We are devoted to the development of all youth, through the sport of soccer, and to provide numerous opportunities to play soccer at the appropriate competition level. Our focus is on character development, which takes place in a fun, positive and respectful environment, in the belief that a great champion is first of all a great person.
Wilmington United F.C coach John Dawyot receives coach of the year award.
John Dawyot,
Named DYSA and
US Youth Region I Coach of the Year
John Dawyot, of Landenberg, Pa was recently named Girls Competitive Coach of the Year from the Delaware Youth Soccer Association ("DYSA") and The Region 1 Girls' Youth Competitive Coach of the Year for 2007. Regional recipients of the Competitive Coach of the Year awards are selected by the US Youth Soccer Board of Directors on the basis of sportsmanship, player development, personal coaching development and community involvement. Presently, John along with Ray Bree and Dawn Schumaker coach for the Wilmington United girls U-13 Jags. Before joining Wilmington United, John coached a traveling team for the YMCA from 2002-2007.He coached recreational sports at the Western YMCA from 2000-2003, Piedmont Baseball from 1999-2004 and he has been coaching basketball at St. Anthony's since 2002. John was recently honored at the US Youth Soccer award gala in Pittsburgh, PA and the DYSA 2008 Workshop held at Dover Downs.
Coaching Partnership
Wilmington United FC is pleased to have all of their teams working with a professional coach from Essential Soccer's staff. We feel that teaching the kids the right way, with a basis in personal playing experience and from a wealth of coaching time, both in the field and in the classroom, will help our players build their knowledge and skill from the basic to the complex.