Rob spent 2 years coaching and studying at Bolton Wanderers FC, a professional soccer club in one of the top professional leagues in the world, the Premier League. Bolton Wanderers has won several awards for being a leader in Coach Education and Training. One of the leading instructors at Bolton Wanderers named Jack Trainer is an assessor for the English FA (English Football Association), and is responsible for assessing coach educators at all the major Premiership Clubs in the North West of England and any other organizations qualified to deliver the FA and UEFA coaching licenses. Robert received extensive personal instruction, training and education from Jack Trainer through-out his time at Bolton Wanderers giving him a very unique training experience from one of the leaders of Coach Education for the English FA.

 

Coaching Awards and Licenses Attained

• English FA Child Protection Certified
• English FA Emergency First Aid Certified
• Lancashire District FA Referee Certified
• English FA Junior Managers Qualification
• English FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification
• English FA Level 2 Coaching Qualification
• English FA UEFA B Coaching Qualification (including S.A.Q certification)
• MLS Camps Trainer of the Year Award 2006

 

Coaching Employment Background

• Present – CEO and Founder of Soccer XS
• 2008- 2010 – Simsbury Soccer Clubs – Resident Director of Coaching
• 2008- 2009 – Connecticut Soccer Schools - Director of Youth Development
• 2008- 2008 – Universal Sports Group (USG Soccer) Professional Trainer
• 2007- 2008 – MLS Camps Strengths Based Coaching Consultant
• 2006- 2007 – MLS and New York Red Bulls Academy Trainer for Residential Camps
• 2006- 2007 – Major League Soccer Camps PDO (Player Development Officer)
• 2003- 2005 – Bolton Wanderers Coach Education and Youth Academy Trainer
• 2001- 2002 – English FA Trainer
• 1998- 2002 – SportsReach Soccer Schools Coach