Director Témoc Suárez, a product of South Carolina's soccer community, is a Charleston native, Bishop England alumnus and former Charleston Battery professional player. He has represented the United States on every level of the youth national teams, including 1991, playing for the U17 National Team at the Junior World Cup in Italy. Témoc was also a member of the US U20 and U23 Men's National Teams, 1996 US Olympic Team and the US Futsal National Team. Under the tutelage of his father, former head coach for Bishop England High School and Suárez Soccer School Founder, Témoc was picked as a Parade All-American and Gatorade Player of the Year. While playing for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he was named Rookie of the Year his freshman year and as a two-time All-American, leading the team in points and goals all four years of his college career. In 1996, Témoc was chosen as a first round draft pick, playing for the Dallas Burn, where he remained for three years. He extended his professional playing experience to the A-League in 2000 by signing with the Charleston Battery. As a Battery player, Témoc finished the season as the assist leader, earning him a spot on the 2nd Team All A-League, then selected to represent the 1st Team All A-League in 2001 while playing for the Connecticut Wolves. Témoc also played professional indoor soccer for the Cleveland Crunch and retired from the A-League after seasons in Rochester and Syracuse, New York. Témoc has always actively promoted the game of soccer, utilizing training and coaching opportunities throughout his professional playing career. His combination of passion, work ethic and professional experience is what brought him back to his home, operating as the Director for Coerver Coaching of South Carolina. Since 2007, he has taken on a new direction with clear ambition for making the game accessible to every player while maintaining a high standard of quality training and extending the vision to the youth of the community.
A standout at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, Ga., Bruce led his team to a city championship as a sophomore in 1990. The Cadet was a first team All-City selection after being appointed captain his senior year and went on to earn a scholarship to the College of Charleston in South Carolina.
While playing for Coach Ralph Lundy, Bruce was a member of the team that finished as TAAC Conference champions three consecutive years. In 1994 Bruce was named to the Cougar side that traveled to Europe to compete internationally. With a record of 7-1-1, this preseason European tour prepared the College for a 19-7 94'-95' season that would see them finish top 8 in the nation as NCAA division 1 quarter finalists.
Drafted as a first round pick in 1996, the Cougar began his professional career in the EISL where injury would eventually force him out of the indoor game. Bruce ended his career on a high note as a two time NASTII national champion...once in 1999 and again as his teams' captain in 2001.
In addition to being a director with Suarez Soccer School, Bruce has experience as an instructor with Coerver Coaching and as a coach with programs including Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy, Citadel Soccer Academy, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville & James Island Soccer Clubs and as a counselor with Special Olympics.
