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Shawn McDonough

Entering 7th Season with FC Stars - smcdonough@starsofma.org

Roles

  • FC Stars White ECNL Director (2021 - Present)
  • FC Stars ECNL Staff (2018 - Present)
  • US Club Soccer NEP iD2 Staff (2021 - Present)

Former Roles

  • 2017-2022: FC Stars MetroWest Regional Manager
  • 2011-2017: KINGS FC DOC
  • 2014-2017: Super Y League Region 1 Staff
  • 2017-2018: FC Stars U.S. Soccer Development Academy Staff

Coaching Accomplishments

  • 2022: ECNL Showcase National Finalists (Seattle, WA)
  • 2018: US Club Soccer National Cup National Finalists (Denver, CO)
  • 2018: US Club Soccer Massachusetts State Cup Champions
  • 2017: New England Premiership Final Four Champions

Licensing

  • USSF National B License Candidate
  • USSF National C License
  • La Liga Level 3 License
  • US Youth Futsal National Level 3 License
  • USC Youth Club Administrator Diploma
  • Tovo Methodology V1

In-Person Academy Observations

  • Villareal FC (La Liga, Spain)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion (EPL, England)
  • Southampton FC (EPL, England)
  • Portsmouth FC (League 1, England)
  • FC Utrecht (Eredivise, Netherlands)

Playing Experience

  • Massachusetts U23
  • Mass United FC (NPSL)

Educational Experience

  • Sideline Sports Doc
  • Sexual Violence: The Facts Training (MOCSA)
  • LGBT: Diversity & Inclusion Training (USC)
  • NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference
  • US Club Soccer Players First Summit
  • ECNL Coaching Symposium