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Sue Hofman is currently the Director of Coaching of the Academy Program for First Coast Soccer Association. As DOC, her roles and responsibilities are to oversee the activities and development of FCSA academy trainers, coaches and players. She will strive to develop, maintain and operate high quality coach and player development programs that will achieve First Coast Soccer Association’s short-term goals and long-term vision. The mission of the academy program is to offer age-appropriate technical and tactical training in a positive learning environment that will allow players to reach their goals. In addition, the D.O.C is responsible for all aspects of academy soccer operations within the club. The D.O.C will also act as an ambassador for the club and the game of soccer within the local school districts and the Jacksonville soccer community.
Sue’s experience includes over 25 years of playing, coaching and administrative experience. Since she has taken over the academy program in 2007, the program has grown nearly 40 percent to include 21 travel academy teams and a full developmental program.
Education
USSF National Youth License
NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Certification – Bloomsburg, PA
NSCAA National Coaching Certification – Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science – Physical Therapy – Queens University, Kingston, Ont.
Bachelor of Physical & Health Education – Queens University, Kinston, Ont.
Bachelor of Arts (Biology) – Queens University, Kinston, Ont.
Personal Trainer Certification - NCSF
Administrative Experience
2007 – present - Director of Coaching, First Coast Soccer Academy Program
2007 – present - Fitness Program Director, First Coast Academy Program
2008 – present - Recreational Program Administrator First Coast Soccer
2007 – present – FCSA Club in-house scheduler
2005 – 2007 - NFYSL League representative
2002, 2004 - First Coast Labor Day Shootout Tournament Director
1998 – 2007 - FCSA Board of Directors
1998 – 2008 - Certified referee
Coaching Experience
Past players are now playing at U. South Carolina, Washington Lee, App. State, Florida Institute of Technology, Flagler College, Stetson University.
2009 – present – Providence Girls High School Girls Varsity Coach
2004 – 2008 - Episcopal High School Girls Soccer Coach
2005 – 2007 – First Coast Academy trainer
2001 – 2005 - First Coast KYX U11-U15 boys head coach
2002 – 2003 - Summer soccer camp director, trainer
1995 – 2000 - Recreational Coach –First Coast Soccer Association, AYSO, Knoxville, TN
Playing experience
Adult soccer – coed, indoor, women’s leagues
College Soccer – Queens University, Ontario, Canada – 4 year starter
Club Soccer – Dorval United Soccer, Beaconsfield Club, Quebec, Canada |
