PSC recognizes the vast amount of soccer talent in the United States and the lack of playing opportunities and regular quality coaching for them to take their game to the next level. This is the reason behind developing our Soccer Combines.

Our combines and program’s look to evaluate and unearth players in search of the following: -

• FIFA licensed player representation (www.pscmanagement.co.uk) and professional playing opportunities offered by guest coaches at each combine

• The opportunity to be selected to take part in our all-star Select USA Team travelling to Europe to showcase against professional teams this winter CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SHOWCASE TOUR PAGE

• A written evaluation from our professional coaching staff

Format of a PSC Combine

Each PSC Combine is run over three days as we feel this gives players enough of a chance to show their true abilities. Our combines do not involve fitness tests, passing or dribbling drills as these are not a true reflection of player’s abilities. Our combines focus purely on game realistic situations such as small and full sided games.

A typical combine schedule will run along the following lines
(Please note times are only for the use of this example, days and times for each combine may differ)

Day one

10.00am – Registration and introduction
10.15 – Warm up conducted by one of the invited coaches or PSC Coaching Staff
10.30 – 9v9 tournament (Teams of nine rotate playing each team three times under the guidance and coaching of PSC Staff and guest coaches)
12.30pm – Closing speech and cool down

Day Two

10.00am – Introduction and warm up
10.20am – 11 v 11 games
12.30 pm – Closing speech and cool down

Day Three

10.00am – Introduction and warm up
10.20am – 11 v 11 games
12.30pm – End of combine speech by combine director.

7 – 10 Days Following Combine

Individual Player Evaluations sent out to all participants listing development points or inviting players to be a part of our tour or to train with professional clubs.

Professional Coaches Attending

Over the past two years PSC have been proud to invite and utilize the following coaches at their combines: -

Paul Taylor (PSC Managing Director / Walsall FC, Consultant)

Paul Taylor, Managing Director of PSC Ltd, encompasses over 35 years of top-level professional football experience - ranging from playing, coaching and management in both England and the USA. After a distinguished playing and coaching career in England and the States, Paul spent over 20 years coaching and managing professionally in England - the last 17 of which he spent as Director of Football at Walsall FC, in charge of all football matters of the club from youth football to senior levels. He helped transform the club from a position of financial hardship in what is now ‘League 2’ to become a profitable Championship club.

Trond Amundsen (Fredrikstad FK, Norway 1st Team Coach)

Trond is the current first team coach of Fredrikstad FK who plays in the Norwegian Premier League. He is responsible for the coaching duties for all the first team and academy players. His past coaching career has included spells as Head Coach with Lov-Ham and Kongsvinger in Norway as well as Head U21 coach with Brazilian giants Santos where he coached players such as Robinho. He currently holds a UEFA Pro coaching license, the highest possible coaching qualification available.

Mark Taylor (PSC CEO & FIFA Licensed Agent)

Mark Taylor is an official FIFA players' agent, licensed by the English Football Association. Mark possesses several years of experience working with professional clubs in the football industry and has a BA Honors degree in Sport Management. He exclusively represents a number of players from the English Premier and Football Leagues and a number of players from various top foreign leagues. Mark has other expertise within the areas of football and in addition to being a UEFA Licensed Match Agent he has excellent links in the areas of club/player sponsorship, marketing and the organizing and arrangement of pre, mid or post season tours training camps for teams.

Tom Taylor (PSC Director)

Tom Taylor is a Director for PSC Ltd and has played professional soccer in England, Norway and America. His playing career has included spells with Derby County, Walsall, Grimsby Town (England), Viking Stavanger (Norway), Real Maryland and Portland Timbers (USA). Tom is an FA licensed coach and also holds a USSF B coaching license. Throughout his playing career he has worked with a number of top international coaches including current Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson who he played under in Norway. During the last few years Tom has assisted numerous American college and professional players with professional playing opportunities in the United States and Europe.

Dave Irving (Wilmington Hammerheads, Head Coach USL PRO)

Coach Irving is the current head coach of the Wilmington Hammerheads in USL PRO. He began his career in coaching with OPS Finland where he served as player/assistant coach. He brought his knowledge of soccer back to the United States in 1988 when he signed on with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers as the Director of Player Personnel/Assistant Coach. The Strikers won the National Championship in 1989. His professional playing experience includes tenures with Everton of the English Premier League, Sheffield United, Oldham Athletic Football Club and the Shamrock Rovers. He played in the U.S. for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Tulsa Roughnecks, San Jose Earthquakes, and the Atlanta Chiefs. Irving has played with such legendary players as George Best, Gordon Banks, Gerhard Mueller and competed against opponents such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer.

Marine Cano (Director of Soccer, SOKA University)


Coach Cano is a retired American professional soccer goalkeeper who played in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance. Alongside his playing career, Cano became the Head Coach of the Cal State Dominguez Hills women’s soccer team. He led them to the NCAA division II national championship in 1991. In 1993, he moved to UC Irvine as Head Coach of the women's soccer team. Cano now coaches at Soka University in Mission Viejo where he is the current Director of Soccer.

Simon Deeley (PSC, Director of US Recruitment)

Simon earned a Sports Management degree while playing soccer at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom in 2006. Since graduating Simon went on to become head coach at Birmingham Metropolitan College also lecturing in sports science. He currently holds a C coaching license and is an FA licensed coach. Since 2009 he has been responsible for recruiting a number of top youth and college players in the United States to participate in our elite player combines and European Showcases.

Guy Newman (Encinitas Express, Director of Coaching)


Guy Newman is a professional coach and former professional player who currently holds a USSF “A” coaching license. Throughout his career he has coached a number of professional teams including Kansas City Wizards in the MLS, Las Vegas Dustdevils and San Diego Sockers of the MISL. His professional playing career in the NASL has included spells with Tampa Bay Rowdies, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and San Diego Sockers and he has played alongside players such as George Best and Gerd Muller. Guy is currently Director of coaching for Encinitas Express in San Diego and is responsible for overseeing the coaching for all club teams aged U8 – U19.

Stein Arve Lone (Lov Ham Coach, Norway)


Stein Arve is a coach for Lov Ham Fotball Club in Norway’s Adecoligaen. He is responsible for the development of the top youth and young professional players at the club. In recent years he has developed 16 youth national team players including top Norweigian international Erik Huseklep. and led Lov Ham to their best ever league position in 2007,2008 & 2009. He holds the highest possible Norwegian Coaching license and has also coached Second Division team Fyliingen leading them to promotion in 2004.

Anthony Hudson (Professional Soccer Coach)


Anthony has coached numerous professional teams in the United States and UK including Tottenham Hotspurs under the guidance of Harry Redknapp, Newport County, Real Maryland and Wilmington Hammerheads. He currently holds a UEFA “A” coaching license and was brought up through the West Ham United academy system alongside the likes of Frank Lampard and Joe Cole. He has played for teams such as NEC Nijmegen (Holland) and Luton Town and is regarded as one of England’s brightest up and coming coaches.

Tom Lancaster – California ODP

Tom is currently a youth soccer coach for the California Olympic Development Program, Irvine Premier SC & Beckman High School. He is a FA licensed coach from England and has previously worked with the Birmingham City Youth Academy and the Brazilian Soccer School Academy.

Success Stories from Previous Combines
Please see below some of the recent PSC Combine & Showcase success stories:

Fabrice Noel (Shanghai East Asia / Colorado Rapids) - http://aleague.uslsoccer.com/home/412298.html

Jonathan Borrajo (Ham Kam, Norway) - http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/407430.html

Joe Funicello (IFK Marienheim, Finland) - http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/433020.html

Bill Gaudette (Montreal Impact) - Trial with Barnsley FC & Walsall FC in England and offer from Ukranian Premier League team

Tracy Hasson (Portland Timbers u23s) - Offer from Telford United, England

Tony Nhleko (Dallas Burn, Hammarby, Sweden) - Offer from Turkish 2nd division team

Taiwo Atieno (England)
Offers from Turkish clubs and an offer from Chinese Super League club.

Arron Patrick (Bethel College)
Trained with FC Nuremburg (German Premier League).

Brandon Kirksey (North Georgia College & State University)
Trial with Armenian Premier League champions, FC Banants.

Matthew Williams (University of West Florida)
Signed professional contract with USL 2 team.

Thomas Ryan (Azusa Pacific University)
Signed professional contract with USL 2 team.

Mike Del Guercio (Villanova University)
Trial with USL team.

Registration Information

Players wishing to be a part of one of PSC’s upcoming combines should register online here (Registration Form) and then email their soccer resume to Simon@pscltd.co.uk or Tom@pscltd.co.uk. PSC staff will evaluate all players’ resumes and will notify players promptly to whether their application has been successful. We only accept a maximum number of players on our combines in order to evaluate all players thoroughly. Playing resumes should include the following as a minimum: -

1) Name and Age
2) Position
3) Dominant foot
4) Previous clubs
5) College or school
6) Contact number and email
7) Coach references

Cost

The cost to attend a PSC Soccer combine is 299$. This must be paid in full before the combine begins. PSC do not accept walk-ons as each applicant must be screened in order to attend one of our combines. Payment can be made PayPal through our website or alternatively through check or wire transfer. PSC has considerable expenses in order to run the combines successfully such as transporting coaches to and from Europe, North America and facilitating all coaches accommodation needs. This is on top of providing facility, insurance, staffing and equipment costs.

FAQ’s

“I’ve been to combines before and I did not feel the coaches had enough time to get a good look at me”

PSC limits the amount of players they accept on a combine for this very reason. We have not held a combine yet with more than 45 players in order to give a fair and accurate observation for each attending player. This also allows for a higher standard of play as players are not as desperate to impress as they will be given enough exposure. We are aware that some combines allow over 100+ players to attend which makes it very difficult for individuals to catch the eye.

“I am worried the quality of the combine will not be good enough for me to show my true potential”

Each applicant must submit a resume to PSC staff to be screened before being accepted. This ensures a high quality for all involved at a PSC Combine.

“What kind of contacts do PSC have? Is it just with European teams?”

PSC have an extensive contact list from Europe to America to Asia, we will look to use all contacts at our disposal to find the right fit for the right player. We have worked with numerous teams and top professional players from all over Europe. Please see our website to see some of the players and teams we have worked with www.pscmanagement.co.uk

“Does attending a combine or showcase affect my college eligibility?”

We get lots of questions from players and parents about college eligibility. Being a part of the combine or showcase will not affect your college eligibility. College players are allowed to tryout as part of an amateur team singly or individually against professional athletes according to NCAA rules. The program is run by professional coaches and players.

How is this different to other combines in the US?

Our combine’s offer a chance for not only professional coaches to come and view the showcased talent but also for our agency to scout and evaluate potential clients for clubs in either North America or Europe. From our combines we will look to recruit players to trial in Europe or to attend our European showcase tour where they get to play in front of European coaches and scouts. Check out our Agency Website to see the type of clients we work with. (www.pscmanagement.co.uk.)
We also involve international coaches from Europe in our combines and are not just focused on recruitment for American leagues, as shown by our previous listed success stories.

“What happens if I get injured leading up to the combine?”

The registration fee is non-refundable however any player who is unable to attend due to injury will be offered a free place at any of our future combines.

“Does PSC provide accommodation and meals?”

Players are responsible for their own accommodation and meals during the combine however we have relationships with local hotels to allow for cheaper rates. Please contact us if you need assistance with combine accommodation.

“What happens once the combine is finished?”

Following the combine one of three potential outcomes may ensue. Firstly, players that impress will be invited to trial with professional clubs based on our agencies contacts or the coaches in attendance at the combine.

Secondly, players will be invited to attend our European showcase tour to play exhibition games against top professional European teams. Here they will play in front of a host European scouts and coaches whilst receiving top class coaching from our professional staff. (European showcase tour page)

Thirdly, players we do not feel are ready for the professional game just yet will be provided with a written evaluation explaining their areas for development. This will be received within ten working days of the combine.

FOR FUTURE COMBINES, PLEASE SEE THE ‘FORTHCOMING EVENTS’ SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE.

PLEASE ALSO FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT OUR TESTIMONIAL SECTION.