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CHRISTIAN CHAMBERS

MARINA DEL REY

Summary

Articulate, student focused individual with proven expertise in motivating young athletes to achieve their goals through professional yet enjoyable coaching. I place an emphasis on both self and team growth incorporating all aspects of athletic development; skills, tactics, fitness, diet, psychology and personal development. My background is in education, sports science and playing semi professional soccer.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director/Camp Director

Pacific Soccer Academy LA
09.2015 - Current

Design and implement curriculum for our classes, recruit and train staff to work classes and camps, and run the day to day operations of seasonal camps.

Program Director, Girls Soccer

Pacific Palisades Charter High School
08.2014 - Current

Manage the Girls Soccer program both on and off the field. Duties include; running tryouts, selecting players to fill Varsity and JV rosters, hiring and training of all coaching staff, meeting with parents & boosters to fundraise, managing the program budget, monitoring players' academic performances, devising all team practices based on our season plans/goals, and coaching Varsity games.

Head Soccer Coach

LA Breakers & Santa Monica Surf
06.2006 - Current

Coaching and managing multiple club teams per season. Age groups coached; U10-U19 (boys and girls).

  • Led teams to multiple regional & national victories with focused game strategies and effective communication techniques.
  • Established a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, collaboration, and respect among players.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.

Camp & Class Director

Coast Sports LLC
03.2006 - 08.2015

In charge of day to day operations of classes and summer camp. Duties included; hiring and training of staff, devising and implementing a curriculum, managing annual budget and coaching sports classes.

PE Teacher

Gillingham School
09.2003 - 03.2006

Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety. Sports taught included soccer, basketball, rugby, tennis, cricket, volleyball, badminton, track & field, x-country and hockey. Ages taught; 11-18

Head Soccer Coach/Camp Director

Dorset County FA
06.1998 - 05.2001

Duties included; head coaching at camps, hiring and training of staff, managing budget for camps, advertising camps, and devising and implementing curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science

University of Bedfordshire
England
06.1997

M.Ed - Physical Education & Sports Science

Bath Spa University College
England
06.2004

Skills

  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Student-centered learning
  • Positive learning environment
  • Tailoring curriculum plans
  • Varied lesson plans
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong collaborator

Certification

UEFA B Coaching License

USSF E Coaching License

NFHS Coaching Certificate

English Football Association Level 1 and 2 Certificates

RFU Rugby Union Level 1 Coaching Certificate

English Hockey Association Level 1 Coaching Certificate

English Basketball Association Level 1 Coaching Certificate

Lawn Tennis Association Level 1 Coaching Certificate

British Red Cross Emergency First Aid for Sport

Timeline

Director/Camp Director

Pacific Soccer Academy LA
09.2015 - Current

Program Director, Girls Soccer

Pacific Palisades Charter High School
08.2014 - Current

Head Soccer Coach

LA Breakers & Santa Monica Surf
06.2006 - Current

Camp & Class Director

Coast Sports LLC
03.2006 - 08.2015

PE Teacher

Gillingham School
09.2003 - 03.2006

Head Soccer Coach/Camp Director

Dorset County FA
06.1998 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Science

University of Bedfordshire

M.Ed - Physical Education & Sports Science

Bath Spa University College
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