Andrew Brookfield
Summary
Highly motivated director and coach with extensive experience in running, developing and growing soccer organizations. Experienced in leading and supervising coaches and staff members. Passionate soccer professional eager to instill enthusiasm for the game to players and the soccer community.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Zone 1 Director and Coach
San Diego Surf
01.2015 - Current
- Coached back to back U12 Girls B teams to National Cup (State Cup) Final in 2017 and 2018
- Coached U9 Girls to State Cup Champions (Super Cup) and California Champions in 2022
- Coached U8 and U9 Girls to State Cup Finalists (Super Cup) in 2023
- Promoted to joint Zone 1(U8 - U12) Girls Director in 2021 managing girls 7v7 program and assist with 9v9 program.
- Increased Zone 1 program from 13 teams and 157 players in 2022/23 to 19 teams and 229 players in 2023/24. Increase of 72 players, 46% increase from previous year
- Oversee 19 teams and 8 coaches within Zone 1 program
- Mentor, evaluate and provide feedback to coaches within Zone 1 program
- Organize and conduct regular coaches meetings and parents meetings, delivered through Power Point presentations
- Create excel spreadsheets for resolving coaching conflicts
- Attend weekly Directors meeting to discuss and make decisions on running of program
- Design templates for player evaluations, tryout selections and scouting & recruitment documents for Zone 1 program
- Promote and manage age group training sessions and finishing clinics to aid recruitment of players
Age Group Director
Michigan Tigers F.C
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw development of players in U8-U12 age groups of highly competitive travel soccer program and only club in Washtenaw County to hold Directors Academy status
- Mentored, evaluated and provided feedback to coaches within U8-U12 age groups
- Designed and implemented first Coaches Manual and Curriculum for club
- Created coaching templates including player evaluations, session plans, and coaching evaluations
- Developed Michigan Tigers skills proficiency program, which tracks players' improvements through regular testing sessions
- Designed session plans for coaches to implement in technical training practices
- Coordinated and managed successful 1st annual Michigan Tigers Tournament
- Coached four “A” teams including U12 Boys Director's Academy team and U12 Girls teams that compete at highest level in State.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Concordia University
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Recruited by Head coach to lead and support coaching responsibilities for competitive NAIA men's college team
- Assisted coaching, recruiting and managing of college level players from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Studied and presented match analysis, including scouting reports to prepare for games
ODP 101 Site Director
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Promoted to manage the operations of a growing 60+ player ODP program of U9-U11 players
- Recruited and evaluated a highly qualified coaching staff
- Provided coaching staff with innovative session plans for each session.
Staff Member
Michigan Olympic Developmental Program
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Evaluated and advised in selection of several age groups at annual tryouts, working with highest caliber players in area
- Promoted to U13 Girls Assistant Coach, which won ODP Regional's and had 6 players selected for Regional Pool.
Director of Coaching and Player Development
Saline Area Soccer Association
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed and recruited diverse and highly qualified coaching staff and oversaw operations of competitive 600+ player youth soccer program
- Hired, trained and evaluated diverse coaching staff
- Organized and conducted regular coaches meetings and coaches training sessions, delivered through various settings such as field sessions, PowerPoint presentations or classroom workshops
- Coordinated wide range of camps and clinics for travel and recreational players
- Developed and implemented additional programs for organization, such as Speed, Agility and Quickness; Strength based training; Futsal; Finishing clinics; goalkeeper training; and technical training
- Established and coordinated relationships with local soccer organizations, which resulted in formation of College Showcase teams allowing elite players within program to compete at highly competitive level regionally
- Created and produced marketing material for tryouts, additional programs and tryouts
- Incepted and grew Mini Kickers program for 3 and 4 year olds to 70+ players, which was integral tool in bringing kids into organization
- Prepared and managed annual training and coaching budget
Club Trainer and Camp Director
Challenger Sports
08.2005 - 12.2010
- Promoted to Camp Director of largest soccer camp company in United States
- Responsible to direct largest and most important camps in Midwest region each week with some camps having over 300 attendees
Staff Member
Barnsley F.C Academy
01.2000 - 08.2002
- Trained and planned sessions for U8 Academy players at English Professional Football Club.
- Mentored by UEFA A Licensed coach
Education
Bachelor Degree - Sports Science and Management
Nottingham Trent University
2005
Skills
United States Soccer Federation
National B License (2018)
National C License (2014)
National D License (2010)
Football Association (England)
FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (2003)
FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate (2002)
Playing experience
- Nottingham Trent University - 2002-2005
- Alfreton Town - 2002-2004
- Junior affiliates of Barnsley F.C and Sheffield United F.C 1992-2000
Timeline
Zone 1 Director and Coach
San Diego Surf
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Concordia University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Age Group Director
Michigan Tigers F.C
01.2014 - 12.2015
ODP 101 Site Director
Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
01.2014 - 12.2015
Staff Member
Michigan Olympic Developmental Program
01.2011 - 12.2015
Director of Coaching and Player Development
Saline Area Soccer Association
01.2010 - 01.2014
Club Trainer and Camp Director
Challenger Sports
08.2005 - 12.2010
Staff Member
Barnsley F.C Academy
01.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor Degree - Sports Science and Management
Nottingham Trent University
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