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BRIT-AM DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Alan Lydiate is currently the Director of Coaching for Brit-Am Soccer Academy, and club coach at Potomac Soccer Association. Alan holds a USSF B license, an English Football Association (Level 1& 2) certificate in coaching and a NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma.

Alan played for Blackpool Wren Rovers a semi-professional team in the north-west counties league in England till the age of 25yrs. As a school boy he attended the Bobby Charlton School of Excellence (Manchester United) and 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. He is now the Brit-Am Soccer Academy Director of Coaching.

Alan's role within Brit-Am is:
• Developing Seasonal Programs
• Coaching Education and Development
• Recruitment
• Research

Alan's Coaching Philosophy:
• Clear vision and philosophy for the teaching of varying age and ability players.
• A student of the game- constantly evolving as a coach.
• Fun character able to provide a fun environment for the players to develop.
• Constant Communicator- Parents/Player/Coach.
• Planner- Preparation/Organization/Implementation/Evaluation.

Contact Alan Lydiate for more information at Alan Lydiate.

BRIT-AM STAFF & COACHES

Jeff Withers (speed, agility, strength and conditioning coach) is an ex-professional soccer player, who played in 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. His combination of training, nutrition, wellness and education works in both team and individualized programs. Training both the body and the mind, you will not only see an increase in performance, but also a decrease in instances of injury. Jeff will be the head trainer with Brit-Am Soccer Academy for all soccer related speed, agility, strength and conditioning activities & clinics. He is a certified specialist and his work has enhanced programs at NIH, Sport & Health and the National Fitness Institute.

Blaine Dulin has been a personal trainer for 7 years and he is NASM(national academy of sports medicine) Certified, and has an additional focus as a NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist.
Blaine was a Division I cross country runner at Virginia Tech and was also a member of the crew team while there.
Blaine's main focus is in endurance as well as speed and agility training, and has backgrounds in rehabilitation and sports injury work

Mark Hopwood has coached all ages from children to young adults, as well as disabled and hard to reach members of the local West London community in the UK. He was instrumental in founding and establishing QPR Girls FC as manager/coach/administrator and club secretary. Mark holds an English level 2 certificate in coaching soccer as well as a level 2 in goalkeeping. He also earned a Foundation Degree in Sport & Leisure management. Mark joined the Brit-Am team in 2010 and is currently engaged in his professional development to gain his US soccer qualifications.

Matt Ogden is originally from England and signed professionally for Blackpool FC in 2005. After leaving Blackpool, Matt moved to Los Angele's where he coached for MLS soccer camps, played semi professionally for Hollywood United and was the head Varsity coach for a local High School in Hollywood from 2008 - 2009. Matt has worked for Brit-Am Soccer Academy since the summer of 2010 and will soon be taking the USSF D License in the Spring of 2011.

Alex Nunez has 12 yrs of coaching experience with different age groups ranging from 4 to 14 in different levels of competition. Alex currently holds a State D license and is a USSF Certified Referee. His philosophy has been that any player should not always be limited to a single position. Different positions can help the player grow, and find other position more suitable for their own style of play. Alex has been an active player during the past 25yrs+ both in South America, and the US. Alex is currently an active player in a DC Metro area league. His continuing active play helps pass on technical information of today's game to the players. Alex is also currently coaching a Damascus Soccer Club 6 - 8 graders team.

Josh Bonnin holds his USSF C 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 U15 in WAGS and an assistant at Sherwood High School

Matias Salina was born in Buenos Aires Argentina. He has been coaching soccer for almost 6 years and has loved coaching the different aged kids. Matias is currently coaching the Brit-Am Allstars U10 boys and within Potomac Soccer Club. Matias also recently played for two years at Montgomery College. In 2010 Matias earned his NSCAA Level 1 & 2 Diplomas and also the USSF - E coaching license. Matias loves teaching kids soccer, especially when they learn the skills, and he see's them progress each and every time they step onto the pitch.

Danielle Moreau played for Damascus Soccer club and Damascus High School as a youth player and went on to play for the TSC Maryland Pride under Steve Knapman in the summer of 2010. Danielle currently plays for #2 nationally ranked William Smith College as a central midfielder and central defender.

She has been working with Brit-Am Soccer Academy since 2006, and has been involved with summer camps, residential camps, birthday parties, and has coached many tots classes. Currently, Danielle holds her USSF national D coaching license and will pursue her C license within the coming years, and a license for personal training by the National College of Sports Medicine this winter.

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.

Willy Kabwasa has been coaching in Maryland for 15 + years. He was voted Montgomery County Girls Coach of the Year in 2002 while head coaching Stone Ridge High School. He currently holds as USSF D-License and is the head coach for the Damascus Flames U12 girls team.

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 C license and currently coaches the Brit-Am Allstars Red & White U11 girls teams and the U9 Olney Freedom.

Michael Elfman is a very knowledgeable coach who holds United States Soccer Federation National 'B' and 'Youth' licenses, Coverciano Academia (Italia) Youth Trainer's License and is a UEFA 'B' license candidate for 2010. Mike played as a schoolboy in England, Italia, Bahrain and Cyprus. During his many years of coaching Mike has coached in youth tournaments in England, Italia, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Austria.

Gus Delgado “Gus” is a soccer coach that is fully committed to player development. As a player Gus started his passion for soccer at the Academia Deportivo Cantoalo, then moved to Club Deportivo Municipal and finally into the Alianza Lima player Academy. Gus currently holds a USSF National Youth License, National "C" License, FA Psychology for Soccer, FA Player and Match Analysis, FA Fitness in Football, and FA Planning, Preparing, and Evaluating Coaching Sessions. Coach Gus currently coaches the Potomac Alianza Lima U15 Boys and the Potomac Black U9 Boys.

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.

Kevin Mcklintock holds a USSF National D License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Diploma and the NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma. He has been coaching in Maryland for 5 years and has coached U9 and U10 NCSL Teams for Calverton Soccer Club and Seneca Soccer Association. Currently, Kevin is our assistant coach on the Brit-Am Allstar U10 boys and girls teams.

Sam more info coming soon!

Sheila more info coming soon!

BRIT-AM GOAL KEEPER COACHES

	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.

	Billy Warren is currently the Junior Varsity coach at Sherwood High School. He was the goalkeeper coach for Sherwood during their 2004 and 2005, 4A State Championship title seasons. He has coached both boys and girls varsity teams at local high schools. At the collegiate level, he worked with the goalkeepers at the University of Maryland, Shenandoah University, Montgomery College at Rockville and Strayer College of Baltimore. At the professional level Billy played and coached for such teams as Toluca of the Mexican 1st Division, the Washington Stars, Maryland Bays, Washington Diplomats, DC United and DC United’s Youth Program. Billy currently holds his C license from the U.S.S.F.. He holds a Football Teachers Certificate as well his Preliminary Badge from Ireland. Billy also holds a certificate in goalkeeping instruction from the Scottish Football Association. He has worked with the Cayman Island National Team goalkeepers, Northern Ireland School Boys U-12 thru U-17 National Teams as well as professional clubs in Northern Ireland, Guatemala, Mexico and Israel.