Head Coach Brian Wall
Coaching Experience
· Head Coach: Potomac Cougars 93 (U-18)
o Region One Team
o 2010 Maryland State Cup Champions
o 2010 Maryland Ranking #1
· Head Men’s Soccer Coach of Hood College: Frederick, Maryland
o NCAA Division III NCAA Conference: Capital Athletic
o www.hoodathletics.come for more information
· Owner of The Brian Wall Soccer School, LLC
o Organize summer camp and player development programs primarily in Frederick County, Maryland
· Been coaching in Potomac Soccer club for 5 years.
· Former staff member of Maryland ODP (Boys)
· Former Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach at Mount Saint Mary’s University under Mark Mettrick (Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Loyola University)
Coaching Certifications
· Advanced National “A” Coaching License from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)
· United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Licensed Coach
· CPR Certified by the American Red Cross
· Double-Goal Coach Certification from the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
Playing Experience
· Mount Saint Mary’s University: Emmitsburg, Maryland
o Division One: Northeast Conference
§ 4 year starter, 3 year Captain 1995-1998
§ All Conference Honors 1995 and 1996
§ Selected Third Team All South Region Team in 1995 and 1996
Coaching Philosophy:
· The core of my coaching philosophy is to have a positive influence on the players I coach with the ultimate goal for them to be the best that they can be on and off the field. I believe in promoting a positive, efficient, competitive and fun training and match environment so players can apply various skills (team and individual) so they become better overall soccer players and teammates. I believe in evaluating the teams I coach by analyzing the 5 Pillars of the game (Mental, Physical, Technical, Tactical and Lifestyle). I look to improve overall performance in these categories both as a team and individually).
· My ultimate goal is to do my best to prepare players to play at the collegiate level that suits them best if they so choose.
Assistant Coach Bob Johnson
A product of Chapel Hill, N.C., Bob grew up playing select soccer with the likes of Anson Dorrance. After being selected for the North Carolina Bi-Centennial International Tournament Team, the 1st Team North Carolina All-State Team , for 2 years, and was nominated for the All-South Team two years running, Bob traveled to Poland to tour with his select team to get some international soccer experience. Upon his return, the speedy mid-fielder decided to settle in at Duke University where he played for renowned John Rennie and was a part of one of their many ACC championship teams. Bob believes that success is achieved through a creative process of teaching rigorous basic skills and combining that with fun and progressive tactical development. More importantly, Bob focuses on teaching a love for the game and has coached youth soccer for over 10 years with CYO, MSI and Potomac Soccer and holds a MSYSA “E” license.
Assistant Coach Andy Battin
Andy grew up playing soccer in the Philadelphia area in the 1970’s. As a U-17 player, Andy participated in the Helsinki Cup in Finland as a member of one of the two U.S. teams. Andy played midfield while at
LaSalle College High School in Philadelphia’s tough Catholic League, and went on to play fullback at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Andy believes that a commitment to individual skill development, self-control, conditioning, and teamwork, translate into positive results for the team come game time. Andy has coached boys and girls youth soccer for over 6 years with Seneca, SAM, MSI, Potomac’s NCSL team, and holds a NSCAA Regional Diploma.
Prior to joining forces, Bob and Andy’s respective teams (Hammerheads and Hurricanes) shared a healthy rivalry, and frequently exchanged players for tournaments collecting division titles and tournament
trophies along the way. In their inaugural season coaching the Rapids, Coach Bob and Coach Andy captured the NCSL U-12 Division 6 title.
