About John
Hometown – Danbury, CT
About me – Soccer Coach and Youth Minister
I graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, MA.I moved to Massachusetts from Connecticut, where I served as the Executive Director and Technical Director for Soccer Extreme.
I currently holds his USSF "A" License, and the NSCAA Premier Diploma. J am also an instructor for Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and a former coach for the Olympic Development Program.
I am a Director of Player and Coach Development -
This is what I do!
The DOC's primary focus will be overseeing the training and development of EYSL players and coaches. The role will include:
Developing and implementing a curriculum.
Design the technical priorities for appropriate for each age level.
Conducting player and coaches clinics.
Serving as a resource for EYSL players, coaches and parents.
Consulting league on all of its current and future programs.
Monitoring skill development throughout the league.
Supervising the evaluation process.
Developing short term and long term goals for EYSL with the board of directors.
Working as a technical liaison between MYSA and the league.
Dream job – Living it...
Favorites
Players – Cristiano Ronaldo
Teams – Benfica
Quote – Life is like a penalty kick - you miss one opportunity another one comes along.
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Recent Activity
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John Barata joined the tournament COPA CABANA BEACH SOCCER.
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John Barata and John Zajaros are now friends.
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John Barata and Mark Shea are now friends.
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Groups (3)
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Beach Soccer TournamentCOPA CABANA BEACH SOCCER 4 members
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Soccer CampChastain Soccer Academy 163 members
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Soccer GroupWe Love Soccer! 98 members

Thanks John! I had a couple of health issues that sidelined me for a few days but I am back and will be posting new stuff soon. Thanks for the compliment! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance in any way. Sincerely! John