Passionate coach driven by a commitment to enhancing player performance and their development. Proven track-record of implementing a relationship-based style into my coaching.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
<ul>
<li>Worked as 2nd team GK Coach and assistant GK Coach for New England Revolution 1st team</li>
<li>John David Gunn(NER 2) has called up to Panama National Team.</li>
<li>Worked closely with our academy GK coaches to develop young Goalkeepers.</li>
<li>Have individual meetings post match / training to enhance their tactical knowledge and technical knowledge.</li>
<li>Designed and Implemented goalkeeper trainings on daily basis.</li>
<li>Designed and implemented a wide range of set-piece routines, including corner kicks & free-kicks, and Kick offs with a focus on exploiting identified vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Present set-piece strategies to the team throughout the week+ match days, ensuring that players were well-prepared to execute plans during matches</li>
</ul>
<p>PLAYERS WHO I WORKED WITH</p>
<ul>
<li>MATT TURNER (NER 1ST TEAM, USMNT) 2020-2022</li>
<li>DJORDE PETROVIC (NER 1ST TEAM, SERBIAN NT) 2022 2023</li>
<li>EARL EDWARDS JR (NER 1ST TEAM) 2021-CURRENT</li>
<li>BRAD KNIGHTON (NE 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT</li>
<li>JACOB JACKSON (NER 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT</li>
<li>TOMAS VACLIK (NER 1ST TEAM, CZECH REPUBLIC NT) 2023 - CURRENT</li>
<li>ALYAZ IVACIC (NER 1ST TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT</li>
<li>JOR RICE (NER 2ND TEAM) 2020-2021</li>
<li>YANNIK OETTL (NER 2ND TEAM) 2021-2022</li>
<li>MAX WEINSTEIN (NER 2ND TEAM) 2022 - CURRENT</li>
<li>John David Gunn (NER 2ND TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT</li>
<li>ACHIEVEMENT</li>
<li>USL League 1 (2020) - 6TH / 12TH</li>
<li>USL League 1 (2021) - 8TH /12TH</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2022) - 7TH/10TH</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2023) - 2nd/13th - Play-off Conference Final</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2024)</li>
</ul>
New England Revolution
Foxoborugh, MA
01.2020 - Current
Worked as 2nd team GK Coach and assistant GK Coach for New England Revolution 1st team
John David Gunn(NER 2) has called up to Panama National Team.
Worked closely with our academy GK coaches to develop young Goalkeepers.
Have individual meetings post match / training to enhance their tactical knowledge and technical knowledge.
Designed and Implemented goalkeeper trainings on daily basis.
Designed and implemented a wide range of set-piece routines, including corner kicks & free-kicks, and Kick offs with a focus on exploiting identified vulnerabilities.
Present set-piece strategies to the team throughout the week+ match days, ensuring that players were well-prepared to execute plans during matches
PLAYERS WHO I WORKED WITH
MATT TURNER (NER 1ST TEAM, USMNT) 2020-2022
DJORDE PETROVIC (NER 1ST TEAM, SERBIAN NT) 2022 2023
EARL EDWARDS JR (NER 1ST TEAM) 2021-CURRENT
BRAD KNIGHTON (NE 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT
JACOB JACKSON (NER 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT
TOMAS VACLIK (NER 1ST TEAM, CZECH REPUBLIC NT) 2023 - CURRENT
ALYAZ IVACIC (NER 1ST TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT
JOR RICE (NER 2ND TEAM) 2020-2021
YANNIK OETTL (NER 2ND TEAM) 2021-2022
MAX WEINSTEIN (NER 2ND TEAM) 2022 - CURRENT
John David Gunn (NER 2ND TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT
ACHIEVEMENT
USL League 1 (2020) - 6TH / 12TH
USL League 1 (2021) - 8TH /12TH
MLS Next Pro (2022) - 7TH/10TH
MLS Next Pro (2023) - 2nd/13th - Play-off Conference Final
MLS Next Pro (2024)
<p>NCAA D1 school</p>
<ul>
<li>Started the coaching journey from Central Arkansas, NCAA D1 school</li>
<li>Under Coach Duncan, we were able to win conference titles for 2 years in a row to participate the NCAA tournament</li>
</ul>
<p>Achievement</p>
<ul>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2018)</li>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION</li>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR(2018)</li>
<li>FIRST ROUND OF COLLEGE CUP</li>
<li>COACHED MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE ALL-TOURNAMENT GOALKEEPER AND SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE</li>
<li>SUNBELT CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2019)</li>
</ul>
University of Central Arkansas
08.2018 - 12.2019
NCAA D1 school
Started the coaching journey from Central Arkansas, NCAA D1 school
Under Coach Duncan, we were able to win conference titles for 2 years in a row to participate the NCAA tournament
Achievement
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2018)
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR(2018)
FIRST ROUND OF COLLEGE CUP
COACHED MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE ALL-TOURNAMENT GOALKEEPER AND SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE
SUNBELT CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2019)
Education
Master Degree of College Student Personnel & Administration -
01/2020
01.2020
Communication -
Columbia, KY
Columbia, KY
05.2015
Skills
Playing
Lindsey Wilson College (United States) 2011 - 2015
Lunds SK (Sweden) 2016 - 2017
BK olympic (Sweden) 2017 - 2018
Coaching
University of Central Arkansas 2018 - 2019
New England Revolution 2020 - Present
References
Clint, Peay, 1st team manager, Clintp@revolutionsoccer.net, 941-243-0119, New England Revolution
Marcelo, Santos, 1st team Assistant Coach, Marcelos@revolutionsoccer.net, 414-801-0807, New England Revolution
Phil Wheddon GK Coach, pwheddon@philadelphiaunion.com, 312-371-4928, Philadelphia Union
Playing Experience
Lindsey Wilson College 2011 - 2015
- 2011 NATIONAL CHAMPION (23 GAMES UNDEFEATED)
- DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 14 TIMES
- NATIONAL TOUNAMENT SEMI-FINALIST 2 TIMES (2012, 2013)
- PDL ALL-CENTRAL CONFERENCE BEST 11 AWARDS 2 TIMES (2014,2015)
- 37 CLEANSHEETS (2011-2015 AT LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE)
- 8 CLEANSHEETS OUT OF 13 GAMES (2014 PDL SEASON)
Lund SK (Sweden, Division 3) 2016
BK Olympic (Sweden, Division 2) 2017 - 2018
Certification
USSF C License
USSF GK License Level 2
Timeline
<ul>
<li>Worked as 2nd team GK Coach and assistant GK Coach for New England Revolution 1st team</li>
<li>John David Gunn(NER 2) has called up to Panama National Team.</li>
<li>Worked closely with our academy GK coaches to develop young Goalkeepers.</li>
<li>Have individual meetings post match / training to enhance their tactical knowledge and technical knowledge.</li>
<li>Designed and Implemented goalkeeper trainings on daily basis.</li>
<li>Designed and implemented a wide range of set-piece routines, including corner kicks & free-kicks, and Kick offs with a focus on exploiting identified vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Present set-piece strategies to the team throughout the week+ match days, ensuring that players were well-prepared to execute plans during matches</li>
</ul>
<p>PLAYERS WHO I WORKED WITH</p>
<ul>
<li>MATT TURNER (NER 1ST TEAM, USMNT) 2020-2022</li>
<li>DJORDE PETROVIC (NER 1ST TEAM, SERBIAN NT) 2022 2023</li>
<li>EARL EDWARDS JR (NER 1ST TEAM) 2021-CURRENT</li>
<li>BRAD KNIGHTON (NE 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT</li>
<li>JACOB JACKSON (NER 1ST TEAM) 2022-CURRENT</li>
<li>TOMAS VACLIK (NER 1ST TEAM, CZECH REPUBLIC NT) 2023 - CURRENT</li>
<li>ALYAZ IVACIC (NER 1ST TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT</li>
<li>JOR RICE (NER 2ND TEAM) 2020-2021</li>
<li>YANNIK OETTL (NER 2ND TEAM) 2021-2022</li>
<li>MAX WEINSTEIN (NER 2ND TEAM) 2022 - CURRENT</li>
<li>John David Gunn (NER 2ND TEAM) 2024 - CURRENT</li>
<li>ACHIEVEMENT</li>
<li>USL League 1 (2020) - 6TH / 12TH</li>
<li>USL League 1 (2021) - 8TH /12TH</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2022) - 7TH/10TH</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2023) - 2nd/13th - Play-off Conference Final</li>
<li>MLS Next Pro (2024)</li>
</ul>
New England Revolution
01.2020 - Current
<p>NCAA D1 school</p>
<ul>
<li>Started the coaching journey from Central Arkansas, NCAA D1 school</li>
<li>Under Coach Duncan, we were able to win conference titles for 2 years in a row to participate the NCAA tournament</li>
</ul>
<p>Achievement</p>
<ul>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2018)</li>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION</li>
<li>MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE COACHING STAFF OF THE YEAR(2018)</li>
<li>FIRST ROUND OF COLLEGE CUP</li>
<li>COACHED MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE ALL-TOURNAMENT GOALKEEPER AND SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE</li>
<li>SUNBELT CONFERENCE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION (2019)</li>
</ul>
University of Central Arkansas
08.2018 - 12.2019
Master Degree of College Student Personnel & Administration -
<ul><li>Manage three separate teams for which their scope includes middle office support for the client relations community including known population remediations, complex reporting as well as a business manager team executing on efficiencies and development opportunities (eleven individuals both domestic and overseas contingent workers). 13 years of Institutional Relationship experience, 7 of those involving people management</li><li>Currently own and assist with facilitating the client relation pieces of various Management Action Plans (MAP) and internal audits within Revenue Credit Account (RCA) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) areas</li><li>In February 2024 released the first Salesforce Intake system at TIAA after five years of development and advocacy. This build has been noted as the blue print for all future case management intake systems within Salesforce at TIAA providing efficiency and ease for the user while reducing risk for the company</li><li>Worked on advancements and efficiencies within the Service Level Agreement process including salesforce automation. Implemented continuous improvement projects which reduced specific quarterly reporting tasks from days to minutes as well as the inception of a single budget code to pull penalties from rather than dozens of different budget codes</li><li>Through partnership with operations, updated the standard operating procedures for Client Service Managers concerning non bulk Lost Earning Calculations in 2021 to be submitted primary through plan focus unless through special exception. This reduced volumes for my team around lost earning calculations by 22% compared to the year prior while providing a more seamless and straight through process for the external clients</li><li>Continue working through obstacles, avoid duplication of efforts between client relations and other support team within different departments while creating synergy towards “working as one”</li><li>Advanced public speaking skills presenting both in person and virtually to groups as small as senior leadership to hundreds of employees on various forums</li></ul> at TIAA<ul><li>Manage three separate teams for which their scope includes middle office support for the client relations community including known population remediations, complex reporting as well as a business manager team executing on efficiencies and development opportunities (eleven individuals both domestic and overseas contingent workers). 13 years of Institutional Relationship experience, 7 of those involving people management</li><li>Currently own and assist with facilitating the client relation pieces of various Management Action Plans (MAP) and internal audits within Revenue Credit Account (RCA) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) areas</li><li>In February 2024 released the first Salesforce Intake system at TIAA after five years of development and advocacy. This build has been noted as the blue print for all future case management intake systems within Salesforce at TIAA providing efficiency and ease for the user while reducing risk for the company</li><li>Worked on advancements and efficiencies within the Service Level Agreement process including salesforce automation. Implemented continuous improvement projects which reduced specific quarterly reporting tasks from days to minutes as well as the inception of a single budget code to pull penalties from rather than dozens of different budget codes</li><li>Through partnership with operations, updated the standard operating procedures for Client Service Managers concerning non bulk Lost Earning Calculations in 2021 to be submitted primary through plan focus unless through special exception. This reduced volumes for my team around lost earning calculations by 22% compared to the year prior while providing a more seamless and straight through process for the external clients</li><li>Continue working through obstacles, avoid duplication of efforts between client relations and other support team within different departments while creating synergy towards “working as one”</li><li>Advanced public speaking skills presenting both in person and virtually to groups as small as senior leadership to hundreds of employees on various forums</li></ul> at TIAA
Team Manager – Operations (2015-2022), Service Enablement Professional – Operations (2022-2024), Procurement Category Manager (2024-Current) at British TelecomTeam Manager – Operations (2015-2022), Service Enablement Professional – Operations (2022-2024), Procurement Category Manager (2024-Current) at British Telecom
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.