Andy Thompson is the driving force behind Premier UK Soccer and is the ICRD Director of Coaching. Andy plays a integral role in the development of all participants within Premier UK’s Structural Program. He has been with Premier UK for 2 years.
He has been involved in youth soccer for 8 years including coaching children within Professional Academies in England during the time he was completing his degree. He has worked in a number of States including Connecticut and New York but mainly within North Carolina.
Andy graduated from the University of Sunderland with a BSC (Hons) Degree in Sports and Exercise Development. Which involved studies in areas of Psychology of sport, sociology of sport, fitness, nutrition and coaching. He has Semi-Professional playing experience in England with West Auckland Town FC and Captained Sunderland University First Team while studying for his degree.
Andy also hold the following coaching qualifications: FA Level 1 & 2, including First Aid and Child Protection, UEFA B License, NCSAA National & Advanced Diploma and is listed on the Olympic Development Program Staff.
He is currently Head Coach for IRCD 98 Wolves Boys Team, ICRD 00’ Hammers’ Boys Team.