Dave Barrett

David Barrett

AFC ECNL Director

About Me


country of Orgin:

United Kingdom

Favorite soccer team:

A Long Suffering Tottenham Hotspur Fan

Favorite professional female soccer player:

Naomi Girma

Favorite professional male soccer player:

Virgil Van Dijk

Favorite professional soccer coach:

Jurgen Klopp

Favorite Skill Move:

Whatever works for the individual

Right or Left Footed:

Right

Favorite moment as a coach:

Winning NorCal State Cup and the NPL Nationals within the same month with AFC 2008B Academy in 2003.

Favorite moment as a Player:

All the life long friendships I built whilst playing.

Coaching Qualifications


  • NSCAA Premier Diploma (A License)

  • USSF B License

  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (B License)

  • English F.A. Coaching License (C License)

  • F.A. Teaching Certificate (Key stage 2)

  • First aid at work certificate

  • YMCA level 1 and 2 fitness instruction and conditioning

Coaching Experience


  • Planet Soccer Coaching Company (2001-2007)

  • Coach and president of University 1st team

  • Abbey Rangers U18 boys coach

  • Castro Valley Soccer Club, Coach/Trainer (2007-Present)

  • Piedmont Soccer Club, Trainer (2007)

  • Montclair Youth Soccer League, Trainer (2008-2010)

  • 94 Boys District 4 ODP Coach (2009)

  • 96 Girls Assistant State ODP Coach (2008/2009)

  • 96 Girls Assistant State ODP Coach (2009/2010)

  • Moreau Boys Varsity Head Coach (2008-2012)

  • Bishop O Dowd Boys Varsity Head Coach (2012-Present)

Playing Experience


  • Represented district, county and England school boys whilst at school.

  • Represented U18 County Men’s team

  • Crystal Palace (English 1st Division) at U14 - U16

  • 1st team at St. Mary's University (3 years)

  • Chelsea F.C 1st team reserves - English premiership (4 month trial 2003)

  • Semi professional clubs in Ryman league