Norbert Webley

Detail-oriented soccer coach and player-development specialist with 20+ years' experience spanning First Team individual development, women's professional pathways, academy operations, and elite player training. Leads the full Individual Development Plan (IDP) lifecycle — translating technical, tactical, physical, and mental assessment into specific on-field work — and operates the documented review cadence a Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations rely on.

Former

Jamaica U15–U21 international (CONCACAF U17 & U21). USSF National B License holder with the intention of pursuing the USSF A License and higher. Proven expertise in IDP ownership, Player Outlook Planning, video analysis, and opposition scouting, working closely with professional coaches on GPS load monitoring and strength & conditioning integration.

A detail-oriented, personable leader comfortable in a fast-paced First Team environment, available for non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and ready to serve as the tactical liaison of the Head Coach's vision for individual player improvement on and off the pitch.

Owner / Director of Coaching - NOW Futbol Club - Huntsville, Alabama · US Club Soccer | Mid-South League

(2022-07)

• Founded and direct competitive club program with seven teams across boys and girls age groups (U10–U18)
• Led 2010 Boys team to National Championship Semi-Finals within 2 years of club establishment
• Achieved Mid-South League Finalist status with competitive teams in 2023–2024 seasons
• Oversee all technical aspects including curriculum development, coaching staff management, and player development pathways
• Lead tactical planning, match preparation, and in-game coaching for U16 boys competitive team
• Utilize Trace, Veo, and Metrica Playbase for match analysis and player development
• Implement Stats Sports GPS tracking for physical performance monitoring
• Manage facility operations including 25,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art training arena
• Develop coaching staff through curriculum nights and knowledge-sharing sessions

International Program Coach / Player Representative - LH Coaching - Frankfurt, Germany

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Delivered high-performance on-field training for international players preparing for the German football environment, emphasizing position-specific execution, tactical decision-making, and match-speed detail
• Managed trial-readiness preparation (training-to-trial progression, performance standards, and professional expectations) to maximize player outcomes in club evaluation settings
• Acted as player representative for international athletes, coordinating communication, expectations, and day-to-day alignment between players and program staff around trial opportunities and development priorities

Head Coach - Huntsville Football Club - Huntsville, Alabama · US Club Soccer | State League · U11–U16 Boys

(2006-06 - 2021-05)

• Led multiple boys teams across all age groups
• Won multiple State Championships (2008, 2012, 2015, 2018) as well as multiple tournament championships at regional and state levels
• Placed numerous players into NCAA Division I, II, and III collegiate programs
• Developed several players who went on to play semi-professionally
• Implemented possession-based tactical systems with age-appropriate complexity
• Designed technical training progressions using Coerver foundation and Ajax-inspired methodologies
• Built training curriculum that became foundation for NOW Soccer Academy methodology

Head Coach - Vestavia Hills Soccer Club - Birmingham, Alabama · US Club Soccer | State League · U12–U16 Girls

(2004-07 - 2006-05)

• Coached multiple girls teams with focus on technical development and tactical progression
• Developed several players who earned college scholarships

Founder & Director - NOW Soccer Academy - Madison, Alabama

(2013)

Founded academy in 2013 with 11 players and scaled to 3,000+ enrolled students across multiple facilities, including a 25,000 sq. ft. flagship arena. Built curriculum on Coerver foundational skills enhanced with Ajax training principles, and coordinate 100+ weekly training sessions. Developed a proprietary five-phase progression system (Cadet – Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced – Elite). 100% of NOW Elite program graduates have received collegiate playing opportunities, and players are assessed using comprehensive foundation drills.

• Private training sessions for individual skill development
• Group training sessions for ages 2–18
• Summer camps with technical and tactical themes
• Recreational leagues

Head Coach - Kicks Soccer Club - Huntsville, Alabama · US Club Soccer | State League · U11–U17 Girls

(2001-06 - 2004-05)

• Coached multiple girls teams across various age groups during early coaching career
• Developed foundational coaching methodology emphasizing technical skill development using Coerver principles
• Established coaching philosophy that continues to guide current work

B.S. - Alabama A&M University (1998 - 2002)