Strikers FC - Irvine

"I am delighted to be at Strikers OC, working with some of the country’s most talented young soccer players as I look to help them be successful both on and off the field."

2015-Present

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Women's Soccer Program (NCAA DII)

Program Associate Coach

 

2014-Present

Strikers FC - OC & ECNL Program

Head Coach

Academy Trainer

 

2007-Present

Laguna Beach High School

2010-Present Director of Boys Soccer Program & Head Varsity Coach

• Responsible for all aspects of the boys soccer program including; off-season training and camps, scheduling, game day coaching, team selection, practice sessions, hiring and training of staff, implementing of plyometric and SAQ curriculum, instilling of program philosophy and culture.
• Coached and help develop players to compete at multiple collegiate institutions including Wake Forest University, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Francisco State University and New York University.

2008/09 Boys Varsity Assistant Coach

2007/08 Boys F/S Head Coach

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2016-Present

Stoke City FC International Academy ID Camp

Staff coach and scout

• Working with GIS (Global Image Sport) and partner clubs to identify top soccer talent in the USA

 

2016

Il Viaggio Program 

Southern California staff coach and scout

• Working with the FIGC (Federazione Italiana Giuoco) and Puma to identify top soccer talent in the USA

 

2008-2014

Laguna Hills SC Eclipse

Head Coach

Academy Trainer

 

2007-2008

North Irvine Soccer Club

Head Coach and Trainer for Multiple Boys and Girls Teams 

 

2004-2009

UK International Soccer Camps

Camp Director

• Coaching players aged 4-18; overseeing the safety, enjoyment and development of up to 200 children per camp
• Head of Coaches Clinics, instructing coaches of teams ranging from U6-U16

 

 

COACHING QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS: 

USSF (United States Soccer Federation)

• National B License
• National C License

NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America)

• Premier Diploma
• National & Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
• Special Topics Diploma: Key Moments in the Game
• Special Topics Diploma: Team Analysis & Strategies 
• Special Topics Diploma: Youth Development Modules

Coerver Coaching

• National Youth Diploma I & II

English Football Association

• Coaching Badge Level 1
• Psychology for Soccer Level 1
• Fitness for Soccer Level 1

Cal South (California State Soccer Association)

• Goalkeeping Level 1
• State D & E License

NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

• Mental Toughness
• Integrated SAQ Training 
• Integrated Balance Training 

ACE (American Council on Exercise)

• Metabolic Conditioning
• Coaching Progressions for Speed, Agility and Quickness
• Techniques to Develop Power through Weightlifting 
• Understanding Myofascial Anatomy
• Gait & Balance
• Pre-Season Speed Training
• Training the Core

NFHS (National Federation of State High Schools)

• Coaching Soccer
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Sports Nutrition
• NCAA Eligibility 
• First Aid, Health & Safety

 

EDUCATION: 

BA Honors Degree in Sports Studies: University of Wolverhampton, England

COACHING PHILOSOPHY:

My coaching objective is to maximize the development of each and every player, taking into account their individual needs, with particular emphasis placed on technical ability and advancement, tactical knowledge and the reading of the game. I strive to achieve this through a challenging and fun experience.