Meet Our Staff

John Robinson

John's career began in 1987 when, at the age of 16, he signed his first professional contract/agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion. At this time, the team was at the height of their success in the top Division of the League (Championship).

He joined Charlton Athletic in 1992 and spent the next eleven years playing for the club. During his career with Charlton the team was promoted twice. Charlton became the League Champions in the season 2000 to 2001.

In 2002 he left Charlton Athletic and spent one season playing for Cardiff City. After this period he felt the need to spend more time with his growing family and retired from professional football in 2004. He was 33.

Throughout his professional career he played over 500 games in the top two English Divisions.

His International Career began during his time at Brighton and Hove when he was chosen to pay for Wales in the under twenty one team. Terry Yorath, gave him his senior debut in a European Championship game against Poland.

Over his eight year career in the senior team he had the opportunity to play with some of the greatest footballers of the decade including Mark Hughes, Neville Southall, Ian Rush, John Hartson, Chris Coleman, Mark Bowen, Gary Speed, Dean Saunders, Craig Bellamy and his room mate of 6 years, Ryan Giggs.

During his international career he played in a number of World Cup and European Championship qualifiying matches playing against countries that included Holland, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal and Denmark to name but a few.

Playing against this calibre of team allowed him the opportunity to play against some of the world's top players including Berkamp, Ronaldo, Raul, Rivaldo, Baggio, Keane, Maldini, Crespo, Roberto Carlos, Schemichael, Figo, and Seedorf to name a few.

After a very successful and fulfilling career as a professional footballer he now has the opportunity to train and inspire young footballers through his own Soccer School. Formed in 1996 the club grew to become one of the biggest in Sussex with between 750 and 1000 children attending over a four week period.

He was also the Head of Football and resident football coach at Newlands Independent Day and Boarding School in Seaford, East Sussex. He was awarded the PFA Premlim Coaching Badge/qualification in 1988 and took up his position at the school in 2004. For three years he has spent a very enjoyable and rewarding time coaching students between the ages of 6 and 18.

Most recently, he brought his soccer school to Southwest Florida. In 2008, John served as head coach at Canterbury School in Fort, Myers Florida - serving over 120 children in the first two weeks. Now in its second year, John Robinson Soccer School has expanded to new venues in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, and is providing personal training, coaching programs and soccer tours.

Brighton & Hove Albion:

93 Apps > Division 1 (championship)
16 Goals
1991/92 Supporters Player of the Year

Charlton Athletic:

271 Apps - Division 1 (championship)
28 Goals
116 Apps - English Premier League
12 Goals
1999/00 Supporters Player of the Year
1999/00 South London Press Division 1 Player of the Year
1999/00 Division 1 PFA Team of the Year
Promoted to Premiership via play offs at Wembley
2000/01 Supporters Player of the Year
2000/01 Division 1 PFA Team of the Year
Division 1 Champions, Promoted to Premiership

Cardif City:

46 Apps > Championship
8 Goals
2003/04 Supporters Player of the Year

Wales:

U-21:
Apps > 16
Goals > 3

Senior;
Apps > 31
Goals > 5

WILL MACARDLE

Playing Experience
- 20 years playing experience in Youth Soccer in America
- ODP State and Regional Player
- 4-Time State Cup Winner
- 2-Time State Cup Runner-Up
- 2 year Division 1 College Player

Coaching Experience
- 3 Year Competitive & Academy Soccer Coach for Lee County Strikers in Southwest Florida
- Academy Director Of Coaching For Lee County Strikers in Southwest Florida
- Florida State "F" Coaching License
- Florida State "E" Coaching License
- Presently working with PGA Golfers in Sports Phycology

Tom Bellingham - KEY WEST

Strength and Conditioning Coach,
Sheffield United Football Academy - England

· Worked with young players of all ages from 5 as well as at the reserve team 18-35.
· Worked in detail with young players Speed, Quickness and Agility and their strength sessions

Soccer camp organiser
Coastal Carolina University Soccer Academy.

Wych High School Head Soccer Coach and After School Program, England

Personal Trainer and Strength Coach, England National Institute of Sport.

Sheffield Hallam University, England. Degree in: ‘Sport coaching with Development’ BSc with honours.

Soccer scholarship – Graduate Degree – Coastal Carolina University.

· SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) Qualification
· Personal Trainers Qualification (obtained in England)
· Level 1 and 2 Football coaching (England)
· Sports Nutrition (Level 1 and 2)
· Qualified Gym Instructor (England)

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Fulham FC Soccer Academy - England (Premiership) (13 – 16 years)
Aldershot FC First Team - England (Professional) (17 – 18)
England Futsal team – 15 National caps (England)
South East England schools national champions – Hertfordshire
Gothia Cup semi finalists (Worlds biggest youth tournament)
Coastal Carolina University D1

Brandon Bennett

North Fort Myers Knights Soccer Club - Competitive Director

Lee Michael Watts

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Teacher of Physical Education:

September 2007- Present: Robertsbridge Community College
Hailsham Community College
At key stage three, I have taught a ranged of mixed sex and single sex groups; Rugby, football, basketball, netball, volleyball, gymnastics, Frisbee, Dance, OAA, Health Related Exercise, Leadership and Athletics. At key stage four, I have experience in delivering similar curriculum areas within GCSE and Core PE. I also have a secure knowledge and understanding of the Edexcel BTEC first syllabus. I am qualified to run and teach both dance and sports leaders award within schools.

I have an excellent ICT knowledge and understanding. I have utilised a number of ICT presentations and have managed to incorporate ICT effectively into my lessons. E.g. Video capture and analysis; use of excel to record results, heart rate monitors; observation and reciprocal teaching worksheets; PowerPoint to demonstrate pupils work and encouraging pupils' to use internet to research.

During my short time at these two schools, I have been continuously assessed and monitored by other members of the department. Since starting I have received positive feedback towards; the control of my classes, the activities the pupils perform in and the learning that is taking place during each lesson. Also rewarded for the hard work and effort put into extra curricular activities and running of school teams.

January 2007- July 2007: Second Teaching Practice
Patcham High School (No. on roll 1,100)
September 2005- January 2006 First Teaching Practice
William Parker Sports College (No. on roll 1,400)
September 2003-July 2007 University Of Brighton BA (Hons) Physical Education
Second Class Division.
Dissertation: An investigation into the provision of soccer in two secondary for boys and girls at key stage four.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aug 2007- Present John Robinson Soccer School
I was working as a qualified football coach with other qualified coaches. I was responsible for hundreds of children within different locations around Sussex and a key team member of the company. Other responsibilities included registering pupils, organising activities, first aid, liaising with parents and guardians. Planning and delivering fun, and appropriate coaching sessions.

June 2006- October 2006 United Soccer Academy/ US sports institute
I was working as a qualified football coach in New Jersey, New York and Boston. Over this period of time I coached all around the East coast of America different sports such as; American football, lacrosse, Frisbee, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cricket and Soccer. Children were aged 5-17. Reasonability's included coaching, co-ordinating camps, safety of children, first aid, liaising with parents and carers.

October 2003 - June 2006 Brighton and Hove Albion FC
During this time period I was working as a football coach at this professional football club. I was organising after school clubs, skill and development centres, and courses in the school holidays. Responsibilities included the development of players aged 7-14, liaising with parents and carers, first aid, planning and delivering coaching sessions.

October 2003- June 2006 Pro Star Soccer Coaching
I was working as a qualified football coach. I was responsible for hundreds of children within different locations around Sussex and a key team member of the company. Other responsibilities included registering pupils, organising activities, first aid, liaising with parents and guardians. Planning and delivering fun, and appropriate coaching sessions.

June 2000 - September 2002 Supermarket Assistant.
Responsible for sales, stock taking, replenishing stock, customer service, and till operator.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Excellent communication and organisation skills;
• Ability to work individually or as a member of a team;
• Good rappot with members of the public, both adults and children alike;
• Self motivated and keen to learn;
• Reliable and enthusiastic worker;
• Excellent ICT and technological skills
• Confident person and will accept any challenge.

OTHER EDUCATION
September 2000- June 2002 Lewes Tertiary College
GNVQ Advanced Leisure and Recreation (BB)
A/S Level PE (E)
September 1995- June 2000 Tideway School
10 GCSE's; English (CC), Maths (C), Physical Education (A), Drama (B), Technology (C), Science (DD), French (E), Humanities (C).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Awarding Body Qualification Date
FA Football Association Level 1 May 2005
BOF Teaching orienteering level 1 Mar 2005
BOF Teaching Orienteering level 2 Apr 2006
DCMS Teaching leadership through Dance Oct 2006
DCMS Teaching leadership through Sport Oct 2006

Greg Sharp

He is licensed E coach & played competitive soccer in United Kingdom
Assistant coach with the u-11 boys competitive team at the Lee County Strikers
Has coached with the JRSS Camps for the past 2 years

Caitlin D. Farrell

Highlights

• Competitive personality; driven to excel in every environment as shown by performance on U.S. U -23 National Soccer team
• Skilled communicator;  recognized by employers for exceptional ability in relationship management
• Natural leader; proven aptitude to manage groups in various situations

Education
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, May 2010

• Bachelor of Science in Communication with a minor in Economics, GPA: 3.1 , Major  GPA: 3.5

Work Experience
Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual, Fort Myers, Fl July 2011- present

• Design risked based strategies to accomplish financial goals
• Provide insurance and financial needs for individuals, families and businesses

Soccer Player Philadelphia Independence WPS, Member, January 2011- April 2011

• 1st Draftee of 2nd round, 11th overall pick in 2011 WPS draft

Soccer Player, FC Twente Futball Club, Enschede, Netherlands July 2010- March 2011

PGATour Summer Intern, IMG Sports Licensing Intern, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl May- July 2009

• Ordered more than $15,000 dollars in products from IMG clients for the 2009 Fall/Winter season.
• Trusted to select and order all items used for donation to charities and samples for clients 
• Reviewed the contract of every IMG client and created Excel spreadsheets of finances for all IMG licensing clients.
• Researched upcoming licensing outlets for the PGATour 
• Networked with a variety of professionals in numerous business functions during the internship

Activities
United States U-23 National Soccer Team, Pool Member 2009- present

• Developed competitive attitude and team mentality through international competition with new players.
• Starter in Summer 2009 England friendlies – London, England 
• Camp invite Summer and Winter 2009

Varsity Soccer Team, Captain, Member, August 2006- May 2010

• As leadership representative, worked to solve team issues, created team goals and designed plans to achieve these objectives.  Recognized as team leader by coaches and players.  Communicated expectations to players and led by example in practice and matches. 
• Used strong time management skills while spending up to 30 hours per week in practice and play.
• Demonstrated teamwork and mental toughness while competing in the most highly challenging conference in the country.
• Award:
• 2008 and 2009 All ACC Academic Women’s Soccer Team
• 2nd in school history for games played with 90
• NSCAA All-Southeast Region team

Team Captains Leadership Academy, member, August 2007- May 2010

• Participated in a 3 year program for development of team and individual leadership qualities.

Computer Skills   Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

JEREMY PACKER

Coaching License:
National Y License
National D License
National C License

Playing Experience:
5 Years ODP State Team
4 Years D1 NCAA College Soccer

Coaching Experience:
15 Years as Club Coach
3 Years ODP Coaching Staff Member
1 Year Region III ODP Staff Member
Skills Of Soccer: Speed & Agility

Education Experience:
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville
Education/Physical/ Health