Early Playing Career (1980–1987)
- Began playing 'club' soccer at age 13 in 1980 in Stoke-On-Trent, England.
- Represented Rookery Rangers, Kidsgrove Athletic, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form (college), teams.
- Selected for Staffordshire U19’s, competing at the county level.
- As a junior, I was mentored by youth coach John Crotty of Kidsgrove, a former Olympic athlete renowned for discovering and developing future Stoke City professionals Adrian “Inchy” Heath, Carl Beeston, and Graham Shaw. Under his guidance, I regularly trained and played alongside all three, gaining invaluable experience from competing with players destined for the top level.
- Earned first FA coaching badge at age 19 during advanced studies.
- Presented final paper titled “The History of The Game.”
- In 1987, at age 20, moved to the United States to begin a coaching career.
Coaching & Playing in the United States (1987–2012)
- 1987: Program Director at Camp French Woods.
- From 1987 to 2012, played for various amateur clubs across the US while pursuing a professional career as a Sales Director/Territory Manager.
- Settled in New England in 2001 following the birth of daughter.
- Played center midfield in the New England Over The Hill Soccer League (NEOTHSL) for 12 years.
- Represented the league at the US Soccer Hall of Fame Classic in Oneonta, NY.
- Won the regional championship at the event.
- Competed with and against former professional players throughout a 12-year career.
- Clubs included:
- Stoneham Soccer Club
- Seacoast FC – won league title in 2005
- Hollis United
- All played at Division I level of NEOTHSL between 2000–2012.
Coaching Contributions (2012–2021)
- Coached across recreation, town, school, and club levels, including:
- Tamworth Town
- KA Brett Middle School
- Mount Washington Valley Soccer Club (MWVSC)
- Seacoast United U15 – Epping (unbeaten season)
- Seacoast United North
- Northern NH Soccer Club (NNHSC)
- Wolfe City
- Served as U15 coach at Seacoast United (2014–2017) before running own affiliate club Seacoast United North (SUN).
- SUN disbanded after the 3-Step acquisition in 2021, leading to the formation of NNHSC.
- Directed summer camp programming for Seacoast United U15 players at Brewster Academy (2016–2021).
- Founded own College Summer Camp program in the Lakes Region of NH, hosting players and coaches from Saint Anselm, Bentley, UNH, Wheaton, Keene State, and other colleges annually.
New Chapter (2026– )
- On January 1, 2026, launched New Hampshire United, the culmination of decades of playing, coaching, and program development.
- Represents a lifelong passion and commitment to providing advanced pathways and opportunities for youth soccer players in New Hampshire.