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Aaron Wheeler

Aaron Wheeler

Wethersfield,CT

Summary

USSF A Licensed Coach with winning background & playing experience at every level of professional soccer in the U.S.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Assistant Coach

Hartford Athletic
12.2023 - Current

* Organizational Structure & Direction

* Player Development & Scouting

* High Performance Coaching

*Staff Leadership & Mentoring

Player /Field Coach

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
06.2023 - 11.2023

*Designed /Implemented Finishing Sessions multiple times weekly

*Data & Video Review for Player Development

*Supported the Technical Staff & Players in achieving Team and Individual Goals

Academy Coach

Barcelona Residency Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022

* Designed training sessions aligned with residency academy player development goals.

* Evaluated athlete performance to adjust technical and tactical instruction.

* Coordinated match preparation, lineup planning, and post-game feedback.

* Monitored player progress and updated individual development plans.

* Analyzed game film to identify improvement areas and refine team strategy.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization
  • Training Session Design & Implementation
  • Game Evaluation
  • Player Development

Certification

USSF "A" License Coach

Timeline

1st Assistant Coach

Hartford Athletic
12.2023 - Current

Player /Field Coach

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
06.2023 - 11.2023

Academy Coach

Barcelona Residency Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022

Coaching Achievements

* USL Jägermeister Cup Champion 2025 (Hartford Athletic)

*USL Prinx Tire Cup Finalist 2026 (Hartford Athletic)

* Most Points in USL Regular Season Franchise History 2024 & 2025 (Hartford Athletic)

*First Playoff Win in Franchise History 2026 (Hartford Athletic)

*Player Transfer - Mamadou Dieng (Minnesota United) 

*Current Development Projects - Sadat Anaku(26), Adewale Obalola(22), Taofeek Segun(18)

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