Mark Parsons
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mark Parsons | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Washington Spirit (manager) | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2013 | Washington Spirit Reserve (manager) | ||
| 2013– | Washington Spirit (manager) | ||
Mark Parsons is an American soccer manager and currently managing Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League.
Managerial Career
He spent six years in multiple coaching roles in England, including time as the head coach of Chelsea Ladies Reserve which he led to an unprecedented three championships in his first season.[1]
In 2012, Parsons led the D.C. United Women Under-20s to the 2012 Super-20 League final, which they lost the final against Colorado Rapids Women.[2]
He was signed by Washington Spirit on 16 March 2013 to manage their reserve team for the 2013 W-League season.[2] Following the dismissal of Washington Spirit manager Mike Jorden, on July 2013 he was promoted to be the first team manager.[3]
Parsons holds a UEFA B License, USSF National Youth License and a NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.[3]
Personal life
He resides in Culpeper with his wife, Hannah.[3]
Honours
Runner-up
- Super-20 League: 2012
References
- ↑ "Spirit part ways with head coach Mike Jorden". baltimoresoccernews.com. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mark Parsons named Washington Spirit Reserves head coach". soccerwire.com. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Mark Parsons". washingtonspirit.com. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
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