UK Trainers 2011

Andrew McRobbie

Age 22 from Aberdeen, Scotland
Position: Forward
Favorite Team: Tottenham Hotspur
Favourite Player: Sergio Aguero

Coaching Experience: 1st Year Working With UK International Soccer And AYSO. Level 3 SFA Coach At Kids (5-12 Years Old) And Youth (12-18 Years Old), Level 1 SFA Goalkeeping Coach, Aberdeen Community Coach, Meldrum Academy Girls Coach (11-18 Years Old), Formartine United U10s Assistant Coach, HND Sports Coaching w/ Development Of Sport, Student P.E Teacher At Meldrum Academy, Scotland.

Playing Experience: Formartine United U10-U12, Udny Green Primary, Ellon Academy Junior/Senior Team, Ellon Meadows U14s, Aberdeen College First Team

Me in 3 words: Passionite, Determined, Enthusiastic

David William Alexander Clark

Age: 21 from Newburgh, Scotland
Position: Centre Midfield
Favorite Team: Manchester United
Favorite Player: Darren Fletcher

Coaching Experience: Camp Leader Ellon Meadows Summer Camp, 2005-2008, Assisstant Manager/Coach, Formatine United boys' Club U15, 2006-2007, Aberdeen Football Club Summer Camps, 2005-2007, 'Soccer One' coaching, 2009-2010, Active Schools Soccer Coach, 2009-2010,

Playing Experience: Newburgh Mathers Primary School, 1995-2001, Formartine United Boys' Club U10-U19, 1997-2008, Formartine United Junior Football Club, 2005-2006, , Aberdeenshire Select, 2006-2007, Ellon Meadows Football Club U19, 2008-2009, New Deer Football Club, 2008-2009, Cruden Bay Junior Football Club, 2009-present

Me in 3 words: Energetic, Determined and Fun.

Sam Coakes

Age 20, Hometown: Poole, Dorset
Position: Left Back
Favorite Team: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Roy Keane

Me in 3 words. Enthusiastic, Motivated, Determined.

Jonathan Clarke

Age 22, Hometown: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Position: Right Back/Defender
Favorite Team: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Ryan Giggs

Me in 3 words. Friendly, Energetic and Approachable.

Lee Elliott

Age 18 from Surrey
Position: Goalkeeper
Favorite Team: Liverpool
Favourite Player: Luis Suarez

Me in 3 words: Exciting, Fun and Passionate.

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:48:29

Hi Andrew
 
Thanks to you and all your friends who come here and help us coaches.
We have had the pleasure of working with Lee, who is gentle and fun with the girls. He has helped our players learn how to kick the ball straight (or relatively straight!). He always arrives at practice in a happy mood and willing to help in whatever way possible.
I have also interacted with another gentleman (his name escapes me right now), but he is assigned to Brian's girls team on Wednesdays. He helped me out when I had surgery last week and was kind of out of it! He is also always willing to assist.
The positive attitudes and pleasant demeanor of the UK trainers is AWESOME!!!
Looking forward to our first game and seeing you all next week!
 
Have a great weekend,
Carolynn

Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:09:52

Hi Andrew,
 
Uk coach, Sam, has helped us twice so far. I found him to be an excellent coach who is very knowledgable Of the game and who has a lot enthusiasm which in turn is pass along to our kids. He came up with a very simple but effective way to practice goal kicks. The kids liked it and kept on practicing it without any problems. I think that one important question that crosses our kid's minds is what part of their foot needs to be used for what kind of kick. For instance Sam was able to show the kids what part of their foot to use for goal kicks and how to slightly lean their body's back while making this kick. He created a game in which the kids practiced this kick and the response was amazing. I hope this was helpful.
 
Thanks,
Luis Vergara
Coach team 3