Meet
Brendan
Norris
Owner and Operator
Brendan Norris is a former professional goalkeeper. Norris’ career began with Ottawa Fury (2009), Kingston FC (2010) and Ottawa South United (2011) before his career moved to England when he was invited to trial with various Premier and Championship league clubs such as Cardiff City, Blackburn FC and Manchester City FC. Signing with teams across the Southern Premier League and Ryman Premier League, Norris had the opportunity to play in the FA cup, FA Trophy, Red Insure Cup and Hampshire Senior Cup Finals. During his 7-year career in England, Norris trained with Southampton FC and Reading FC regularly being exposed to professional goalkeeper training by top Premier and Championship league coaches.
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Certifications
Canadian Soccer Association National 'C' Licence
FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers
FA Level 1 in Coaching Football
Key Achievements
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2019 Cascadia International Friendly
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2016 Debut in Ryman Premier
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2016 Played in Hampshire Cup Final at Southampton FC
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2013 Man of the match vs. Worcester
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2013 Trails with Cardiff City FC
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2012 Trails with Manchester City FC
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2012 Trials with Blackburn FC
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2011 Nike Tournament Finalists
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2009 Ottawa Royals Goalkeeper of the Year
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Coaching Experience
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Goalkeeper Coach - South Shore United FC
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Head Coach - Onside Football Coaching
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Goalkeeper Coach - Get Active Academy
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Head Coach - Core Sports Academy
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Manager - Hampton Richmond U7 boys
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Goalkeeper Coach/Assistant Coach - Hampton Richmond Ladies
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Goalkeeper Coach - Hampton Richmond Academy
Playing Experience
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Winchester City Football Club
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Hendon Football Club
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Badshot Lea Football Club
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U-23 Training Goalkeeper - Reading FC
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Walton & Hersham Football Club
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Fleet Town Football Club
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Basingstoke Town Football Club
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1st Team Goalkeeper - Hungerford Town Football Club
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Professional Development
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Making Ethical Decisions
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Managing Conflicts
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Psychology of Performance
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Mental Health in Sport
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Making Head Way in Soccer