User:Clint Greenwood Soccer

Early life:  Clint Greenwood, professional Soccer player, coach, and trainer. Clint Greenwood born August 30, 1968 to parents John and Lou Jean in Chicago, Illinois. Clint grew up playing Soccer in Southern California for his father, John William Greenwood of Cardiff, Wales G.B. Clint Greenwood's club team was the Foothill Rangers and played in the CYSA- South club association part of the United States Youth Soccer Association. At age 16 Clint was a member of the U-17 U.S. National Team US Soccer and in the summer of 1985 Clint travelled across the Atlantic Ocean to train and have a professional trial with Cardiff City Football Club The manager at that time was Alan Durban, and assistant coach was player/coach Jimmy Mullins. Clint got to play in youth matches as well as 3 reserve matches for the club which was in the English 3rd Division. Greenwood decided not to sign a youth contract but return home and graduate his senior year of high school at Burbank High School. Greenwood was a 3 time All-C.I.F. player and one of the highest goal scorers that have played at Burbank High. Upon his graduation in June of 1986 Greenwood signed a professional contract playing for a new professional team in Southern California named Hollywood Kickers of the Western Soccer Alliance league.

Professional Career: Clint traveled to the U.K. in 1987 playing for Cardiff City Football Club, managed by Frank Burrows, A.F.C. Cardiff a Welsh Premier club, Bournemouth A.F.C., Sully Football Club of the Welsh Premier League, Swindon Town F.C. coached by Osvaldo Ardiles, and Hereford United managed by Ian Bowyer. In the summer of 1988 Clint Greenwood played on loan for Calgary Kickers of the Canadian Soccer League. In 1991 Clint Greenwood played professional for San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League. From 1993-1996 Clint Greenwood was a signed professional Soccer player for Los Angeles Valley Eagles in the U.S.I.S.L. Clint Greenwood captained the team in 1993, 1994, and 1995. The head coach was Rafael Osorio and owned by John Campbell.

Professional Coaching Career:

Coaching and Soccer Training Education


 * (1991 - Present:) Current President and Founder, Clint Greenwood Soccer Academy
 * Founder of the Greenwood Method "World Wide Soccer Education"
 * Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach "Level 1 & Instructor "
 * (1991- Present:) Current Technical Director C.G.S.A.
 * (2004-2009:) Former Staff Director - One Soccer Schools
 * (Current:) Coaching Badge Football Association Wales (F.A.W.)Preliminary Badge & Intermediate "UEFA Pro B License"
 * (Current:) Certified Coaching License - U.S.S.F. National B  Coaching License  # B - 16414
 * Head Varsity Coach Boys - Arcadia High School - "1991-92"
 * Head Varsity Coach Girls - South Pasadena High School "1992-94"
 * Technical Trainer -  Alta Loma Arsenal Football Club "1992-1995"
 * Director of Coaching - "Cal Heat"   1994 "Interim"
 * Director of Coaching -  "S.A.S.C"   1996 -2005
 * Technical Director - "S.A.S.C"   1996 -2005
 * Academy Director - "So Cal United Soccer Club"   2005
 * Skill Trainer -  "Slammers F.C."  2005-06
 * Director of Coaching - "Santa Clarita United" - 2006-2011
 * Head Coach, Technical Adviser, and Trainer - Olympic Development Program ​(O.D.P) 1997-2005
 * Technical Trainer Cardiff City Football Club 1st Team, Reserve Team and Youth Team 1997-98
 * Technical Skills Trainer -  "Ventura Football Club" - Present)  N.S.C.A.A.  National Advanced Diploma

Clint Greenwood continues to serve as the Technical Director for the Clint Greenwood Soccer Academy which was founded in 1991 and conducts Soccer education sessions, training camps, private lessons, and team academy sessions all over Southern California, Las Vegas, and also the United Kingdom. Clint is currently married to Ann Marie Greenwood, and has two sons Scott, and Evan Greenwood. Clint also is grandfather to Marley, and Liam Greenwood. Clint, Ann, and son Evan all live in Santa Clarita California.