At PTUSA we strive to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment at all of our camps. Our coaches are selected for their outstanding dedication to teaching the youth soccer player and for their love of this amazing game.

PTUSA has a reputation for providing the very best coaches that not only teach the game, but understand the importance of building every child’s self esteem.  We believe our number one asset is the quality of our coaching staff and their ability to adapt our curriculum to the needs of their group.   

Owners	Title / Credentials
	USSF A License NSCAA Premier Diploma NSCAA National GK Diploma Etcheberry Fitness Certificate FA Premliminary Badge Experience: Former Professional player and Head Coach of Cape Cod Crusaders Winner of PDL National Championship and 4 MA State Championships (Scorpions Soccer Club) Started PTUSA in 2002 Did you know? Paul once played in a Exhibition Match against Brazillian greats Eder, Branco, Carreca & Dunga email: paul@ptusa.org cell: 508-360-4902
	BA Sports Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst SAQ Qualified Advanced Regional Diploma Experience: Played for 2 years with WUSA WUSA All star 2002 Coached 2 years with Divison 1 College Did you know? Erica once starred in TLC’s ’Trading Spaces’ along with Philadelphia team mates Melissa Moore, Michelle Demko & Jen Tietjen email: ericaturner@ptusa.org cell: 508-360-4995

Full Time Staff	Title / Credentials
	BSc Hons Sport Studies and Diploma in Industrial Studies - University of Ulster UEFA B License NSCAA National Diploma Irish FA Youth Coach Level 1, 2 and 3 Irish FA Coaching Disabled Footballers’ Award Mass Youth Soccer G Course, Pre - E & Pre - F Courses Experience: 4th Year at PTUSA as Academy Director and South East Regional Director 4 Years Coaching Experience as Irish FA Level 3 Coach Playing Experience at the University of Ulster Jordanstown Current Coach of U11 & U13 Crusaders Utd Girls Teams Did you know? Growing up in Northern Ireland Shaun and his Dad used to collect soccer merchandise from cleats, jerseys, programs, tickets and signed memorabelia. On his last count Shaun owned 250 items of memorabelia. email: shaunmcbrien@ptusa.org
	BSc Sports Science & Professional Football Coaching English FA Level 2 UEFA B Licence Experience: 3rd year with PTUSA Current U10 and U12 Girls Coach @ Crusaders United Soccer Club FitForSport assistant physical education teacher (2years) Did you know? Tom’s favourite sports team in the USA is Boston Celtics email: tomgreenaway@ptusa.org
	UEFA B Licence FA Youth Award Level 1 & 2 FA Curriculum Coaching Certificate FA Level 1 & 2 Experience: 1 Year Experience Coaching with PTUSA Plymouth Argyle Football Club Technical Development Coach (5-11yrs) & U9 Head Coach FA County Coach Educator Soccer Camp Coach in Phoenix, Arizona Did you know? Dan once played soccer with Manchester United Legend Roy Keane email: danherring@ptusa.org
	BA Hons Sports Development FA Level 1 & 2 FA Youth Award Module 1 & 2 Experience: Brighton & Hove Albion  Development Centre Coach Havant & Waterlooville Ladies Coach Head Coach Bourne Sports U16 Club Coach Barnham FC     Did you know? His favourite Transformer is Optimus Prime.  email: richlloyd@ptusa.org
	BA Hons Sports Development & Physical Education BTEC National Diploma in Sports Ddevelopment and Fitness FA Level 1 & 2 Experience: PlaySoccer Coach, Worcester MA Pro Score Academy Pro Skills Soccer Coach Did you know? Has completed every edition of the Premier League sticker book.  email: tomdudgeon@ptusa.org
	FA Level 1 & 2 Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Soccer Camp Coaches Award Experience Albion in the Community Soccerena Project Supervisor Futsal Coach  Did you know? Is fluent in Spanish. email: christygates@ptusa.org
	Josh Rogers BA Hons Sports & Recreation Management FA Level 1 & 2 Futsal Level 1 Award Experience Enfield Soccer Development ’Mad About Football’ Head Coach Physical Education Teacher Did you know? Josh does not like Ketchup.  email: joshrogers@ptusa.org
	BSc Sports Studies FA Level 2 Youth Award Module 2 Experience 3rd year working for PTUSA Preston Academy Coach Cardiff Academy Coach Did you know? Chris once played against Manchester United school boys. email: chrisjackson@ptusa.org
	Steve O’Brien FA Level 2 Youth Module Award Experience Manchester City Academy Coach Runcorn Town Coach Morecambe Elite Development Coach Did you know? Steve has played Soccer for Great Britian U18’s.
	BA Sports Education, University of Bulgaria UEFA B License FA Level 1, 2 and 3 Experience:  Former Professional Player  Former Bulgarian National Team Player PTUSA Academy Coach, 5 yrs    Did you know? - The Bulgarian National Stadium is named after Andrey’s father e-mail: aasparouhov@yahoo.com

 If you are interested in joining PTUSA’s full time staff or are looking for internship opportunities, please see our Employment/Training Opportunities page.