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Yannick Salmon

Yannick Salmon

Westbury

Summary

  • USSF A LICENSE
  • USSF DOC LICENSE (TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP I)
  • EDP Coach of the Season (Fall 2020)

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academy Director

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2023 - Current
  • Qualified 100% of academy teams (U15-U19) for MLS NEXT Flex from 2021-2025; advanced 2+ teams annually to MLS NEXT Cup.
  • Secured over $100,000 in sponsorships for scholarships, facilities, and staff development.
  • Collaborated with Sporting Director on long-term vision, game model, and developmental philosophy.
  • Oversaw relationships with affiliate clubs, MLS league officials, and stakeholders to ensure alignment across all developmental pathways.
  • Led recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations for 15+ staff coaches.

Founder

All Things Football
01.2018 - Current
  • Created a community brand combining football, education, culture, and media.

Academy Coach

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
Queens
01.2015 - Current
  • Coached U10-U17 boys in EDP, NYCSL, USDA, and MLS NEXT.
  • Delivered sessions aligned with club game model and development principles.

Founder & Technical Director

Salmon Soccer
01.2015 - Current
  • Founded a boutique technical training company serving 200+ elite youth players, including athletes recruited into MLS academies and U.S. Youth National Teams.

Assistant Director of Coaching

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Standardized curriculum and supported daily academy operations.
  • Mentored staff and led training implementation aligned with club methodology.

Director, East Program (Long Island Expansion)

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Built Long Island program from the ground up: 100+ players and 7 teams.
  • Acquired training facilities, created budgets, and launched year-round programs.
  • Increased overall enrollment by 40% and established a new MLS NEXT pipeline.

Owner

Elite Sports Factory
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Owned and operated a soccer-specific indoor training facility.

Education

B.A. - Economics

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Skills

  • Chicago Fire, MLS Draftee - 2011
  • Myllykosken Pallo, Veikkausliiga (Finland Premier League) 2013–2014
  • Rutgers University - 3-Year Captain, All-Big East Team (2009, 2010)
  • University of Maryland - NCAA Sweet 16
  • Jamaica National Teams - U17 & U20 World Cups

Certification

Experienced academy leader with over a decade in elite youth development, including MLS NEXT and U.S. Soccer-aligned environments. Proven track record in building player pathways, leading technical staff, and delivering consistent national-level results. Former professional and youth international player with strong leadership, curriculum design, and strategic planning skills. Committed to developing top-tier talent and advancing holistic, high-performance cultures.

Timeline

Academy Director

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Director of Coaching

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2020 - 08.2022

Director, East Program (Long Island Expansion)

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
08.2018 - 08.2021

Founder

All Things Football
01.2018 - Current

Owner

Elite Sports Factory
01.2017 - 05.2018

Academy Coach

Met Oval (MLS NEXT Elite Academy)
01.2015 - Current

Founder & Technical Director

Salmon Soccer
01.2015 - Current

B.A. - Economics

Rutgers University

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