USSF D License

Head coach Girls U11 FireAnts

I started Two Rivers Soccer Club because I disagreed with the direction other soccer clubs were taking as well as their philosophy about winning over development.  

I grew up cheering for Arsenal in the English Premier League and remember a quote from their former manager:

 "At a young age, winning is not the most important thing... the important thing is to develop creative and skilled players with good confidence." - Arsène Wenger

I am a lifelong soccer player and fan. I started this soccer journey when I was 4 years old and still continue to play, 36 years later.  I have since received my USSF D License through Maryland State Youth Soccer Association in 2022.  While coaching our 2014 girls team, we focus on both the individual and team level. I strive to keep a positive atmosphere for the players to grow, gain confidence in themselves, and learn to love the game of soccer, as I do.

It is important for the players (and parents) to know that having fun and getting better is the most important thing at a young age. As the player's skills and confidence improve, winning will follow.  

USSF C License

USSF D License

Head coach Boys U9 Highlanders

Assisant coach Girls U11 FireAnts

Coach Braswell played soccer as a youth but switched to the sport’s cousin prior to attending North Carolina State University where he was the starting tight head prop and flanker for NC State Men’s Rugby. During his time at NC State, Braswell helped propel the team to two ACC championships and various tournament trophies. Braswell started coaching youth soccer in 2017 and has since obtained his USSF D License through Maryland State Youth Soccer Association and his USSF C License through Florida Youth Soccer Association. Braswell focuses his practices on player development and having fun by blending the US Soccer curriculum with the Croatian Football Federation youth development model and methodologies created by Horst Wein.

I want to help change the mindset of how to develop youth soccer players in America. Coaches focus too much on micromanaging and winning rather than what is truly important—player development and having fun. As part of player development, I personally put an emphasis on developing soccer players' ability to understand the game and to be creative on the field. This can only be accomplished by guiding the players at practice and giving them the license to make mistakes during gameplay. 

USSF Grassroots

Assistant coach Boys U9 Highlanders

I have over 20+ years of Soccer playing/coaching experience. This includes 5 years at the youth level. Athlete development has always been a goal of mine, especially at the youth level. Team and development are much more important than medals and trophies at such a young age. As a coach, I strive to be a teacher, coach, mentor, and cheerleader all at the same time.

USSoccer Certified

Head coach Boys U13 Revolution

I have been coaching soccer for over 10 years. During those years, my teams have grown into young men and team players. I focus on coaching smart players and to increase their soccer IQ. I am always excited to see the growth of the teams from season to season. I want to create an open environment for players to learn to identify their best skills and be creative. Developing players to who they are and what works best for them is the best strategy to get the best plays. Not all players are destined to for MLS but learning to be a good team player and being knowledgeable of your skills and worth is a what team sports are all about. 

Assistant coach Boys U13 Revolution