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We at PBSA thrive to give players and parents the best of when it comes down to coaching and educating players. We purposely steer away from parent coaching and paid part time trainers who do not attend games.
How can a trainer coach a training sessions and do not watch the team play on a weekly basis
The game is a critical part of the training. Without taking the opportunity to teach before, during and after the game this critical piece is missing from the players overall training. The game is a teaching tool.
How can people coach a sport at the competitive level if she/he as never played the game at a significant level
Never ask some one to do something ...if you have never done it yourself....
We at PBSA, instead focus on former professional players or players who have a played at a high college level , and also have taken the effort,time, and expense of being certified and licensed by either the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) or United States Soccer Federation (USSF)and or U.E.F.A. coaching programs.
We at PBSA believe in paid full time professional coaches.
I believe that players have to be able to see their coaches, SHOW and TELL, the coaching point. A picture paints a thousand words. Players love seeing the visual of each skill technique, tactical being demonstrated.
At PBSA we provide this ... please refer to our list of coaches. If you want the best .... then pay us a visit .... please bring your child out to one of our sessions at no charge.
Yours in Soccer
Gary Walker
CEO www.palmbeachsocceracademy.com
U.S.S.F. A License
N.S.C.A.A. Staff Coach
The current roster of coaches includes:
• GARY WALKER - Founder and Excutive Director of Coaching
Former player with Leyton Orient Football Club, England, has coached at every level here in Florida. Gary developed the soccer program at Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association in 1994, growing it from 2 travel teams and more than 480 recreational players in 1994, to more than 16 boys and girls travel teams and 1,100 players after only 3 1/2 seasons.
Aside from his activities as a soccer coach, Gary is also a promoter of the game. He is known as a promoter of players having had several signed by professional clubs. Gary has had success at the following coaching levels:
Recreation
Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Department
Jupiter Tequesta Athletic Association
Palm Beach County Sports Commission
Schools and Clubs
St Clares School
The Benjamin School
Jupiter Christian School
Jupiter Sting
Boca Raton FC
Amateur and Professional
Palm Beach Kicks (Mens)
Palm Beach Ambassadors
Boca Raton Sabers USISC
• IVAN McKINLEY - Director of Coaching
Ivan is one of our club’s most popular and colorful coaches, and is our Director of Coaching. He holds a [] U.S. Soccer “B” license, a NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma and a NSCAA Youth Diploma. Prior to coaching, Ivan had a long and successful professional career that included playing in the MLS for DC United, Tampa Bay Mutiny, New England Revolution, and the Miami Fusion. He also played for Neuchâtel-Xamax (Switzerland), Manning Rangers (South Africa) and the South African National Team.
• CHRIS NIEBLING - Assistant Director of Coaching
Chris is a product of the PBSA system and holds a NSCAA Regional Diploma. He played Division I collegiate soccer at Towson University, in Maryland. He played professional soccer for Braintree Town FC in England, and trained with Birmingham City of the English Premiership and Coventry City of the English League Championship.
• KARI HELANDER - Coach
Kari turned professional at the age of 16, playing for F.C. Honka of Espoo, Finland. He was the team’s youngest player to turn professional and continued to play the game for 19 years. While playing professionally, Kari coached junior programs and has been responsible for many of those players reaching professional levels. For the past 25 years, he has taught his young players social acceptance, maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle, tactical skills, technical skills and physical conditioning as well as the thrill of playing the game.
• MATT DUNN - Coach
A native of Sheffield, England joined the Nomads following Graduation from Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Captained the universities first team to gain honors both regionally and nationally and presently he is Associate Women’s Coach and Assistant Men’s Coach of the universities soccer programs. Mathew currently holds the Advanced Regional Diploma coaches license given by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
• IAN BISHOP - Coach
Former professional player for Manchester City, West Ham United, Crewe Alexander,Bournemouth F.C., Everton F.C., Miami Fusion. Founder of BishBosh Academy, FL.
• LAURA GUILD - Coach
Laura has played PBSA Nomads Travel through collegiate soccer and holds a NSCAA F License. She played Division II Collegiate Soccer for Rollins Colege and was leading goal goal scorer for 3 of 4 years. Laura was namd to All-Sunshine State Conference and NCAA Division II All-South Region Teams.
• WILLIAM (BILL) SONGHURST – Fitness Coach
Former Leyton Orient F.C. England, Physical Fitness Coach; Specialist in agility, balance and coordination
• SNEAKY PETE MARINO - Trainer
Spent six seasons in Major League Soccer and one USL Premier Development League. In 2007 he became founder of and played with the Treasure Coast Galleons of the Florida Elite Soccer League (FESL). Named league MVP as the Galleons won the league title. In 2008 he finished fifth in league scoring and first in assists.
• ANDY MAY - Trainer
Former Manchester City, Milwall FC player UEFA A Licensed
• ANDY ROBERTSON - Keeper Trainer and Coach
Graduate of North Glasgow College, Scottish Football Association Certified Coach.
• ASA HARTFORD – Trainer
Former player for Scottish International and Manchester City W.B.A. Nottingham Forest.
