Soccerschools

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"

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!"