Alan McClintock
Associate Director
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Associate Director
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| Year joined USA Sport Group: |
2004 |
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Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Qualifications:
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BA hons Sport Development & Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University
FA Level 1 & 2
IFA Mini Soccer Leaders Award
SAQ Level 1
Junior Team Managers Award
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Awards and honors:
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Ukrainian Sitch USA, NJYS State Cup Winners, Spring 2011
Ukrainian Sitch USA, Ukrainian Nationals Invitational 2011 ChampionÂ
Ukrainian Sitch USA, Neptune 37th Annual Summer Kickoff 2011 Central Jersey Invitational 2010 & 2011 [Boys]
Ukrainian Sitch USA, U15 Boys, MCYSA U16 Flight 1 winners
Morris County Youth Soccer Association Summer Select U13 Boys Neptune Summer Kick off tournament winners - 2008
Morris County Youth Soccer Association Summer Select U13 Boys Hudson Invitational Tournament winners - Summer 2008
Summit SC Scorpions U11 Boys - Pequannock Fall Classic winners 2008
Summit SC Scorpions U11 Boys - MCYSA Flight 2 joint winners Fall 2008
Summit SC Slammers U14 Boys - MCYSA Flight 1 winners Fall 2008
Summit SC Scorpions U11 Boys - MCYSA Flight 1 winners Spring 2009
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Coaching experience:
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I have coached the game of football/soccer for over 8 years now in Northern Ireland, England and here in America working with the following teams, clubs and programs:
Summit High School, Varsity Soccer program (volunteer assistant coach) fall 2010 to present
Ukrainian Sitch USA, U15 boys 2008 to present
USA's Summer Development Program U14 Boys Summer 2009
Summit SC Slammers 14 Boys, USA 2005 to present
Summit SC Scorpions U11 Boys, USA 2008 to present
Summit SC U14 Girls, USA 2004 - 2007
Scotch Plains U10 Girls, USA 2008 to 2009
MCYSA Select U13 Boys, USA Summer 2008
MCYSA Select U12 Boys, USA Summer 2007
Liverpool FC Football in the community coach 2003 - 2004
Maiden City Soccer School - summer coach 2000 - 2003 (seasonal)
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Favorite sports teams:
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I support Man United but worked at Liverpool for a while so loved their old style of play and Juventus at present are impressing me.
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If I could change one rule, I'd:
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I would encourage a longer advantage rule; where the referee may call the play back for a foul if the team does not obtain a clear advantage within 5-10 seconds of the foul.
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Best thing about working at USA Sport Group:
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I have been given the opportunity to teach soccer to players who are less familiar with the game.
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Favorite aspect of coaching:
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I enjoy the game day aspect of our job. We are able to measure our success and development by playing competitive games on weekends.
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Best moment in coaching:
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It has to be winning the NJYSA State Cup in the spring of 2011 with the U16 Boys Ukrainian Sitch – USA.
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Best moment I've ever witnessed live at a sporting event:
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Watching my team (I play with for in USA) win the North Jersey Soccer League 2008 with a last minute winner from former colleague Rob O'Neill; who popped up at the back post in the most unlikely of situations and hammered the ball home - with his shin!!
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| If I wasn't coaching soccer I'd be: |
Involved in education in some aspect more than likely in a sports teaching role. |
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