Founder, and President of Jersey United Soccer Club for 15 years before it was acquired by FCUSA. During that time has navigated the club through many changes in the youth soccer landscape. Has overseen the development of hundreds of players while leading a team of bright, energetic and talented coaches.”I’m proud to be a board member of FCUSA. A club that focuses on technical development as well as developing life skills for all players. A club that supports players on and off the field as they navigate their young lives. I’m excited to part of FCUSA as the culture and philosophy aligns perfectly with my position and thinking.”

MARK COLE

BOARD MEMBER

Mark Cole is President and Chief Operating Officer of Steel Sports. He joined the company in 2017 and is stepping in to ensure Founder Warren Lichtenstein’s vision is realized: Establishing a new standard in youth sports and coaching, and inspiring youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system.””

STEPHEN JONES

BOARD MEMBER

A graduate of Liverpool University with a BEd in Physical Education.
Director of Professional Development with UK Elite soccer for over 20 years.
“FCUSA is a club focused on developing all players as athletes AND people. We provide a pathway for each individual to reach the next level of their potential.””At FCUSA we take pride in producing imaginative and skillful players while also developing their life skills so they are caring and productive members of their communities.
PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT”

CRAIG MCGINN

BOARD MEMBER

Over 25 years experience in youth soccer. USSF, USC (NSCAA) & UEFA qualified coach, a founding member of The Football Club USA.””It’s such a positive feeling to see young athletes fall in love with the sport. Watching players grow, mature and compete in such a supportive club environment continually motivates all of our staff. FCUSA is a fantastic club to be associated with.””

MICHAEL SMOOTHEY

BOARD MEMBER

Graduate of Loughborough University, England in 1989 with Bachelors degree in Physical Education and Sports Science and Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Science.
A founder member and CEO of UK Elite Soccer in 1992, one of the premier soccer coaching programs and education companies in the US.
CEO of Global Team Events, a premier tournament, international tour and event activation company.
Board member of Steel Sports, a participatory and experience based business in the youth sports marketplace.”I am proud to be on the board of FCUSA. The philosophy and culture of the club is directly aligned with everything I believe to be vital in player development and youth sport. “