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Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Lee Christie

Lee Christie

Phoenix

Summary

Seasoned Director of Coaching with rich background in developing and implementing coaching strategies for diverse teams. Proven strengths in leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Significant experience integrating performance metrics into coaching programs to drive improvements and achieve desired results. Committed to fostering an environment that encourages growth, collaboration and overall team success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AZ ODP Head Coach

ASA
Phoenix
08.2020 - Current
  • Leader of a staff of five at tryouts, evaluating over 100 players.
  • Evaluate players and select a player pool of 40 players.
  • Organize and deliver practice sessions.
  • Evaluate players to select 22 to form the AZ State team.
  • Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
  • Led the team during the Region IV Far West Region Championships.
  • Led teams on international tours to the UK.

Director of Coaching

PRFC North Valley
Phoenix
01.2020 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw the coaching staff. Mentoring, educating, evaluating, and supporting.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of head coaches' performance by assessing their teaching techniques, game strategies, use of resources.
  • Developed and ran tournaments and club-wide programs.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings with executive management.
  • Monitored the progress of individual players and teams, providing feedback to coaches.
  • Developed and implemented coaching strategies to improve team performance.
  • Advised athletes on college recruiting processes including scholarship opportunities.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.
  • Trained workers in company procedures or policies.

Full Time Staff

PRFC Scottsdale
Scottsdale
05.2011 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for equipment maintenance.
  • Coached three teams.
  • Planned 10-month schedule for three teams.
  • Helped with tournaments and fields.
  • Weekly office hours at the HQ office.

ODP Region IV Coach

USYS
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Observed practices and games in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Developed practice plans tailored to individual needs as well as team development requirements.

Director of Coaching

Westsound FC
Silverdale
05.2008 - 05.2011
  • Conducted regular evaluations of head coaches' performance by assessing their teaching techniques, game strategies, use of resources.
  • Advised athletes on college recruiting processes including scholarship opportunities.
  • Created and managed a budget for all coaching activities.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings with executive management.
  • Monitored the progress of individual players and teams, providing feedback to coaches.
  • Developed and implemented coaching strategies to improve team performance.
  • Organized and coordinated practice sessions, matches and tournaments.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
  • Interviewed and hired associates to fill staff vacancies.

Education

Erith College
Erith, UK

Skills

  • Team management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff training
  • Customer service
  • Leadership skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Decision Making Abilities

Certification

  • USSF "A" License
  • UEFA "B" License
  • US Soccer CTL 1 Course
  • USYS National Youth License
  • Coach educator for WA, AK and AZ youth soccer associations. Teaching E and D Licenses.

Coaching history

  • Born in London England
  • Coached at Charlton Athletic FC, England
  • Moved to the US in 1999. Have coached in NJ, PA, MD, WA, So Cal, AZ
  • I have been coaching for 30 years in England and the US. I have passion for the sport and for coaching kids.

Timeline

AZ ODP Head Coach

ASA
08.2020 - Current

Director of Coaching

PRFC North Valley
01.2020 - 05.2025

Full Time Staff

PRFC Scottsdale
05.2011 - 01.2020

ODP Region IV Coach

USYS
06.2008 - 06.2011

Director of Coaching

Westsound FC
05.2008 - 05.2011

Erith College
Lee Christie