Savannah United is proud to bring you the most highly accomplished coaching staff in the Savannah area. All of our Academy and Select coaches have played competitively at a high-level and hold licences for coaching. We believe strongly in educating our coaching staff so they may better equip and enrich our players.
In addition to the amazing coaching staff we have assembled, Savannah United has access to coaches and coaching resources from Chelsea FC. All of our coaches have exclusive access to the Chelsea FC Development tools and methods.
Click on a coach’s name to view their bio.
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USSF "A"
Executive Director
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NSCAA Premier
Technical Director
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NSCAA National
Program Director
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NSCAA Premier
Program Director
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USSF "E"
Program Director
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USSF "A"
JR. Academy Director
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USSF "D"
West Program Director
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USSF "E"
South Program Director
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NSCAA National
Premier Trainer
HC of SCAD Women
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IFA Full Licence "A"
Premier Trainer
HC of SCAD Men
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NSCAA National
Premier Trainer
HC of Georgia Southern
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Boys Academy Coord.
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USSF "E"
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USSF "E"
NSCAA GK "Level 2"
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USSF "E"
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USSF "E"
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Pending License
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USSF "D"
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NSCAA National
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USSF "D"
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Dallas Lewis
USSF "E"
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USSF "D"
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English FA 1 & 2
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USSF "E"
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NSCAA GK "Level 2"
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Gary Wright
Torquay, England
Executive Director || Select Director
Email: [email protected]
USSF National "A" License
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About Gary: Gary started his soccer career at a very early age, and like all English boys, dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. His dream was realized when he was fortunate enough to be offered a contract at age 16 with the English professional club Torquay United, under the then coach and former Scottish World Cup captain Bruce Rioch. Other managers Gary played for were David Webb (former Chelsea FC legend), Cyril Knowles (former England and Tottenham) and Gerry Gow (former Scotland, Man. C and Bristol C).
After a successful playing career with Torquay Utd and Yeovil Town, Gary turned to coaching and took his first coaching steps by obtaining the English Football Association Preliminary badge. In 1995/96 Gary was offered the youth coaches job with Premier Swedish club Vastra Frolunda. After a very successful spell at Vastra Frolunda, which included winning the Gothia Cup (World Youth Cup), Gary was offered the Head Coaches job at Swedish Division 1 club Skovde A.I.K. He guided Skovde A.I.K to second in the division and the 4th round of the Swedish National Cup.
After numerous offers to keep him in European soccer, Gary decided to lend his soccer knowledge to the youth of the United States and has been in Savannah now for a little over 17 years. In that time Gary has guided club teams to State Finals, Division Championships, numerous tournament wins and even an appearance in a National Championship (Nike Cup). He has also worked as a coach to some of Savannah’s high school teams and was instrumental in laying down the foundation for the success of the girls program at Savannah Country Day School where they reached the State Division AA/A final four. Gary also helped St. Andrew’s to the final four in their State Championship and assisted at Windsor Forest High School when they made it to the final eight. Gary was the most successful director in Coastal Georgia Soccer's history and was an integral part in forming the super club, Savannah United. Gary is currently the Executive Club Director for Savannah United, on the ODP Staff for the State of Georgia and holds the USSF ’A’ licensed coaching qualification.
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Keith Gunn
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Technical Director || Academy Director
Email: [email protected]
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA Goalkeeper Level 2
Coerver Youth Diploma
Scottish FA Level 3
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Keith Gunn lived in the North East of Scotland for 18 years, but it was during a 6 year spell with his parents in Africa as a young boy where his passion for the game was ignited. Upon return to Scotland, he was selected for his local select team and was graduated out of the club's youth program and into the Senior squad who participated in the Scottish Juniors League. During that time, Keith was selected to play in a regional squad which competed against youth academies from the Scottish Premier League. Following his time in the Juniors League, he continued to play Amateur soccer before moving to the USA.
Keith has a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Sports Coaching & Development obtained from the University of Abertay, Dundee. During that time, he was hired as a community coach for Dundee United's J League Program, a Scottish Premier League team. Shortly after graduation he decided to relocate to the United States in the pursuit of a full time coaching career. After a brief spell with Coastal Georgia Soccer Association, Keith helped structure another youth soccer club and Savannah Celtic F.C. was born in the summer of 2006. He was a co-founder and helped grow Celtic from 150 players in it's inaugural season to over 1000 players and Savannah's largest youth soccer club in just 6 years. In the Spring of 2013, discussions took place between Celtic and Coastal Georgia Soccer Association about working together, as one club, for the betterment of Savannah soccer and SSA Savannah United was formed.
In addition to club duties, Keith is part of the Georgia Soccer coach education staff and runs USSF license courses for local area coaches. He is the head coach for the District Training Center in Richmond Hill and the Girls DTC All Star team that will participate in Region Camp over the summer. Under 'US Club Soccer', Keith is a staff member of the Player Development Program or 'PDP', which brings together some of the best young talent from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida 4 times a year. He is involved in local area camps as well as out of town camps including Georgia Southern University, University of Notre Dame and University of Michigan.
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Matt Pritchard
Shawnee, KS
Program Director
Email: [email protected]
NSCAA National Diploma
USSF National "D" License
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- Kansas All State Selection
- Kansas City All Metro Selection
- All Sunflower League Selection
- Kansas HS 6A State Champioin
- NCCAA DII National Champion
- Kansas Olympic Development Player
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Jeff Storey-Pitts
Rome, GA
Program Director
Email: [email protected]
NSCAA Premier Diploma
Coerver Youth Diploma
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- STAFF Coach with DTC, the GA Olympic Development Program
- 13 years Academy / Select Coaching experience
- Played two seasons at Brescia University (NAIA)
- Played two seasons at Brevard College (NAIA)
- Appalachian Athletic Conference Academic All American (2002)
- Ten years of playing club soccer with Arsenal Rome
- Four years of playing varsity with Rome High School
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Phillip Higgins
Richmond Hill, GA
USSF National "E" License
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- 4 years Academy coaching experience
- Played 6 season's Men's Division for Savannah Soccer
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Brian M. Hussey
Savannah, GA
USSF National "D" License
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- 22+ years of coaching soccer with over 15 years dedicated to competitive level club soccer in both Kansas with Blue Valley Soccer Stars and Georgia with Coastal Georgia Soccer Association.
- Served as Head JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach for St. Vincent’s Academy 2004 - 2012
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Charles Moore
England
English FA License 1 & 2
UEFA Technical License
NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
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- Professional Coach of Bicester Town, Oxford City, and Oxford United out of England
- Current Coach of St. Andrews Boys Varsity Program
- State Champions 2010, State Finalist 2009, 4 years Region Champions, 2 years Region Runners Up
- Played for Coventry City, Luton Town, Brighton & Hove Albion
- Played for coach Sir Bobby Moore (World Cup Champion) at Oxford City
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Tristan Nunn
Los Angeles, CA
USSF National "E" License
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COACHING EXPERIENCE
- 6 years recreational soccer coaching (Savannah Celtic FC)
- 1 year academy coaching (Savannah Celtic FC)
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David Shuman
Savannah, GA
USSF National "D" License
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- Coached U13 Girls to Presidents State Cup Championship, represented GA in the regional finals
- Savannah United Staff Coach since 2008
- Ralph Lundy Soccer Camp Staff Coach
- High School standout at Benedictine Military School
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Darren Spong
Portsmouth, England
NSCAA National Diploma
USSF National "D" License
English FA License 1 & 2
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COACHING EXPERIENCE
- 2010 South Carolina High School Varsity State Champions (St. Andrew's School)
- Savannah United Staff Coach since 2008
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- 2007-2008 Savannah College of Art and Design
- 2007-2008 NAIA Sun All-Conference Team
- 2007-2008 NAIA Sun Conference Defender of the Week
- 2007-2008 Shortlisted for National NAIA Defender of the Week
- 2005-2007 University of Mobile
- 2004-2005 Basingstoke Town Football Club
- 1995-2002 Portsmouth Football Club School of Excellence
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Rob Weisel
Orefield, PA
USSF National "A" License
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- Men’s Assistant Coach at Savannah College of Art and Design for 8 seasons
- Savannah United Staff Coach since 2005
- During tenure at SCAD, program won 2010 Sun Conference regular season Championship, reached Sun Conference/NAIA Region XIV Final six times
- Former Collegiate Goalkeeper at NCAA Division III powerhouse Piedmont College
- Great South Athletic Conference All -Conference Team and All-Academic Team three times (2001-2003)
- Captain of the 2003 Piedmont College team that went to the NCAA Division III Tournament “Sweet Sixteen”
- Holds Piedmont College Records for Shutouts (Season and Career), Goals Against Average (Season and Career), and Career Games Played.
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