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Derek Bio

Derek McMullen - Trainer

I was born on May 5, 1984 in Streator, Illinois and I was immediately rushed to Peoria for heart surgery. My parents are Jeff and Nancy McMullen and I have two younger sisters that play soccer, Ashley and Megan McMullen. I have played soccer since I was five years old, and I am currently playing in a Mexican league. My first coaching job was in 2005 when a friend of our family asked me to help him out. Once I started coaching I knew I wanted to do this all the time. I graduated from St. Ambrose University. While attending St. Ambrose I played on the intercollegiate team. During my senior year I was fortunate enough to watch Manchester United play over in England.  I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to go again.

When I graduated from college I decided to get my coaching license because I wanted to become a better coach.  I currently hold my National “D” license and Junior Level VI Diploma from the NSCAA.   When I am coaching I want to create an atmosphere that is fun, positive, and a learning environment for the players. 

My goal is to prepare each player for the next stage in their development. I strive to keep on improving myself so I can offer the best possible coaching to my players. I am really looking forward to this new adventure with the Three Rivers Soccer Club!

 
Coaching Experience
l        Streator Youth Soccer Volunteer Coach
       U8 – U14 Boys and Girls
 
l        Streator High School Volunteer Coach
       Boys Spring League 2009
       Girls Summer League 2008
 
l        Northern Illinois Soccer Camp Coach
       2009
 
Coaching Education
l        United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
       National “D” License
       “E” License
 
l        National Soccer Coaching Association of America (NSCAA)
       Junior Level VI Diploma
?        Formerly known as Advanced Regional Diploma
 
l        American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
       IHSA Coaching Education Program
 
l        Positive Coaching Alliance
       Double-Goal Coach
?        “Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons”
 
Playing Experience
l        Streator Youth Soccer
l        Peoria Soccer League
l        Streator High School
       All Conference
l        St. Ambrose University