John Giles

 

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License:

USSF National “D” License, NSCAA Goalkeeper 1, and a National Youth License, Youth Modules 1 and 2, Certified USYS Referee

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Coaching History:

Playing History: Played Competitive D1 Soccer up through U-19 with Storied Charleston United.  Has been a resident of Knoxville for the last 30 years and played locally in adult leagues as well as being a local celebrity sushi and hibachi chef.

Accomplishments:  He has worked with more than 100 youth teams in his 25 year coaching span and more than 2000 players during that time. During his tenure at Tennessee Elite, Knoxville Football Club, and FC Alliance he was a critical part of the development of the most Elite players in Tennessee across multiple age groups, boys and girls. Intgral to the development of teams and players locally who were ranked #1 in the nation as a team, as well as numerous high school all district, region and all state players. Many if not most of the high school soccer stars in the Knoxville area have been trained by him, and many of those who have gone on to the collegiate levels got their start with his training. His teams in competition have won the Atlanta Cup among numerous other tournaments and brackets. Was a director at multiple local clubs, having last coached for FC Alliance as one of their premier player development coaches. He brings his vast amount of experience and knowledge to help give North Knoxville players an opportunity to build themselves as soccer players at an incredible value and as a way to help build the community he has been part of for more than 25 years.