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United Kingdom Jack Collison has transitioned from a professional footballer in the English Premier League to a respected coach and mentor, currently shaping the future of soccer in the United States.
Appointed as Director of Methodology and Global Ambassador, aimed at developing talent and advancing coach education.
Worked with the US U20 Youth National Team, contributing to staff and identifying exciting prospects.
In partnership with English Premier League side Brentford FC, Swarm FC combines world-class methodology and advanced performance analytics.
Spoke about his excitement for West Ham's match in Atlanta, his adopted hometown, demonstrating continued ties with the club.
Joined Atlanta United in August 2019 as head coach of the U-17 Academy team, bringing long professional career experience from England.
Appointed as the first manager, with the aim to build an exciting, fast-paced brand of soccer and develop players.
Head Coach of Atlanta United 2, a position held after coaching the U-17 Academy team.
Born in Watford, Hertfordshire on October 2, 1988, and raised in Shefford, Bedfordshire, Jack Collison began his football journey in youth systems at Peterborough United (1998-2000) and Cambridge United (2000-2005). He joined West Ham United in 2005, signing his first professional contract in 2007. Collison made his first-team debut for West Ham on January 1, 2008, as a substitute against Arsenal. He quickly established himself, scoring his first goal for the club on November 8, 2008, against Everton. His solid performances earned him a new five-year contract in December 2008. Over seven seasons with West Ham, Collison played 121 matches, scoring 14 goals. He was recognized as Young Hammer of the Year in 2008-09 and BBC London Young Footballer of the Year in 2009. His career, however, was marked by persistent knee injuries.
Collison’s playing career included loan spells at AFC Bournemouth (2013) and Wigan Athletic (2014), where he participated in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal. After leaving West Ham in 2014, he joined Ipswich Town but did not play due to injury. He then returned to Peterborough United in 2015, making 12 appearances before retiring from playing in 2016 at the age of 27 due to ongoing knee problems. Internationally, Collison represented Wales, playing for the U21 team and earning 15 senior caps between 2008 and 2014.
Following his playing retirement, Collison transitioned into coaching, starting as the U21 coach at Peterborough United in 2015. He later managed Peterborough United’s U18 team (2015-2017) and returned to West Ham United as the U16 manager (2017-2019). In 2019, Collison moved to the United States to coach at Atlanta United, initially as the U17 Academy team head coach (2019-2021) and then as the head coach for Atlanta United 2 (2021-2022). In 2023, he was appointed the first-ever head coach for Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro, a position he held until April 2024. Collison is also the co-founder of the Jack Collison Soccer School, demonstrating his commitment to youth development in football.
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