CiTY Travel Coaches
Dan Nairin
Personal Info Born and raised in Howard County, I’ve lived here my entire life and feel deeply connected to the community. I got involved in local sports at a young age and spent eight incredible years playing premier travel soccer, where I developed both my love for the game and a strong sense of what…
Read MoreMaggi Gallagher
Coaching Career Highlight: The sheer joy of watching my players every time they execute flawlessly on a new or improved skill or master a tactical concept – especially if it leads to a win. Playing Career Highlight: Every game that my team played well, regardless of win or loss. Why do you like coaching for…
Read MoreDerek Phillips
Playing Career Highlight My first international cap representing Trinidad and Tobago vs South Korea in 2004. Why do you like coaching for CiTY? The Ellicott City Soccer Club’s philosophies are aligned with my passions and experience. Its where player and team development is encouraged and nurtured. Personal Info I enjoy spending time with my family…
Read MoreQuentin Burley
Coaching Career Highlight: Being part of a player’s journey as they learn how to have fun while developing soccer skills that transfers to life skills. Why do you like coaching for CiTY? The club fosters a family-oriented community, focused on developing players on and off the field. Personal Info: I enjoy spending time with my…
Read MoreMike Akalu
Coaching Licenses Held: USSF D License Coaching Career Highlight: Developing youth and seeing their success on and off the field! Coaching competitive amateur soccer at the highest level in Howard County and becoming Champions in both 2019 and 2021 Playing Career Highlight: Leading scorer at the semi-pro and college level and 2X Golden Boot winner.…
Read MoreGreg Lindenstruth
Coaching Licenses Held: United States Soccer Federation (USSF) E License Coaching Career Highlight: The interactions with the players – giving them nicknames, having special celebratory handshakes with them, helping them develop their skills to become better players. Even more satisfying is watching them grow into responsible young men, there are many teaching moments on a…
Read MoreNyakeh Karimu
Coaching Career Highlight: Coaching overseas and watching young players develop and have fun playing the beautiful game. Playing Career Highlight: Helped my team get promoted to a higher division. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: The culture and goals of the club are in line with my coaching philosophy as well as having the…
Read MoreEungsuk Lee
Coaching Career Highlight: There were a few moments in winning the tournaments, but the one that touched me was the Mission team(Grace F.C) that came short of winning the tournament. Playing Career Highlight: Following the 2002 World Cup, the Chinese Government invited Korean heritage teams from 7 nations (USA, China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Russia, England)…
Read MoreScott Graham
Coaching Licenses Held: United Soccer Coach (formerly NSCAA) National Diploma United States Soccer Federation (USSF) E License USSF Grassroots 11v11 and 9v9 Certifications NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma Coaching Career Highlight: Seeing players I’ve coached go on to enjoy success as a player and/or coach. Playing Career Highlight: Playing throughout England as a goalkeeper with the Region…
Read MoreRob Ryerson
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License Coaching Career Highlight: Coaching Division 1 soccer at Mount St Marys University and Traveling to France with the U16 US Youth National Team in 2017 Playing Career Highlight: Scoring the winning goal for the US Men’s Senior National Team in a 1-0 win vs Costa Rica in San…
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