Coaching Credentials:
FAI 7v7, 9v9; PDP Youth Coaching; USSF 7v7, 9v9, 11v11; Professional Masters in Education; FAI Fundamentals of Goalkeeping
Coaching Experience:
Years of Coaching Experience – 5 Years
Previous Clubs/Programs (notable teams or academies) – Shelbourne AFC Limerick, Ireland; Global Athlete Tokyo, Japan
Playing Background:
Coonagh Utd. FC; Summerville Rovers; Parkville FC; Shelbourne AFC – Centre Back; Centre Midfield; Striker
Achievements:
Team Success – LDSL Cup Champions 2009; LDL League Champions 2024
Individual Recognition – Player of the Year 2009
Player Development – Young girl developed to Ireland Youth National Squad
Coaching Philosophy & Style:
Coaching Beliefs – I believe in working hard everyday; deeply developing your understanding of the game; expressing creativity on the field; creating lasting friendships and instilling a lifelong love for sport.
Approach on the Field – I believe that responsibility; accountability; structure; creativity; communication and teamwork are key to success.
Personal Touch:
Why I Coach (what drives them, passion for the game) – I coach because I believe in the holistic impact that sport has on people young and old. I am passionate about helping young players fulfil their potential and explore the physical and mental benefits of playing the beautiful game.
Connection to the Club – STA’s vision and play style appeal to me as a coach. We are constantly growing and innovating as a club.
Optional Personal Note – I am a proud Irish man from the south-western city of Limerick. I am a big Manchester City fan and my favorite ever player is Yaya Touré. I worked as an elementary school teacher for 9 years and a desire to put myself out of my comfort zone to develop personally and professionally is what brought me to the US. I also lived in Japan for a year and my favorite Japanese food is spicy ramen!
