Our Coaching Staff
Premier AC 91W is coached by Mr. Greg Bryant. Greg combines technical, tactical, and functional training in the thirds of the field to further the teams understanding of the 11 v 11 game. He has coached youth soccer for six years. During his playing days, Greg played for the nationally ranked United States Merchant Marine Academy from 1978-1982. He holds the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National and Advanced Diplomas.
Coach Gregory Bryant in action during off-season training at Bishop Ireton High School.
"Coach Greg" is one of the most dedicated youth soccer coaches around Northern Virginia. He volunteers his time to keep the rising costs of youth soccer under control. He participates regularly in Premier AC camp activities as a staff coach and assistant camp director. Coach Greg is helped by our long time assistant coach Mr. Joe Truncale. Joe holds the NSCAA Regional Diploma.
Premier AC's technical trainer is Mr. Lester Calliste. Lester played on the Trinidad Tabago National Team and is a Premier AC camp coaching regular. Lester wokrs with the team once a week during the season.
Coaching Staff & Resources
In addition to Coach Greg's considerable coaching experience, Premier AC 91 W benefits from individual and team training provided by our professional training staff, including Premier AC's head trainer Mr. Sully Hamid. Mr. Hamid holds a NSCAA Advanced Diploma, USSF A License, the English Preliminary Badge, and the UEFA B License. Mr. Hamid played seven years of professional soccer with the Queenspark Rangers (QPR) of the English Premier League. Mr. Hamid’s U14 boy’s team is typically ranked as one of the nation's top 10 teams and represents Premier AC in nearly every major tournament in the country. Mr. Hamid leverages his contacts with professional trainers and professional players to expose our youth players to the one of the finest soccer educational programs in the area and to continue the our commitment to soccer excellence.
Our youth training program includes a local summer day camp designed for U8-U10 players, and a 6 day residential camp to be held at Blue Ridge Prep School 25-30 July 2004. Our guest coaches have included former Nigerian National Team player and former Nigerian Women's National Team Coach Sam Okpudo, Liverpool FC Director of Youth Programs, Dave Norman and several collegiate coaches.
Contact Information
If your are interested in joining Premier AC, sponsoring the team or just want to come out and watch us play, you can contact our our head coach, Mr. Greg Bryant at 703-217-7104 or GBryant@Anteon.com.
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