PROFILE

Coach Eric began his coaching journey nearly 30 years ago, as he was given an opportunity while he was still a full-time player in 1995.
 

HOMETOWN

• Limerick, ROI

EDUCATION

• BS Psychology - Belhaven University (1997), MS Education - University of Missouri-St. Louis (2002)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

• Albion Hurricanes FC, ECNL Staff, 2023 - present Classics Elite Soccer Academy, Boys' Director of Coaching/ College Placement Director, 2019-2023 Lonestar Soccer Club San Antonio, Asst Director of Coaching/ Technical Director 2016-2019 RISE Soccer Club, Assistant Director of Coaching, 2007-2016 Super Clubs International Tour (UK)-Director of Coaching 2002-2018 2006-07, Coached an All Star Team against Liverpool FC 18’s (2005-06 FA Youth Cup Champions) Jackson Futbol Club, MS 2002-2007 Nominated for USYSA National Coach of the Year, 2006 Mississippi Association of Coaches, Coach of the Year, 2005-06, 2006-07 Mississippi Youth Soccer Assoc Coach of the Year, 2006 St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Boy’s Head Coach, 2002-2007 University of Missouri/St. Louis, 2000-2002 Assistant Men’s Coach Mid-Continent College, KY 1999 Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach Tennessee ODP Coach, 1998-1999 Bethel College, TN 1998 Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach Mississippi ODP Coach, 1995-1997, 2003 Belhaven College, MS 1997 Assistant Men’s and Women's Coach

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

• 1994-1997 Belhaven University
• 1994-1997 Jackson Chargers,
• 1997-1998 (Trialist) Deportivo Saprissa,
• 1998-1999 Nashville Metros (A League)

FAVORITES!

• Food - Shepherd's Pie - The Locke Bar
• Player/Team - John Barnes - Liverpool FC
• Pastime - Socialising with Family and Friends/Music