Soccer

Personal Summary

12+ years soccer coaching experience with youths and adults. A lifelong player and student of tactics, I combine a deep understanding of soccer and other sports with an open, enthusiastic and likeable personality.

Philosophy:

As a role model, I understand the significance of my words and actions. I believe that the values learned in soccer provide a good framework for leadership and teambuilding in other aspects of life: career, community & relationships. The teaching of leadership by example, positive thinking and compassion for adversaries, as well as teammates, is the centerpiece to a good sporting philosophy.

Coaching Objectives:

• Using proven CYSA methods, break down key soccer concepts & techniques into the building blocks of teamwork & skill development.
• Infuse a sense of ownership in all players so that they can understand the shared benefits, responsibilites & rewards of building a team together.
• Understand every player’s background & personal objectives. Motivate each team member to believe in their ability to achieve their personal goals, as they combine to contribute to a cause greater than themselves.

Coaching Experience

Jewish Community Center, San Francisco

Head Coach, JCCSF United (U-10 to U-12)    2007 – 2009

I joined JCCSF United to help prepare the boys for the Vikings League Upper House select division. At practices and games we fostered a team-building atmosphere, combining the values of team competition with the JCC’s values of inclusiveness & community.
Our team website: http://www.sfunited.org

FC Storm Women’s Soccer Team, San Francisco

Head Coach    2004 – 2007

Won promotion to the GGWSL Premier Division as champions of Division One in 2004. With a squad size of 14-15 players we maintained our position in the Premier Division during my tenure as coach. Coaching a competitive women’s team helped broaden my understanding about the nuances of communication, concept teaching and social dynamics with all genders. This improved my coaching of both boys and girls.

British Telecom, London

Vice-Captain    2000 – 2003

This was not an official coaching position. BT plays in an amateur league consisting of blue chip and government organizations: IBM, Microsoft, Metropolitan Police etc. As team vice-captain, I organized drills for practices and pre-game warm-ups.

Paddington Boy’s Club, London

Head Coach, Queen’s Park Boys (U-13 to U-16)     1997 – 2000

Coaching Qualifications

National “D” License

California, USA     Summer 2009 (pending)

State “E/D” License

California, USA    2009

State “E” License

California, USA    2009

State “F” License

California, USA    2007

Level “2″ License (plus Level 3 taster)

London Football Association, UK    1999

Level “1″ License

London Football Association, UK    1997

Awards

• London Football Association, Coaching Leaders Award

References

References for all jobs are available on request