Biography
Director of Coaching
Current Head Coach 2011 Boys EDP, 2011 Boys NPL, 2013 Boys EDP
Coach Jim is an accomplished, professional soccer coach and technical director with extensive experience at all program levels of youth soccer. He has worked in all facets of competitive soccer programs, including organizational direction, technical skills curriculum development and administration.
Jim is a hands-on leader with diversified talents in coaching, managing staff, recruiting quality student-athletes, developing curriculum, developing coach competencies, and directing camps and development programs.
Ø Teaching Methodologies Ø Curriculum Development Ø Strong Communication
Ø Player Development Ø Goal Setting Ø Recruitment
Ø Technical training Ø Tactical Expertise Ø Positive and Pro-active
Ø Speed and Agility Training Ø Goal Keeping Training
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- USSF-B
- NSCAA-National Advance Diploma
- National Youth Diploma
- NFHS-Coaches Certification
- TOPSOCCER-Coaches Certification
- PCA-DBL Goal Coach Certification
- USSF/NSCAA-Specialty Certifications
- CPR/First Response/AED Certified
- Sports Psychology Certification
- Multiple on-line certifications
Club Experience
North Marin United Football Club, Novato, California
Technical Director/Coach
Central Marin SC, San Rafael, California
Academy Director/Coach/Goalkeeping Director
Kansas Rush Soccer Club, Olathe, Kansas
Youth Director, Staff Coach
Tiburon SC, Tiburon, California
Youth Development Director, Staff Coach
San Jose Earthquakes, San Jose, California
Regional Academy Staff Coach
Northeast Rush SC, Buffalo, NY
Technical Director
Buffalo Stallions SC, Buffalo, NY
Boys Director of Coaching, Director of Player Recruitment
Olympic Development Program Experience
- Region IV State Team Boys and Girls, California
- Region IV Regional Team Boys
High School Experience
- Marin Academy, San Rafael, California
- Novato High School, Novato, California
- Florence High School South, Florence, South Carolina
- First Colonial High School, Virginia Beach, Virginia
College Experience
- Bryant and Stratton Buffalo, NY – Women’s Head Coach
- University of San Francisco, Division I West Coast Conference Champions two consecutive years, NCAA Tournament for three years
- Dominican Univ