Darren Powell | Academy Director

Darren is the Director of NSC's Academy. His previous work includes:

  • Inter Miami CF First team Assistant Coach, IMCF 2nd Head
  • Coach and Director of Player Development
  • Lexington Sporting Club Technical Director and Head Coach USL 1
  • San Antonio FC First team Head Coach and Technical Director
  • Orlando City SC Academy Director and U23 Head Coach
  • Elon University Head Coach and Hall of Fame Member
  • UNCG Greensboro Player and Coach
  • Greensboro College Head Coach and National Finalist

He has a US Soccer Pro License and Academy Directors License as well as a Global Institute of Sport Master’s degree in Sporting Directorship issued from East London University.

Darren is married to his wife Elise, and they have two children, Naomi and Caleb.