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Benjamin Garvin

Houston,TX

Summary

Football coach with a BSc in Football Studies from Solent University and experience across both youth and semi-professional football environments. Background includes coaching competitive youth players (U9–U17) and working within senior/semi-professional settings, ranging from STXCL to USL2. Experienced in training session design, match day management, and player development, with a focus on improving individual performance and supporting team objectives. Committed to creating structured, high-performance environments that support player growth across different stages of development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Soccer Coach

Albion Hurricanes Football Club
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current

Coach
Albion Hurricanes FC — Houston, TX

  • Coached multiple competitive girls’ teams (U9–U17), delivering structured training sessions and managing game day operations.
  • Applied coaching principles to support player development and team performance.
  • Provided feedback to accelerate technical and tactical growth.
  • Maintained high standards of professionalism, communication, and player engagement within a competitive development environment.

Soccer Lead Instructor

Ymca Of Greater Houston
Pearland, TX
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Developed lesson plans to ensure that all educational objectives were met for coaching the soccer academy.
  • Conducted training sessions for new instructors and provided feedback on their performance.
  • Coordinated with other instructors to create a cohesive learning environment.
  • Monitored practices to ensure player safety.
  • Reviewed and edited soccer program proceedings beneficial to the operation.

Assistant Coach

AC Houston Sur
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • USL2, USSL, NISA Nation
  • Assisted first-team men's practices and matches.
  • Provided statistical, analytical and oppositional feedback during matches
  • Conducted first-team practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
  • Operated 2nd team practice sessions and matches.

Assistant Youth Soccer Coach

Monksbrook FC
Southampton, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted practice sessions and matches for a U12 youth boys team.
  • Facilitated a constructive, safe and positive learning environment.

Performance Analyst

Romsey Town FC
Southampton, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Travelled with the team, maintained camera equipment, and recorded live matches.
  • Provided oppositional and match review analysis presentations for future team and player development.
  • Assisted and recorded training sessions.

Photography Assistant

G. Lyon Photography
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Organized and maintained photography equipment, props, and accessories.
  • Prepared and arranged the interiors and exteriors of buildings and rooms for architectural photography photos.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Football Studies

Solent University
Southampton, United Kingdom
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Glenda Dawson High School
Pearland, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Coaching & Tactical Analysis
  • Player Evaluation/Development
  • Session Design
  • Video Analysis Tools (Hudl, etc)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Game Management
  • Communication & Leadership
  • Talent Identification
  • Video / Match Observation

Timeline

Soccer Coach

Albion Hurricanes Football Club
01.2025 - Current

Soccer Lead Instructor

Ymca Of Greater Houston
05.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant Coach

AC Houston Sur
08.2023 - 06.2024

Assistant Youth Soccer Coach

Monksbrook FC
11.2022 - 03.2023

Performance Analyst

Romsey Town FC
01.2022 - 12.2022

Photography Assistant

G. Lyon Photography
01.2020 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Glenda Dawson High School

Bachelor of Science - Football Studies

Solent University
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