Master Trainer
Former NCAA Collegiate player with 20+ years of experience, focused on technical development, confidence, accountability, and building a strong team culture.
BIOGRAPHY
Soccer has been a major part of Kevin Doran's life since the age of three. After playing throughout his youth and high school years, he continued his career at Wilkes University, where he competed for four years at the NCAA Division III level. Kevin credits the game with teaching him lessons that extend far beyond the field, and he brings those experiences into his coaching. His goal is to create an environment where players develop technically and mentally while understanding the importance of teamwork, accountability, effort, and learning from mistakes.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Girls 2015 Mystic Blue Head Coach U11–Current 2025–Current Girls 2014 Hurricane Gold Head Coach U12–Current 2025–Current Girls 2010 Sparks Blue Head Coach U15–U16 2026 Boys 2013 Thunder Gold Head Coach U13–Current 2026–Current Overall 3 years of coaching experience Experience coaching U5–U7, U11–U12, U13–U14, and U15–U18 players
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
New Egypt High School Varsity Soccer 2016–2020 Center Back / Outside Back Wilkes University NCAA Division III 2021–2025 Center Back Outside Back Center Defensive Midfielder
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
U.S. Soccer Grassroots License U.S. Soccer D License SafeSport
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
High School Team Captain — 2020 Wilkes University Coaches' Player of the Year — 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Education: Sports Management, Wilkes University Private Training: Individual technical skills training and MAX Skills Training. Primary Coaching Goals: Ensure players consistently develop both physically and mentally while learning how to respond positively to mistakes and use them as opportunities for growth. Coaching Philosophy: Kevin prioritizes a positive, family-like team culture built around collective responsibility. Players are expected to arrive ready to work, give their best effort, develop technically, and learn to play together rather than as individuals.
