Ray Head

Ray Head

AFC Technical Director
Director of Camps & Clinics

About Me


country of Orgin:

England

Favorite soccer team:

Chelsea

Favorite professional female soccer player:

Sam Kerr

Favorite professional male soccer player:

Gianfranco Zola

Favorite professional soccer coach:

José Mourinho

Favorite Skill Move:

Ronaldo Chop

Right or Left Footed:

Right

Favorite moment as a coach:

Being successful in big tournaments/events

Favorite moment as a Player:

Playing in cup finals

Coaching Qualifications


  • MSc (Distinction) Sport & Exercise Psychology – Loughborough University

  • BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science and Geography – Loughborough University

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) – Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Level 5 Certificate in Education – Buckinghamshire New University

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage

  • REPs Level 3 Personal Trainer

  • YMCA Level 2 Fitness & Gym Instructor Certification

  • Certified Sports Leaders UK Tutor in Sports Leadership

  • Sports Leaders UK Award in Community Sports Leadership

  • NSCAA Premier Diploma

  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

  • English FA Coaching License (C License)

  • FA Child Protection and Best Practice Certificate

  • FA Emergency Aid/CPR Qualified

  • FA Laws of the Game Certificate

  • CPR and Pediatric First Aid Qualified

Coaching Experience


  • Crystal Palace FC Community and SEN Coaching (2000-2001)

  • Sutton United FC U13 and U14 Head Coach and U15 Assistant Coach (2002-2006)

  • Carshalton Athletic FC U12 Head Coach and U13 Head Coach (2004)

  • Wimbledon FC Football in the Community (2004-2005)

  • Loughborough Town FC (2004-2005)

  • Charnwood College (Loughborough) 1st XI Assistant Coach and 2nd XI Coach (2004-2005)

  • Sutton Grammar School U13 Head Coach (2004-2006) and 2nd XI Head Coach (2005-2006)

  • Forest Lake Camp (NY, USA) Athletic Director and Head Coach U8-U17 Boys and U9-U16 Girls (2005-2009)

  • Mass Premier Soccer (MA, USA) Academy Director

  • Mass Premier Soccer MPS Lady Crusaders U13 and U18 Head Coach, MPS Crusaders PD Boys U15 Head Coach and U14 Assistant Coach (2007-2008)

  • Fulham FC Community Coaching (2008-2009)

  • John Phillips FC – Loughborough University (2012-2013)

Playing Experience


  • Loughborough University Development Squad

  • John Phillips FC – Loughborough University

  • Loughborough Town FC

  • Kingston Town FC

  • Carshalton Athletic FC Academy

  • Sutton Grammar School 1st XI