Owen "Mac"McCarthy

Technical Director

Coach Mac brings elite-level experience across ODP, collegiate, professional, and elite club soccer, combining advanced sports science, modern technology, and proven player development systems. His background reflects a commitment to high-performance standards and long-term athlete development.

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education

Coaching & Federation Licenses

  • US Soccer Federation D License


experience

Coaching Experience & Leadership

Club Technical Director / Head Coach
Ocala Premier Soccer Club (2021 – Present)

  • Head Coach for competitive teams within the club
  • Design and implementation of club-wide player development curriculum
  • Oversight of long-term development for boys’ and girls’ programs
  • Establishment of technical standards and unified training methodology across all teams

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Olympic Development Program (ODP) Staff Coach
Florida Youth Soccer Association (2022 – 2024)

  • Staff Coach for FYSA ODP State Team Coaching Staff
  • Lead and assisted ODP training sessions for elite youth players
  • Scouted and evaluated players across the state of Florida for ODP selection
  • Implemented U.S. Soccer and FYSA curriculum standards and best practices 

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Assistant Coach / Head Fitness Coach
Southeastern University Men’s Soccer (2015 – 2017)

  • Managed recruitment communication programs, including marketing, outreach, and budgeting
  • Led an innovative athletic development and sports science program
  • Designed and implemented injury prevention, recovery, and return-to-play protocols
  • Utilized PlayerTek GPS Technology to monitor training loads and customize performance plans
  • Conference Champions
  • Sun Conference Tournament Champions
  • NAIA National Tournament Qualifier

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Head Fitness Coach / Assistant Coach
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 (NPSL) (Summer 2016)

  • Led athletic development and sports science initiatives
  • Oversaw return-to-play, recovery, and injury prevention programs
  • Planned and led technical and tactical training sessions
  • Utilized PlayerTek GPS Technology to analyze training and player workloads

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Assistant Coach / Performance Director
VSI Tampa Bay FC (USL Pro) / West Florida Flames (ECNL) (2011 – 2013)

  • Assistant Coach and Director of Sports Performance for USL Pro First Team
  • Assistant Director of ECNL Program (U13–U18)
  • Planned and led first-team training sessions within head coach methodology and team philosophy
  • Directed all areas of athletic performance, including strength & conditioning, speed, power, agility, reaction, endurance, regeneration, flexibility, and sports nutrition