the team's coaching staff where he served as an assistant coach from 1998-2006. He has also run the Leroi Wilson Soccer Academy for the past seven years and coaches the U17 Arsenal Boys for Chesapeake United Soccer Club. He has also coached for Beach FC and has taken his youth teams to the state finals and semi-finals.

"I am delighted and honored to be the head coach of the PDL Piranhas," said Wilson. "I am looking forward to getting started and taking this team back to the playoffs. Jon Hall did a great job with the team and I am looking to continue his tradition of success."

Wilson, a Financial Representative for MetLife, was born and raised in Queens, New York. He currently resides in Virginia Beach with his wife Ingrid and two sons Mekhi, age 8 and Kamar age 4.

For more information on the 2010 Hampton Roads Piranhas, including sponsorships or tickets, please call 757-226-9040 or visit www.hrpiranhas.com.