Tom Nevill

Trainer Tom Nevill hails from Nottingham England where he was born and raised. As a young lad he worked hard throughout grade school and was awarded an academic scholarship (the Century Scholarship) for Biological Science from Leeds University—A “Red Brick” University. He succeeded in his collegiate studies and earned himself a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Sports and Exercise Physiology.

College perpetuated Tom’s love of soccer and although he is a self proclaimed “nerd,” his free time activities like; web programming, graphic design, listening to music and watching TV favorites, still take a back seat to all things soccer. Even in his early career with Nottingham Forest, where he played at 10 years of age, Tom had a feeling he wouldn’t be giving up his relationship with soccer any time soon.

Tom’s soccer career bloomed further when he was signed with Youth Academy for a youth contract at the young age of 14. After grade school he furthered his soccer career by going on to coach at Leeds University, where he enhanced his skills as a trainer and coach.

Immediately after graduating from Leeds, Tom came to the States to take on a role working with the Dexter Soccer Club (DSC) where he led a summer camp. After a brief sojourn back in England, he has returned to work with the club and is working in a lead trainer role.

Tom likes working with our small community of Dexter and getting involved with the DSC families. He’s impressed with the development he’s seen in his teams and believes that they are responding well to his “English” style of ‘Stability first–then goal scoring’ technique of teaching.

Tom’s drive to lead has served him well in the coaching community where he’s earned an F.A. level 1 and F.A. level 2 license, as well as a first aid F.A. coaching certificate.

Along with Tom’s drive to excel, he also recognizes the importance of valuable feedback. He believes feedback from the parents and players are part of the foundation to developing skilled players. His “It’s all for the kids” mentality shows in the way the players and parents respond to him.

Tom said if he could tell the players one thing he would tell them to: “Be competitive, but stay focused.”

A quote heard about Tom's style: “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.”

Fun Facts:

Favorite Football Team: Manchester United

Favorite Player: David Bekham

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Musician: Gavin DeGraw

Favorite Restaurant: Hard Rock Cafe

Favorite Snack: Nutty Bar

Favorite Movie: Never Back Down