Master Trainer
Former professional player and UEFA/U.S. Soccer licensed coach with 45 years in the game and 25 years of coaching experience.
BIOGRAPHY
Gary McCormick brings 45 years of soccer experience, including a 20-year professional playing career and 25 years as a coach. His background at the professional level provides him with a deep understanding of the technical, tactical, physical, and mental demands of the game. As a UEFA and U.S. Soccer licensed coach, Gary has spent decades helping young players develop both on and off the field. His coaching emphasizes high energy, complete commitment, technical preparation, tactical awareness, adaptability, and a strong team-first mentality. Above all, Gary's goal is to educate and encourage young players to continually strive toward becoming the best versions of themselves.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Marlboro Soccer Association Head Coach / Trainer 2005–Present Boys and Girls Programs Grassroots U7 through U18 Overall Experience 25 years of coaching experience U5–U7 U8–U10 U11–U12 U13–U14 U15–U18
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Semi-Professional Soccer 1982–1990 Professional Soccer 1990–2002 Gary competed at the semi-professional and professional levels for approximately 20 years. Primary Positions Defender Midfielder His experience playing multiple roles across defense and midfield provides him with a broad understanding of team structure, positioning, decision-making, and the tactical demands of different areas of the field.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
U.S. Soccer D License UEFA / IFA Coaching Licenses SafeSport Certified
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Too many to mention. 20-year semi-professional and professional playing career Semi-Professional Player — 1982–1990 Professional Player — 1990–2002 Gary considers one of his greatest coaching accomplishments to be seeing young players develop through soccer into confident, educated, respectful, and well-rounded adults.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Primary Coaching Goal : Educate and encourage young male and female players to continually strive toward becoming the best versions of themselves, both on and off the field. Coaching Philosophy High energy, complete commitment, and a team-first mentality. Gary emphasizes developing players who are technically prepared, tactically aware, adaptable, and willing to continually learn. "As a player, you are always learning. As a coach, you are always learning." That's one line from his submission I would absolutely keep. It's simple, authentic, and could even work really well as a small quote feature on his profile. Private Training: No
