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Bobby Carlton

BIO

Bobby Carlton

Bobby L. Carlton Jr.

 

Bobby coached for the High Plains Drifters Soccer Club from 2006 to 2020. Coached Developmental Academy though the UPSL Drifters FC team. He helped coach the inaugural UPSL season to the third round of the playoffs. He has more than 10 years developmental/academy coach u6-u10 male/female experience. He also has multiple year’s competitive indoor soccer coach.  Coach Bobby has been a competitive player-private instruction for over 15 years. He has been blessed with great players and teams who have  won multiple quality trophies, cups and league titles for youth competitive male/female teams.  He has also coached in prestigious invitational and international tournaments and showcases throughout the country. Has helped create a pathway for many many players playing at the collegiate level and beyond.

“The important coaching is conducted in the early ages and should be used to develop soccer players to be technically capable of performing the tactical and physical aspects of the game when/if the time arrives. The development of soccer players should ensure absolute proficiency in all the fundamentals so a strong base exist. The role of a coach is to teach a player to understand, respect and nurture the game, if playing at the highest level or recreationally for fun. The game is simple enjoy your soccer and don’t make it complex!”

“I have been around soccer my whole life, either coaching, playing or watching. I still enjoy playing with family and friends in the soccer community, and I want to give back to the game by giving someone the tools to play at the highest level or for simple enjoyment throughout their life.”

License/Certifications/Diplomas:

Coaching Experience:

  • Texas Spurs Staff Coach 2020-Current
  • Drifters Staff Coach from 2006 to 2020
  • More than 10 years developmental/academy coach male/female
  • Competitive indoor soccer coach
  • Competitive player-private instruction
  • Won multiple trophy, cups and league titles for youth competitive male/female teams in some of the most competitive leagues in North Texas and surrounding states
  • Coached in multiple prestigious invitational and international tournaments and showcases throughout the country
  • Helped create a pathway for many players playing at the collegiate level and semi-pro level

Player Scouting Experience:

  • Genova International School of soccer – Professional Academy Scout 2014-2016

License/Certifications/Diplomas/Courses:

  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National B course
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Goalkeeper I
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Goalkeeper II
  • League Managers Association (LMA) Institute Leadership certification
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Pre-National Diploma
  • Master en Direccion de futbol – certification
  • Genova International School of soccer 
  • International Coaches Association (ICA) Certificate of Fitness and Conditioning for Soccer
  • Emergency First Aid Certification