CARINE IRELAND FOUNDER
GARY IRELAND FOUNDER
GARY IRELAND FOUNDER
Carine has founded, and continues to advise and fundraise for several sports/football global charity organizations, and has raised and allocated millions of dollar in financial aid enabling players to play club soccer, receive coaching instruction, provide equipment and travel fees as well as support and manage facility maintenance.
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Carine has founded, and continues to advise and fundraise for several sports/football global charity organizations, and has raised and allocated millions of dollar in financial aid enabling players to play club soccer, receive coaching instruction, provide equipment and travel fees as well as support and manage facility maintenance.
She co-founded Peninsula Silicon Valley Union FC in the San Francisco Bay Area, California where she is General Manager and Co-Coaching Director coached, mentored and placed players in college, youth national team and professionally.
Carine co-founded Soccerbook.com (Pass2Me), Soccerbook Consulting LLC, Dynamic Soccer and Eclipse Academy in Orange County, California and former GM of Irvine Strikers FC ECNL & Strikers Orange County. Carine played briefly for Stanford University and for Liverpool FC in England. She holds an National Diploma NSCAA (United Soccer Coaches).
Carine attended Stanford University (BA Human Biology/health and human performance), and MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
GARY IRELAND FOUNDER
GARY IRELAND FOUNDER
GARY IRELAND FOUNDER
Gary has held a variety of positions and has a wealth of experience over his lifelong involvement in football as a player, coach, manager, consultant and thought leader, innovator, entrepreneur and investor. Gary's global network of investors, thought leader across all industries and collaborators in football is expansive. advance the gam
Gary has held a variety of positions and has a wealth of experience over his lifelong involvement in football as a player, coach, manager, consultant and thought leader, innovator, entrepreneur and investor. Gary's global network of investors, thought leader across all industries and collaborators in football is expansive. advance the game (from grassroots to professional), and sharing his passion for the game.
He has founded, and continues to advise and fundraise for several sports/football global charity organizations, and has raised and allocated millions of dollar in financial aid enabling players to play club, coaching, equipment and travel fees as well as facility maintenance and management.
A highly respected professional coach (former assistant to Wiel Coerver and Academy coach at Liverpool FC), Gary's focus is on education and development and improving lives through football. He specializes in technical training, coach education and creating opportunities for underserved players and communities.
Gary is co-founder of player training and travel company Dynamic Soccer, Soccerbook.com (Pass2Me.com), Soccerbook Consulting, Co-Founder/President youth club PSV Union FC in Silicon Valley & Eclipse Academy in Southern California.
He holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool's Football Industries program
JOHN OWENS
ROGER LEVERMORE
ROGER LEVERMORE
John is a former Manager Liverpool F.C Academy for 19 years alongside Academy founder and Director Steve Heighway when it became the first ever youth Academy in the world. John was 19 years Academy Manager and Assistant Academy Director at Liverpool F.C, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2006 and 2007.
John is world renowned for being first t
John is a former Manager Liverpool F.C Academy for 19 years alongside Academy founder and Director Steve Heighway when it became the first ever youth Academy in the world. John was 19 years Academy Manager and Assistant Academy Director at Liverpool F.C, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2006 and 2007.
John is world renowned for being first to create a comprehensive and detailed flow chart on the decision making process of 'Principles of Play-Decision Making Tree’ displayed on the entrance of Liverpool FC Academy for 10 years visible to legends John coached: England captain Steven Gerrard; European Footballer of Year Michael Owen; Jamie Carragher; Robbie Fowler; Steve McManaman; Connor Cody; Trent Alexander Arnold. John was England Schoolboys National Team U15 coach. At Liverpool FC John also won 2 FA Youth Cups
He has presented "POP" to clubs, leagues and federations as guest speaker or through practical demonstrations. ‘POP’ appears in federation presentations and coach educational documents and at numerous professional clubs.
John was a former technical auditor for Belgian consulting firm Doublepass where he assesses performances of MLS Academies and previously EPL Academies helping (con)federations, leagues, and clubs improve their football performance and talent development he used ‘POP’ assessing and presenting to professional clubs and their academies throughout the world including MLS/US Soccer Development Academies and professional club academies in Scotland, USA, Belgium Italy, Norway, Greece, Japan J-League, India and Canada. POP/Decision Making Tree featured in the ‘Croatian Football Federation Development Curriculum’ book.
He presented ‘POP’ to Association of Indian Football Coaches Association, Celtic, Trinidad & Tobago Football Federation coach education events many times to USA youth clubs and leagues hosted by Gary Ireland to present for Norcal Premier youth soccer league and was guest of Gary Ireland to present at leading Hungarian club Puskas Academy.
Technical Director Head of Individual Player Development of Hungarian leading club Puskas Academy Peter Horvath has been using ‘POP’ since being introduced by Gary Ireland to John's material in 2003. Former Liverpool FC, Leicester City, Celtic Manager Brendan Rogers features John's ‘POP’ in his book
ROGER LEVERMORE
ROGER LEVERMORE
ROGER LEVERMORE
Roger is a highly respected professor and has published extensively on the subject of Sport for Development. He is the current Dean and Associate Professor of Management Practice at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
Roger was educated in the U.K. (PhD in International Development from the University of Plymouth) and South Afric
Roger is a highly respected professor and has published extensively on the subject of Sport for Development. He is the current Dean and Associate Professor of Management Practice at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
Roger was educated in the U.K. (PhD in International Development from the University of Plymouth) and South Africa and has taught and researched on a range of subjects including leadership, strategy, ethics and sports management.
He has led MBA programs in the U.K. (2005-2010) and in Hong Kong (2012-2019). Prior to joining AIT, Professor Levermore worked at Chinese University of Hong Kong (2018-2019) and was Interim Director and held the position of Associate Professor of Business Education & Associate Director at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2012-2018). He was previously Director of Study, University of Liverpool MBA and International Business Research Manager of the Football Industry Group.
Read here for a list of Rogers articles and publications.
PETER HORVATH
ROGER LEVERMORE
PETER HORVATH
Peter is based in Budapest, Hungary where he is the Technical Director of leading Hungarian club Puskas Academy and is one of the most respected youth coaches in Hungarian football. Previously he coached at MTK, one of the leading clubs in Hungary.
Peter was a top-level player with Hungarian club MTK Budapest and in the US he played for s
Peter is based in Budapest, Hungary where he is the Technical Director of leading Hungarian club Puskas Academy and is one of the most respected youth coaches in Hungarian football. Previously he coached at MTK, one of the leading clubs in Hungary.
Peter was a top-level player with Hungarian club MTK Budapest and in the US he played for semi-pro team national Open Cup Champions San Jose Oaks which dominated Northern California Soccer prior to the formation of the MLS.
Peter was one of the best players in the Northern California area where he captained the San Jose Major League Champions Club D'Etaples playing alongside Gary Ireland and national team player/coach Christopher Sullivan. Gary Ireland arranged for Peter to visit Brunei as guest player for the Crown Prince of Brunei team, DPMM and was also offered a contract with CISL indoor professional team San Jose Grizzlies.
Peter started coaching with the Ireland family at World Soccer in California since 1992 when he moved from Hungary. In the USA he worked with many top-level players individually and privately and also coached the Golden Gate U/19 Premier Girls team which graduated players to Portland, Santa Clara, Davis, Santa Cruz, Colorado College etc.
Peter assisted Gary, Simon and Carine with their 40 player Central European tour to Admira Wacker (Austria), Blsany & Slavia Prague (Czech Republic) and MTK Budapest (Hungary) as well as various other tours to England with boys and girls teams. Peter holds a UEFA "A" coaching license.
PAUL WILLLIAMS
PAUL WILLLIAMS
PAUL WILLLIAMS
New Zealand born Paul was a founding Managing Director of sports Academy in Malaysia for 12 years, catering to expats and locals, children and adults with a focus on Soccer, and Karate (4th Degree Black Belt). Paul graduated from Canterbury University, New Zealand with a Masters degree in Marine Biology, specialising in Commercial Marine
New Zealand born Paul was a founding Managing Director of sports Academy in Malaysia for 12 years, catering to expats and locals, children and adults with a focus on Soccer, and Karate (4th Degree Black Belt). Paul graduated from Canterbury University, New Zealand with a Masters degree in Marine Biology, specialising in Commercial Marine Aquaculture. After spending time in academia and the aquaculture business sector, Paul spent 2 years in South-East Asia holding public lectures on the marine environment in conjunction with SCUBA diving instructing. Paul has also worked in Corporate Training, and teaching at English language schools
TOM SERMANNI
PAUL WILLLIAMS
PAUL WILLLIAMS
Tom is one of the most experienced coaches in the history of women's football and is considered a founder of Australian Women's professional soccer. Tom, Gary and Carine have worked together since 2015. He has guest coached at PSV Union FC and Dynamic Soccer in California alongside Gary and Carine Ireland and was represented by Gary in co
Tom is one of the most experienced coaches in the history of women's football and is considered a founder of Australian Women's professional soccer. Tom, Gary and Carine have worked together since 2015. He has guest coached at PSV Union FC and Dynamic Soccer in California alongside Gary and Carine Ireland and was represented by Gary in contract negotiations with Orlando Pride and Nigeria National Team.
Tom has held various important positions in the Women's and Men's game throughout his career.
- Head of Women's Football at leading Australian Women's professional team Western Sydney Wanderers
- Coached in 5 FIFA World Cups
- USA, Australia & New Zealand Women's National Teams Coach
- Canadian National team Assistant Coach
- Head coach NWSL team Orlando Pride (coached USA soccer star Alex Morgan 5x FIFA World Player of the Year Marta)
- FIFA coach mentor training women's national team coaches providing career and strategic advice
- Scout for Gus Hiddinks Australian Men's National Team
- Coached in J-League, Malaysia & Australia
Tom has coached internationally in most South East Asian nations with the Australian women's national and youth national teams as well as extensive experience coaching and playing professionally in Australian soccer
DR ZDENEK SIVEK
DR ZDENEK SIVEK
DR ZDENEK SIVEK
Dr Sivek has a wealth of experience in global grassroots, youth, amateur and professional football development, cultivating strategic football programs and developing principles of behavior in sport. He has organized football programs in every continent and over 40 countries including recruiting, scouting, coaching, and driving practices
Dr Sivek has a wealth of experience in global grassroots, youth, amateur and professional football development, cultivating strategic football programs and developing principles of behavior in sport. He has organized football programs in every continent and over 40 countries including recruiting, scouting, coaching, and driving practices as well as education of football coaches, specifically UEFA Pro and A licenses. Zdenek has worked with Gary coaching together since 1990 on multiple occasions. Zdenek hired Gary to assist his work as Technical Director for the Czech Football Association's famous performance in the 1990 EUROS in England and has collaborated with Gary on many football projects. Zdenek has held positions with some of the most prominent football coaching organizations.
- Vice President Alliance European Football Coaches Association (AEFCA), formerly known as UEFT, responsible for the development of coaching & coach education within Europe & worldwide
- UEFA Technical Instructor responsible for the implementation of UEFA Coach Convention education program
- UEFA Technical Advisor for Oceania Football Confederation
- UEFA Technical Instructor Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), developing the CAF Coach Education Program
- UEFA Technical Instructor at Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
- Technical Observer Czech Republic National Team, analyzed opponents in FIFA & UEFA competitions
- Technical Director Czech Football Association
- Responsible for educating all levels of coaches in cooperation with FIFA, UEFA
- Managed youth international levels of FIFA & UEFA competitions including recruiting players for senior national teams as Head Coach for Czech Republic National Teams U15-20 Boys & U16-18 Girls
- Played for Czechoslovakia (1956-1960) & Slovan Liberec (1960-1970)
- UEFA Technical Instructor, UEFA Pro License course
ALBERTO LAMPO
DR ZDENEK SIVEK
DR ZDENEK SIVEK
Alberto is head of Individual Technical Development at ltalian club Juventus FC, one of the leading clubs in history of world football. He is considered one of Italy's leading technical coaches. At Juventus he has a assembled the only team of technical specialists in all Italian clubs, making Juventus FC one of the most progressive youth
Alberto is head of Individual Technical Development at ltalian club Juventus FC, one of the leading clubs in history of world football. He is considered one of Italy's leading technical coaches. At Juventus he has a assembled the only team of technical specialists in all Italian clubs, making Juventus FC one of the most progressive youth player development clubs in the world.
Gary, Carine and Alberto first met in Hungary in 2022 when they co-presented see link) their beliefs and material as guest of legendary Hungarian club Puskas Academy to over 20 Academy Directors from 7 countries, including national team coaches. They collaborated in Hungary again in 2024 (see link) and Gary and Carine visited Alberto at Juventus in Turin again in 2024.
Alberto specializes in creating content and modules of technical ball mastery training similar to The Soccerfund Co-Founder's Gary and Ireland, where developing the individual player is the focus as the "center of the village". He believes in the importance of coaches being able to illustrate the highest levels of demonstrations to young players through high level demonstrations, he focuses on high performing "Golden Players" at Juventus using his unique approach to player development and individualized training within the Juventus Boys Academy structure
Alberto's ambition is to help develop "spectacular" players. He strives to bring back the romantic days of previous generations when players were not only valued for their tactical efficiency and physical power, but for their artistry, innovation and creativity. At a world renowned club which has seen the likes of Zidane, Del Pierro, Davids, Pirlo, Bettega, Baggio, Nedved, he has a huge responsibility to transmit his passion for inspiring "spectacular" players.
ABNER ROGERS
ABNER ROGERS
ABNER ROGERS
Abner has worked together with Carine and Gary for 15 years including running Irvine Strikers/ECNL club, operated player and coach education clinics, College ID clinics a 2023 FIFA World Cup New Zealand Tour with Dynamic Soccer and in 2024 co-founded Southern California coaching organization Eclipse Academy with Gary and Carine
Abner has t
Abner has worked together with Carine and Gary for 15 years including running Irvine Strikers/ECNL club, operated player and coach education clinics, College ID clinics a 2023 FIFA World Cup New Zealand Tour with Dynamic Soccer and in 2024 co-founded Southern California coaching organization Eclipse Academy with Gary and Carine
Abner has taken his nationally ranked ECNL teams to the San Francisco Bay Area to be trained by TSF sounders Gary and Carine Ireland and has coached and trained some of the best national team players and professional players in the world such as Miyama and Marta, when he was voted WPS pro. league 'Coach of the Year' and was national champion with LA Sol, as well as coaching at the highest levels of US youth soccer.
- USASA Hall Of Fame
- 2x California Youth Soccer Association Coach of Year
- Head Coach USASA National Team; Region 4 Women’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) Coach
- Mentored & developed 13 players to Pro., 31 to Regional teams & 24 to National teams including 5 in senior World Cup competition
- Head Coach LA Sol in WPS
- WPS All-Star team coach
- OC Waves WPSL National Champions coach
- WPSL Coach of Year
- Head Coach LA Sol
- President & Technical Director Laguna Hills Eclipse Soccer Club
- Director of Coaching/President Strikers FC ECNL
- Socal Blues 06G/09G/10G ECNL coach
SIMON IRELAND
ABNER ROGERS
ABNER ROGERS
Australian born Simon lends his vast experience to TSF He has an extensive network of federations, leagues, clubs, coaches and players and helps us collaborate with some of the leading figures in the global game. Simon has a long history of charity work in soccer. Many players have benefited from his endeavors, allowing them to play club
Australian born Simon lends his vast experience to TSF He has an extensive network of federations, leagues, clubs, coaches and players and helps us collaborate with some of the leading figures in the global game. Simon has a long history of charity work in soccer. Many players have benefited from his endeavors, allowing them to play club and college soccer. Read article here. Simon is well known professional technical skills development coach and has developed a soccer performance/evaluation/analysis mobile app for youth clubs, coaches and players. He shares player development opportunities (identification/training/tryouts), leads custom team tours and provides coach mentoring, including setting up visits to professional clubs
Founder and Director PSV Union FC, a leading girls soccer club in Silicon Valley, CA, developing college, professional, and national team players.
Co-founder of soccer camp, training and tours company World Soccer
Co-founder of Academy Soccer, a 1994 World Cup SF Bay Area host committee sponsor
Simon was an outstanding professional soccer player on several continents.
At 17 years of age he was briefly a standout with New Zealand National Champions, Christchurch United playing alongside 6 players from the 1982 FIFA World Cup Finals, scoring a hatrick in 1st game;
Played for Brisbane Lions at 17 after impressing for Gold Coast senior select team against National League Men's pro. team Brisbane City (Australia)
Represented Queensland Men's State Team (Australia)
Played alongside USA player Roy Wegerle at University of South Florida
Considered the best youth player at Chelsea FC
Trained at F.C Barcelona U18’s
Considered one of best players in USA and leading player/sometimes coach of U.S Open Cup Champions and Concacaf Finalists San Jose Oaks
MVP/leading scorer Lake Placid Soccer America Tournament
1 of 3 SF Bay Blackhawks overseas players (predecessor of San Jose Clash and San Jose Earthquakes)
Received multiple offers to play in the MLS after being one of the top players in the MLS first round draft. A serious ankle break in 1994 forced him out of playing for a select training squad vs. Brazilian National team a the 1994 World Cup
Offered contract with Australian Champions St George Budapest
Played in Czech Republic with FK Rakovnik and Sparta Prague (loaned to Blsany)
Invited by Crown Prince of Brunei to play at DPMM
Trained at Wimbledon FC (reserves); Crystal Palace (reserves)
Former assistant to Wiel Coerver and Michel Mommertz in Dubai
Founder World Soccer
Helped numerous players gain playing experience & has hired coaches from Lyon, Wimbledon FC, Liverpool FC, Sparta Prague, Spartak Moscow, Celtic, Corinthians Sao Paolo, MTK Budapest etc; received Pele visit during '94 World Cup; Director of World Soccer European Tours.
Simon beat the dribbling course record of Chelsea FC legend Gianfranco Zola wearing only street clothes!
Received commendations from FIFA, JTB, J League, Czech Football