Name Brian Okumu
Position / Team

Select Director of Coaching

High School

Ofafa Jericho High School (Kenya)

College

Milligan College, TN

Playing Experience

U18, U20, U21, U23 Kenyan National Teams. Gor Mahia FC (Kenya). Milligan College.

Coaching License

USSF 'A' License

Coaching Experience

Diadora Impact 2000 - 2004, Science Hill High School Assistant 2002 - 2004, Sullivan South High School Head 2004 - 2006, Nike Impact 2004 - 2008, Science Hill School Head 2006 - 2008, Toppers Soccer Academy Director 2006 - 2008.

Favorite Team / Player

Barcelona, Diego Maradona

 

 

 
Name Keith Gunn
Position / Team

DoC, Celtic Academy Trainer / U10 Boys 'Hoops'

High School

Banchory Academy (Scotland)

College

University of Abertay, Dundee (Scotland)

Playing Experience

Elementary and Middle School teams, Scottish Youth Clubs 1995 - 1998, Banchory St Ternan Juniors 1998 - 2001

Coaching License

BSc (hons) Sports Coaching and Development, NSCAA National Diploma, Scottish Football Association Level 3, USSF "D" License, NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience

9 years total in Scotland and Georgia. Coached in SPL team Dundee United F.C.'s youth program. 1 year coaching select soccer with CGSA and 2 years Recreational, Academy and Select with Savannah Celtic F.C.

Favorite Team / Player

Aberdeen, Real Madrid / Redondo

 

 

Name Rebecca Gunn
Position / Team

Celtic Academy Trainer

High School

Rampart High School, Colorado

College

University of Minnesota-Morris

Playing Experience

Various club teams, HS Varsity, University of Minnesota Morris 2000 - 2003 record holder (55 goals, 45 assists, 155 points), 4 times 1st team All Conference, UMAC Player of the Year 2003, one of 15 players in the nation to achieve at least 40 goals and 40 assists in her career. UMM Female Athlete of Year 2003.

Coaching License

Bachelors Degree in Sports Management, NSCAA National Diploma, USSF "D" License, NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience

Assistant Coach Minnesota-Morris (2004-2005), Assistant Coach SCAD (05-present), 2 seasons Athena CGSA, 1 season Academy Savannah Celtic F.C.

Favorite Team / Player

F.C. Barcelona / Kaka

 

 

 
Name David Laing
Position / Team

Head of Operations (Dictator), U14 Girls 'Shamrocks'

High School

St Ambrose College, Cheshire (England)

College

 

Playing Experience

During his youth David played for Stockport Boys, his home town team and despite being offered the opportunity to play in Manchester City's youth system, as a United fan, he declined. Many years on, he still continues to play with the Celtic Indoor Team and in the 6 vs 6 over 40's circuit.

Coaching License

USSF National Youth License, USSF 'E' License, NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience

He started coaching Highschool soccer down in Florida 3 years ago, assisting 2 of the first team players to college scholarships. After moving to Savannah he started coaching club ball where he has had continued and consistent success.

Favorite Team / Player

Manchester United / Sir Bobby Charlton

 

 
 
Name Chad Griffin
Position / Team

Head GK Coach, Celtic Academy Trainer

High School

 

College

University of North Carolina Pembroke

Playing Experience

Various club teams, University of North Carolina Pembroke 1995 - 1998, Team Captain 1997 - 1998, Peach Belt All Conference Team 1996 - 1998.

Coaching License

USSF 'C' License, NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience

Assistant Coach St Edwards University 2000 - 2001 (Austin, TX), GK Head Coach CHAP's Soccer Club (Austin, TX), Assistant Coach Stetson University 2001 - 2002 (De Land, FL), GK Head Coach Stetson Football Association (De Land, FL), Head Varsity Coach Calvary Day School 2002 - present (Savannah, GA), UNC Chapel Hill Camp Coach, Clemson Camp Coach.

Favorite Team / Player

Manchester United / Tim Howard

 

 
 
Name Jeff Storey-Pitts
Position / Team

U6 / U8 Coordinator, Celtic Academy Trainer

High School

Rome High School (GA) 

College

Brevard College (NC), Brescia University (KY)

Playing Experience

Arsenal Rome Soccer Club (Rome, GA), Rome High School, Brevard College, Brescia University 

Coaching License

NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma, USSF 'D' License

Coaching Experience

Arsenal Rome U16 Boys Select, Owensboro United U12 Boys Academy, U16 Boys Select (Owensboro, KY), Alabama ODP Team Camp, Circle C Soccer Camp, Arsenal Rome Team Camp, Brevard College Team Camp, Near Post Soccer Camp, Savannah Celtic F.C. Indoor Camp

Favorite Team / Player

Manchester United / Paul Scholes
 


 

 
Name Lee Beckman
Position / Team

U12 Boys 'Celtic FC'

High School

St Andrews School (Savannah)

College

Wake Forest University

Playing Experience

Elementary, Middle School and High School teams. Recreational soccer 1992 - 1994

Coaching License

 

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