Goalkeeping
Southeast Soccer Club's Goalkeeper Mission Statement:
To provide an opportunity for every child to learn in an enjoyable environment, whilst enabling them to fulfill their potential to play at the highest possible level.
Leon Othen is currently the Director of Goalkeeper Training at Southeast Soccer Club. Leon has always had a close affiliation to his local pro team in London, Leyton Orient. "I used to play football in the park adjacent to the ground. One day I scored a goal and all of a sudden a big roar went up........It was then that I found out about the club and became a big fan." Leon played schoolboy, youth team and Reserve team level for the team he supports and coached at the Centre of Excellence. He still has links with the Advanced School and scouted a number of grass roots players to advance to the Centre of Excellence. Leon's coaching experience is long and varied and includes the following.
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2008 – Present. Regional Director UK International Soccer Camps. Official camp provider to Women’s Professional Soccer, AYSO and the San Jose Earthquakes.
2007 – Residential Academy Director, MLS Camps
2006 -2007 Goalkeeping Director MLS Camps
2005 - Director of coaching - EDYSL, CA
2000 —2009 Director /Co - Founder Foundation Football . Providing coaching in 102 different schools, host 4 Advanced Coaching Centers, Disabilities program and provide coaching links with Malaysia and the US as well as Pro teams in the UK. Winner of London Gateway New Business Award
2002 — 2003 U18 Youth team coach — Saffron Waldon F.C.
2002 Teaching instructor — Merryhills Primary School
2002 Provided coaching to the Education Ministry of Malaysia (in Kuala Lumpa) to kick start their youth soccer program in schools.
2000 — 2001 Arsenal Football Club — Academy Goalkeeping Coach.
1997 — 2001 Leyton Orient Football Club — Advanced Soccer School Coach.
1999 Major League Soccer. Summer Coach and fall trainer, residing in New York State, USA
1998 - Leyton Orient Football Club - Centre of Excellence Goalkeeping Coach
1996 — 1999 Douglas Eyre Sports Centre — Duty Manager and Tournament Organizer.
QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS
2010 – NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma. ( Highest qualification in the Country)
2009 – NSCAA Goalkeeping State License
2008 – AYSO Coach instructors license, encompassing U6, U8, U10, U12 and Intermediate coaching qualifications
2007 – CJSA Sportsman award
2006 - MLSC Coach of the Year Award for 2005
2005 - Strengths Based Coach member
2005 - Community Sports Leader Tutor
2003 - FA Goalkeeping Licence (Held at England Team Camp)
2000 - UEFA Coaching Licence (B) involving 48 hours advanced coaching, Sports psychology, nutrition, emergency first aid and drugs in sport.
1998 - LFA Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate
1997 - FA Coaching Certificate. 16 hours basic coaching, referee course and first aid.
COACHING HONOURS
2007 - Nashua Columbus day tournament winners
2008 - Columbia Windham Columbus day tournament winners
2007 – 2008 - CJSA U11 developmental league champions (Fall)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Leyton Orient F.C. ( London), Public Bank (Kuala Lumpa), Westminster University, Representative player for Essex County. Clapton FC, Saffron Waldon FC, and Stansted FC Semi pro teams.
PLAYING AWARDS
Winning Captain. League Cup Final - Buckhurst Hill FC
Winning Captain. Regional Cup Final - Saffron Waldon FC
Managers Player of the Year - Hiberians FC
League Winners - Parmitarians AFC
South East Div 2 Cup Winners - Westminster University
National Cup Runner up - Essex County
Eidhoven Tournament Winners - Crownfield FC
League Cup Winner - Norlington
Managers Player of the Year - Beaumont
Players Player of the Year - Beaumont