U-TURN SOCCER

U-TURN SOCCER

FOCUS
U-TURN Soccer Training in Richmond, VA focuses on specific skill development at every level: ball handling, dribbling, throw-in, shooting, crossing, transition, passing, teamwork, and goalkeeping.

DIRECTOR OF SOCCER

Greg Simmonds
Office (804) 358-2775 ext. 25
greg@u-turn.org
College Soccer- Howard University
Howard University 3-time MVP
9 years of professional playing experience
US Soccer B license holder.

U-TURN soccer is led by 9 year ex professional soccer player Gregory Simmonds."Greg is a proven goal scorer and has played for big clubs over several years of professional soccer," comments Paul Manning President and Founder of U-TURN. "We are delighted to have such a quality, experienced and professional player to bolster our soccer program.

Simmonds began his career with USL First Division side Hershey Wildcats in 1999, taking Rookie of the Year honors that season, notching 16 goals and six assists for 38 points. After adding another 16 goals for the Wildcats the following year and earning the team MVP award, he was invited to play in the CONCACAF Club Championship with DC United. With the opportunity to sign with DC United as a discovery player on the table, Simmonds was drafted by the Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer in 2001. Following his stint in MLS, he headed to Rochester (USL-1) where he led the Rhinos with nine goals and six assists, one season before joining the Richmond Kickers for the 2003 season. While in a Kickers uniform, the 6’3” forward tallied four goals and three assists in 27 appearances before moving on to Charleston where he led the Battery in scoring for the next two seasons (2004-2005). Finishing as the Virginia Beach Mariners top scorer one year later, Simmonds ended his professional career with the Puerto Rico Islanders in 2007.

The all-time leading scorer at Howard University with 54 goals, Simmonds received Most Valuable Player honors three times and was named Mid-Continent Player of the Year in 1997. He also boasts international experience, having played with the Jamaican National Team in 1999.

PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST

Ray Goodlett
1996 All-Mid-Continent Conference
Played professionally with the Richmond Kickers & DC United

Pete Allen - Assistant Coach


 

 

 

Be sure to check our website www.richmond.superfleague.com and www.u-turn.org often for updates on the opening of Registration for the futsal league events.