Paul Ritchie Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, California

Oversee the boys MLS Next program.

San Marcos, California

Responsible for administration, management, planning, organizing, direction, field planning/development, soccer programs, related to FC Sol Soccer Club and its members.Implement FC Sol operations, rules and regulations as established by the FC Sol Board of Directors.Implement Cal South and Presidio rules and regulations.Ensure Club has arranged contract with referee association and/or assignor.Schedules and reschedules all home games, including friendlies.Responsible for coordinating and running FC Sol tryouts.Have regular, visible presence at games in order to observe, support and represent FC Sol.Work with the Presidio League Rep to inform its Members of information.Attend coaches meetings as Technical Director.Coordinate facilities usage and practice times with coaches and the City of San Marcos.Resolve complaints/issues from coaches/parents of FC Sol.Determine strategic plan for fee structures and pay for coaches.Administer Player/Parent contract.Administer Code of Ethics.Provide surveys to gain feedback from Members summarize and communicate results.Issue all coaching contracts and negotiate final coaches compensation.Oversee, coordinate and promote FC Sol’s Summer Camp and clinics..Assist and advise on all aspects of the game of soccer and am required to attend all coaches meetings and coach education program. Assist to Create a club wide player development modelConduct age specific coaches clinics.Assist to develop a standard coaching evaluation process.Assist to develop a standard player evaluation process.Assist to create, evaluate and summarize game reports to track team progress.Assist to create college recruitment programAttend Board of Director and Executive Board meetings. Shall prepare and present monthly operational report.Develop training plans based on age and skill level for FC Sol’s Summer Camp and clinics.Develop Position Specific training sessions for coaches to utilize

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Assisted the Head Coach (Martin Rennie) in the daily management of the first team squad• Coached the reserve team in coordination with other coaches• Focused on the youth development by ensuring there was sufficient player pathways in place• Provided an effective intermediary between the Head Coach and players to foster a positive attitude• Led training sessions in coordination with or in absence of the Head Coach• Used Prozone match analysis software to evaluate team and individual performance• Presented reports for fixtures by breaking down the previous match and analysing upcoming opposition• Scouted players through the NCAA draft, Division 2 prospects and international matches• Held responsibility for scouting and recruitment from specific international regions• Worked with office staff to prepare room lists, organise games, solidify rosters, etc.• Coordinated the residency programme to establish and improve the player development pathway • Remained up to date with the latest methods / development models used by other clubs▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Key Achievements:o Won the 2012 Cascadia Cup and 2012 World Pro Soccer Classico Reached the final of the 2012 and 2013 Canadian Championshipso Improved the MLS position from 18th in 2011 to reaching the Western Conference play-offs in 2012

• Fulfilled a selection of the duties above while assisting the Head Coach (Martin Rennie)• Used experience as an international defender to coordinate, prepare and improve the defence▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Key Achievements:o Won the 2011 NASL title as well as the 2010 NASL Conference title of the USSF Division 2 o Reached the final of the 2010 USSF Division 2 play-offs and the semi-finals of the 2011 NASL season

• Coached children of various ages, ability levels and nationalities in line with a elite coaching strategy• Worked at the prestigious residential programme at Denstone College• Played a key role in a number of international projects• Nurtured young talent and liaised with other coaches to provide opportunities for players• Developed basic fundamentals of the game with children at a young age • Introduced increasingly game replicating sessions with the older players

Dundee, United Kingdom

• Implemented a coaching curriculum that encompassed technical, tactical and physical development• Produced well-rounded players with the capacity to contribute to a winning team• Covered a broad range of formations beyond the traditional 4-4-2• Ensured players were able to fit into a future manager’s strategy while also adapting to the opposition• Coached a selection of the club’s elite young players through position specific exercises • This was in addition to their regular training schedule to accelerate learning and maximise potential• Created personal development programmes to facilitate player progression to the first team▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Key Achievements:o Kyle Benedictus and Craig Forsyth were promoted to the first team squad and played regularly o Craig went on to play for Watford and now Derby Countyo Assisted the first team management with match preparation and led training sessions when required

o Reached the final of the 2004/05 Scottish Cupo Played in the UEFA Cup in 2005/06o Regularly captained the team

o Earned a recall to the Scotland national team after a three year absence

o Earned seven senior caps and seven U21 caps

o Won the 2001/02 First Division (now Championship) title to seal promotion to the Premier League

o Won the 1997/98 Scottish Cup, beating Rangers 2-1 in the finalo Reached the final of the 1995/96 Scottish Cup and 1996/97 League Cupo Played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup win 1996/97 and 1998/99