Ged O'Connor - Northeast Raiders

Ged O'Connor

Competitive Director of Coaching

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL March 2006- Present

Oversee all phases of running a major NCAA II Women’s Soccer Program
Integrate the University Core Values and Mission Statement into the daily operations of the program
Develop the program within the philosophy of, and commitment to NCAA II athletics
Oversee the academic and social enrichment of all student- athletes
Make in- game tactical and formation changes
Manage the recruitment process, utilizing a scholarship budget of over $130,000 annually
Scout opponents throughout the season
Lead goalkeeper training and development
Promote SLU and the Women’s Soccer Program in the local community
Organize travel and accommodation plans throughout the academic year
Develop and oversee fundraising activities throughout the year
Conduct team training sessions throughout both seasons
Implement and oversee in and out of season strength and conditioning programs
Take part in numerous professional development opportunities
Direct and run SLU Soccer Camps

Selected Accomplishments include:

o 2003- NCAA Most Improved Program in the Country Award

o 2005- 1 Student- athlete named to SSC All- Conference 1^st Team, 1 student- athlete named SSC All- Conference 2^nd Team

o 2006- 5 student- athletes named SSC All- Conference, 3 student- athletes named All- South Region Team

o 2006 NCAA Tournament Participant

o 2006 final position of 2^nd in SS Conference, SS Conference Tournament finalist

o 2006 overall record of 14-3-2

o All goalkeepers coached received Conference POW or All- Conference recognition

o Maintained a team cumulative GPA of 2.9 or above each year since 2003

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL April 2002 – March 2006

Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach

Assist the Head Coach in all phases of running a major NCAA II program
Integrate the University Core Values and Mission Statement into the daily operations of the program
Assist in running the program within the philosophy of, and commitment to NCAA II athletics
Assist with in- game tactical and formation changes, and team training sessions
Scout opponents throughout the season
Lead goalkeeper training and development
Co- Direct and run SLU Soccer Camps

St. Petersburg Raiders Soccer Club, St. Petersburg, FL February 2006- Present

Director of Club Operations

· Assist with team coach and trainer selection for the competitive season

· Develop a Recreational coaching manual and training curriculum

· Organize and conduct numerous soccer camps throughout the year

· Direct the fundraising and sponsorship program within the club

Director of Goalkeeping April 2002- Present

· Supervise and administer the goalkeeper training and for youth soccer teams aged 5-19 years

· Conduct age- specific technical and tactical goalkeeper training for all goalkeepers in the club

· Conduct game- day training and post match analysis with individual goalkeepers

University of Southern Mississippi , Hattiesburg, MS 1999 - 2000

Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach

· Assisted the head coach in all phases of running a major NCAA I soccer program

· Responsible for goalkeeper training and development

· 1999 Conference Tournament Semi- Finalists

· Organized and implemented a successful, residential summer soccer camp for over 350 campers

Mississippi Olympic Development Program, Jackson, MS 1999 - 2000

Goalkeeper Director

· Identified and developed goalkeepers with the potential to represent Mississippi at a national level

· Conducted regular training clinics for youth goalkeepers throughout the state

· Led the goalkeeper coaching section in the USSF “D” Coaching Course

COACHING EDUCATION/TRAINING

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Collegiate Goalkeeper

· 4-year varsity starting goalkeeper

· Nominated FSC All- Conference

· Played in Conference Tournament all four years

Runcorn Football Club, Runcorn, 1997

Starting Goalkeeper

Head Women’s Soccer Coach :