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BRIT-AM STAFF & COACHES ALL GO THROUGH A STRICT BACKGROUND CHECK WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SAFETY INITIATIVES

BRIT-AM DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Alan Lydiate is currently the Director of Coaching for Brit-Am Soccer Academy, coaching children from the ages of 3yrs -18yrs. He holds USSF C license, and an English FA (Level 1 & 2) certificate in coaching.

Alan also played for a semi-professional team called, Blackpool Wren Rovers. As a school boy he attended the Bobby Charlton School of Soccer at the same time as the famous David Beckham. There he was picked to represent the school and England, in an international tournament held in Stoke-on-Trent England. After coaching children in England as a volunteer he decided to pursue it as a career and moved to the USA in 2003/2004. Alan's duties as a coach for Brit-Am S.A. are tot classes 3yrs- 6yrs in the spring and fall, and all ages at camps in the summer.

Alan has worked with Steve Knapman as assistant coach for his teams, until taking a head coaching position on a MSI classic team the fusion yr 13 boys 2006. At the beginning of the fall season 2006 he also took on a head coaching position of the OBGC Galaxy yr 13 boys team, and for the start of the Fall season 2008 he will start a yr 10 Potomac NCSL boys team. In the mean time Alan continues to provide team training session for the DSC dynamos yr 11 boys and the Seneca rockets yr 11 boys team whenever possible.

Contact Alan Lydiate for more information at Alan Lydiate.

ALAN LYDIATE COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Alan’s Coaching Philosophy is:

Clear vision and philosophy (age and ability specific).
A student of the game- constantly evolving as a coach.
Fun character able to provide a safe and fun environment for the players to learn and develop.
Constant communicator- Parents/Players/Coach!
Work hard and Smart for today Plan for tomorrow.
Winning is important but not as much as development
Develop the 4 corners: Technical/Physical/Psychological/Social

Values are:

Commitment (to the development of youth’s in soccer)
Honesty (always the best policy)
Belief (in my abilities and the players I work with)
Desire (to improve as a coach)
Passion (for the game)
Determination (to succeed)
Integrity (Sportsmanship/Fair play)

Role within Brit-am is:

Developing Seasonal Programs
Coaching Education and Development
Recruitment
Research

BRIT-AM STAFF & COACHES

	Jeff Withers (speed, agility, strength and conditioning coach) is an ex-professional soccer player, who played in the Republic of Ireland and also for Northern Virginia Royals. Jeff holds a USSF E license and he is currently working up the grading ladder. His professional background is in Physical Therapy and also as strength and conditioning instructor. Jeff will be the head trainer with Brit-Am Soccer Academy for all soccer related speed, agility, strength and conditioning activities & clinics. Jeff has also worked for the National Fitness Institute in Rockville, the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, TNT Fitness in Fairfax & Sport & Health Clubs of Rockville, Bethesda, Germantown & Gaithersburg.

	Rene San Martin has been coaching children for 13 years and he is a big favorite with the kids during our summer programs. His excellent skills as a player makes him a wonderful teacher of the fundamentals and techniques needed in today's game and he holds a USSF youth and C - License. Rene currently coaches the following teams - DSC Predators NCSL U14 Boys - Div 3 DSC Fusion United NCSL U15 Boys Div 5 and Blue Steel MSI Classic Girls U14 Div 1.

	Josh Bonnin holds his USSF D coaching license and has been involved in coaching locally for over 10 years. Josh has over 22 years playing experience. He was raised in MD and played for Sherwood High School then attended Virginia Tech on a soccer scholarship. After his career was cut short due to injuries, Josh graduated from Virginia Tech in 2004 and has been working his way up the coaching ladder since. He currently is the head coach for the MSC Shamrocks U14 in WAGS and an assistant at Sherwood High School

	Fred Gomez is a USSF D-licensed coach and ex professional player with the Washington Mustangs. Fred will be with us for his second year . He currently works throughout the year as a trainer with FC Phoenix U13 boys MSI Classic. Fred will be available as an outfield player trainer, team trainer and tots coach.

	Garland Cannon is a USSF D-Licensed coach who also played for D.C United in 2004 and also in the German Bundesliga. "G.R." as he is known will be with us this year as an outfield player trainer, team trainer and tots coach.

	Hannah Wenzel played four years and was an MVP and two-year captain at Smith College. She has been coaching in the DC area for the past four years and currently holds a USSF National D license (C license pending June 2008). In June 2007, Hannah was invited to travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to train soccer coaches and promote youth soccer. She has also played for a total of two years in Germany.

PHOTO COMING SOON	Jill Rutten was a professional female player for 16 years in Japan, Sweden, Italy (2-time Italian champs), Germany and Switzerland She was also a U.S. National Team player. Jill holds USSF D license and currently coaches U11 Chili Peppers and U8 Olney Freedom and assists U14 Olney Lightning.

	Edie Espinoza holds his USSF D coaching license and has been coaching for 5 years now. Edie has been playing soccer for over 20 years. He played U-21 professional in Peru where he played against todays Peruvian top soccer players like Jefferson Farfan of Shalke 04 and Paolo Guerrero of Hamburg FC. Edie is the head coach for the following teams - Alianza Lima de MD U10, Alianza Lima de MD U10 Alianza Lima de MD U11 and Potomac United U15. All teams are MSI Classic.

BRIT-AM GOAL KEEPER COACH

	Jonah Schuman has been coaching in the DC Area for nine years. He is currently a coach with the DC Stoddert Soccer Club, coaching U9, U10 and U16 travel teams. He has also been coaching with MSI in both their classic and recreational leagues since 2001. In addition he serves as goalkeeper coach for St. John's College High School in Washington, DC and the Maryland Pride of the WPSL. Jonah holds a USSF 'D' License and a NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma.

BRIT-AM COUNSELOR

	Danielle Moreau currently plays and captains a Div.3 WAGS team under Dave Kovack (director of coaching for Damascus soccer club). She holds a USSF 'E' Coaching license and will be taking the 'D' license this winter. Danielle hopes to be going to play college soccer, and is looking at both division 1 and division 2 schools. She has worked with lots of kids in the Damascus soccer club (coached with the U'9 teams in 2007/08 and conducted advanced skills sessions), including the Damascus pups and soccer academy with Tony Mcpeak).

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Brit-Am Soccer Academy is always looking to add to our coaching staff, in order to maintain our high levels of teaching and keep up with the demands of today's soccer society. Individuals that are experienced, motivated, knowledgeable, fun and reliable are always welcome within the company.

Coaches will be involved in teaching our team training programs, summer camps, outdoor & indoor skills clinics, one-on-one lessons, tot classes (mini, tiny & graduate) and birthday parties.

Coaching candidates should reflect at least one if not all of the following:

A background of prior experience in playing and/or participating in the game; or coaching of the game at a level that is relevant for the expressed age group of interest; Completed a USSF or NSCAA licensing coaching course that is appropriate for the expressed age group of interest within the last 2 years( MSYSA requires all travel coaches to have a E license at minimum); Demonstrated passion for the game that is reflected in experience of participation, Continuing education or background relevant to the age group of interest.

New coaches that apply should be prepared to conduct at least one training session. The topic, age group and location are to be determined by the Director of Coaching and his staff. The session should reflect the coach’s plan to address three main components: the training objective, warm-up, and the main activity. The main activity should reflect a progression of activities that lead to a match conditioned conclusion.

If you would like to apply for a position, please email: Steve Knapman (President) or Alan Lydiate (Brit-Am Director of Coaching).s

Brit-Am Coaching Staff