301.247.7751 sfleming@umd.edu

 Teams: 

98’ - 99’ Boys United

Shaun started coaching with Thunder in the Fall of 2006. He has a wealth of experience in youth sports. Starting in 1975 as a coach for an Under-9 Girls Track and Field team, Shaun switched to soccer in 1994. He has coached County and Club level teams, managed the 2000 State Cup finalist, Burtonsville Olympics 85, represented Burtonsville as an NCSL Club representative and was an Age Group Coordinator for Thunder.  He enjoys teaching the fundamentals to youth players and volunteers his time as a coach with the 7 to 12 year olds Academy programs at the Soccer Dome in Jessup, MD. 

His goals are to share the fun and passion of the game with youth players and to provide them with the skill sets that will make them successful - learning the fundamentals, playing fair, trusting one’s team mates, working hard towards a common goal, making decisions, and building self-confidence. These are the lessons that will make the players successful in soccer and in Life. Shaun is also an avid player of the fast-paced, indoor soccer game. He is the goalkeeper on several different adult teams.

Education:

• University of Maryland, College Park, B.S. in Computer Science, 1981

• NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma

• NSCAA Regional Diploma

• American Coaching Effectiveness Program

• PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Member

Coaching Experience:   

• 2006-Present         Thunder Soccer Club

• 2004-Present         SoccerDome Academy

• 2005-Present         SoccerDome - SD United

• 1996-1997             Freestate Soccer Alliance

• 1994-1998             Lanham Boys & Girls Club