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Coach Craig Hollis

Coach Craig Hollis

Director of Coaching
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Home Town:

Kingston Upon Thames, London, England

Supported Team: Chelsea Football Club

About Me: I was born and raised in a busy town about 20 minutes outside central London in England. Naturally I grew up living and breathing the beautiful game of football. Stayed local through my years of school at Corpus Christi primary School and Richard Challoner secondary school where I stayed on with a 6th form college program. I played football for both my school's and college, with a short spell at a semi pro club. Right out of secondary school I knew I wanted to focus on coaching where I started my career at my unconditionally loved football club Chelsea FC.

Coaching Experience:

 Craig started his professional coaching career at Chelsea Football Club in London, England. He spent 4 years at the club developing his coaching abilities working with players of all ages and levels. From starting with grassroots level players working up to coaching the elite levels. During his time at Chelsea FC, Craig spent some time branching out and specializing in goalkeeping working with Chelsea’s Elite Training Center. In 2012 Craig brought his experience over to America where he spent 3 years coaching with UK International Soccer Company. During these 3 years, Craig coached and trained local club teams, developing their club programs and players. Craig was named UKI Regional Director of Goalkeeping for UK International. His job was to produce Goalkeeping Academy’s and write program curriculums for local clubs to develop young goalkeepers, and perform goalkeeping training to not only players but to his peers and local coaches. In furthering his career Coach Hollis took up a role as Director of Soccer in Upstate NY newest 48,000 square foot multiple story indoor sports facility Accelerate Sports. During his short 2 year spell with the facility before taking up the role at Impact FC, Hollis was able to produce Accelerate with a youth soccer development program complete with Goalkeeping Academy and winter leagues and some tournaments. One of his greatest achievement whilst at the facility, is the Accelerate High School Preseason Summer soccer league. Starting with just 10 teams participating now unites over 40 local boys and girls high schools from across the north section of the state. Coach Hollis also spent some time whilst in the Upstate NY area building and coaching within the Adirondack High School men's soccer program, coaching at both modified and varsity levels.

Qualification:

BTEC Diploma in Sport level 2, BTEC National Level 3 in Sports Development & Coaching, English FA coaching Licence level 1 and 2, CJSA coaching Licence E, NY State High School Coaching License,  U.S. Soccer National C Coaching LicenseNY State Education First Aid qualified, American Heart Association First Aid, CPR & AED, CDC Concussion certificate, & US Youth Soccer Risk Management and Background checked.

Fun Fact:

Not only do I love to cook up a storm in the kitchen, I'm a certified gymnastics instructor.


Coach Joe Hollis

Coach Joe Hollis







Hometown: London, England

Supported Team: Chelsea

About Me:

I was born in the south of London not too far from Wimbledon, I have grown up to love soccer and supporting the mighty Chelsea. Back in the UK if I’m not watching soccer, I always try to find something to do in my spare time such as taking the train to hang out in London, go out with friends and spend some time with family.

Coaching Experience:

I was part of Fulham FC for the best part of 2 years where I coached football and physical education in local schools in and around the London area. I was also part of the Fulham FC Player Development and Goalkeeping Centers. I also have experience with UK international including coaching a range of teams from travel, high school and college level. I was lucky enough to work with some very experienced coaches who helped me to learn and understand more about American soccer, how it was structured and how it was coached. I was also very fortunate to have mentored some coaches by giving them points from my own experience and how they can use these in their own sessions. I also had the fortunate opportunity to travel up and down the East Coast visiting amazing places such as Wisconsin, Washington DC and by far may favorite, Miami, FL. This stage of my coaching career is one I shall not forget as this made me develop both as a coach and analyst of the game.

Coaching Qualifications:

Welsh FA C License
Welsh FA B Certificate
English FA Qualified Scout
Welsh FA Goalkeeping Certificate
English FA Level 2 Coaching Badge
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport
National Diploma In Sports Coaching 

Currently studying for a UEFA B License and an Honors Degree in Soccer Coaching, Development and Administration through the University of South Wales (UK)

Playing Experience:

I played for my High School and also at travel level. Usually I was always the first on the field and the last off.

Fun Fact:  I love to travel and see new places at every opportunity I get.

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