At SMYSA he's more than a coach he's a Role Model!
Desmond Edward played college
soccer at the University of
Greenwich, London England, where
he graduated. He has over 40
years experience of playing and
coaching soccer.
Coach Edwards is a United States Soccer Federation “A” license coach. He is a former Head Men’s Coach at the famed Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
Desmond has been at SMYSA for nearly 14 years and has won many championships including Classic!, the Atlanta Cup, and been a State Finalist twice.
He is a former Assistant Coach at the St. Pius High Scholl State Championship winning team in Atlanta.
He was the former National Director of Coaching at the nationally acclaimed Soccer In the Streets.
Desmond’s coaching approach follows the TIPS approach to coaching.
T. Soccer players should be taught and able to implement sound technique.
I. They should have good game insight or game reading ability (tactics).
P. Players should have a soccer personality i.e. they can adapt to the specific demands that are imposed on them on the soccer field.
S. Finally, they should possess speed (soccer speed), physical and mental.
His motto for soccer players is: “if in doubt, put the team first”.
- United States Soccer Federation National "A" License
- NSCAA National & Advanced National Diplomas, and Premier Course
- English Football Association Prelim Badge
Soccer Coaching Experience
Morehouse College, Head Men’s
Soccer Coach, Atlanta, Georgia
St. Pius High School, Asst.
Coach Boys Varsity, Atlanta,
Georgia
Stone Mountain YSA, Stone
Mountain, Georgia
Head Coach U-13 – U-19 Classic I
Boys soccer team
Desmond Edwards Soccer Camp
Director
GA Olympic Dev. Program,
Atlanta, Georgia
South DeKalb YMCA
Soccer In The Streets, Atlanta,
Georgia
School for International
Training, Men’s Soccer Coach,
Brattleboro, Vermont
Burghley High School, Head Boys’
Soccer Coach, London, England
Email: Coach Edwards
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- Spring Season 2012
Tuesday February 21, 2012
Our SMYSA Recreational Team Players have begun a successful season two weeks ago. Still planning to attend, call Keith at 770-879-1123 A.S.A.P
Want to show team spirit??? Buy a T-Shirt from our fundraiser!!
As part of your childs participation in Spring 2012 SMYSA, you are required to complete your fundraising efforts for the upkeep and development of the parks activities
It's almost Spring at SMYSA and we're going paperless. In an effort to become 70% Green like our fields, please check the website often to stay current with schedules, fundraisers and other events for Spring.
- NO PETS ON THE FIELD
We've noticed that during the youth soccer practice parents and friends have started to bring numerous dogs on the field to walk and spectate. SMYSA Youth field is a NO-DOG ZONE! The players need the space to run, practice, learn and rest. Please leave your dogs at home or off the field!