Assistant Coach Brian Bridegum

Philosophy: To focus on individual player and team development by teaching the basic skills, advanced skills and concept of the game. To teach the fundamental understanding and tactical play of the game along with strategic initiatives and various styles of play. To ensure that sportsmanship, team work and respect for the game is at the core of the team concept. To ensure we have a lot of fun!

Team Core Values:
Respect & Sportsmanship: for the game, our opponents, our teammates, our coaches, the referee and ourselves.
Honesty: direct and honest feedback from coach to player and player to coach.
Teamwork: the concept that one unit playing together and supporting each other is more powerful than individual contributions.
Commitment: all coaches and players are dedicated to the team concept and philosophy.
Communication: great interaction drives the experience and education for all players and their families.
Development: a commitment to keep getting better and driving potential.

Licenses:
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
NSCAA Regional Diploma

Coaching History:

Coach/Trainer- Real Maryland FC (U13 Boys and U14 Boys)- Super Y- Spring Summer 2012

Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Trainer- OBGC Roadrunners (U13 Boys)
2012 Maryland State Futsal Champions
2012 Northeast Regional Championship Futsal Runner-Ups
2012 Good Counsel Futsal Tournament Champions
2011 Northeast Regional Championship Futsal Runner-Ups
Fall 2011 NCSL (Divsion 1)- 2nd place
Spring 2011- NCSL (Division 1)- 3rd place
Winter 2011- Maryland State Champion- Futsal
Fall 2011- Virginia Beach Columbus Day Tournament Champions

OBGC United Premier (U13 Boys)
Winter 2010- Present

Head Coach- Silver Spring United (U13 Girls)
Fall 2011 MSI Classic (Division 1)- Tournament Champions
Fall 2011 MSI Classic (Division 1) - 2nd Place- Regular Season
Spring 2011 MSI Classic (Division 1)- 3rd place
Spring 2010 MSI Classic Division 2 Champions
Winter 2009 Good Counsel Indoor Futsal Tournament Champions
6 seasons- 28-14-6 overall record
Spring 2009- Current

Head Coach- Silver Spring Strikers (U12 Boys)
5 seasons- 32-4-4 overall record (Division 1)
3-time MSI Classic Division 1 Champions (Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010)
Fall 2010 Congressional Cup Champions
Fall 2009 MSC March Madness Tournament (3-0-0)
Fall 2008- Fall 2010

Goalkeeper Trainer- MSC Magic (North) & MSC Magic (South)
Fall 2008- MSI Premier Teams (U9 Boys)

Goalkeeper Trainer- for various 25+ youth players, all ages.
Fall 2008- Current

Other Notes:
"Coach of the Year", Honorable Mention- MSI Classic- Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010
Head Coach- MSI Recreation Level- 2007- Spring 2008
University of Delaware Summer Soccer Camp Counselor- 1985-1987
Metropolitan Washington Referees Association- 1982-1984
Montgomery County Recreation Camp Counselor- 1982-1984

Playing History:
* Washington International Soccer League (WISL)
1988-1989- Dallas Alice
1990-1991- Silver Spring Strikers

Highlights Include: Spring 1989 WISL League Champion
Spring and Fall 1990 WISL League Champions
Fall 1989 WISL League Runner-Up
Fall 1989 WISL Regular Season Champions
Spring and Fall 1991 WISL Regular Season Champions
1990 WISL League MVP Award
3-time WISL All-Star (1989-1991)

* University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware- 1985-1987

* Springbrook High School, Silver Spring, Maryland- 1982-1984
1984 "4A" Montgomery County Champions

* Montgomery United Soccer Club, Bethesda, Maryland- 1977-1985
2 Maryland State Cup Championships
2 Maryland State Cup Runner-Up Awards
4 NCSL Division 1 League Championships
Over 50 other various League/Tournament Awards

* Saddlebrook Soccer Club, Silver Spring, Maryland- 1976
1976 Junior Orange Bowl Champions- National Championship
1976 Maxwell Cup Champions- East Coast Championship
1976 Maryland State Cup Champions