Cobb FC is pleased and excited to announce that Gareth Evans is to become the new Boys Academy Director. The Club are very lucky to have secured the appointment of Gareth for this position. Gareth comes to us from Liverpool Football Club, where for the last eight years he has worked exclusively with the 6 to 12 year olds, at their world famous soccer Academy. From the age of 8 Gareth represented Liverpool FC through every age group of the Youth Development Program. He was coached through the Liverpool FC Technical Coaching Program which was implemented and delivered by Liverpool Legend Steve Heighway. He was fortunate to play and develop his skills alongside England Internationals Michael Owen and current Liverpool FC Captain Steven Gerrard. Cobb FC extends a warm welcome to Gareth and his wife, Rebecca and wishes them all the best for the future.





Coaching History




PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

UEFA Licensed Coach

18 years of combined playing and coaching experience with Liverpool Football Club, UK.

Identifying training and development needs

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite



EXPERIENCE

Liverpool Football Club Liverpool, UK

Academy Coach U6-8, U9-14 2000 -present

§ Prepare and conduct coaching sessions ‘The Liverpool Way’

§ Implement and deliver a coach education program to relevant coaching staff

§ Develop Academy players

§ Assess and make decisions on current and future Academy Players

§ Report on individual players’ progress to Academy Management

§ Demonstrate the Liverpool FC philosophy and beliefs at all times

§ Build and maintain strong relationships with Academy players and parents



Liverpool Football Club Liverpool, UK

School Coaching Coordinator / School Tournament Coordinator 2000 - 2004

§ Coordinate schedule for schools and coaching staff

§ Implement and deliver a coach education program to coaching staff

§ Develop coaching sessions for school’s soccer program

§ Maintain and build strong relationships with schools and education authorities

§ Review the school feedback reports and assess coaching staff



Liverpool Football Club Liverpool, UK

Soccer School Director 2004-2007

§ Administration of soccer school player applications

§ Implement and deliver a coach education program to coaching staff

§ Develop the soccer schools in the UK and abroad

§ Build and maintain relationships internationally with players, clubs and organizations

§ Review and recommend ways to improve the soccer school’s current program



Liverpool Football Club Liverpool, UK

USA Grass Roots Soccer Program Director 2007-2008

§ Represent Liverpool Football Club in the United States

§ Create and coordinate coaching programs

§ Identify, recruit and train a team of coaches ‘The Liverpool Way’

§ Develop relationships with partners including The Salvation Army within the Southern States

§ Develop grass roots soccer program

§ Provide monthly progress reports to Chief Executive of Liverpool Football Club



AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

§ Salvation Army - Best Sports Support Award 2007

§ FACA Membership





Steve Gummer
Cobb F.C. Director Of Coaching
678-362-6255 sbradham3@aol.com