Danny Simpson
CPSC Technical Director & Boys Director
Chelsea Piers, NY
Specialities
Soccer
Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it is much more serious than that. Bill Shankly, Liverpool FC manager
Hometown
London, England
Coaching Philosophy
Develop each player to their potential and you’ll develop the team. Give player’s the tools to succeed in soccer so they can succeed in life. “Practice makes permanent”.
Competitive Background
I played club and college in England. I played men’s soccer in the US.
Coaching Experience
I have been an English FA certified coach since 1992 and a USSF certified coach since 2001. I was the girls varsity head coach at Greenwich High School for 12-years (2005-2017). I’ve been the boys varsity head coach at Brunswick High School in Greenwich since 2017. I have over 25-years experience coaching club soccer.
Most Memorable Sports Moment
I have three; – Millwall reaching the FA cup final in 2004. – David Platt’s 119th minute winning volley for England v Belgium in the 1990 soccer World Cup – Jonny Wilkinson’s extra-time drop goal for England to win the Rugby World Cup