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Resume:
Darren Neal Pitfield
***** ****** ** ***: 541-***-****
Bend OR, 97701
Title: Head Coach of Men's Soccer
Req Number: mit-00007790
Department: DAPER - Intercollegiate Sports
FT/PT: Part Time
Employment / Payroll Category: Other Academic
Re: HEAD COACH OF MEN'S SOCCER - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
To Whom it may concern,
My name is Darren Pitfield and I am very interested in your opening for Head Coach of Men’s
Soccer. I learned about this opportunity after reading the job posting on the Higheredjobs.com
website. I have included my resume and reference list for your review.
I decided to go into the field of physical education and coaching because I wanted to make a
difference in the lives of students as an educator and a role model. Being a former YTS
professional player in England and current professional coach, I have high-level of experience,
skills and passion for the sport that I am able to pass on to the players and coaches I work with.
I believe that my strong academic background (including a Bachelors and Masters Degrees in
related fields) coupled with my abilities and track record as a Head Coach (at the regional and
national level) and Director of Coaching experience make me an excellent candidate for the
position offered. I have also numerous years working in fast paced software development
environments in a variety of positions detailed in my resume and would comfortably meet any of
the computer skills required. I also attended as a student a very selective university and an ROTC
military school with strict entrance qualifications and have a good understanding into the nature
of these institutions.
As a Director of Coaching for two Soccer Clubs, self published author, educational website
owner, Camp Director, I am well accustomed to dealing with budgets, administration, teams of
coaches/admin personnel, travel schedules, recruiting, website administration, etc.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with the selection committee in person or attend an
interview. Please review my information and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or need additional information about my qualifications and experiences. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
Attached you will find my resume, which details my experience and qualifications.
Sincerely,
Darren Pitfield
Enclosures: Resume
Reference List
Darren Neal Pitfield
20415 Rogers Rd Tel: 541-***-****
Bend OR, 97701
Darren Pitfield
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Over thirteen years cumulative physical education and coaching experience both in the US and
internationally. 7 years as a Director of Coaching/technical Director performing the daily operations of
running two large soccer clubs. 10 years as a Head Coach or Assistant coach for competitive teams all ages
including numerous State Cup Titles, Regional Titles, with both male and female teams. I have developed
numerous players playing at Division 1 schools and Regional and National Team level. I also have
experience as a player/head coach for a top level university program (Loughborough University, England)
combined with a high level of playing experience in Europe. Coached and recruited from major college
showcase events (primary the west coast).
I have an established coaching career with experience coaching youth to college/professional players. I have
been lucky enough to work alongside well respected national team/professional and college coaches for many
years. I continue to develop myself as a coach and director branching into soccer education as an author and
various web-site enterprises.
Personal strengths include a high level of knowledge in professional soccer alongside a strong academic
background in Sports Science and many years of practical experience. I have the experience and presence to
lead a staff and squad of players and develop a successful program.
The contacts and relationships I have developed over the years would facilitate recruiting opportunities all
over the US (and potentially overseas).
My experiences as a Coaching Director and working in a professional software environment have given me
organizational and administrative skills that exceed those of standard coaches of this level.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Loughborough (UK) 2000 - 2002
Masters Degree, Information Technology & Computer Science, Honours
Major in Information Systems
Thesis: Performance Evaluation of Input Devices
Areas of Study:
Computer Architecture Communications & Networks
Programming Psychology of Human-computer interaction
Human Factors in IT Acquisition of Data
Socio-Tech Systems User-centred design
Ergonomics in IT Systems HTML
C++ basic Web Design
Networking
University of Loughborough (UK) 1997 - 2000
Bachelors Degree, Physical Education & Sports Science, Honours
Major in Physiology
Published Thesis: Physiology of Exercise
Sports Psychology Physical Education
Biomechanics
Physiology
Sports Sociology
Darren Neal Pitfield
20415 Rogers Rd Tel: 541-***-****
Bend OR, 97701
RELEVANT SKILLS
• UEFA Coaching Certification
• Self Published Author of the training manual: ‘Soccer Fitness and Training Log’ 2009, Lightning
Source Distribution.
• Experience coaching within the TOP Soccer program for disabled and mentally impaired youth
players.
• Experience with Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and other applications.
• Accomplished web designer working with HTML, Java, and sites with MYSQL and PHP.
• SQL and database experience.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
• YTS Professional York City FC (England) 1994 – 1996
• Loughborough University (England) 1997 – 2000
• Rowntrees FC (England) 1997 – 1995
• Haxby Town (England) 1990 – 1995
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Soccer Coaching and Administrative Experience
Director of Coaching Seniors (CURRENT) 2010 – 2011
Oregon Rush Soccer Club
Responsibilities include running the daily operations of a competitive soccer club under the branch of Rush
Soccer with over 700 players with a focus on the older age groups. This involves players 8-Adult including
head coaching duties for both Boys and Girls teams with state titles and regional level placements. The club
also now has a team in the WPSL league. 12 State Championships in last 5 years. I continue to coach and
travel with our national level teams.
Director of Coaching 2006 – 2010
Oregon Rush Soccer Club
Involved with the operations of all areas of the club. Administrative, coaching and leading a team of coaches,
performing coaching clinics, overseeing age groups and teams.
CEO/Owner (CURRENT) 2007 – 2011
ProfessionalSoccerCoaching.com
Created and operate soccer educational website which has approximately 10,000 members worldwide
providing soccer coaching sessions and information to coaching staff. The website has professional coaches
and coaching staff provide contributions to the global soccer coaching community.
Head Coach (Technical Director) 2004 – 2006
Deschutes Academy and Futbol Club (DAFC)
Joint founder and head coach of a soccer club based in Central Oregon. 3 State Championship and 3rd Place
in US Club National Cup IV (2006). Created and expanded a local league (Central Oregon Soccer League)
which today develops over 800 players.
CEO/Owner 2002 - 2004
European Professional Soccer Academy. LLC
Teaching soccer as a professional coach in youth academies working with children from aged 5-17 years old.
Running and coaching high level (travel and select teams) in the UK and USA (ages from 10yrs to adult).
Darren Neal Pitfield
20415 Rogers Rd Tel: 541-***-****
Bend OR, 97701
Performing team training, conditioning, tuition and soccer education, and clinics regarding the science behind
soccer conditioning and nutrition.
Head Coach 2000 - 2001
Loughborough University
Coached and also played for the Loughborough University and assisted in coaching the reserve squads. This
involved performing training sessions, recruiting, travel scheduling and other duties related to the operation
of a university sports team.
Director of Coaching/Staff Coach 1999 - 2002
Challenger Sports Corporation
Involved in leading small groups of soccer coaches, working in over 13 states in the USA. Working with
children aged 4-17 years old. This included physical coaching, PR work, finance and administration. This
gave me the opportunity to work specialised camps in high-schools, colleges and academies across the
country.
Software and Information Technology Experience
Business Analyst (eCIS+) 2009 – Current
Vertex Business Services
Developing and refining ECIS (Enterprise Customer Information System) utility software as part of its next
generation development. This included development of both the user interface and structural database
changes to help lead a successful CIS product into the future. I also performed research into MDM, AMR
and Smart Grid Technologies which eCIS+ is looking to incorporate into its software. More recently I have
been working as a member of the eCIS+ Implementation Team and heading the custom development research
and requirements gathering for new product implementations and upgrades.
Business Analyst 2006 – 2009
Alliance Data Systems
Designing and implementing CIS systems for major utilities. Involved in various domains, including
Billing, Meter Reading, IVR systems, Service Orders systems amongst others. These custom projects
involved working within Agile Development teams. This role also exposed me to working within the
IBM I Series and AS400 systems. During this period I also acted as the back-up Work Product
Inspection Manager when required.
Software / Business Analyst II 2005 - 2006
GL Suite, Inc.
Designing and implementing custom software applications for government licensing agencies. As a Business
Analyst II I am involved in the full life-cycle of custom IT installation projects. Often this requires on sight
installation and training as well as the usual phases of specification and development and conversion of
existing formats of data.
Software / Business Analyst I 2004 - 2005
GL Suite, Inc.
As a primary Analyst I was responsible for creating specification documentation, working closely with clients
and a development teams. This involved everything from designing the structure of the database to
configuration of the application GUI. This also included integrating web based applications with database
and third party integration software and accounting packages.
Darren Neal Pitfield
20415 Rogers Rd Tel: 541-***-****
Bend OR, 97701
Officer 1997 - 1999
British Armed Forces
Worked and trained as an Army cadet Officer, and undertook all the roles normally associated with military
officers. Leading up to 12 men in battle scenarios, communications, infantry, etc.
WORK REFERENCES
Tommy Tate
U20 US National Women’s Team
Assistant Coach/
Director of Coaching
Las Vegas Surf Soccer Club
Las Vegas
PO BOX 11064
NV 89111
abgvnl@r.postjobfree.com
Kyle Steinbaugh
Director of Coaching
Oregon Rush Soccer Club
PO BOX 8340
Bend OR, 97708-8340
abgvnl@r.postjobfree.com
Ron Fritz
Vice President
Oregon Rush Soccer Club
PO BOX 8340
Bend OR, 97708-8340
abgvnl@r.postjobfree.com
Matt Dougherty
Vice President, Deschutes Academy and Futbol Club (Former)
19515 Sunshine Way
Bend OR, 97702
abgvnl@r.postjobfree.com
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