About Me
country of Orgin:
Ireland
Favorite soccer team:
Arsenal FC
Favorite professional female soccer player:
Lindsey Horan
Favorite professional male soccer player:
Lionel Messi
Favorite professional soccer coach:
Carlo Ancelotti
Favorite Skill Move:
Drop the Shoulder
Right or Left Footed:
Right
Favorite moment as a coach:
Qualifying for National Championship Elite 8 with HNU in 2011
Favorite moment as a Player:
Too many to pick one
Coaching Qualifications
B.S. in Sports & Exercise Science/Biology - University of Rio Grande (2008)
Masters in Education (M.Ed) - Holy Names University
California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Holy Names University (2011)
USSF Director of Coaching License (2023)
USSF A License (2019)
USSF A Youth License
USSF B License (2015)
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (B License) (2011)
NSCAA National Diploma (C License)
IFA Youth Football License
First Aid
Coaching Experience
Irish Football Association
Holy Names University Assistant Coach (2008-2011) Best finish in school history, National Championships Elite 8 2011; 3x Cal Pac Champions (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-2011)
IFA Youth Camp Co-ordinator
First Aid
Montclair Soccer Club Trainer (2010-2011)
CVSC Director of Coaching (2021-2024)
Castro Valley Soccer Club Coach Head Coach (2011-2024)
Technical Director CVSC (2014-Present)
Playing Experience
Schoolboy Apprentice at Nottingham Forest FC (2000-2003)
Captained U16 Northern Ireland Youth Team (2000-2002)
Represented U18 Northern Ireland School Boys Team (2003)
Glenavon FC 2002-2004 Irish Premiership
Varsity player for University of Rio Grande (2004-2008)
NAIA Academic All American (2006, 2007)
U17 N. Ireland International (2002-2003)