Mark Simpson: Boys Director of Coaching

Personal: 

Born in North Shields, Newcastle and played for Wallsend Boys Clubs and signed for Nottingham Forest aged 14. Moved to the US after completing  A Levels and went to Rutgers University on a soccer scholarship. Completed degree in Economics with Human Geography at Loughborough University and played for England and British Universities. Worked for UK Elite Soccer coaching company for 2 years then started Maestro Soccer. After a year moved to Winston Salem to work for TCYSA in a variety of roles and is currently Classic Boys Director of Coaching.

Coaching Education:

USSF National 'B' License

NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

FA Certificate

Coaching Experience:

TCYSA Boys Director of Coaching: 2012 - Present

TCYSA U11 – U14 Boys Director: 2008 - 2012

TCYSA Assistant Director of Coaching: 2005 -2008

Maestro Soccer Academy, Staff Coach: 2003 – 2004

UK Elite Soccer, Staff Coach: 2001 – 2003

Playing Experience:

Associated with Nottingham Forest Football Club

England Schoolboy U18’s

Great Britain Universities

Education:

BSc Economics at Loughborough University