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Coach Profiles

      Coach and Staff Profiles

Martyn Hollands
Owner/COO

Year Joined: 

2008

Qualifications:

  • USSF B 
  • United Soccer Coaches Premier

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Development and expansion of Liverpool International Academies throughout New England region.

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"As a Liverpool International Academy club we are privileged and honored to represent one of the top soccer clubs in the world. As the CEO and coach at the club it is of paramount importance to me that we deliver "The Liverpool Way" authentic soccer experience to our players and families."

   

Adam Scott
Owner/ Director of Soccer and Coaching

Year Joined:

2013

Qualifications:
  • Liverpool FC Academy Training
  • United Soccer Coaches DIrector of Coaching
  • United Soccer Coaches Advanced National
  • USSF License
  • Head Boys Coach, Pembroke High School
  • Former College Player at UVM
  • Monthly contributor for the New England Soccer Journal

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • DOC U9-U14 Plymouth
  • Director of Community Outreach and Early Learning
  • Team Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"It is an absolute honor to be part of the LFC family and represent the world's greatest football club here in America. I take great pride in being able to wear the LFC crest and coach our players how to play 'The Liverpool Way'."

 

 

 


Pat Cook
Owner/ CEO

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • USSF B License
  • United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching
  • 15 years club coaching experience
  • Coach, U18G State Cup Champions, Region 1 Semi-Finalists
  • Coach, U17G 3v3 National Champions
  • Coach, U18G 3v3 National Runners Up

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"This is an exciting time to be coaching for LFC.  There is so much commitment to grow the game.  At LFC, the players always come first and quality never suffers."  

 

John Tomlinson
Regional Director- South West 

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • Born in Liverpool
  • Captain of Kirkby Schoolboys
  • Captain of Merseyside Schoolboys
  • Played for Birmingham City FC 1985-1988
  • United Soccer Coaches Advanced National 
  • United Soccer Coaches Direcor of Coaching

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach
  • Reds Development Center

What it means to represent LFC:

"I was born in Liverpool in 1966. I have lived and breathed Liverpool FC ever since. As a scouser and a lifelong Liverpool fan, it is an honor to represent Liverpool Football Club in the USA."

 


Maxwell Burns
Regional Director - Southeast

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • English FA License
  • Former College Player at University of Liverpool Hope
  • Business and Marketing Degree
  • USC Director of Coaching Diploma

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Reds Development Center
  • Reds Soccer Schools
  • Team Coach
  • Social Media/Marketing
  • Website Editor
  • Tournament Registration

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“Being born and raised in Liverpool, LFC is a way of life and culture. I previously worked for LFC when I was back home and to now represent them here in the USA, coaching the next generation, teaching the kids to understand what it means to wear the red shirt and play the Liverpool Way, is an honor and a privilege. YNWA!”

 

 

 

 


 

Phil Taylor
Regional Director- Cape and Islands

Year Joined:

2018

Qualifications:
  • Liverpool FC Convention Accreditation

  • USC Advanced National Diploma

  • USC National Diploma 

  • USC Director of Coaching Diploma

  • USC Club and Player Development Diploma 

  • USC Small Sided games diplomas 

  • NFHS Development Certificate 

  • USSF C license part 1

  • USSF D License 

  • NSCAA level 1 and 2 Goalkeeping

  • USSF Grassroots Diplomas. 

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach
  • Reds Development Center
  • Regional Director- Cape and Islands

What it means to represent LFC:

"Liverpool is our home city. Liverpool, the city is often referred to as The Pool of Life. We firmly believe that the values we uphold and The Liverpool Way will support, guide and help every individual within the Worlds greatest football family. Whether you play soccer and your goal is to play at the highest level of play for social and athletic reasons, Liverpool FC is one of the biggest and best clubs on the planet to behold and belong to. 

In spine-tingling glory or heartbreaking tragedy. You’ll Never Walk Alone. "


 

Don Denham

Regional Director, Rhode Island

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
  • USSF D License
  • Barrington HS Coach
  • Former Assistant Men's coach at RIC
  • 20+ years of Premier coaching

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Reds Development Center
  • REDS Tournaments

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"It is a great opportunity to grow as a coach and have the opportunity to grow LFC as a club and its players as people and soccer players."

 

Kelsey Mahoney
Operations Manager

Year Joined:

    2017

Qualifications:

  • Former College Player at Stonehill College

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Reds Soccer School
  • Reds Development Center

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“Being a part of a club that has so much history is an honor and I'm humbled by the coaching staff I am now surrounded by. I look forward to growing as a coach and sharing "The Liverpool Way" with the next generation of soccer players.”

 

 

   


 

Jessie Davis
Director of Marketing

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • Professional player
  • Former captain at Penn State University
  • Irish FA Level 1 Certification

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Staff Coach
  • Reds Development Center
  • Reds Soccer Schools

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"To me, football is about pride and passion, so to work for a club like Liverpool with such a storied history makes perfect sense. I'm excited to grow within the club and pass along my love for the beautiful game."

 

 

 

Jamie Block

Director of Goalkeeping, Town Partner Liason 

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • Former Stonehill College player
  • All-American Player
  • Assistant Coach for Stonehill Women's Soccer
  • United Soccer Coaches  Goalkeeping Level I Diploma 

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Director of Goalkeeping
  • Town Partner Programs

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"I'm excited to work with the young and talented Goalkeepers at LFC"

 

 

 

 

 

Nick Zuch
Foundation Phase Coach, Tournament Director, RSS Manager

Year Joined:

    2019

Qualifications:

  • UEFA B License in Coaching Football (Soccer)
  • UEFA B License in Coaching Futsal
  • FA Youth Award (Level 3 Award)
  • FA Level 2 in Talent Identification
  • MA by Research in the Psychology of Talent Development in Football (Soccer)
  • BA (Hons) Degree in Sports Coaching

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • LFC IA MA Reds Soccer School Manager
  • LFC IA MA Tournament Coordinator
  • LFC IA MA Team Coach
  • LFC IA MA Pre-Academy Coach
  • LFC IA MA Town Coach
  • LFC IA Soccer Schools - Kirkby, Liverpool (UK)

 

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"During my time living and working for various clubs in the North West of England (including LFC IA in Liverpool), I was privileged enough to experience first-hand the incredible culture of Liverpool Football Club. Every time I set foot in the academy in Kirkby, be it for LFC IA soccer schools or as a coach for another professional club for matches against LFC academy teams, I could feel how powerful Liverpool FC's values and beliefs are (and have been) in inspiring so many to achieve great feats. It's an absolute honour to share these unique LFC experiences with the people of New England."

 

 


Jeff Masse
Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Early Learning

Year Joined:

    2013

Qualifications:

  • Liverpool Academy Training
  • United Soccer Coaches Diploma 
  • Coerver Youth Diploma
  • USSF D License
  • Bridgewater Sports Complex Clinic Staff

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach
  • Reds Development Center

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"The opportunity to coach for such a legendary club is an honor and a privilege. The ability to say "us" when referring to Liverpool is very cool.”

 

 


 

 

Eric Foley 

Year Joined:

    1999

Qualifications:

  • United Soccer Coaches National License
  • Plymouth North Girls Varsity Coach
  • Former Keen State College Player
  • 20+ years as an educator in public education

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach
  • Academy Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“Coaching with the club since 1999 it is an honor to reach and develop the next wave of players and coach them the Liverpool Way.”

 

 

Greg Visinho

Staff Coach 

Year Joined:

2005

Qualifications:
  • United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
  • USSF D License
  • United Soccer Coaches Level II Goalkeeper Diploma
  • Coerver Youth Diploma
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
  • Current Emmanuel College Women's Head Coach
  • Former UMASS Boston Women's Associate's Head Coach
  • Former College and semipro player

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Former LFC IA Massachusetts Academy Director
  • Team Coach

What it means to represent LFC:

"As a Longtime Liverpool FC supporter I am delighted and honored to be representing this historic club! To be a part of LFC means that I get to teach our membership what this club means to me and so many worldwide, as well as show them what it means to play the Liverpool Way! YNWA"


 

Chris Green 

Year Joined:

    2009

Qualifications:

  • Advanced National Diploma
  • USSF E License

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach
  • Reds Development Center
  • Town Programs

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“It's an honor to represent such a massive club and coach the Liverpool Way. I look forward to working with my players and hopefully my passion for the game will inspire them to excel. YNWA!”

 

 

John McCully

Year Joined:

    1996

Qualifications:

  • USSF B
  • United Soccer Coaches Premier
  • Head Coach Nauset Storm CCASL
  • Head Coach Nauset HS
  • Boston Globe Coach of the Year 2016
  • New England Coach of the Year 2016

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“Looking forward to being a part of the Liverpool FC family and its rich football history as we become LFC IA MA. I will work hard to bring the Liverpool Way to my players every day.”

 

 

Daren MacKinnon

Year Joined:

    2013

Qualifications:

  • US Soccer E License

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Reds Soccer School
  • Reds Development Center
  • Team Assistant Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“To be a part of such a historic soccer club is truly an honor. The resources provided by the club to promote the growth of our players is amazing. It energizes me to make every effort to make our club truly a family.”

 

Chris Diamond

Year Joined:

2012

Qualifications:
  • United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
  • USSF F License

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Head Coach
  • Reds Development Center

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"It is an honor to represent Liverpool FC and to teach our players how to play The Liverpool Way."

 

 

 


 

Jon Miller

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • USSF Class F License
  • Putnam (CT) Boys Soccer Coach
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
  • NFHS Accredited Interscholastic Coach

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Reds Development Center
  • Town Programs

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“I am excited about the opportunity to represent Liverpool FC as a coach and to help young athletes develop their skills.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Allison Nagle

Year Joined:

    2016

Qualifications:

  • Former College Player at Stonehill College

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Assistant Team Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

“I'm excited to work with the girls to help develop their skills and pass on my love for the game under Liverpool FC ”

 

 


Ali Lizotte

Year Joined:

2016

Qualifications:
  • Former College player at Wheaton College. 
Projects Worked on for LFC:
  • Reds Development Centers

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"Representing LFC means being a part of a community that is rooted in tradition and has a deep sense of pride and passion. I am honored and excited to be tasked with sharing these values with kids and teaching them to play The Liverpool Way."

 

 

 

 


 

David Floeck 

Year Joined:

    2010

Qualifications:

  • United Soccer Coaches Association High School Diploma
  • USSF License
  • Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma
  • Head Coach Whitman Hanson Regional High School Girls
  • Eastern Mass Coach of the Year 2008,2009
  • Boston Globe Coach of Year 2009
  • Former College player and captain at Bridgewater State University
  • WATD Sportsman of the Year 2016
  • Assistant Principal Whitman Hanson Regional H.S.

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach for the Elite 2004 boys and the NPL 2001 Girls

What it means to represent LFC:

"It is a great privilege to be part of the Liverpool family and to teach the young players in our region the values that are the foundation of Liverpool football. This is a unique and wonderful opportunity for myself as a coach and all the players within our Liverpool family. 'This means more'"


Paul Ahern

Year Joined:

2016

Qualifications:

  • USSF D License
  • USSF C License
  • United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
  • Upper Cape Cod RVT Girls Varsity Coach
  • MIAA/NFHS Certified Coach

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"I love the structure, direction, and goal of LFC and its commitment to creating and constantly improving a positive training environment for young players"


 

Alex Wilson

Year Joined:

2017

Qualifications:
  • 10 years of collegiate coaching

  • Head Coach of Stonehill Womens Soccer
  • United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches GK ll Diploma

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Goalkeeping Clinics

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"I look forward to helping the Growth and development of these young players here at LFC"


 

Chris Parker

Year Joined:

2018

Qualifications:
  • USSF 11 v 11 Grassroots License         
  • USSF F License
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
  • United Soccer Coaches Possession that Leads to Goals Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches High School Coaching Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches Small-Sided Games
  • Diploma Varsity Boys Coach Westport Junior Senior High School

Projects Worked on for LFC:

  • Team Coach

 

 

What it means to represent LFC:

"After coaching numerous teams across several organizations, I am very excited to join the Liverpool Family. It is extremely clear and refreshing that the club’s principles and practices are solely centered on improving player development both on and off the pitch!"

 

 

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