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About Our Staff

David Pettican
Coaching Experience:
  • Portsmouth Center of Excellence, Staff Coach
  • Sport International LTD, Teaching the Coerver Training Method
  • Founder B.E.S.T. Soccer
  • National Director of Coaching, B.E.S.T. - North America
  • European Director of Coaching, B.E.S.T.
  • Director of Coaching for Rising Star Soccer Club
  • Director of Coaching for TEYSA - FC EUROPA
  • Director of Coaching for ISSAQUAH Soccer Club
  • Portsmouth Football Club, Director Advanced Training Centres (ATC)
  • Portsmouth Football Club, Academy Coach
  • Partner - Alan Ball Football Academy, UK
  • Specialized Guest Coach, Schwans USA Cup

Professional Playing Career:

  • Junior Player Southampton Football Club at age 11
  • Junior / Youth Player Portsmouth Football Club
    at age 14
  • Professional Player Portsmouth F.C. at age 16
  • Retired Professional Soccer
    - ACL / PCL & Miniscus damage at age 19
18 Years of Progressively Higher Employment Experience
in Practical Coaching Methods for North America and Europe!

Qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Distinction / Honors in Recreation & Leisure Management
  • English Football Association Preliminary
  • Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) B
  • American Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Degree

Qualified & Credited Honors in:

  • Advanced Technical Aspects in Health and Safety in Sports
  • The Organization of Recreation and Leisure Infrastructures
  • Practical Coaching Assignments
  • Practical Performance in Coaching Methods
  • Theories of Coaching Methods
  • Theories in Laws of the Game
  • Developing and Constructing Youth Training Infrastructures
Recommendations:

“David Pettican has achieved the necessary educational and training requirements and possesses areas of expertise combined with past employment experiences and levels of responsibilities to qualify for the position of a Director of Coaching.”

~Dr. Clark, American Evaluation Institute, Long Beach CA

(Dr. Clark is an expert in his knowledge in foreign educational systems and has consulted with prestige clients such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, Sea-Launch Boeing and has also had articles published in Globe magazine, Long Beach Press Telegram and Educorps Career College)

“David Pettican was a member of the playing staff when I was head coach of Portsmouth Football Club (EPL) 1987-1990. He has always shown great enthusiasm for the game and was always willing to learn. David has developed those skills into becoming a very competent advanced coach at all levels. This was reflected when he coached at the Portsmouth FC Academy and Centre of Excellence. His training attributes are advanced, developmental and necessary for players to progress in the modern day game.”

~Alan Ball, Everton FC and England

  • World Cup Winner England 1966
  • Head Coach English Premiership (EPL): Portsmouth FC / Manchester City FC / Southampton FC
  • England National Team Coach

“David has vast knowledge and experience in developing training programs and structured training methods that are specifically designed to develop players and teams. His theory’s and techniques are modern, vibrant and fun.”

~Darren Anderton
Tottenham FC & England

“David utilizes many modern day European Training methods that make it easy for all players to take their game to the next level. His program highlights the type of player Dave was - Technique and Development.”

~Darryl Powell
Portsmouth FC, Colorado & Jamaica

“Having known David for many years and played with him at Portsmouth Football Club, I had the opportunity to coach with him on the B.E.S.T. U.S. Goalkeeping Camps and experienced first-hand the unique training program that B.E.S.T. offers both keepers and field players. Each individual is tested, trained, and developed to the highest standard.”

~Alan Knight
Portsmouth FC & England (801 Professional EPL Games)

“David had developed an impressive youth training program that appeals to all ages. It is a player development structured program which he caps off by teaching in a fun and educational environment.”

~Kit Symons
Manchester City FC & Wales

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