Neil: A brief biography
At present I coach privately in the Auckland area. I am a dedicated and motivated coach who possesses a natural affinity to maintain key relationships with people in football.I am unique and diverse in skills and expertise. I run holiday and kindergarten programmes and provide private tuition.
I hold New South Wales junior goal keeping, New Zealand Football Refereeing and Coaching qualifications. Playing career achievements were New Zealand Full International, New Zealand World Cup U19 Captain, and time spent at English Clubs (Leyton Orient, Luton Town, Millwall, Stockport Country, Lincoln City) and Australia Club Ku - Ring - Gai (Sydney), and New Zealand Clubs (North Shore United and Manurewa).
My Football Philosophy is based on providing Gifted & Talented or Social Programmes:
The aims of the programme are to encourage players’ interests and talents and to provide intellectually challenging activities. My Coaching covers team tactics, philosophy, fitness, leadership and FIFA Laws.
I am also aligned with Papatoetoe AFC.
Testimonial:
"I was hugely impressed with Neil’s approach not only regarding the ball skills, but his methodology behind the drills he taught.
His focus was on memory retention, problem solving, language development, following rules & team work. He progressed into some minor games and kept stopping at key points and discussing options with the children so they were actively thinking throughout the drill. He asked children to repeat words after actions and offer solutions. I was amazed at his ability to integrate all of these essential skills into a soccer drill. The session was age appropriate and he was completely flexible with the rain working in a 2 x 5 m undercover area successfully with the group. I can highly recommend Neil. I am looking forward to having this inspiring enthusiastic teacher to work with our children!"
Sally Callie
Two times Australian Olympic Representative
Deputy Manager of Kiwicare Pre School