Burke Athletic Club hires David Kerr as Director of Coaching

(Via Burke Athletic Club) – Burke Athletic Club (BAC) Travel Soccer Program has announced the hiring of David Kerr as the new Director of Coaching.

Kerr brings to BAC over 15 years of coaching youth soccer in Northern Virginia and Ireland. His background is extensive not just as a coach, but also as a player. He has UEFA “B” License, USSF “C” License and will continue to further his coaching education. He has played semi-pro for Dunmurry Rec and Derriaghy FC in Northern Ireland and has developed numerous players who have gone on to play in college and professionally.

Kerr joins BAC at an exciting time for the club with over 26 Travel teams competing in NCSL and EDP this year. BAC currently has 8 teams playing Division 1 or 2 NCSL soccer, and 3 teams participating in EDP. Two BAC teams are current Virginia President’s Cup champions (2005G Strikers and 2007B United) and will advance to US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional Championships in West Virginia alongside BAC Blitz (2001G), the current Virginia U-18 Girls State Cup Champion and Presidents Cup National Champion 2017.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the future of BAC,” Kerr said. :I’m looking forward to working in my new role and playing my part in helping BAC be successful going forward. I know that there are plenty of exciting times ahead to take the club to a higher level of soccer. I look forward to working with the coaches, families, and BAC organization to create a positive environment for everyone!”