Re: Recommendation for Brad Fewell, 20th February, 2018
I have known Brad for nearly eight years in my capacity of Men’s Soccer Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, in Minnesota. Brad has acted as a consultant to our program for a number of seasons. Initially I brought Brad in to work alongside myself, mainly to give me a different picture of what was happening during collegiate games. I quickly learned to trust Brad implicitly.
Brad’s tactical insight is first-class. During the noise of competition, he is able to think very clearly, and his game knowledge is exceptional. He had an easy rapport with the players from the outset: they immediately respected his tactical acumen.Brad’s initial remit quickly widened to extend his influence in the program.
I cannot speak highly enough of Brad’s coaching abilities, his knowledge of the game, and his dynamic personality. Brad is a very bright, innovative coach. In fact, he is one of the most able coaches I have enjoyed watching or working with in the last twenty years. Any club would be extremely fortunate to acquire a coach of Brad’s ability. All players he works with benefit so much from his enthusiasm, his professionalism and his deep breadth of knowledge.
Away from the soccer field Brad is a dedicated, hard-working professional. He’s an intelligent man, who is well-organized, with excellent leadership qualities. Brad is used to running programs, taking responsibility and structuring organizations. His leadership skills are very well-honed.
Brad is a very modest, very likeable individual who is a pleasure to be around. He has an easy manner: the athletes take to him immediately. His interaction with other coaches, club directors and the such-like is very professional, with an easy familiarity.
Brad would be a first-class ambassador for any club program. He interacts with parents, work colleagues and players alike with the ease of someone who enjoys being with people. I don’t think I have ever seen him flustered, and he is always able to verbalize his ideas clearly and succinctly. He deals with problems with a good deal of ease, and smoothness.
So, it is my great privilege to write this recommendation for Brad Fewell. I am delighted to have been asked. I could not recommend him more highly. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Mike Middleton,
English FA Full Licence, UEFA Advanced Licence (Senior Award), MSc. (Sports Coaching).