MEET OUR TEAM

Ellis Riley -
​Lead Coach of Education

Current -

•  University of San Diego Assistant Coach
• USSF B License 

"I am excited to have Matt, George, and Jack on board with collaborating & sharing our ideas to the wider coaching public. We all feel deeply passionate about the game, and by sharing ideas via social media & online avenues, we hope to help grow the game for players & coaches alike!"

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Jack Hartley - Cognitive Player Education 

Current -

• University Head Coach
• Dakota Fusion WPSL, Head Coach

"I wanted to be a part of SoccerIQ because I firmly believe that the cognitive aspects of the game can be the difference between good and great, yet it appears to be a neglected area in player development. Whether the topic is decision making on the field, confidence building off it, or how to deal with the pressures that the game brings, I hope we can provide a platform to help enhance the education & skills of young soccer players."

George Anthony- Education Coach

Current -​

• USSF B License Candidate

It is great to be apart of an initiative like SoccerIQ. I believe teaching the cognitive aspect of the game is highly important in developing quality players, specifically at youth level. I'm excited to jump on board and help expand ways in which we can influence players and coaches to be Ahead of the Game!"

 

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Matt Balshaw -
​Education Coach

Current - 

• Mahtomedi Youth Soccer, Director of Coaching
• USC Advanced National Diploma

"SoccerIQ's model of helping the player control their own game through their cognitive aspects and fundamental understanding is something I'm excited about. The cognitive side of Football is something I feel can be taught much more diligently to players all over the United States. The ideas that we will share via interactive avenues are a great way to hopefully help kids develop, while becoming an all-round player learning to control the variables in their game."