Colin Francis
Pauline,SC
Summary
A successful coach with a professional attitude that has worked with men and women at the developmental stage, high performance, and collegiate level. Specialize in maximizing talent at the elite level and player development. Hardworking and improve team operations with diplomatic and professional leadership. Knowledgeable problem solver that is adaptable to overcome challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director & Director of Youth Player Development
Carolina FC
01.2020 - Current
- Implemented and responsible for all developmental programs structurally and administratively from ages 3-19
- Provided in service sessions to help mentor coaches
- Plan, develop, and execute age appropriate training sessions and curriculum
- Coach 2002, 2003, 2004 teams: won SC State Cup
- Coach 2010 and 2009 teams
Men’s Associate Head Coach
University of South Carolina Upstate
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Implemented and coordinated the game model and team plan
- Implemented, and designed training programs for 33 players
- Monitored and planned the use of the budget related to recruiting, team travel, purchasing uniforms and equipment
- Conducted video analysis and competition breakdown
- Oversaw player recruitment and player development
- Made the Big South Conference Semi finals (2022)
- 1 player All conference First Team,2 players All Tournament team 7 players All Conference Second Team, 3 players All Freshman Team
Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) Head Coach High Performance Coordinator
Richmond Hill Soccer Club
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Lead serval teams in the high performance stream of the club
- Lead and implemented all high Performance structure for the club which lead to all 3 men’s teams in the Charity Shield Final of Ontario
- Plan, develop, and execute age appropriate training sessions and curriculum
- Coached all ages U13 -U19 girls & boys in Ontario’s highest League (semi professional)
- Assisted in player placement for girls to the US in top college programs
- Several players selected in Provincial Program and Toronto FC
- Academy Coach for Toronto FC Jrs
- Performed all administrative and logistical duties for High performance department
Girls High School Coach
Father Leo. J Austin Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Planned, developed, and executed age appropriate training sessions and curriculum for grades 9-12
- Won LOSSA championship 2017 & 2019 OFSAA 3rd (provincial)
Technical Staff (Head Coach of teams U9-17 boys and girls)
Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked closely under David Thorburn Technical Director in the High Performance stream
- Instrumental in obtaining scholarships to US & Canada
- Organized 2 successful tours to SC 2015 & 2016
- Coach Evaluator: Provided In-service classes to educate coaches and to ensure club standard of sessions remain aligned with LTPD and OPDL models
- Individual Academy Director - Executed age appropriate training sessions to prepare players for advanced programs
- Leadership Program Instructor for Secondary Schools - Provided coaching education to students that expressed an interest in learning how to become a coach
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters Canada Program Instructor: Conducted group mentorship programs working with children of various ages
- Finishing School Director - Worked with high performance players at OPDL and OYSL level of various ages on various advanced topics
Player & Camp Director
University of South Carolina Upstate
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Worked with college recruits and high performance athletes that expressed the desire to attend USC
- NCAA Division 1 Athlete (Men’s Soccer)
- Played Semi Professional League One Ontario (Durham United FC 2014, Oakville Blue Devils 2015)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in Economics & Finance
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC01.2012
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Program development
Player development (holistically)
Cross-departmental collaboration
Talent scouting and recruiting
Game day preparation
Team leadership and motivation
Tactics and strategy
Performance management
Certification
- A license Certification (Concacaf Approved), Currently participating
- National B License, 2016, Canadian Soccer Association
- Provincial B License, 2014, Ontario Soccer Association
- Pre B License, 2013, Ontario Soccer Association
- Women in Sport Certification
- Talent Identification Certification
- NCCP Community Coaching Certification "Senior"/"Active for Life"
- Learn To Train/ Soccer 4 Life
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Men’s Associate Head Coach
University of South Carolina Upstate
01.2021 - 11.2024
Technical Director & Director of Youth Player Development
Carolina FC
01.2020 - Current
Girls High School Coach
Father Leo. J Austin Secondary School
01.2017 - 12.2017
Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) Head Coach High Performance Coordinator
Richmond Hill Soccer Club
01.2016 - 01.2019
Technical Staff (Head Coach of teams U9-17 boys and girls)
Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club
01.2013 - 01.2016
Player & Camp Director
University of South Carolina Upstate
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in Economics & Finance
University of South Carolina Upstate
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