OUR COACHING STAFF
HERE ARE OUR AMAZING COACHES
Chris Williams
Director of Operations,
Assistant Coach 2009F & 2008F
Chris Shaw
Head Coach 2009F
Girls Director of College Recruiting
Chris has been with Penn Alliance since the program’s founding in 2016 and most recently held the position of Director of Coaching. He has been instrumental in the development and growth of our program. As Director of Operations Chris will continue to provide vision and strategic guidance on the long-term development of the Penn Alliance program.
Coaching Education:
USSF 'C' License
Coaching Experience:
13 Years Youth Coaching
Playing Experience:
Philadelphia University
11 Year Professional career
Coaching Education:
Premier Diploma NSCAA
USSF 'A' License
Masters Degree Exercise Physiology
Coaching Experience:
Current Head Coach Temple University Women's Soccer team
15 Years Head Coach - College & Youth
Former Girls Director State of Nevada ODP
Playing Experience:
Methodist University - 4 year player, All-American Senior Year
Kazim Weekes
Assistant Coach 2007M
COACHING EDUCATION
USSF 'D' License
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Berry College Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
15 Years Youth Coaching Experience
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Spartanburg Methodist College
Trinidad & Tobago Youth National Team
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James Thornton
Head Coach
2011F & 2012M
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Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
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Coaching Experience:
YTP Trainer since 2015
Upper Dublin Coach since 2019
Penn Alliance Assistant since 2022
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Playing Experience:
PhilaU/Jefferson
Harrisburg City Islanders U21 and U23
Reading United
Coaching Education:
USSF 'D' License
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Coaching Experience:
10+ Years High School & 15+ Years Youth Trainer/Coach
Playing Experience:
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Chuck Gesing
Head Coach 2013F
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