Dean Harding

Birthplace: London, England

Experience

U16 Arsenal FC (Boys): Elite European Competition Winners, defeating Juventus and Bayern Munich in 2017.
U19 England Women’s National Team: Led a 1.5-hour training session in preparation for a game against the USA in 2016.
- U18 Arsenal FC (Girls): National Competition Winners, triumphing over Everton FC in the final in 2015.
U10 Arsenal FC (Boys): National Competition Winners, beating West Ham United in 2017.
U16 Galaxy SC (Boys): State Cup and Regional Champions in 2023.
U16 Galaxy SC (Girls): State Cup and Regional Champions in 2023.

Professional Playing Experience

Southend United FC (1998 – 2001)
Played for the Southend Utd FC Under 17/ 19’s team, on a two-year YTS contract. Made two bench appearance for the clubs first team.
Coached by Youth Team managers Peter Trevivian, Steve Tilson, Ricky Duncan and First Team Managers Alan Little and David Webb. Arsenal FC (1996 – 1998)
Played for Arsenal FC Academy Under 14, Under 15 and Under 16 teams
Coached by Ex First Team coach Neil Banfield, ex-academy manager Liam Brady and the late Don Howe.

Coaching Qualifications

UEFA A License – Passed in 2018
US A License – Passed in 2024
US Technical Director (Part 1) – Passed 2024
US Soccer Coach Educator (Up to D License)– Passed 2022
- High Level Sports Performance Degree – Passed in 2002

Professional Summary

Professional UEFA ‘A’ / US ‘A’ and US Technical Director qualified football/soccer coach
25 years of experience in playing and coaching
Coached elite players in top environments across England and the USA.
Expertise in coaching and mentoring youth and professional players, from Pre-Academy to Elite Professional levels.
Current Olympic Development Coach for the State of Illinois.
US Coach Educator with a strong commitment to player development.