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Check out Three Lions website for some great info *click here*
JWLS and Three Lions working together
JWLS has been very fortunate to acquire the training services of Three Lions International, Inc. In the short time Three Lions has worked with JWLS they have already shown their commitment to excellence and ability to take our players to the next level while still maintaining a balance between keeping the practices challenging and enjoyable. Their trainers have extensive backgrounds in soccer.
**Please be sure to take timeout to read through each trainers bio to fully appreciate the experience they offer to JWLS.
Three Lions (about the organization)
Three lions International, Inc was co founded in 2003 by combining the years of individual experiences and qualifications between Cori Farrington and Robert Eastland. Each brought thorough knowledge from playing and coaching internationally, amature, youth, collegiate, and professional standards of soccer. The foundations of this company were built with the vision that our organization could help other young players find the joy, passion, excitement, courage and rewards in such a beautiful game. It is our goal to bring forward our love for the game in a learning environment combined from a variety of styles where all who participate excel with an equal enjoyment. Three Lions International, Inc. provides club and individual training services, specializing in summer camps, coaching clinics, team specific coaching sessions, club observation and analysis, club curriculums, knowledge of international tours, competition structures, and most of all, a guarantee of commitment beyond satisfaction. Although our firm belief that soccer should always be fun, it is also our goal to express all the rewards and benefits that come from playing a game coached with passion. Three Lions International sums it up : by experiencing our standards, if your effort is forthcoming, you will reach your ultimate potential, whatever that may be.
Meet our Trainers:
Cori Farrington (the one with the ball)
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Playing experience: I have been playing soccer for 18 years and look forward to 18 more. Some of my highs in my career include, 1995 State Cup Champion, 1996-1999 Jacobs Varsity Soccer (All Conference, All Sectional, MVP, Captain) 1999-2003 Elmhurst College (scholarship athlete)(All Conference, Academic All-American, MVP, Captain) 2001-2002 Semi-pro Chicago Cobra Women Premier Team, and I have traveled to over 10 countries to play the sport, including England, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Holland, Italy, and Germany. Coaching Experience: I have been coaching for about 8 years and currently hold a National D License. My club experience includes Bartlett, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, and Cary. For 4 years I spent my summers coaching Coerver camps in southern Illinois as well as Elmhurst College and Judson College summer camps. In 2001 and 2002 I chaperoned and coached boys and girls youth teams on an international tour of England and Scotland. I began coaching for Johnsburg in 2003,and in 2004, with the help of Robert Eastland, I became the co-founder of Three Lions International, Inc. I graduated from Elmhurst College in 2003 with a double major in International Business and Spanish. I worked for Smith Barney Investments for a year before I began my current job with The Department of Homeland Security where I am a Field Import Specialist.
Robert Eastland
Born: Portsmouth England Playing: UK playing career peaked while playing for AFC Bournmouth (2nd Division Professional). Also played semi-professionally for Bognor Refis FC, playing in over 120 games in 2 seasons. In addition, he was Nationally recognized and asked to represent British Colleges in a world wide tournament. USA playing career: Joined Judson College Mens Soccer team on a full-ride scholarship in 1997. In his four years as a Varsity starter, he played in 3 National Championships and won one. In addition to National Champion, he also received a handful of college, conference, regional and national honors ending his senior year as MVP, All-American Honorable mention, and a college record holder in assists. He has also played and captained the Rockford Raptors, Chicago Sockers, and the Chicago Fire Reserves; all which are part of the National PDL Mens Division. Most currently he has been a part of the Vikings who play in the Chicago Metropolian League. Coaching: FA Coaching Certified, his coaching career began in the UK at Steve Wigleys Soccer School. He has coached and directed the Judson College Soccer Camps, Coerver Camps, Elmhurst College Summer Camps, and Northern Illinois University Soccer Camps. In 2001, he coached a U-16 boys team to the Championship in an International Tournament in Portsmouth,England. Club Teams include Bartlett, Campton United, Alithsa, Cary, and Fichte Rams. In 2002, he was assistant coach for the Domincan University Mens Team (NIC National Champions).
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Three Lions Trainer Cori and some of the interns on her staff
Svetlozar Zaharier
Born in Sliven, Bulgaria and lived there for 12 years Played for Hadji Dimitar in Sliven U.S Chicago Attack and FC 96ers Chicago Lightning United Serbs Currently, plays on the Balkan team. It is a Bulgarian team who plays in the Northwest suburbs soccer leagues. Earned a scholarship at MCC and has also played for Harper College. First year to train with JWL.
Cody Johansson
Cody has played soccer for over 11 years and is planning on continuing his playing career at McHenry Community College this fall. He has worked with numerous indoor programs at Regional Sports Center in Crystal Lake. On a personal note, Cody plans on starting his studies at MCC in the Fire Science field with an end goal of becoming a fire fighter.
Matt Patterson
From Chesterfield, England · 14 years experience as a player, in England, Spain and United States · 3 years experience as a coach, in England Ive played at a high level of competitive soccer over in the U.K playing for player development teams such as Chesterfield School of Excellence, England U-15 and Killamarsh Dynamos. I have also played for a County team at Semi-Pro level. Played a championship Final at the Theater of Dreams- Old Trafford, Where Manchester United play. Played over in the States for 2 years playing for teams such as Chicago Soccers, where we came 9th in the world after finishing the Nike tournament. Chicago Wind, Crystal Lake South High School where I was on varsity from freshman year. Coached some potential superstars of the future, young players from the age of 8-12 over in the U.K. Took my U-10 and U-12 to the Adidas championship which was a very memorable experience for the young players who actually got to meet some of their soccer heroes such as Alan Shearer and David Beckham. Awards Young Player of the Year Best Striker Leading goal Scorer All conference All sectional Players player of the year Runner up Player of the Tournament Currently playing soccer on a scholarship at MCC, which will be transferred to a 4 year college in the future. Majoring in Business. Planning on staying over in the States until education is complete and wanting to pursue a future in soccer.
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