The Real Coach “Daniel Mckell”

Known to all as “The Real Coach Daniel,” Daniel Mckell, former professional soccer player, all-star college athlete, Director of Coaching for numerous clubs, Director and varsity coach for San Marcos High School, and more, brings his 13+ years of national team training experience with Trinidad and Tobago to the United States. His focus remains on technical and tactical skills, fitness, and intense work rate in order to achieve mental toughness in kids looking to take their game to the next level. Daniel believes that aspirations, triumphs, and failures are performed on the field but directly impacts kids’ lives off the field as well. He views these characteristics as important key components in life, which defines them as a person, and helps build trust and confidence as they grow.

Mckell developed the Soccer 360 program for youth soccer players. When he became the Director and Varsity Girl’s Soccer Coach for San Marcos High School in California, he realized there was a gap for player development once athletes reached the age of 14, one where professional and collegiate pathways were few and far between. In addition, once in high school, athletes no longer had interest in “camps,” however, showed a high level of involvement and interest in professionally hosted and coached, high intensity clinics for older players. Soccer 360 is built on a culture of the “ever evolving” elite soccer player’s development.

Coaching Experience

2019 – Present: City SC San Marcos / SM Revolution

• Director of Coaching / Director of Olders
• Tournament Director – Copa Revolution
• Camps Director
• Team Coach G06,05,04/03

2016 – PRESENT: SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL

• Head of Women’s Soccer Program
• Varsity Coach

2018/2019 SEASON: NORTH COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB [NCFC]

• Director of Coaching (Boys and Girls)
• Head of Player Development
• Competitive Teams Supervisor
• Special Training Coordinator

2017/2018 SEASON: SAN DIEGO SURF

• 2000 DA Technical Trainer / Assistant Coach
• Strength & Conditioning Coach

2017/2018 SEASON: SAN ELIJO MATRIX

• Technical Director
• Special Training Coordinator

LA GALAXY SAN DIEGO / CARLSBAD UNITED

• 2000 & 2001 Premier Coach
• Girls: U10, U11, U12, U14, & U15
• 12 First Place Tournament Trophies & 5 Second Place Finishes
• Final 4 & Sweet 16 State Cup Finishes
• Two Undefeated & Four One-loss Seasons
• 2 First Place Finishes in SDDA Flight 1
• 3rd Place Silver Elite Coast league

Playing Experience

Professional Career

• CONCAF (FIFA Tournament) Club championship (with SAP FC)
• Antigua – SAP FC ( Top Division )
• Trinidad and Tobago North Eastern Stars (Top Division)
• Trinidad and Tobago WASA FC (2nd Division)
• Queens Park FC (Top Division)
• Atlanta Silver Backs (USA – USL / A League)
• Contracted out – Luton United FC (London Division 1)

College Career – Division 1

• University of South Carolina (Ranked Top 10)
  • Captain 2 Years
  • All Conference
  • All Region
  • All Tournament
  • All Defense Team
  • Honorable Mention – All American
• Marshall University / Charleston University (West Virginia)
  • Captain 2 Years
  • All Conference
  • All Region

Trinidad and Tobago’s National Team: U20 and U23 training

High School – Trinidad and Tobago

• League champions
• National runner-up