Alan Lydiate is an excellent English coach with a passion to coach soccer the game he loves and has been apart of since he was 5yrs old. Alan arrived in the USA from Blackpool England in 2004, and holds an English FA level 1 & 2 certificate in coaching and a USSF C license. Alan Played semi-pro for his home town team Blackpool Wren Rovers in the North West Counties League. As a youth he attended the Bobby Charlton Soccer School the same time as the famous David Beckham. Since arriving in the USA Alan has worked with Brit-Am and is now the Director of Coaching, working with players and teams of all ages and abilities:
Alan’s Coaching Philosophy is:
- Clear vision and philosophy (age and ability specific).
- A student of the game- constantly evolving as a coach.
- Fun character able to provide a safe and fun environment for the players to learn and develop.
- Constant communicator- Parents/Players/Coach!
- Work hard and Smart for today Plan for tomorrow.
- Winning is important but not as much as development
- Develop the 4 corners: Technical/Physical/Psychological/Social
Values are:
- Commitment (to the development of youth’s in soccer)
- Honesty (always the best policy)
- Belief (in my abilities and the players I work with)
- Desire (to improve as a coach)
- Passion (for the game)
- Determination (to succeed)
- Integrity (Sportsmanship/Fair play)
Achievements:
2005 March Madness U9 Girls Champions
2005 August Cup U10 Girls Finalist
2005 Bethesda Tournament U10 Girls Finalist
2005 Washington Fall Classic Boys U15 Champions
2006 March Madness U10 Girls Finalist
2006 August Cup U11 Girls Champion
2007 NCSL U13 Boys D6 Runners Up
2007 Blue/Grey Cup U13 Boys Finalists
2007 August Cup U14 Boys Finalist
2007 Spring Breakout Capitol Cup U13 Boys Finalist
2009 Spring Breakout Capitol Cup U15 Winners
2009 Potomac Memorial U10 Finalists
