Brandon Couling
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Objective
I am seeking a challenging position in the coaching world where I will be able to help players develop and aid in understand the daily challenges associated with being a student-athlete. Furthermore, I am seeking a job that allows me to express my passion for soccer on a stage where progress and development occurs both on and off the field. I further want to provide an experience like no other. I am a passionate individual who strives for success in all walks of life, through determination and love for this field of word I seek to find a solution to any problem that occurs in the correct manner for all parties involved.
Experience
Interim Head Coach Men’s Soccer Coach Mary Baldwin University April 25th – August 1st 2019
-Head of financial budgeting/ ordering
-Head of recruiting and retention
oRecruited 15 Freshman (Awards achieved: Freshman of the year, and 2 freshman in the 2nd team all-conference)
-Dealt with facility development and maintenance
-Integrated into an NCAA D3 sport within an established conference
-Transitioned the team from Club to NCAA
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach/ Goalkeeper Coach Mary Baldwin University August 2018 - Present
-Assistant to an NCAA D3 institution in the USA South Conference
-Developed and implemented all session plans
-Dealt with travel arrangements
-Head of recruitment
-Designed and led all of the training sessions
-Acted as a mentor both on and off the field to players
-Head of goalkeeper development
Lubbock Christian University Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach January – May 2018
oAided in training and organization within the spring season
oCarried out and implemented training session to improve individuals and the team
oWorked alongside coaching staff to generate experience
Sports Psychologist Assistant CMSportConsult Summer 2017
-Providing assistance to a sports psychologist who dealt with professional athletes
-Created schedules, appointment times, treatment courses, filing, organization tasks
-Sat in on all interviews to create various notes over the meeting
-Made schedule for other workers, dealt with customer relations, dealt with internal and external affairs
Assistant Coach Southampton FC Academy 2011 - 2017
-Aided in the development of youth players
-Developed and carried out various training sessions with the younger age groups
-Met with the head coach to organize the team and implement the club’s style and mentality onto them to prepare them for the next level.
-Recruited players from all across the country to place into the academy.
-Produced video analysis of player development as well of video breakdown of talent (prospective players to join the academy)
Assistant Coach AFC Bournemouth Academy 2015 – 2017
-Aided in the development of youth players
-Developed and carried out various training sessions with the younger age groups
-Met with the head coach to organize the team and implement the club’s style and mentality onto them to prepare them for the next level.
-Recruited players from all across the country to place into the academy.
-Produced video analysis of player development as well of video breakdown of talent (prospective players to join the academy)
Volunteer Work
Youth ambassador London 2012 Olympics 2010-2012
-Organized sporting events for my local area
-Created events for the Olympic village.
Sports Psychologist Assistant at Texas tech 2016-2017
-Aided in the helping athletes with their psychological problems
-Worked with elite athletes, some who are now in the NFL, and play overseas
-Worked in an environment on par or exceeding the professional level
-Dealing with a vast array of clientele
-Helped people find their pathway through psychological techniques
Soccer Coach Isle of Wight (Steve Hunt Soccer Camp) 2010 - 2017
-Taught skills, techniques, formations, both basic and advanced levels
-Developed players physically and mentally
-Various training session from ages ranging from 8 to 14
Personal Achievements
-Played at the professional level in England for Southampton FC in the Premier League
-A 4 month trialist at FC Dallas in the MLS
-Young ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic Games
-Captain of both Salem International University and Lubbock Christian University men’s soccer team
-Honor Student at SIU & LCU
-Presidents List all 4 years
-Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at LCU 2017 – 2018
Qualifications
FA Level 1 & 2 Coaching License (U.S Soccer C License equivalent)
UEFA B Coaching License (U.S Soccer A License equivalent)
Education
Mary Baldwin University Masters Applied Behavioral Analysis 2018 - 2020
Lubbock Christian University Bachelors (Honors) Sports Psychology 2016 - 2018
Salem International University Associates Biology 2014 – 2016
References
Paul Gilbert
-LCU Head Men’s Coach
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Mike Bair
-Mary Baldwin University Head Coach
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Manny De Alba
-Assistant Athletic Trainer San Jose Earthquakes
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Alex Denning
-LCU Head Women’s Coach
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Paul Hardyman
-Soccer Coach at Southampton FC
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Stephen Morimando
-Director of Coaching at Northern Steel Soccer
Victor Dominguez
-University of Texas (Permian Basin) Coach
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