United Football Club

2010-11 Coaching Slate

Kevin Darcy

Technical Director

Responsibilities: Development, growth and oversight of the Travel, Recreational & Developmental Programs

- US Soccer "A" License, NSCAA "Premier" Diploma, US Soccer "National Youth" License

- ODP (Olympic Development Program) Virginia State Team Head Coach 94 Girls, Coaching Education State Staff

- Technical Director Virginia Legacy SC (2006-08), Director of Coaching Eastern Shore Sharks (1997-2004)

- USL Premier Development League (PDL) Head Coach (2006-07)- Virginia Legacy

- USISL D3 Pro League Head Coach (1998-99)- Eastern Shore Sharks

- College Assitant Coach at Salisbury University (1992, 94-96)

- Professional Player in the USISL D3 Pro League and "A" League (1997-999) - Delaware Wizards, Baltimore Bays, Eastern Shore Sharks, Maryland Mania

- College Player at Old Dominion University (1986) and Salisbury University (1987, 88, 91) - Regional All American 1991

Joe Farrell

Director of Coaching Boys Travel U9-U18, Recreational Programs, UDP & Camps

Responsibilities: Development and growth of the Boys Travel Program, Recreational Leagues & United Camps

Joe Farrell has been a major influence in the growth and development of United for the past 5 years. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable in the continued success for United FC. Farrell, a native of Scotland, was a former youth professional in his home town Glasgow with Clydebank Football club. In Scotland he was a National development coach with the Scottish FA and Glasgow sports council where he worked and trained with some of the most qualified coaches in the national system such as Eric Black, Tommy Wilson and Craig Brown (National coach). In the States Joe was a two time MVP and top scorer with Wallace College in Alabama and with that attended the University of Alabama. Joe’s qualifications include USSF A, UEFA B, NCSAA Advanced National Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a degree in Sport Science. Joe is also a VYSA Central District ODP Head Coach and coaches the USL Super 20’s for FC Fredericksburg Gunners where he successfully lead them to the USL national tournament in August 2008.

Heather Pedersen

Director of Coaching Girls Travel U9-U18, Icebreaker Tournament Director

Responsibilities: Development and growth of the Girls Travel Program & Director of the Icebreaker Tournament

Played Division 1 soccer at Eastern Michigan University prior to joining the USL W-Leagues Hampton Roads Piranhas in 2003 (National championship year!), and 2005. In 2004, played for the Detroit Jaguars of the USL W-League. Coached for Virginia Rush in 2005-2006 and 2008-09. Served as the director of youth girls for Colorado Rush Pikes Peak from July 2006-July 2008. Currently holds the US Soccer "A" License, and work with the Southeastern District and State ODP program as a staff coach for the 1994 girls.