Federación de fútbol de Crystal Lake

Birthplace: London, England

Experience

• U16 Arsenal FC (Boys): Elite European Competition Winners, defeating Juventus and Bayern Munich in 2017. 

• U19 England Women’s National Team: Led a 1.5-hour training session in preparation for a game against the USA in 2016.

  • U18 Arsenal FC (Girls): National Competition Winners, triumphing over Everton FC in the final in 2015.

• U10 Arsenal FC (Boys): National Competition Winners, beating West Ham United in 2017.

• U16 Galaxy SC (Boys): State Cup and Regional Champions in 2023.

• U16 Galaxy SC (Girls): State Cup and Regional Champions in 2023.

Professional Playing Experience 

• Southend United FC (1998 – 2001) 

• Played for the Southend Utd FC Under 17/ 19’s team, on a two-year YTS contract. Made two bench appearance for the clubs first team. 

• Coached by Youth Team managers Peter Trevivian, Steve Tilson, Ricky Duncan and First Team Managers Alan Little and David Webb. Arsenal FC (1996 – 1998)

• Played for Arsenal FC Academy Under 14, Under 15 and Under 16 teams

• Coached by Ex First Team coach Neil Banfield, ex-academy manager Liam Brady and the late Don Howe.

Coaching Qualifications

• UEFA A License – Passed in 2018 

• US A License – Passed in 2024

• US Technical Director (Part 1) – Passed 2024

• US Soccer Coach Educator (Up to D License)– Passed 2022

  • High Level Sports Performance Degree – Passed in 2002

Professional Summary

• Professional UEFA ‘A’ / US ‘A’ and US Technical Director qualified football/soccer coach

• 25 years of experience in playing and coaching

• Coached elite players in top environments across England and the USA.

• Expertise in coaching and mentoring youth and professional players, from Pre-Academy to Elite Professional levels.

• Current Olympic Development Coach for the State of Illinois.

• US Coach Educator with a strong commitment to player development.