Derek Hamilton

Coach Derek Hamilton offers a premier level of knowledge and strategy for Gaffer City FC. His coaching bio includes:

-Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature

-Master’s Degree in Education

-USSF National D License

-USSF National E License

-USC/NSCAA Advanced National Diploma

-USC/NSCAA National Diploma

-USC/NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma

-USC/NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching Experience

-Soaring Capital Soccer Club (2004-present)

-Soaring Capital Board of Directors

-Olympic Development Program

-Elmira Free Academy Varsity Soccer Head Coach (2005-2010)

-Elmira High School Varsity Soccer Head Coach (2011-present)

-Elmira Express Soccer Camp Director (2007-present)

-Have coached multiple seasons in NYS Thruway League

-taken two separate Soaring Capital Club teams to the NY West State Cup Final Four

-closing in on 150 career wins at high school level

-USC/NSCAA NYS High School Boys Soccer All-Region/State "AA/A" Section IV/State Coordinator