Since arriving at Cobb FC August of 1999, Steve has made great strides in creating a program that can compete at the very highest level. For the last two years he has held the title of Boys Director of coaching, previous to this he was the Boys Technical Director and has held the position of Coerver Coaching GA Director since 2000.

Over the last five years under Steve’s direction Cobb FC has worked to implement the world Famous “Coerver Coaching Method� of developing young soccer players. “The Technical training that the boys programs have followed is second to none in our opinion,� says Gummer, “All of our players who have graduated out of the Academy have excellent technical ability, the Coerver Curriculum serves Cobb FC well and every player has an excellent base to further their soccer careers.�

Drew Bentley, VP and Select Program Commissioner credits Steve Gummer's passion, knowledge, and leadership with being directly related to the many accomplishments of the Boys Program at Cobb F.C. “Whether it is the top level player playing ODP, the R3PL Champion Team, State Cup Champion Team or our teams that are playing at a level slightly lower level all of our kids are learning to play the game the right way,� says Bentley, “The biggest testimonial to this is that of our 12 non academy teams last fall 8 finished either first or second in their division. Under his tutelage our Academy kids are excelling and more importantly our coaches are getting better and better.� He continues, “Steve's curriculum and his enthusiasm are already paying great dividends to our Girls Program. A visit to the Southside of Tramore during Academy practices reinforces the adage that "a picture is worth a thousand words.�

Over the course of Gummer’s tenure the boys program has produced over 50 players who have played within the ODP system, several have played for the Region teams and five have attended US National camps including Victor Duru, Nolan McKeever, Darvin Ebanks, Will Dunaway, and Joe Bendik (Joe is currently on tour in Slovakia with the U18 National team.)

In taking over as sole director of coaching and expanding the Coerver method to both programs, it is Steve’s aim to mirror the success of the boys program to the girl’s side; “I am very excited about the new role and have already started getting to grips with the task ahead�, says Gummer, “We have some very gifted players within the girls program and it is my job to make sure they flourish at the top level. With the help of our qualified coaching staff. We want to make our teams compete at the top level as well as having fun and creating a great place for our athletes to enjoy and learn the game of soccer.�

Steve Gummer has served as head coach on many teams throughout the club, and currently coaches the U17 Premier, U14 Premier and the U11 gold academy team. All of his teams have had major success through out the nation at the top level.

The U17 squad is currently the GA State cup champions and the region III Premier League winners; this has already qualified them for the Region III Regional championships in Arkansas during the month of June. Since there U14 year they have won many top level tournaments, Such as the Raleigh shootout, Score at the Shore, and the Atlanta Cup. This team is made up of mainly Juniors who are all seeking division one college scholarships, three of the seniors on the team have all made verbal commitments to major division one programs, Joe Bendik (Clemson) Pat Barton ( University of Irvine California) and Stephan Minoyno ( University of Evansville)

The U14 team has had equal success and has just recently won the Dallas Cup, Beating the Iraq National team and Crewe Alexandra on the way to the final. This is only the second time a GA team has picked up the silver wear in the 27 year history of the tournament. This squad is currently ranked in the top ten in the Nation and with this win should move into the top three. This team has been ranked the Number one team in the State since there U11 year, they are past State finalist and Champions , also current US Club region C champions and represented the Cub at the US Club National championships last July.

Steve holds the USSF “A� and UEFA “B� License and is the Official Coerver -Coaching State Director as well as a ODP Staff Coach.

About Cobb FC
Cobb Futbol Club is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to “enhance the growth of and participation in youth soccer by promoting and fostering healthy competition and development in an environment that is enjoyable and sporting for all participants regardless of individual ability, as well as creating a more challenging environment for those players who strive to reach their fullest potential. “

Established in 1988, today Cobb FC serves over 1300 boys and girls soccer players from 4 to 19 years of age. In addition to having two seasons of regular play and a developmental academy program, it annually conducts the Cobb Classic Invitational soccer tournament for select teams U10 – U14.

Cobb FC is based at Tramore Park on the East – West Connector in Austell. Tramore Park is a 22 acre lighted complex of 10 grass soccer fields. In addition, Cobb FC is currently engaged in the development of its own 40 acre facility called the Marathon Soccer Complex. This complex is set for 8 fields and is adjacent to Tramore Park off behind BJ’s on the Connector.

Questions about the Club should be directed to Chris Werner, President. Questions about the soccer program contact Steve Gummer – sgummer@cobbfc.org.