Fergie's Biography
Welcome to the FSA Soccer Experience
My name is Gordon Ferguson, known to many simply as "Fergie."
I was born in Scotland in the city of Paisley which is a suburb of Glasgow.
The leading clubs in Glasgow are Celtic and Rangers and they attract some of the best players from around the world.
I played football (soccer) as a young boy on the streets
kicking the ball around which was common for young
Scots in a country where football has always been the
main sport. Many players wanting to follow in the
footsteps of their heroes play on the streets.
I have "Total Passion" for football as a player and a coach, and I have worked with some of the best players and coaches in Scotland and England.
I played at a high level in Scotland and enjoyed it immensely -- continuing my "Total Passion" for the game.
In 1996, I came over to the U. S. to work for a Summer Camp in Maine (www.CampCaribou.com) as the Soccer Coaching Director. During that Summer, I was recruited and awarded a college Soccer Scholarship. It was a fantastic opportunity to play at the college level, it was a great experience.
Traveling around the U. S. playing soccer in different states, was an amazing way to see this fabulous country and meet a lot of great players and coaches.
After concluding my playing career, I started pursuing my next passion: giving back to the game of football. Ultimately, I want to give a chance to the youth players of today to develop their all round skills and be the best they can be on and off the field.
I believe the game is the best teacher and that the learning process revolves around both playing the game and watching the best players in the game.
F.S.A Staff all believe in having "Total Passion" for what they Coach and making every individual and team a success.
Fergie holds the following coaching licenses & certificates:
Sports Management / Business Management
Child Psychology / Child Development
First Aid - Injury Prevention / Sports Injuries
Scottish Football Association (SFA)- E, D, C Licenses
SFA - Coaches Pro Instructional Program
NSCAA - GK Level 1
English FA - Psychology of Soccer
English FA - Soccer Parent
English FA - Player and Match Analysis
US Youth Soccer 'Y' Coaching License
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