Andy Garcia | Player Development Coach

My name is Andy Garcia, and I am a soccer development coach focused on helping  players improve through structured, high quality training.  With competitive experience across the United States, England, and Finland, in semi-professional and professional environments. Along with academics in International Sports Management and FA-qualified strengths in coaching, talent identification, performance analysis, and inclusive football practices and coached by UEFA licensed coaches.

I'm very passionate about supporting player growth within high performance environments.  

Playing Experience 

PIF Pargas 

PIF (2026)  Finland (3rd Division), developed within the Finnish football system at senior level. 

RIASA

RIASA (2023-2026) England Academy National League U23 and West Riding FA League U23, developed in high level academy environment 

OTP United

OTP (2024 & 2025) Finland (2nd & 3rd Division) gaining experience across multiple competitive levels in Finnish football.

Somerset SC

Somerset SC (2021-2023) USA             (4 Division) UPSL, valuable experience in USA 

Education & Qualifications 

Dual accredited Degree UK/US

UK: BA International Sports Management with Combined Studies

US: BA International Sports Management 

 

English FA Coaching Certifications

  • ITCF Coaching Football 
  •  Talent Identification 
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Safeguarding for all

 

Coaching Philosophy 

My coaching philosophy is centered on long-term player development rather than short term results, guided by principles of the Long-Term Athlete Development model and the FA 4 corner model used to help develop players in a more complete balanced way not just technically but as whole athletes. 

I focus on building technically skilled, intelligent, and resilient players through structured progression that matches their stage of development, ensuring the right balance of challenge, repetition, and recovery. The aim is to create an environment where players understand what they need to improve on, develop confidence through practice, and build discipline and accountability over time. 

While I provide guidance, structure, and honest feedback, I strongly believe development is ultimately driven by the player and players are responsible for their development. My role is to support, challenge, and guide each individual so they take ownership of their growth and progress through each stage of their development journey. 

 

Availability 

Monday-Saturday

Sunday: Closed