DONALD NOBERT

Recreation Administrator

COACHING LICENSES

  • United Soccer Coaches (USC) National Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches (USC) Goalkeeping Level 2 Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches (USC) Level 1 Futsal Diploma
  • United Soccer Coaches (USC) Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer Diploma
  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National D License
  • United States Youth Soccer (USYS) National Youth License
  • The FA Level 1 Introduction to Talent Identification

COACHING EXPERIENCE

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

OTHER

Coaching Philosophy:

"My goal is to develop players to the best of their ability.  I want to pass on an appreciation, respect and understanding of the beautiful game of soccer.  I want to enable the players to make good decisions, while learning good sportsmanship, confidence and team unity, as they grow as individuals and as well as a team.  The game of soccer teaches, as in life, that nothing comes without a little hard work and dedication.  And, that by doing the little things, the right way, they can lead to having success both on and off of the field, while also having a little fun along the way."


US Youth Soccer Coach of the Month (May 2011)

BIO

Donald started his competitive soccer career in the 70's, and has continued his love of the game through coaching.  Donald started coaching in 1999, focusing primarily on young players just starting their soccer careers.  He has coached competitive teams, helping in the transition from the Germantown Fire to the Germantown Legends Soccer program.


Currently, running the Germantown Legends Recreation Soccer programs, he oversees our Future Legends Skills Sessions for U5 thru U10. He also helped to start the Germantown Legends' TOPSoccer program as well. While attending Christian Brothers High School, he participated in the Cross Country and Track & Field programs, while also playing club soccer.  He also was a two-time All- American for the Germantown Track Club in both the 3,000 and 5,000 meters. Donald continued running Cross Country and Track & Field into college at Missouri State University.


A 1986 graduate of Missouri State University, Coach Nobert resides in Germantown, TN with his wife, Marci and their four kids.