San Francisco Nighthawks Staff

San Francisco Nighthawks - Member team of the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Ranked as the #1 League in the United States and #3 in the World

THE SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTHAWKS ARE A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION

There are currently no upcoming matches scheduled, please check back at a later date.

1/2/12

2012 WPSL Season and Innaugural U-20 & U-23 Tryouts

12/7/11

CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER - SAT JAN 7, 2012

9/19/11

Train with the Nighthawks at the Burlingamer

9/18/11

Nighthawks Founder Dick Cross to be Inducted into SOTO Hall of Fame

Flex-Power Active Woman - the official pain relief cream of the Womens Premier Soccer League

San Francisco Neighborhood Parks Council

HAWKS OFFICE AND COACHING STAFF

The San Francisco Nighthawks staff are committed, valuable well respected by the team and their community.
Learn more about these outstanding individuals below.

General Manager
Jill Lounsbury

Technical Advisor
Petra Kowalski

Treasurer
Dick Cross

Head Coach
Aileen Nasypany

Director of Mentoring
DJ Puffert

Fitness Coach
Ashley Relf

Dick Cross

Treasurer

	Name: Dick Cross
	Joined Nighthawks: 1994
	Position: Treasurer
	College: Colorado University Boulder
	Previous Team:
	Year of Graduation: years ago...
	Profession: Accountant
	Seasons with the 'Hawks: 1994 - Present

Experience:

San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club Coach for 12 years (State Cup Semi's, Disctrict Champions, USA Cup Finalists), VP/Treasurer/Coaching Admin SF Vikings, ODP Evaluator & Assistant Coach, Assistant Coach SHC Varsity

Richard O. Cross has been involved with the local soccer community for over 30 years. Owner of Richard O. Cross & Associates.

FAVORITES
Nickname: Dickuls or Slippery	Hobby/Interest: Cooking/Tennis
Sports Figure: Jimmy Connors	Inspiration:
Book:	Movie:
Animal:	Possession:
Food: What I cook.	Vacation:
Sports Moment:	Soccer Team:

Petra Kowalski

Technical Advisor

	Name: Petra Kowalski
	Joined Nighthawks: 2006
	Position: Technical Advisor
	College: Claremont-McKenna - BA Government
	Previous Team: Iceland Professional Team
	Year of Graduation: 2005
	Profession: Undeclared
	Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2006 - Present

Experience: Kowalski began her coaching career as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College during the 2005 season. She was the head junior varsity coach at Sacred Heart Prep School in Atherton during the 2006-07 season, and at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy of La Cañada for two seasons prior to that. Currently, Petra is a Chico State Women's Soccer Program Assistant Coach.

Honors: High School: 4 year letter, rookie of the year, 2 yr mvp, 2 yr first team all conference. College: Scholar-Athlete (2005); Hank A. Kreiger Award (2005); Co-Captain (2004, 2003); 1st Team All-Conference (2004, 2002); 2nd Team All-Conference (2003); NCAA Regional All-American (2004); 2nd Team NCAA Regional All-American (2003, 2002); NCAA Scholar All-Region (2004); MVP (2002); Rookie of the year (2001)

FAVORITES
Nickname: Peeks	Hobby/Interest: Golf and....others
Sports Figure: Michelle Wie	Inspiration: "Trust your swing"
Book: Mind Gym	Movie: Herbie (the original and "Full
Animal: Dog	Possession: Clifford the big red dog
Food: peanut butter (Jif Extra Crunc	Vacation: Home to Colorado
Sports Moment: Winning the conference championship and a trip to NCAA regionals on PKs.	Soccer Team: CMS Athenas

Jill Lounsbury

General Manager

	Name: Jill Lounsbury
	Joined Nighthawks: up for debate (was a
	Position: General Manager
	College: Evergreen St. College - M.A. Theater Directing
	Previous Team:
	Year of Graduation: (I directed for two
	Profession: Event Coordinator/Photographer
	Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2001 - Present

FAVORITES
Nickname: The "Thomas Guide"	Hobby/Interest: Photography, Writing, Art, Mov
Sports Figure: Kristin Folkl (Stanford)	Inspiration: Acts of Kindness
Book: Bastard Out of Carolina/ A Pra	Movie: Whalerider (at the moment), Ju
Animal: "Motorhead" my cat/dog	Possession: My Humor
Food: Pacific Rim, Mexican, Seafood,	Vacation: soccer tournaments, only vacat
Sports Moment: The One that is soon to come!!	Soccer Team: Duh...Nighthawks

Aileen Nasypany

Head Coach

	Name: Aileen Nasypany
	Joined Nighthawks: 2007
	Position: Head Coach
	College: Canisius College/Bentley College
	Previous Team: Bentley College (Waltham, MA)
	Year of Graduation: 1999
	Profession:
	Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2007 - Present
	License: NSCAA National Coaching

Experience:

Began coaching career at Herkimer County Community College where she was the Assistant Coach for one year and was then promoted to Head Coach the following year and led the team to a 10-5-2 record and a playoff birth. For her accomplishments, Aileen was named the Mountain Valley Conference Second-Team Coach of the Year.

Aileen then spent three years heavily involved in many facets of the Boston Breakers (Women's United Soccer Association) front office.

After WUSA folded, she became the Assistant Coach for Emerson College in 2003 and then moved to the West Coast in early 2004 where she has worked with youth premier club teams and high school programs within the Los Angeles and Santa Cruz areas.

In addition to her position as Nighthawks HeadCoach, Aileen is also an Assistant Coach for the UCSC Women's Soccer Program (2004-Present).

FAVORITES
Nickname:	Hobby/Interest:
Sports Figure:	Inspiration:
Book:	Movie:
Animal:	Possession:
Food:	Vacation:
Sports Moment:	Soccer Team:

DJ Puffert

Director of Mentoring

	Name: DJ Puffert
	Joined Nighthawks: 2008
	Position: Director of Mentoring
	College:
	Previous Team:
	Year of Graduation:
	Profession:
	Seasons with the 'Hawks:

FAVORITES
Nickname:	Hobby/Interest:
Sports Figure:	Inspiration:
Book:	Movie:
Animal:	Possession:
Food:	Vacation:
Sports Moment:	Soccer Team:

Ashley Relf

Fitness Coach

	Name: Ashley Relf
	Joined Nighthawks: 2011
	Position: Fitness Coach
	College: San Francisco State University received her BA in Communicat
	Previous Team:
	Year of Graduation:
	Profession: Coach
	Seasons with the 'Hawks: 2011

Experience: Ashley began her coaching career as an assistant cross country coach at Lowell high school during the 2009 season. She was the assistant cross country coach at her alma mater, San Francisco State University during the 2010 season. Currently, Ashley is the assistant cross country coach at Lick-Wilmerding high school.

FAVORITES
Nickname: Ash	Hobby/Interest: Leading spin classes at the Y
Sports Figure:	Inspiration: "Keep the Goal in Mind and He
Book: Kindle	Movie:
Animal: Dog	Possession: My Quintana Roo
Food: Cashew Cookie Larabar	Vacation: one that includes activities
Sports Moment:	Soccer Team:

Nighthawks Sponsors and Associates

Part 1 of an interview between Ken Garcia of the SF Examiner and two of Haiti's Women's Soccer Players- Samantha Brand and Kim Boulos. This video includes footage of the Haitian Women's National Soccer Team as they stuck together amidst so much tragedy in the hopes of earning a spot at the 2011 Women's World Cup.