Girls Program Director -Seamus O’Connor
Asst. Director – Jamie Whittle
Goalkeeper Coach – George Hobbins
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U11 – Zara Phillips
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U12 – Charlie Dolby
Charlie’s involvement incoaching first started off at the David Beckham Academy, her role as a coach was to lead and deliver structured coaching for 5-16yr olds both male and gemale players. Charlie has represented many top level clubs as a player, starting at the Kent Magpies LFC for two years before moving on to the Charlton Ladies Academy through a scholarship system awarded by London Leisure College. From Charlton she most recently has been playing for Millwall Ladies. Charlie’s biggest achievement as a player was being part of the London Cup Final for Charlton against Arsenal 2007, one of the most prestifious competitions in the womens game.
U13 - Jamie Scott
Jamie Scott has been involved in soccer for almost 20 years and has over 5 years of soccer coaching experience in both the UK and the USA. Born in London and raised in the South of England, Jamie played at College level and studied Leisure Marketing at Bournemouth University. Jamie holds an FA Level 2 coaching qualification and is also qualified in specialist Goalkeeping coaching. Jamie coached at English Professional Soccer Team AFC Bournemouth for four years as part of the Youth Development Program. Jamie has coached soccer to various levels ranging from 3-18 year old players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware since 2007.
U14 – Jamie Whittle
Jamie Whittle is a British National and has been playing and coaching over 15 years and currently holds a UK Level 2 Coaching Badge. He enjoyed playing at a high level in Asia for most of his career. On returning to England he began his coaching career working with Southampton FC in and around London, after which he then relocated to Bournemouth where he continued to coach with the Bournemouth FC. Jamie has been in USA for since 2008, coaching at every level from 3-5 year olds to 16-18 year olds.
U15 / U16 - Seamus O’Connor
Seamus currently is the Director of Soccer at Chestnut Hill College – an NCAA Division II institution. As such, Coach O’Connor oversees the administration of both the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Prior to his appointment at Chestnut Hill College, O’Connor directed Immaculata University’s men’s program to a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference quarterfinal appearance in only their second year of existence. The Mighty Macs posted a 7-10 overall record with a cast of freshmen and sophomores.
Away from collegiate soccer, O’Connor has established himself as a talented coach on both the youth and professional levels. He recently completed a stint as head coach of the Philadelphia Liberty, a member of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Prior to the Liberty he was also Head Coach of the CDSA Future and Assistant Coach of the AC Diablos, both members of the WPSL.
In 2003, he led the Reading Rage of the United Soccer League/Premier Development League (USL/PDL) to an 8-8-2 record; the Rage’s first .500 or better record in many seasons. Part of his job was the development of the Reading Rage youth program. Two teams from that program qualified for the Super Y League National Finals. O’Connor was selected as Head Coach for the Under 16 Boys’ National Team to represent the Mid-Atlantic Region at the Super Y League National Olympic Development Camp.
At the youth level, O’Connor helped in the development of Philadelphia Soccer Club’s Coppa United into a top 35 team nationally ranked team. Coppa United was an Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) State Cup finalist, a Jefferson Cup champion, and appeared in the Dallas Cup, Surf Cup, and Super Y League National Finals in addition to playing the Chinese Under 17 Men’s National Team to a 1-1 draw.
O’Connor has coached many girls teams in South Jersey, including the Haddon Heights Jersey Devils, the Pittsgrove Irish and currently coaches two teams with Atlantic County Premier. O’Connor graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland in 1997 where he was the starting goalkeeper for three seasons. While in college, he trained with League of Ireland clubs Athlone Town and Longford Town. His soccer education includes an FA of Ireland Coaching License, FAI Goalkeeping License, NSCAA National License, NSCAA Level 1 and NSCAA Level 2 Goalkeeping License. Seamus, a native of Galway, Ireland, resides in Blackwood, New Jersey with his wife, Alexandra, son, Shay and daughter Annabridget.
College Showcase Age Groups
U17 – TBD
U18 – TBD
