For the past 20 years Scott has held a personal commitment to the development of youth soccer. His philosophy includes the progressive development of an individual's skills with emphasis towards positive reinforcement as a teaching tool. Further, he familiarizes players with the various playing styles and imparts the laws of the game and the implicit requirement to abide by the referees' decisions at all times.
He's been involved in organized soccer as a player since 1973. He was also a licensed referee. He began his professional playing career in 1981, playing on the Phoenix Inferno farm team and Phoenix Pride reserve team, both of the MISL. He went on to play professionally either indoor or outdoor for the Louisville Thunder, Dallas Americans, Columbus Capitals, and the Ft. Wayne Flames. Scott has professionally coached for area select clubs since 1985. Most of the teams through the years have competed in the North Dallas Chamber Classic League, formerly known as the Coca-Cola Classic League, one of the most competitive leagues in the country. In addition, he's been an instructor for Techniques Soccer Camps and Dallas Sidekicks Camps. Scott is a member of the United States Coaches Association as well as an NTSSA Staff Coach. He currently holds a Texas "D" State license, USSF "Y" National Youth License and a USSF "A" National license.
Scott has operated Scott Kerlin's Soccer Unlimited since 1985 and his highly interactive camp program since 1988. He also conducts unique Private Tutoring, Rent-A-Coach services, and Skills Clinics for area youths in the sport of soccer.
Scott founded the American Eagles Soccer Club (AESC) in July of 1990. The club has grown to over 500 players and is one of the largest clubs in Tarrant County. As Director of Coaches for the AESC, he ensures that the highest quality program possible is offered to its participants. His duties include the scouting and recruiting of qualified coaches; creating coaching sessions to evaluate prospective coaches; attending coaching conferences; acting as a liaison for the coaching staff and the AESC Board of Directors and is an active member of the AESC Board of Directors. He evaluates coaches under actual game situations; meets with all coaches for bi-monthly meetings for purposes of discussing old and new strategies to ensure the most creative and effective means for training; recommends players to the Olympic Development Program, state and district teams; establishes standards of behavior for the club; sets curriculum for style of play and theory, as well as overall guidelines for team and club achievements.
Scott has also conducted many hours of community service for area recreational associations, holding open coaches' clinics. He also produced Scott Kerlin's Basic Soccer Skills Video at the request of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce and Colleyville Recreational Soccer Association in conjunction with Motorola Corporation.
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