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CEO - Team President |
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Matt Driver |
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Matt Driver boasts over 30 years of experience in the field of player
education and development in America. He is a former professional player who
spent most of his career in Europe before coming over to play in the former
American Soccer League (APSL). Matt is a highly experienced, passionate and
decorated individual in all aspects of soccer, whether it be playing,
coaching or management. He always strives for perfection and continuously
aims to find innovative methods that will allow for success within the world
of Soccer and Business.
He holds an “A” license from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
and is a National Staff Coach for the United States Adult Soccer Association
“USASA”. In addition, he carries a Brazilian “A” license and a Scottish
Football Association “A-1” license. Driver holds a Premier License and also
served as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s (NSCAA)
Director of Coaching for the state of Delaware and directed the state’s
Olympic Development Program (ODP).Driver influenced many coaches and his
methodologies have produced best-selling books and DVDs. His unique approach
to the game focuses on simplicity. Driver’s ability to break the game down
allows every player and coach he works with to accelerate their learning
curve, regardless of their ability level. Driver’s experience in
professional soccer allows him to network and build relationships with the
top players and coaches in American soccer.
He founded the Philadelphia Independence women’s pro team (WPS) and
became the franchise’s first general manager and head coach. On the men’s
side, Driver worked with the New England Revolution (MLS) as their first
assistant coach. Driver and his staff took the Revolution from last place to
first place in the Eastern Conference table. They were also responsible for
the Revolution’s first playoff victory as well as their first-ever MLS Cup
appearance in front of a record crowd of 61,316. Driver, a Glasgow, Scotland
native, also served as Technical Director and Chief Operating Officer for
the South Jersey Barons (USL). Under Driver’s helm, the Barons won several
conference titles and a national championship.
Having recently completed the
process of constructing the brand new Professional Soccer League, known as
the American Soccer League, his objectives as CEO is to enhance the playing
opportunities for young American soccer players when it comes to a
professional soccer environment. By bringing back the the famous
Philadelphia Fury brand from the 1970's, as president of the team, Driver is
giving these young players of Philadelphia that opportunity.
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