Ian was raised in Northern Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1981. He founded 1v1 Soccer in 2000 and is motivated by the desire to provide young Canadian players with the same playing experiences provided by leading soccer nations. In 2003, Ian established a working relationship with Crewe Alexandra FC in England and shares Crewe Alexandra’s vision of long-term development through facilitating a positive learning environment dedicated to high standards of excellence
Ian is a former OSA Provincial team coach was a member of a working group that investigated the feasibility of establishing a new professional soccer league in Canada. Ian is a UEFA B license coach and a member of the English Football Association and National Soccer Association of America.
Summary of Qualifications
Union European Football Association (UEFA) B licence
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) license
Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) B license
Experience
Head Coach of U15 Provincial team that won National Championship
Technical Director of Burlington Youth Soccer Club
Assistant Coach of U19 Provincial team that won National Championship
Assistant Coach of U18 Provincial team that won bronze medal at National Championship
Education and Personal Development
Studied training techniques at Crewe Football Clubs
Masters in Business Administration
Author of published articles for High Performance Conditioning and Inside Soccer Magazine
Ian McClurg, Director of Coaching for 1v1 Soccer has international coaching experience at the professional, university and youth development areas. Enclosed are some articles about his work to date.
