Professional Resume 

                         Patrick Mulcahy (photo)

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EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI                                               1998
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, GPA: 3.5; Minor in English, GPA: 3.4

AWARDS and CERTIFICATES RECEIVED
NSCAA National, Advanced National, and Premier Soccer Coaching Diploma (Distinction). USSF National Soccer Coaching License. Level 1 Core Strength Certified on Resist-A-Ball. Resistance Strength Training Certified. Lil’ Kickers (18 months through 9 years old) Child Development Diploma. Injury Prevention and Exercise Progressions Certified. Member of Lambda Pi Eta, National Honor Society for Communication Studies. Dean's List six semesters.  Student Athlete All-American Scholar Finalist. Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference.  Inducted into the Liverpool High School Hall of Fame.  Finalist for America's Best Teacher voted by Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

PROFESSIONAL SOCCER (see resume)
New Hampshire Phantoms, Manchester, NH
Rhode Island Stingrays, Providence, RI
Rochester Raging Rhinos, Rochester, NY
Boston Bulldogs, Boston, MA
Competed as a professional soccer player in the United Soccer League, a national professional soccer league consisting of 28 teams.  Served as a public relations representative and speaker at charitable events, business openings and civic meetings.  Held an individual apparel endorsement with FILA, a worldwide sporting goods supplier.  Spokesperson for JMTraining, www.jmtraining.com, a sports conditioning program for athletes held in Syracuse, NY.  Communicated with radio, print and television media on a weekly basis.  Planned and directed events at local YMCA's, schools, camps, soup kitchens and day care centers. 

Universidad de Catolica, Santiago, Chile
Queens Park Futbol Club, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Competed as a professional soccer player in the first division for six months.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS and FOUNDER
Northeast Delta Dental 4v4 Summer Kick-Off                                      2001 - Present
Oversaw, planned and scheduled 50+ team soccer tournament for boys and girls of all ages, as well as adults, from around the northeast. Negotiated and budgeted all expenses.  Instructed workers, volunteers and parents on their responsibilities and priorities.  Contacted and worked with major corporate sponsors to make this a successful annual event.

In The Net Soccer Academy LLC                                                          2001 - Present
Created and implemented a business vision and plan to provide outstanding professional soccer coaching and training to players, coaches and parents of all ages and abilities. Self funded this entrepreneurial growing business. Developed and coached year round curriculums for 1,000+ boys and girls of all ages. Administered all registrations and payments for 1 to12 month training programs. Organized training sessions, staff members, programs and groups by age, skill level in order to create a positive, effective and intense learning environment. Directed and ran weekly youth skills development training sessions for various NH soccer clubs. Facilitated questions daily via phone, website and email. Managed all finances and expenses, as well as the contractual aspects of this LLC for major purchases, sponsors, fields, coaches, trainers and assistants. Planned the branding and design / layout of the company's website.

Professional Team Training                                                                  2000 - Present
Coordinated, scheduled and taught team camps, practices and clinics for 80+ teams.  Introduced new ideas, methods, drills and games to both the players and coaches to enhance team play.  Created overall teamwork and unity through the use of advanced techniques. 

Professional 1-on-1                                                                               2000 - Present
Organized and coached private, as well as small group, one hour soccer clinics for 100+ boys and girls of all ages, focusing on technical weaknesses and enhancing existing strengths.  Improved overall confidence with the ball and skill level through repetition.

CURRENT POSITIONS

State Staff Instructor, NSCAA, NH                                                      2006 - Present
Set up, hosted and ran soccer coaching continuing education clinics throughout the state for various coaches and clubs through the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Tested applicants on the material covered as well as their own knowledge of the game through oral, written and field practice exams. Awarded different levels of nationally recognized soccer coaching certification for those qualified.
 

Child Development Director, Lil’ Kickers, Bedford, NH                   2005 - Present
Oversaw and ran nationally renowned child development program for kids ages 18 months to 9 year olds. Administered registrations, questions, classes and curriculums for eight, year round programs. Hired and educated staff on the physical, social, emotional and psychological elements of Lil’ Kickers. Managed expenses and budgets for staff, equipment, signage, storage and advertising. Recorded all incoming uniform sales and program payments for weekly, monthly and annual statements. Organized grass roots marketing efforts by attending various day cares and schools as well as establishing relationships with the local media. Met with parents and staff weekly to discuss the different child development components as well as the progress of each child.
 

NE Regional Representative and Head Coach, United Soccer Academy 2004 - Present

Hand selects players to train and compete in Europe and Brazil representing the United States of America. Planned all training, team building, game strategies, positions and playing time.  Responsible for each player at all times while overseas on 1-3 week tours; many without guardians.  Accountable for each player's actions both on and off the field.  Arranged tryout dates, locations and times with various towns, organizations and communities.  Marketed United States Soccer Academy statewide through media, website, phone and email.  Facilitated questions and arranged face-to-face meetings for interested players and parents.

Director of Player and Coach Development, Milford SC, Milford, NH     2000 - Present
Full-time soccer trainer that conducted daily practices and clinics for both coaches and players.  Explained and demonstrated specific drills and variations in order to improve overall team and individual knowledge and abilities.  Set seasonal and annual goals with the assistance of each team's coach to maximize potential (25 teams).  Attended monthly board meetings to give insight, ideas and direction to the club.

PRIOR POSITIONS

Head Soccer Coach, New Hampshire Granite, Bedford, NH                     2002 - 2004
Attained major corporate sponsors to help fund the professional indoor franchise that competes in the Northeast Arena Professional Soccer League.  Negotiated contracts with both sponsors and players.  Promoted games, sponsors and clinics through the use of the internet and media.  Coordinated paperwork and staff for all home matches as well as monitor game day management.  Picked the final game roster as well as planned all weekly training sessions, game strategies and personnel.   

Mentor and Representative, Rochester Raging Rhinos, Rochester, NY   2000
Advised and counseled students at local schools, clinics and camps regarding substance abuse.  Developed curriculum and facilitated weekly classes, discussions and events.  Assisted and advised in the development of strategies for success.

Manager, Central New York Family Sports Centre, Syracuse, NY         1998 - 2000
Responsible for supervising staff while dealing with over 1,500 people per eight- hour shift.  Developed and implemented marketing strategies for tournaments, camps and various other programs.  Planned program development and coached 5,000 youths and coaches of all ages in my own soccer camps and clinics.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 1998
Recruited and scheduled official paid visits for incoming student athletes to compete at the Division 1 level.  Planned travel arrangements for away games and coordinated mandatory study hall hours for players.  Coached and organized practices, games, weight training, fund raisers, camps and community affairs.

Intern, ABC Sports, WLNE, Providence, RI                                           1998
Logged and edited nightly sporting events.  Retrieved scores and highlights from the ABC network feed on an hourly basis.  Organized scripts for the evening sportscast and interviewed athletes for player profiles and featured stories.