PTUSA - making a difference in kid's lives

PTUSA prides itself on providing quality coaches that share our passion for teaching young players. Each bring with them incredible experience, knowledge and an undoubted love of the game.

“One thing that stood out among many great things was the level of skill, professionalism and overall teaching ability of the instructors.”

Paul Turner

Born in London, England Paul came to the US in 1993. For 10 years as a professional player and then as Head Coach for the Cape Cod Crusaders he became widely recognized as the face of soccer on Cape Cod. His very last game in charge with the Crusaders saw him lift the PDL National crown in front of a nationwide TV audience.

Since forming PTUSA in 2002 Paul tireless efforts have seen him continue his incredible successes. Between 2004 and 2006 Paul coached four Massachusetts State Cup Championship teams.

As the new Technical Director with Crusaders United Soccer Club Paul is hoping to expand PTUSA’s influence within a well respected local club.

USSF A License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA National Goalkeeper Diploma
English FA Coaching Badge

Erica Turner

Erica experienced incredible successes as a player. A four year starter and captain at UMass, Amherst earned her All American accolades her senior year. Two seasons in W League with the Boston Renegades saw her awarded with League All Star selections as well as team MVP in both 2001 and 2002. Her success continued with the launch of the WUSA. As a starting defender with the Philadelphia Charge she was voted “defender of the year” by Soccer America, and once again made appearances within the league All Star Team.

Erica’s coaching career has seen her work within 2 Division I College programs as well as many youth soccer teams throughout the region.

Assistant Coach at Georgia State University and Providence College
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
Speed, Agility and Quickness Certified
WUSA All-Star 2003
Soccer America “Defender of the Year,” 2003


Darren Collins – Technical Director/ Youth Development Education: MBA – Sports Management – University of Leicester Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PCET) – Canterbury Christ Church University College BA (Hons) Sports Science Degree - Canterbury Christ Church University College UEFA ‘A’ License Preliminary UEFA ‘B’ License FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate SAQ P-Award Coaching: Chelsea F.C. – Academy/ Development Center Coach Gillingham F.C. - Center of Excellence/ Development Center Coach Coerver Coaching South East Kent Manager/ Coach Canterbury Christ Church University College – Head Coach University of Kent – Assistant Coach	Andrey Asparouhov – Academy Director Education: MA – Physical Education – Bulgaria National Sports Academy BA (Hons) – Physical/ Coach Education – Bulgaria National Sports Academy UEFA ‘B’ License Coaching/Playing experience: Crusaders United U11 Boys Head Coach Youth Academy Director/ Coach (3 years) – Levski Sofia Professional Bulgarian Soccer Player – 92 Goals in 270 Games Bulgarian Olympic Squad Player

Chris Marsh – Academy Training Director Education: UEFA ‘B’ License FA Level 2 Coaching Badge FA Emergency Aid Coaching/Playing experience: Assistant Manager & Coach Sorrento FC, Perth, Western Australia Professional English Soccer Player – 450 Cup & League Games and 30 Cup & League Goals Has played for Walsall, Wycombe Wanderers & Northampton Town Football Club	Chris Reeder – Academy Instructor Education: National Diploma in Sports Science UEFA ‘B’ License FA Youth Coaches Award 11-16 age range FA Level 2 Coaching Badge FA Level 1 Coaching Badge Coaching: Southend United Centre of Excellence Youth Coach Southend United Girls Development Centre Team Coach Southend United Education and Community Trust

Steven Rust – Academy Instructor Education: National Diploma in Sports Development and Fitness FA Level 2 Coaching Badge FA Level 1 Coaching Badge GNVQ Sport and Recreation (Level 2) Coaching: Berkshire Government Projects Project Key Worker and football coach for 8-19 year-olds	Neil Taylor – Academy Instructor Education: FA Level 2 Coaching Badge FA Level 1 Coaching Badge/ Junior Team Managers FA Level 1 Coaching Disabilities Award YSLA Level 1 Certificate in Teaching 15+ year olds BT – Tops Level 1 Games Related Program Coaching: Derby County U14 Girls Youth Team Coach East Staffordshire Borough Council Football Foundation Coaching Initiatives

Ben Woodcock – Academy Instructor Education: FA Level 2 Coaching Badge FA Level 1 Coaching Badge FA Level 1 Fitness in Football FA Level 1 Psychology in Football SAQ P-Award Coaching: Coerver Coaching - Academy Coach Coerver Coaching – Junior Team Coach Coerver Coaching – After Schools Coach