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Gordon Sutherland

Bio:
Gordon Buchanan Sutherland
Born in Falkirk Scotland on the 20th Nov 1965, Hometown is Cumbernauld.
Married to Jacqueline for 24 years ,2 Sons CJ aged 18 and Calum aged 12
Moved to Texas in 2007 and setup home in Keller.

Playing Accomplishments :
Started playing soccer at an early age, by 12 played for Local youth organization Cumbernauld Colts before being scouted and signed for Glasgow Celtic Boys Club.

Played soccer at High School and whilst representing the County was approached By Glasgow Rangers  and signed School boy Forms “S” form at the age of 13. Whilst playing For Rangers youth team was part of the Team who won the coveted Croix Tournament in France at the age of 15 playing U18.

At 15 represented Scotland at International level playing for Scotland Schoolboys against England at Old Trafford home of Manchester United, was then capped an additional 8 times for Scotland Playing against various other Countries Including Wales and  Northern Ireland .Also represented Scotland Schoolboys in a very prestigious European tournament in France playing against West Germany, Denmark and Norway.

At the age of 16 made Debut for Rangers 2nd team and went onto play several games for the Youth Team and Reserves, was released by Rangers and signed for Norwich City, played several reserve and youth team games before moving to Coventry City again played several youth and reserve team games.

Moved back to Scotland in 1984 and played Semi – Professional for 5 years before moving back to play Amateur Soccer.

At the age of 30 was forced to give up playing due to Injury, although not able to play out-door continued to play Indoor in competitive leagues.

Qualifications:
SFA Youth License
NSCAA State Diploma
NSCAA State Diploma Goalkeeping
NSCAA Advanced National

Positions Held:
Head Coach Dallas Texans FTW Academy 03 Girls
Head Coach Dallas Texans FTW Academy 04 Girls
Head Coach Dallas Texans FTW Academy 05 Girls
Head Coach Hurst United 94 and 96 Boys
Coached Solar Red 94 Boys

Staff Coach Field Operations Coerver Coaching Texas:
Joined Coerver® Coaching in 2007 After arriving in Texas from Scotland, I’m  a true believer in the Coerver Method and the Coerver way,my goals as a Coerver coach are to see the Kids that I coach have a true command of the Coerver skills and for each individual to develop and express these skills in their play to reach the highest level possible.