Position: Technical Director 
Teams: G2015 and G2014 Pre GA

Hometown: Mansfield, England

 

SoCal Reds History:

I began my journey with SoCal Reds FC seven years ago in our recreational program before moving into the competitive side on the girls’ program. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as our Camps Program Director, where we saw tremendous growth and success, and I now coach our Pre-Academy U11 and U12 girls teams. In Spring 2024, I was promoted to Technical Director, a role that allows me to help shape the development of players and coaches across the club. What I love most about SoCal Reds is the people and the culture—we’ve built an environment where players can grow, families feel connected, and coaches are passionate about developing the game.

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Coaching/Professional Licenses & Qualifications:

• USSF C Licence

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Coaching

 

Playing Experience:

• Ilkeston Town FC

• Leeds Beckett University

• SoCal Reds FC Men's UPSL Team

 

Specialties & Strengths:

• Player development across all levels, from recreational to academy

• Technical and tactical training with a focus on age-appropriate development

• Designing and leading successful camps and clinics

• Preparing Pre-Academy players (U11 & U12) for the next level

• Leadership and mentorship of both players and coaches

• Building a positive culture and strong communication with families

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Achievements:

• Player Development into Girls Academy - I've helped multiple players progress into our Girls Academy League by preparing them technically, tactically, and mentally for the demands of elite competition. Seeing players I’ve coached thrive at the highest level has been one of my proudest accomplishments.

• Program Growth - I’ve contributed to the overall growth of our competitive program, raising standards across all age groups. As Camps Program Director, I also oversaw a major increase in participation and quality, making our camps one of the club’s most successful entry points.

 

About:

• Soccer has always been a huge part of my life, not just as a coach but as a fan and player myself. I love watching games from all levels of the sport and continue to enjoy playing whenever I can. Outside of soccer, I enjoy spending time at the beach or by the pool with my family and friends, and I also like to get out on the golf course.

• My favorite team is Mansfield Town FC, the club from my hometown, and my favorite player is Thierry Henry — I even named my son Henry after him. When it comes to food, nothing beats sushi!