Seattle United

City of Birth: Cardiff, Wales  
 
City of Residence: Seattle, WA              
 
My Coaching Philosophy

It is my focus to appropriately develop all players physically, mentally, tactically and technically according to their age and ability. I will do this in a fun, safe, challenging and fostering environment to give each player the best possible chance of “success”. I am a believer that “success” and “winning” are natural bi-products of good preparation, personal sacrifice and dedication. My goal is to educate and nurture each player to become a well rounded human being with high standards, levels of self worth and the motivation to go beyond what I can provide them. I expect each and every one of my players to work hard and show these qualities at all times.
 

Qualifications

• USSF (US Soccer Federation) ‘B’ License (2011)
• US Youth National Youth License (2010)
• US Youth TOPSoccer (Disability) Coaching Certified (2010)
• USSF (US Soccer Federation) ‘C’ License (2009)
• NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma (2009)
• NSCAA Regional Goal-Keeper - Level II (2007)
• UEFA (Union of European Football Association) ‘B’ License (2005)
• UEFA (Union of European Football Association) ‘C’ License (2002)
• UEFA Goal-Keepers License (2001)
• Welsh FA Football Leaders Award (1999)

 Risk Management

• Emergency First-Aid & CPR Certified
• Washington State Risk Management Cleared (# 42516)
• Instructed in Santa Monica Injury Prevention Program (PEP)

 Education

• HND Sports Management, Coleg-Gwent, Crosskeys College, 2002 (UK)
• A-Level Sports Science and Economics, Lewis Boys Comprehensive School, 2000 (UK)
• 9 GCSE’s, Lewis Boys Comprehensive School, 1998 (UK)

Playing Experience

• YTS Professional (Apprentice), Cardiff City FC, 98-00
• Twice National College Cup Finalist, 99 & 00
• Welsh Club Cup Finalist, 97, 00
• Welsh Club Cup Winner, 99
• Welsh Schools Cup Finalist, Lewis Boys High School, 98
• Cardiff City Centre of Excellence/Youth Academy, 92-98.
• Welsh National Centre of Excellence, 97 & 98
• District and Regional Teams, 92-97

 Coaching Experience

• Seattle United, Premier Level Head Coach, G01 & B00. 11- (USA)
• Washington Youth Soccer, Coaches Education Instructor. 11- (USA)
• Washington State EPD, Assistant Coach, B98. 11- (USA)
• Seattle Sounders FC, Youth Development Program Coach. 08-11 (USA)
• Washington State ODP, Assistant Coach, B96. 09-10 (USA)
• Seattle Sounders FC, Camp Director. 08 & 09 (USA)
• Westside United FC, Co-Founder & Technical Director. 07- 09 (USA)
• Highline Premier FC, Seattle, Premier Level Head Coach. 05-09. (USA)
• Manchester United Soccer Schools, Staff Coach. 05-08 (USA)
• Garfield High School, Men’s & Women’s Head Coach. 05-08 (USA)
• Cardiff City FC Schools Program. Scout & Coach. 00-01 (UK)
• The PFA, Football in the Community Program, Assistant Director for Cardiff City 99-01. (UK)
• Football Association of Wales National Centre of Development, Staff Coach. 99-01 (UK)
• Cardiff City FC Centre of Excellence. Scout & Senior Coach. 99-01 (UK)
• Cardiff City FC Goalkeepers Centre of Excellence. Staff Coach. 99-01. (UK)
• Cardiff City FC Centre of Development. Staff Coach. 99-01. (UK)

Notable Moments

• Regional ODP Champions, Seattle Sounders ODP State team. 10 (USA)
• State Challenge Cup Winner, B96 Westside United. 09 (USA)
• State Championship Cup Winner, BU18 Snohomish United. 03 (USA)
• Coaching against Manchester United Academy teams, Cardiff City. 01 (UK) 

Program Management Experience

• NW Invitational, Elite Level Showcase Tournament Director. 11- (USA)
• Washington Youth Soccer, Commissioners State Cup Director. 10 (USA)
• Washington Youth Soccer, Community Outreach Programs Director. 09- (USA)
• Highline Premier FC, Development Academy Co-Founder & Director. 08-09 (USA)