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Athens United

About Us

At Athens United, our goal is:

To teach the game of soccer to anyone wishing to participate.
To coach the child, not just the soccer player.
To provide a safe and enjoyable activity for the seasoned competitive player.
To provide an appropriate level of play for all players, from beginners to advanced.
To educate the Athens/Clarke, Oconee, and surrounding communities about soccer

Contact Information

Athens United Soccer Association

 

Contact Information

 

Club Phone Number: 706-224-7260

Club Fax Number: 

 

OFFICE LOCATION & MAILING ADDRESS: 297 Prince Avenue, Suite 24 Athens, GA 30601

 

OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Should you need to meet with someone after office hours, please call

AUSA Administrator, Caleb Bratager at 706-224-7260 to make arrangements.

Executive Staff:
Position Name Home Phone Work/Cell Email
Executive Director  Lloyd White 706-353-2241  [email protected]
Director of CoachingMartin Suiza   [email protected]
Administrative Director Caleb Bratager 706-224-7260  706-224-7260 [email protected]

Sergio Garcia
Martin Suiza
[email protected]
Director of Player Development
Director of Communication



2024 Board of Directors:
Position Name Home Phone Work/Cell Email
President Michael Crain 706-201-2812 706-548-0970 [email protected]
Vice President Gil Calabria [email protected]
Secretary Peggy Brickman [email protected]
Treasurer Conor McCullough  [email protected]
Member at Large April Dorsett [email protected]
Member at Large Jon Cook  [email protected]
Member at Large Lanier Scruggs
[email protected]
Member at Large     
Member at Large    


Additional Contributors:
Position Name Home Phone Work/Cell Email
Registrar Caleb Bratager 706-224-7260 [email protected]
Referee Coordinator Shannon O'Carroll 678-982-5516 [email protected]
Scheduler Ryan Hirano [email protected]
Athens Invitational Lloyd White 706-353-2241 [email protected]
Tournament Director
Athens Finale Lloyd White 706-353-2241 [email protected]
Tournament Director
Concessions Sergio Garcia
Martin Suiza
[email protected]
Fundraising & Sponsorship Martin Suiza [email protected]

   

Constitution

Executive Director

Lloyd White has worked with Athens United as the Executive Director since 2010. Prior to that, he has had a lifetime of experience on the soccer field, winning awards and championships both as a player and as a coach. Lloyd grew up in London and played soccer throughout his youth. He and his home team of South London won the National Championships in England in 1976. From there, Lloyd went on to play professional soccer for teams such as the Queens Park Rangers FC, AFC Wimbledon,  and Millwall FC in England before moving to the United States to continue his professional career here. He played stateside for teams such as the Atlanta Attack, Atlanta Magic, Academy Chiefs, Atlanta Lightning, Gwinnett County Steamers, Chattanooga Express and Atlanta Express. He was also Captain of the Georgia State Select Team from 1995 to 1997. in 2018 Recognized by Georgia Soccer as one of the top 50 coaches in the last 50 years..

Lloyd is well-known throughout Georgia's soccer community, especially through his past leadership and accomplishments with the Georgia Futbol Club as the Director of coaching as well as a longtime Academy and Select coach. Among his many other accomplishments, he has been awarded the designation of Georgia Youth Soccer Association Boys Coach of the Year. Since beginning his tenure here at AUSA, Lloyd has been involved in all aspects of Athens United's boys and girls Developmental, Academy and Select programs. The experience and leadership that Lloyd has brought to Athens United includes but is not limited to his being a USSF National Licensed coach, an FA level 1 & Level 2 licensed coach, and a past Georgia State ODP Assessor.


Coaching Experience
Athens United Soccer Association, Executive Director 2010 - Present

Georgia FC Director of Coaching 2003 - 2010

Georgia FC Academy Director 2001 - 2010

Georgia FC Boys Director of Coaching 2001 - 2003

Mountain Park Director Coaching 1997 - 2001

Atlanta Silverbacks Advisory Board 2001 - 2005

Tournament Director MPSA Holiday Cup 1998 - 2000

Tournament Director Georgia FC Invitational 2001 - 2010

Tournament Director Georgia FC Presidents Classic 2003 - 2010

Tournament Director Athens United Invitational 2010 - Present

Tournament Director Athens United Finale 2010 - Present

Georgia State ODP Assessor 2001 - Present

Staff Coach for Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy

Director of Coaching at The Soccer Academy

Director of Coaching at World Soccer Systems

Coached teams at the Gothia Cup in Sweden
Manchester United Football Festival 
and  the Arsenal International Festival in England

Director and Owner of 4 L’s Soccer Camps

Piedmont College Assistant Coach (Men’s & Women’s)

Georgia Youth Soccer Association Boys Coach of Year 1995

Georgia Youth Soccer Association Boys Coach Runner Up 2000

2018 Georgia Youth Soccer Association Top 50 Coaches of 50ty years



Playing Experience
Professional Leagues:

ENGLAND

Queens Park Rangers FC, AFC Wimbledon, Millwall FC,, Dulwich Hamlet FC, Tooting & Mitcham .FC.

UNITED STATES

Atlanta Magic, Atlanta Attack, Academy Chiefs, Atlanta Lightning, Gwinnett County Steamers, Chattanooga Express, Atlanta Express

Captain Georgia State Select Team 1995,1996 and 1997

Youth Leagues:

Played for South London, Inner London,London & Surrey Schools

National Championship in England for South London Schools 1976

England School Boy International Caps 3

FA Youth Cup Winner 1979


Coaching Education

USSF National License

USSF State License

FA Level 1 & 2 License

NSCAA National Diploma

Has helped to put 100's of players on collegiate teams over the past thirty years.



Lloyd with his National Championship team (1976-77). Lloyd is on the front row, 3rd from the left. 
Who knew that he used to have hair?? :)

 


Lloyd with his first Athens United jersey.




Presenting a well deserved scholarship check.




Lloyd doing what he loves most-- coaching and inspiring kids! Here he is pictured with his team that finished 2nd in USYS Regionals!

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