RD - Martin Punt

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Martin Punt

Company position:	Regional Director
Year joined USA	2007
Originally from:	Ledbury, England




Qualifications:	English F.A. level 1 and 2. Licensed by the USSF Sports Science, National Diploma, University Of Chester, 2005
Awards & honors:	Bridgewater Tournament Champions 2009 (Somerset Hills Shooting Stars). Lehigh Tournament Runners Up 2009 (Somerset Hills Shooting Stars). Randolph Mem. Day Tourn. Runners Up, 2009 (Som. Hills Shooting Stars). North Western Division Champions 2003 Runner up LIJSL u12B Div 5.
Coaching highlights:	Watching my u12 West Brom boys comprehensively beating Chelsea 5-2.
Coaching experience:	Chester University Coach, England Wrexham FC Community Coach, England Chester City Academy Coach U12 Boys, England Arsenal Soccer Schools Coach, England Football 4 All Academy Coach, England West Bromwich Albion FC Coach and Scout U10 and U12 Boys, England Kings Park S.C. Fury U12 Boys, USA Kings Park S.C. Hurricanez U10 Girls, USA Kings Park S.C. Jets U14 Girls, USA Kings Park S.C. Lightning U 10 Boys, USA Kings Park S.C. Eagles U 10 Boys, USA Kings Park S.C. Lil Cyclones U10 Girls, USA Kings Park S.C. Paladins U15 Boys, USA Baldwin S.C.Jaguars u15 Girls, USA Baldwin S.C.Invaders U 15 Boys, USA Elwood S.C. Storm, U12 Boys, USA South Huntington S.C. Wildcats U12 Girls, USA Somerset Hills S.C. Shooting Stars U12 Girls, USA Somerset Hills S.C.Red Storm U 12 Girls, USA
Favorite soccer team:	Liverpool
If I could change one rule, I'd:	Not allowing Man United 10 minutes of injury time when they're losing or drawing.
Best thing about working at USA:	The variety of people I work with.
Favorite aspect of coaching:	Watching players successfully perform something we've worked on in training in a game.
Best moment in coaching:	Watching a young player I was training sign a contract for West Bromich Albion
Best moment I've ever witnessed live at a sporting event is:	Watching USA staff start a fifty thousand strong Mexican wave at the NY Red Bulls vs LA Galaxy game at Giants Stadium.
If i wasn't coaching soccer I'd be:	In the pouring rain in sunny, sunny England pretending to be a soccer player.

The USA Directors are responsible for the overall management of the Academy.

Andrew Egginton	Director of Finance	Click here for bio
Todd Hebden	Director of Operations	Click here for bio
Justin Marriott	Director of Logistics	Click here for bio
Simon March	Director of USSI	Click here for bio
Craig Rosindale	Director of South Operations	Click here for bio
Matt Soall	Director of Sales	Click here for bio
Mark Wilson	Director of Marketing	Click here for bio

The USA Regional Directors are responsible for directly serving the needs of our clients.

Alan McClintock	Regional Director	Click here for bio
John Williams	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Mark Lowdon	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Ally Speirs	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Celine Martin	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Mark Tolley	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Richard Punt	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Martin Punt	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Andy Pearce	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Gemma Foley	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Christy Holly	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Stephen Ward	Regional Director	Click here for bio
Matt Long	Regional Director	Bio Coming Soon
Stephanie Bardell	Regional Director	Bio Coming Soon

The USA Area Managers oversee a specific area of the business to ensure that clients receive a consistently high level of service from the Academy.

Dave Samson	Finance	Click here for bio
Chris Fitzgerald	Transport & Accommodations	Click here for bio
Terry Gradwell	Registration	Bio Coming Soon
Graham Jones	Marketing & Promotions	Click here for bio
Brian Emans	Staff Liaison - Long Island	Click here for bio
James Gush	Marketing & Promotions	Click here for bio
Joe Durham	Operations North	Bio Coming Soon

The backbone of United Soccer Academy is our Academy Staff. Our dedicated team of full time professional coaches ensure every United Soccer Academy program is both enjoyable and developmental.

Our specialist staff are selected from a large pool of professional coaches and are subjected to a rigorous interview process where they are assessed on all aspects of the game to guarantee only the leading professionals in youth development are selected.

Each staff member has extensive knowledge and experience to develop players of all ages and abilities. Our professional, enthusiastic staff build the foundations of our success. In addition all our coaches must hold as a minimum a USSF B License, NSCAA National Diploma, UEFA B License or equivalent.

Our thorough ongoing training program allows coaches to enhance their skills and develop their coaching to the next level. Each staff member completes weekly training encompassing session planning, content, progression and execution to maximize training benefits. All coaches are consistently evaluated to ensure our standard of coaching remains at the pinnacle of professional soccer development.