Tahlon Drake, A.A.
Head Coach
As the Director of Soccer for UDA@NMSU, Coach Drake will oversee the daily operation of the Academy. As well as on-field coaching duties, Drake will be responsible for staff development, recruitment, match scheduling, travel and other duties that pertain to the operation of the Academy.
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Blake Ordell
Associate Technical Director & HEad Coach
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JEFF THOMPSON, B.BA
UDA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
A long time resident of Las Cruces , Jeff will coordinate the integration and working relationship between UDA-US and NMSU.
Jeff has extensive experience as an NCAA Division One coach and will oversee the integration and functioning of the UDA academy at NMSU. Jeff will oversee outreach to the local community and region for soccer development as well as ensuring a fully integrated experience for students in the UDA academy. |
Jay Sparrow
UDA National Recruitment Coordinator
Jay will be attending several showcase events around the country. If you are attending any showcase events please contact:
jsparrow@udauk.org (210) 219 7278 Jay, originally from England moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2003. He has a passion for helping student athletes reach their academic and soccer goals. He is experienced in talent identification and player development. He has identified, selected and provided opportunities for many students seeking an international studying and playing experience. Jay ran and developed a successful soccer organization in the USA and now has taken his skills to player identification for UDA across the USA |
Seamus Reilly, M. Ed
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
M.A. Education
B.S. Physical Education FA (Prelim) England NSCAA Premier Coaching License Coach Reilly will oversee all soccer operations at the academy at New Mexico State University including team philosophy and playing style.
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Brian Haley, PHD
Recruitment Academic Advisor
Ed.D University of Toledo
M.Ed Kent State university B.Ed City of Leeds and Carnegie College, England NSCAA Advanced and Premier Coaching License FA (Prelim) England Brian will work with each student discussing their degree options, reading personal statements as well as discussing all the academic requirements of degree programs making sure that we find the right fit for the student. With over thirty years experience as a tenured professor in teacher education he will use his experience to help students prepare their applications to give them the great chance of success in enrollment to the university. |
RESIDENCY AND VISITING COACH PROGRAM
Professional and Collegiate Coaches from the Uk and USA will conduct sessions throughout the year
MAL SAVILLE
UDA RESIDENT AND VISITING COACH LIAISON OFFICER, ENGLAND
Mal Saville is a Scout for Aston Villa FC, English Premier League, England.
Mal has been connected to the professional game for over 30 years as a scout for a wide range of football clubs across the English leagues including Brentford, Walsall, Cambridge, Leyton Orient. Mal will organize visiting professional coaches from the Premiership and English Football league to conduct development training sessions at the UDA US academy throughout the year. |
MICHAEL MCBRIDE, M.Ed
B.A Walsh University
M.Ed Walsh University USSF ‘A” License, USC Advanced and Premier License, FA (Prelim) England
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Mick Priest, B.Sc.
B. Sc Walsh University, Ohio
UEFA “A” License (Pro License in progress)
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Eddie Puskarich
USSF "A" Licensed Coach, Eddie Puskarich, has been an MLS Scout since 1997. Eddie brings an extensive playing and coaching experience to the "Coach in Residency" Program. He has extensive connections across the game in the USA at the professional and collegiate level.
Eddies career highlights include:
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Jon Whitney
M.A in Football Rehabilitation
UEFA “A” License
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Ollie Slawson, B.A.
City of Leeds and Carnegie, England
USSF “A” License NCAA Premier License Associate Head Coach Coastal Carolina, SC, NCAA Div I, 2020- present.
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Neill Mather, B.A.
Manchester Metropolitan University, England
UEFA “B” License USC National License USSF “C” License
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Steve Dawson, PhD
B.Ed Loughborough University, England
MA Kent State University Ohio Ph.D Ohio State University Ohio USSF “A” License NSCAA Advanced National License FA Badge (Prelim)
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Tommy Taylor
UEFA “A” License
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Paul Bayly
USSF “A” license
Director of Coaching, Coach Education, WA USSF “A” license US Soccer Coach Instructor License USC Premier Diploma UCS Director of Coaching Diploma
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Matt Gordon, B.sc
BSC, Coaching Performance in Football
Anglia Ruskin University USSA “A” License FA Coaching Badge, England USSA youth License
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