DEREK HARRINGTON

Director of Coaching Education and Player Development

Derek Harrington brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in both playing and coaching soccer. His extensive background in educational leadership, coupled with his diverse coaching and playing history, positions him as an exceptional leader in coaching education and player development.

NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma- F.A. License

USSF National “C”

Certifications from Rugby Union, Rugby League, English Volleyball Association, Gymnastics, and Amateur Athletic Association (track and field)

Playing History:- U12/13 New Zealand National Youth Team- Youth and Apprentice Professional at Crystal Palace F.C. (signed at age 13, 13-19 years old)
National Champion with Bedford College Club Team
Coaching Honors and Accomplishments
● GA ODP RIC Southeast Technical Lead● Region, State, All-classification GACA Coach of the Year 2023
● Regional Coach of the year GACA 2022, Georgia● Atlanta United Youth – RDS, Summer camps and Atlanta United Foundation

● Invited to Atletico Madrid by Diego Simeone “Chollo”for 8 day coaching seminarSpring 2018

● Virginia Independent Schools BRC Coach of the year 2017

● Florida Youth Soccer – State Coaching Staff

● Track Coach - Five school records, eight district champions and eight state competitors, 1999. Brownell-Talbot

● Coach of the Year Georgia Independent Schools Association Boy’s Soccer, 1996- 1997 and 1997 - 1998. Augusta Prep. School State runner- up.

● Augusta Sports Council Awards, Coach of the year 1997 - 1998● Honorable mention Coach of the year, Florida Independent Schools Association,1992 – 1993, 2003 School State ranked three.

● Nebraska State Coaching Staff–ODP

● Georgia ODP Staff

● Florida ODP Staff

● Assistant DOC Players Club, Tampa Florida

● Assistant DOC of Soccer, Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, Bradenton