Technical ability
Comfort and range on the ball, trained with purpose and connected to what the game asks.
02 / Soccer
Players grow
in a team.
Teams grow
together.
A connected path from community soccer toward the pro game. Develop the player by developing the team around them.
Talk soccer with me“There is no player without the team.
There is no team without the players.”
THE METHODONE CONNECTED PATH
Individual growth.
In the game.
Players do not develop in isolation. Their technical work, decisions, confidence and character are shaped by the team and the game they learn to solve together. Every season, the team should become more capable, and that shared progress should make each player better.
Game understanding
Soccer IQ grows through reading space, recognizing options and making decisions under pressure.
Possession with intent
Keep the ball to move the opposition, create advantages and express creativity together.
Intensity & character
Train and play with energy, discipline and courage, while keeping joy and respect in the work.
THE PLAYER PATHWAYCOMMUNITY → PRO
Community
Love of the game, broad foundations, belonging and confidence on the ball.
Academy
Age-appropriate technical work, stronger habits and learning through team play.
Competitive
Decision-making at speed, tactical responsibility and collective ambition.
Pro standard
A demanding destination that guides the work at every earlier stage.
BUILDING TEAMS, BUILDING PLAYERSCOACHING & PLAYER EXPERIENCE
Jun 2025 - Dec 2025
Carolina Core FC
Assistant Junior Academy Director · Coaching Methodology Director · U13 Elite Head Coach
Designed methodology and curriculum for Juniors and Academy levels, supported staff consistency, and led the U13 Elite team.
Jan 2024 - Present
Individual & Small Group Coaching
Independent Coach · U6 to U14
Build individualized programs around each player's technical and tactical needs, track progress and keep parents informed. Work has grown through referrals and player progress.
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025
NC Fusion
Head Coach · U8 & U10 Junior Academy
Focused on player evaluations, team development and the technical foundations that help young players enjoy and understand the game.
Jul 2023 - Nov 2023
United Soccer Alliance / CCSC
Head Coach · U10 Academy
Led an academy team through competitive league and tournament play, with training centered on technical skill and game understanding.
Nov 2022 - Jul 2023
Trinity Soccer Academy
Head Coach · U12 Top Classic
Coached an elite regional team, introducing age-appropriate tactical concepts and tracking the team's progress through the season.
Jan 2017 - Jul 2023
ABBA Football Academy
Founder · Manager · Head Coach
Built the academy from inception to state championship level, creating its philosophy, curriculum and staff across five age groups.
2004 & 2005 seasons
Rosehill Christian School
Head Coach · Girls Varsity
Built pre-season and in-season training, player evaluation and game preparation for the varsity program.
1990 - 1998
FC Rapid Jibou
Youth Academy Player
Played at the highest local and regional level from ages 7 to 15, building an early understanding of the player journey.
LICENSED & CONTINUALLY LEARNING
Teach the game.
Keep learning it.
US Soccer D LicenseUS Soccer 7v7 · 9v9 · 11v11FC Barcelona Football Coach CertificatesStyle of Play · What We Train · How We Train
REFERENCES & RECOMMENDATIONS
The work, in their words.
Approved recommendations will appear here.
Shared a season, a team, or a player development journey? I welcome your perspective on the work we did together.