Coach Paul Kelshaw 

  • Skilled professional with 20 years of experience in sports management and youth education.
  • Educated in Sports Coaching and Exercise Sciences.
  • Athlete focused with proven record in recruitment & motivation
  • Holds athletes, parents, and colleagues in high esteem and interacts with the greatest degree of professionalism and personal integrity.
  • Dedicated to working in a proactive and productive environment, meeting and exceeding goals.
  • Leadership in coaching, education and business.
  • Experienced in travel and intramural youth soccer training throughout the Tri-state area and across the country.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel & PowerPoint)

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma, 2017

USSF (United States Soccer Federation) C Licence 2016

USSF National Youth Licence 2014

United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma 2013

United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, 2009

United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper National Diploma, 2009

BSc (Honours) Sport Coaching and Exercise Science

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, England, 2004

 

EXPERIENCE

Soccer Camp Director, Future Stars Summer Camp, Farmingdale NY 2022-Present

  • Direct camp program and supervise coaching staff.
  • Design/Implement weekly Soccer curriculum.
  • Provide professional teaching and instruction to campers.
  • Supervise coaching and teaching staff.
  • Foster and promote a healthy working environment.
  • Always supervise campers throughout the camp day.
  • Supervise additional activities (i.e., lunch, water park, equipment set-up, etc).
  • Ensure proper supervision and care of campers
  • Maintain professional relationship with campers, staff and parents.

Director of Coaching, Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club, NY 2013-PRESENT

  • Collaborate with President and Board of Directors.
  • Manage and supervise trainers, Assistant trainers, coaches, parents and volunteers.
  • Oversee intramural and travel program including camps, clinics and try outs (500 players 3-18 and 40 coaches).
  • Conduct meetings and training with coaches, trainers and board members.
  • Evaluate performance at training and games.
  • Develop, implement and maintain age group curriculum and goals.
  • Recruitment and scouting of trainers, coaches, players and referees.
  • Promote club within the community (Fundraising, Sponsorship & social media marketing)
  • Facility/budget management including field, equipment and club office.

 

Staff Director, Academy Camp Manager & Coach, NOGA Soccer, West Hempstead, NY – 2006 - 2013      

  • Process and review applications for new employees.
  • Organize and coordinate work Visas for hired staff through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
  • Maintain and update staff records including coaching qualifications and First Aid and CPR.
  • Manage staff, conduct staff meetings and orientation on the field and office environment.
  • Operate and manage Residential and Day camps.
  • Advertise, organize, staff and direct camps including overnight accommodations, meals, extra-curricular activities & travel
  • Train, coach and manage players and teams (3 through 18), throughout the Tri-state area and Rhode Island, in the skills, philosophy, game tactics and fitness involved in soccer; including weekly, games and tournaments.