Martin Wood
Junior Academy Director


Coaching Qualifications / Awards:

  • USSF ’A’ National License Youth (2026 *pending)

  • USSF ‘B’ License

  • U.S Soccer Club Technical Leadership

  • Level 1 • UEFA B Coaching Award (part 1)

    Level 3

  • Football Association (FA) Coaching Certificate, Level 2

  • FA Football Psychology, Level 1

  • Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA)

Penn FusionTeams / Roles:

  • Junior Academy Director (2026-present)

Additional Coaching Experience:

  • Real Football Academy - Girls Academy Director (2018-2026)

  • NJ Rush Soccer Club - Staff Coach (2013-2018)

  • University of Pennsylvania (NCAA D1) - Men’s Asst. Coach (2015-2017)

  • University of Pennsylvania (NCAA D1) - Women’s Asst. Coach (2012-2015)

  • Philadelphia University (NCAA D2) - Women’s Asst. Coach (2012-2013)

  • Youth Soccer Alliance - Staff Coach/Program Director (2008-2013)

  • New York Redbulls, MLS - Player Development Officer (2025-2026)

  • The English Football Association - Sports Science Lecturer (2004)

  • Arc Sports Development - Staff Coach (2001-2003)

  • Colorado Rapids, MLS - Staff Coach (2002)

Playing Experience:

  • Swanley Furness FC (ENG) - Semi Pro

Education:

  • York St. John College, University of Leeds, York, England

    • BA Arts (Honors), Sports Studies & Physical Education


email: mwood@pennfusion.org