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KEVIN NUTTING
Teams Coached:
U17 Boys Premier
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Born: Bristol, England
Coaching License: UEFA C, Prelim UEFA B
Coaching Experience: Began coaching in England before working summer camps in the USA for Challenger Sports. Kevin helped start Buckhead FC and in 2004 he coached the inaugural Select Team which went on to win four successive promotions in a row to finish at Classic 1 at U19. Kevin coaches our U17 Boys Classic 1 team which has been in Classic 1 since u13. His team is currently ranked #9 in the state. Kevin is currently the Varsity Boys Coach at Pace Academy, and has also worked with Wheeler High School.
Playing Background: Kevin was selected to play for Bristol City Youth Academy before going on to represent Brunel University 1st XI in London, one of the top sports colleges in the U.K.
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RICHARD MYERS
Teams Coached:
U13 Boys Premier
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Born: Coventry, England
Coaching License: UEFA C and awaiting USSF National Youth License.
Coaching Experience: Began coaching in England as he set up his own Semi-Professional team that became a FA Chartered Club and clinched promotion in his first season. Since then he has moved to the USA to coach for Challenger Sports and was awarded Coach of the Year in 2005. Since settling in Buckhead Richard has coached the Academy Team at Buckhead FC and also worked with North Atlanta High School.
Playing Background: Spent 7 years playing for Sunderland AFC Youth Academy, before representing Newcastle University 1st XI during their National Title season. From there Richard has represented several Semi-Professional Clubs most recently Eccleshill United. |
GRAEME GRIFFITHS
Teams Coached:
U14 Boys Premier
U16 Boys Premier
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Born: Kent, England
Coaching License: USSF A License, National Premier Diploma
Coaching Experience: Graeme is one of the highest qualified coaches in Georgia and he has been working with the club in several capacities since joining back in 2006. Previously Graeme worked for the former DC Force Soccer Association, and has coached Varsity Soccer at Lithia Springs and also coached the U14 Girls ODP. Graeme is a great member of the coaching staff that dedicates his life to developing and improving all and any team he is provided.
Playing Background: Graeme played for Durham and Ryerson University before playing in the National Soccer League in Canada. |
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VINCENT MARCOTRIGIANO
Teams Coached:
U10 Boys Premier
U11 Boys Premier
U11 Girls Premier
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Born: USA.
Coaching License: USSF A License.
Coaching Experience: Vinny has an impressive CV that includes Director of Coaching at Roswell Soccer Club and TopHat Soccer Club. He has also coached ODP teams in both Georgia and Virginia and has spent a year working with the Georgia State Mens Soccer Team. Vinny also develops Buckhead FC's Pre Academy and Buckaroos Programs as he looks to groom future players.
Playing Background: Vinny has represented a few teams as a youth but his more senior playing time saw him represent George Mason University for four years before moving on to represent Harrisburg Heat (NPSL/MISL) and Long Island Rough Raiders. |
COURTNEY FOSTER
Teams Coached:
U14 Girls Premier
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Born: Atlanta, Georgia
Coaching License: USSF D License.
Coaching Experience: Courtney has coached with Buckhead FC since 2009 and she has very quickly become a highly acclaimed coach in the area. She has spent her time working with the ever improving Buckhead FC U12 Girls who are going to make the step up to Athena in 2010/11.
Playing Experience: Played four years at Clemson University where she won the National Title in 2001 and the Golden Boot in the same year. Was selected for as a three time All - ACC player and also Freshman All American. She finished her carear as the 7th All time goalscorer in Clemson history. |
AMY SMRCINA
Teams Coached:
U12 Girls Premier
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Born: Akron, Ohio
Coaching License: National D License
Coaching Experience: Amy comes to Buckhead FC after coaching for almost 10 years. Amy's coaching experience includes roles at Queens College, the McAlpine and WCWAA youth programs in the Charlotte area, Covenant College and East Ridge Soccer Association in Tennessee.
Playing Experience: Amy played for Charlotte Soccer Club and eight years on the North Carolina ODP team. She continued her soccer career at Covenant College where she played for four years at the varsity level, serving as captain for two years and earning Appalachian Conference Player of the Year, NAIA Region XIII Player of the Year, and NAIA First-Team All-American honors her senior season. |
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KELLY BOWLER
Teams Coached:
U17 Boys Blue
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Born: Springfield, Missouri
Coaching License: GSSA D License
Coaching Experience: Upon moving to Georgia Kelly has began coaching with Chatahoochee High School. There he had an impressive record that included Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in 7AAAAA and as Varsity Head Coach he led the school to three straight regional championships, number 1 ranking in the state and into the Adidas National Top 20 Ranking in 2007. He recently accepted a teaching and coaching position at Johns Creek High School and has made an impressive start. |
WILL HOSEA
Teams Coached:
U13 Boys Premier
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Born: Athens, Georgia.
Coaching License: National D License.
Coaching Experience: Will has coached youth soccer since 2000 working with teams from U6 - U17 at East Cobb Strikers. He has developed the current U13 team from a recreational team to one of the top teams in the state!
Playing Background: As a youth Will played for St Giles Soccer Club in Greenville, SC. Even though St Giles does not exist anymore everyone in SC remembers how dominant it was throughout the 80's and 90's. Will was fortunate enough to win 4 state cup's with St Giles before age 15 and another one as a u19 player with another Greenville Club. |
CHUCK ROSS
Teams Coached:
U9 Girls Premier
U10 Girls Premier
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Born: Calo Alto California.
Coaching License: USSF D License.
Coaching Experience: Chuck has coached youth soccer since 1992 at several soccer clubs which include Top Hat, West Gwinnett Soccer Club and his most recent East Cobb Strikers.
Playing Background: Chuck’s playing background includes, Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta Magic and currently still plays in many of the Atlanta Men’s Leagues.
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JIMMY PRIEST
Teams Coached:
U9 Girls Premier
U9 Girls Blue
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Born: USA
Coaching License: USSF C license
Coaching Experience: Jimmy is entering his first year with Buckhead Fc after spending the last eleven years with the Cobb Y's striker soccer program following his passion of coaching teams from U11 boys academy to U19 Athena, leading one of his most recent U15 Athena teams to an Atlanta Cup Championship. Jimmy also worked as a trainer prior to coming to Buckhead FC for the newly formed Cherokee Y and Alpharetta boys academy program. Jimmy's passion for soccer extends beyond developing players skills and increasing their love for the game through coaching to working with Jay Miller to develop the curriculum for the South’s first "Soccer Combine" showcase, creating ongoing opportunities for high school soccer players who wish to play on a collegiate level.
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NATHAN HARRELL
Teams Coached:
U19 Boys Premier
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Born: Atlanta, Georgia.
Coaching Licensing: USSF D License
Coaching Experience: Coach Harrell started coaching at Franklin Co. H.S., Elbert Co. H.S., and Madison Co. H.S. He is currently the Head Boys' JV and Varsity Assistant Coach at Lambert High School where he also teaches history.
Playing Experience: Growing up Coach Harrell played his club soccer at Cobb F.C. and in high school at Whitefield Academy. After graduating he went on to play college soccer at Covenant College and later Emmanuel College. While at Emmanuel College he was team captain for two years and received All-Conference Team, Academic All-American, Champions of Character Team, and Region 1st Team. |