My coaching philosophy is built on developing confident, technically skilled, and intelligent players who love the game. I believe every child deserves a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where they feel valued and motivated to grow. I emphasize: • Teaching core fundamentals and strong technical foundations • Building smart, adaptable players with tactical understanding • Using positive reinforcement to develop confidence and resilience • Encouraging creativity, problem solving, and decision-making • Supporting teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, and character development
Pompano Beach, FL
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I was born in Jamaica, migrated to the United States in 1992. I have been married for 26 yrs now; we have a 14-yr old son. I am extremely passionate about the game of football, I've played all my life, suffered a couple serious injuries (broken right tib & fib, left knee meniscus tears 2) which prevented my trajectory to the professional level, which was my goal, I had my left knee replaced almost 4 yrs ago, so I could continue enjoying the game I love and be able to teach and participate in the process. I am a staunch Manchester United fan.
I strongly believe in fitness being the base of an athlete's preparation and performance, your technical proficiency and understanding of the position you wish to play and its nuances, these are the three aspects that I work on as a base to improve my players and with these accomplished, it will build confidence to believe in your ability and, how to utilize it effectively!
Stretching routine, running, ball work, i.e. - dribbling, passing, controlling etc.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Jamaica College U12/U14/U16 – U16 Champions 1989–1990. • Marverly/Hughenden U14 – Semifinalist. • Rocket City Kicks U19 – Pelé Invitational Semifinalist; State Cup Semifinalist. • Juventus (Maryland) – League Champions. • Rec & tournament play across FL, MD, NY; team captain; indoor tournament wins. I was assistant coach for my sons u12 rec league team in 2022 and were league champions.
Aston Rhoden (Rocket City Kicks) Huntsville, AL
I am a man of God; I believe in dedication to your craft and hard work is the main ingredients in being successful, so I expect 100% effort from my players, and I will give 100% in anything and everything I do, I am a keen listener, I will take advice and pay attention to concerns. I think respect, honesty, reliability and communication, is the backbone for a relationship to be successful, I consider myself to be fun and easy going, good spirited but my tolerance for anything less than the above is thin and will always be addressed.
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