Hammers Academy was forged from a philosophy that equipping youth with soccer skills means setting them up with necessary skills for life.
Through a close-knit community and strong leadership, our club provides top-tier coaching for kids to excel in soccer and life. We emphasize values like resilience, teamwork, accountability, and integrity, pushing players to apply them on and off the field.
Coaching Recognitions
USSF National B License
UEFA C License
Heartland Boys Coach of The Year - 2019
Heartland Girls Coach of The Year - 2023
Years Coached: 18
Playing Experience:
University of Central Lancashire (England)
Chester City FC Professional
Youth Academy (England)
Airbus UK (Wales)
Off the Pitch:
supporting my beloved Man United and Wrexham FC, going on walks with wife Mary Cate, 4 week old son, Callan, and labrador retrievers Beau and Kane.
Coaching Recognitions
Academy, High School
youth coaching
Private Trainer
Years Coached: 4
Playing Experience:
Spring Hill High School 4 years
Toca FC Youth Club 3 years
FC KC Youth Club 1 year
Central College (Pella, Iowa)
South side FC (semi-professional men’s team)
Off the Pitch:
Love Spending Time with my Family, watching Sporting KC and Manchester United, going to book stores with my Girlfriend Kimberly.
Coaching Recognitions
Academy Trainer
Pre-Competitor Trainer
youth coaching
Years Coached: 5
Playing Experience:
13 years of club soccer
Baker University
Sunflower State Fc
Off the Pitch:
In my free time I love to spend time with
my friends and family. whether it's golfing, fishing, or working out — i enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. When not outside, i enjoy supporting my favorite team: chelsea.
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