Darren Yeagle
Mockingbird Valley Premier
Boys’ Director of Coaching
“I am thrilled to become the Boys’ Director of Coaching at Mockingbird Valley Premier,” Coach Yeagle stated. “Mockingbird is a name that carries a lot of history in the Louisville soccer community. The club and facility have created a platform to grow and develop players and I look forward to carrying on that tradition. I am excited to begin in this new role and want to thank Director of Coaching, Mike Dickey, for the opportunity.”
Coaching Experience
2020-Present
University of Louisville, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
2012 - 2020
Spalding University, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Two conference regular season titles in 2016 and 2018 (first time in programs history).
Technical and tactical training
Recruiting management
Practice planning
Goalkeeper training
Game-day operations.
2016 - 2020
Kentucky Fire Juniors, U-9/U-10 Boys Director
Coached the first teams in each age group
Oversee all 6 teams in both age groups
2012 - Present
Technical Skills Academy, Owner
Soccer academy for boys and girls ages 6-13 at MVSC
2013-2014
Youth Technical Director, Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club
2010-2012
Kentucky Fire Juniors, U13 Boys & U10 Boys Head Coach
2010-2011
Trinity High School, Assistant Coach
2006 - Present
Indiana University, Clinician
Playing Experience
2010-2012
Louisville Lightning, Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Led team in goals scored and points during the 2010-11 season
2005-2009
Indiana University, NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Freshman Player of the Year
NCAA 1st Team Freshmen All-American
2nd Team All-Big Ten
Two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
NCAA National Team of the Week
Adidas/IU Credit Union Classic All-Tournament Team
2005-2006
United States U-20 Men’s National Team
Scored one goal in four appearances
Accreditation & Education
2014
U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), National “C” Coaching License