Chris Murphy named as Executive Director of Peace Arch SC, Semiahmoo SC and South Fraser FC
SURREY, BC (May 16, 2012) - Peace Arch Soccer Club, Semiahmoo Soccer Club and South Fraser Football Club announced today that Chris Murphy has been named as the group's first Executive Director.
- (1888PressRelease) May 18, 2012 - Commented Mike Hornak, President of Peace Arch Soccer Club, "Chris' appointment comes at a particularly important and opportune time, as we are very close to bringing together our three Clubs to form a superior community-based soccer development organization, which we will be known as Coastal FC. With Chris' leadership ability and with a very strong supporting group of directors and professional technical staff, Coastal FC and its players have a great future in front of them."
Murphy, 38, joins the South Surrey/White Rock soccer community after spending the past four years with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC as the Head of Recruiting (2010-2012) and Senior Manager, Soccer Development (2008-2010). During his time with the 'Caps, Murphy played a significant role in the organization's transition to Major League Soccer (MLS) and the expansion of the 'Caps Residency program.
Prior to joining the Vancouver Whitecaps, Murphy was the Executive Director of the Surrey Youth Soccer Association (Surrey Youth) from 2004-2008. Under his leadership, Surrey Youth arguably became the leading supplier of players to the Whitecaps Prospects, BC Soccer Provincial Team, and CSA National Training Centre (NTC) programs.
"I am excited to be back working in grassroots soccer and especially to join a group that has such a strong emphasis on player advancement and opportunity," said Chris Murphy. "The new Coastal FC has strong staff, volunteers, and programming in place and I am honoured to have been selected as the group's first Executive Director. I look forward to growing with the Club and contributing to the long term success of Coastal FC's teams and membership," added Murphy.
Darryl Jones, President of Semiahmoo Soccer Club and South Fraser FC commented that, "Chris Murphy has extensive experience in soccer leadership at the grassroots and professional levels in British Columbia. We are very impressed with his player-first philosophy and are really looking forward to having Chris play a critical role in further developing and providing more comprehensive player development pathways for our players as we move our Club and all that we do to the next level."
About Peace Arch SC
Peace Arch Soccer Club serves the communities of South Surrey and White Rock and competes as part of the Delta Youth Soccer Association for boys and the Fraser Valley Soccer league for men. Peace Arch SC has approximately 1,500 registered boys playing in the U6-U18 age groups, as well as 9 men's teams. Please see www.peacearchsoccer.com .
About Semiahmoo SC
Semiahmoo Soccer Club provides an opportunity for girls and women who live in South Surrey and White Rock to play organized soccer. The Club has approximately 1,100 registered girls playing in the U6-18 age groups, as well as 7 women's teams, and fosters a spirit of soccer excellence in a healthy competitive environment that promotes good sportsmanship, personal growth and the development of individual and team soccer skills. Please see www.semiahmoosoccer.com .
About South Fraser FC
Formed by Peace Arch SC and Semiahmoo SC, South Fraser FC is one of eight founding franchise clubs in the EA Sports BC Soccer Premier League. South Fraser FC offers players of outstanding ability an opportunity to continue their development in a professional soccer environment. Currently, South Fraser FC has approximately 180 boys and girls involved in its technical programming, led by nationally-qualified Technical Directors Greg Berry, and Mark McQueen. With their proven track record of developing some of the most successful players, teams, and programs at all levels and genders, they have brought together a highly qualified, experienced, and sought after coaching staff that will be complemented by the addition of Chris Murphy. Please see www.southfraserfc.com for more information.
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