| PASS has a knowledgeable and experienced team of instructors who have a great deal to offer and have a wonderful rapport with the players. We are pleased to introduce: |
| Technical Coaches |
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Tyrone Irons, aka 'Big T', Pre-B Licensed & NCCP Certified, is the President and Co-Founder of PASS Ltd. Tyrone is originally from England and has been actively involved in the Calgary soccer community for over 20 years. He has extensive coaching experience at all age groups and levels, giving him a wealth of knowledge for the game. |
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Tommy Wheeldon Jr, aka ‘Dr. Soccer’, BSc Hons & UEFA B Licensed, is from England and came to Canada in 2002 to represent the now defunct professional soccer team Calgary Storm. Tommy also played soccer for English professional teams Swindon Town FC Torquay Utd FC and Yeovil Town FC. |
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Dave Clarke , UEFA Level 2, will be joining PASS in the 2010 Outdoor season. Dave hails from England and has extensive playing and coaching experience. He has played at a semi-professional standard. Dave has coached and managed both youth and adults for a number of years in England. |
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JP Crescenzi is on an U of C soccer scholarship and has trained with Mario Basler (National Team Pro). Playing honours: Calgary Selects, AB Provincial Team, Nike Team, & CIS 06/07 West Finalist. In Junior Bundesliga, he played against Lukas Podolski (Bayern Munich), Marek Hamsik (Napoli) & Kevin Prince-Boateng (Tottenham Hotspurs). He also had a one year semi-professional contract with FV Dresden Nord Men’s team. |
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Kevin Doyle, United States Soccer Federation – National “Y” Coaching License & OSA Goalkeeping Diploma, has extensive experience working with youth soccer players of all abilities. Kevin has specialized in goalkeeping instruction for 13 years as well as extensive experience working with all other positions. |
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Kevin Francis, UEFA Level 2 Licensed, hails from England and has played professionally with Birmingham City and Derby County. He worked for the community department at Birmingham City Football Club and has also coached the BCFC ladies team. For further information, click here. |
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Matt Irons, Pre-B Licensed & NCCP Certified, is playing with the Dino's and is taking his undergraduate in Biological Science at the U of C on an academic and athletic soccer scholarship. Playing honours include Calgary Selects, U18 Tier 1 AB Provincial Gold, U18 Canadian Nationals Bronze & Men's Tier 2 Indoor AB Provincial Gold. |
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Scott Irons, Pre-B Licensed & NCCP Certified, is playing with the Dino's and is taking his undergraduate in Science at the U of C. He is a master of our Fast Feet drills and is excellent at developing a young player's confidence and co-ordination. Playing honors include the AB Summer Games, CMSA Calgary Gold, and representing Calgary at Provincials. |
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Joe Long, BA Hons in Coach Education & Sport Development, BEd & UEFA Level 2 , hails from England and has played semi-professional. Playing honors: Team Bath FC, Bristol City FC, University of Bath and University of Calgary. Joe was the varsity captain for the U of C Dinos and attended U of C on their international scholarship. |
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Mathew Thomas, USSF A License, UEFA Level 3, & Canadian B license, will be joining PASS in the 2010 Outdoor season. Matt hails from England and played professionally with Walsall Football Club. Every country Matt has had the opportunity to work in, he has had the chance of utilizing his teaching skills with players of all different genders, ages, and backgrounds to enjoy the sport and the playing the game itself. |
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Steven Thomas, aka ‘Tommo’, UEFA Level 2, hails from England and had a professional youth contract with Swindon Town FC. He has extensive coaching experience at all age groups and levels, giving him a wealth of knowledge for the game. Steven left the semi-professional game to come join the PASS team. |