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Brandon Bye -- Founding Club Coach
Brandon Bye
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Brandon Bye played competitive soccer from a young age up to the collegiate level. He played his youth soccer with Concord Express and Seacoast United; and for two years Brandon played NH ODP.
During his high school years, Brandon played 4 years varsity and was a senior captain. For NHTI Community College, Brandon went to two USCAA national championship tournaments in two years, placing third in 2006.
Spending time abroad living in Central and South America, Brandon gained some international playing experience with local teams in Guatemala City, San Salvador, and Buenos Aires.
Coming to Seattle in 2008, Brandon got started right away working his way into the local soccer scene and has made a name for himself coaching through International Soccer Schools and as the head coach of Seattle City FC.
Brandon currently holds a USSF ’D’ License, and has also completed his NSCAA Junior Level V Diploma. Brandon is looking to continue his coaching education as a candidate for both the USSF National ‘C’ License as well as the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.
As a current student at Seattle University, Brandon is in the process of completing an undergraduate Honors Degree in Creative Writing.
"My coaching methods outfit players with keen psychological insights, sound technique, and creative tactics. These combined cultivate top performance and top caliber sportsmanship. Above all, what is most important for me is seeing that my teams are truly enjoying this game, that they develop a lasting love for it.”
-- Brandon Bye
Qualifications/Education:
- USSF “C” License (Candidate for 2011)
- USSF “D” License
- NSCAA Advanced Diploma (Candidate for 2011)
- NSCAA Junior Level V Diploma
- Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing, Seattle University (In progress)
Coaching Experience
- 2010 to Present – Head Coach, Seattle United G98 South Blue
- 2010 to Present – Head Coach, Seattle United B96 South Blue
- 2010 to Present – ATP Coach, Seattle United
- 2008 to Present – Trainer, International Soccer Schools
- 2008 to Present – Soccer Camp Director, International Soccer Schools
- 2009 to 2010 – Trainer, Coerver COE Clinics
- 2008 to 2010 – Head Coach, Seattle City FC
Playing Experience:
- 2004 to 2006 -- NHTI Community College
- 1999 to 2003 -- Concord High School
- 1996 to1998 -- New Hampshire ODP
- 1994 to1999 – Concord Express FC
- 1994 to1996 -- Seacoast United FC
