David Shankland Following a professional playing career where David had spells with Tranmere Rovers, Bradford City in England and Kilmarnock, Hamilton Academenicals in Scotland, he moved to Canada and began coaching in 1988. In 1995, David started coaching professionally which saw him working with the BC Provincial program in both assistant coach and head coaching positions. In 1999, David returned to Scotland to work full time with the Scottish Football Association where he worked as children and youth development coach for three years. During his coaching year to date, many of the players David has coached or worked with, have gone on to a playing career at professional and National levels. A number have also earned a scholarship at University's in the United States. David is a holder of UEFA "B" Licence, SFA Youth Licence, SFA Children's Licence and the CSA "C" Licence He is also a qualified Speed, Agilility and Quickness (SAQ) Trainer In September 2002, David returned to Canada and opened up his own football business DS Soccer Agency, which consists of Futebol de Salao, a Brazilian Soccer School and Coaching Program, a professional player agency and individual & team coaching. |