Marcus Watson

Marcus Watson

Director of Coaching
Castro Valley Soccer Club

Coaching Qualifications


  • BSc Hons Sports Coaching Degree

  • NSCAA Premier Diploma

  • USSF B License

  • UEFA B Candidate (2025)

  • UEFA C

  • FAW C

  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

  • NSCAA National Diploma

  • NSCAA Youth award 1,2,3

  • FA Level 1, Coaching Award

  • FA Level 2, Coaching Award

Coaching Experience


  • Leeds United Community Coach

  • Leeds United Ladies U14

  • Leeds Carnegie Ladies Performance Analysis.

  • Leeds Grammar School 1st Team Football (2008-2009)

  • Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) Coaching, Leeds Metropolitan University

  • ODP Head Coach

  • AFC Wimbledon schools

  • Fulham Football Club

  • Piedmont Soccer Club Trainer (2009, 2010)

  • Clippers Head Coach (2011-2024)

  • Clippers Technical Director (2021-2024)

  • Piedmont High School Girls JV Head Coach & Varsity Assitant Coach (2011-2022)

  • Castro Valley Soccer Club Director of Coaching (2024-Present)

Playing Experience


  • Roundshaw F.C 2002-05

  • Richard Challoner 1st X1 (2002-2005)

  • Esher Athletic 2005-07

  • Musgrave Old Boys LMU (2007-2009)