Abington Soccer Club Introduces Ryan Heins as Director of Coaching
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May 19, 2020
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Abington Soccer Club is pleased to introduce Ryan Heins as our new Director of Coaching. Heins has 10 years of coaching experience and started coaching with Abington Soccer Club (ASC) in 2019 after recently relocating to the area, bringing with him a wealth of coaching and playing experience. Prior to ASC, he was with the Richmond Kickers in Virginia from 2012-2018, working with elite players ranging from ages 9 to 14. While in Richmond, Heins also served as a Volunteer Assistant for Women's Soccer at the University of Richmond immediately after his retirement from professional soccer. Before his time in Virginia, Heins was training teams in South Jersey, including PDA South.
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“We are thrilled to bring a coach of Ryan’s caliber on board to lead our coaching staff as Director of Coaching,” said Josh Mitchell, President of Abington Youth Soccer. “ASC has a long tradition as the pre-eminent club in our area, and Ryan is the perfect fit to lead us into the next phase.”
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In addition to coaching, Heins played over 170 games and scored over 35 goals as a professional. Heins spent time with the following professional indoor and outdoor teams: USL Pro's Richmond Kickers from 2010-2012, USL 1's Rochester Rhinos from 2008-2010, MISL's Philadelphia KiXX from 2007-2010, and USL 2's City Islanders in 2007. Heins played collegiately on an athletic scholarship at Temple University, after which he was drafted into the professional ranks as the Philadelphia KiXX’s first pick. He played club soccer for five seasons with PDL’s South Jersey/Ocean City Barons.
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“I’ve had the pleasure of playing for some of the most historic pro teams in the US and to coach in some fantastic clubs,” said Heins. “I’m excited to join one of the largest and most distinguished youth clubs in Northeast PA and to use my experience as a player, my network within the game, and my vision as a coach to develop the region’s best soccer players.”
About Abington Soccer Club
Abington Soccer Club is the competitive division of Abington Youth Soccer (AYS). Consistent with the mission of AYS, ASC’s vision is to provide players with the opportunity to participate in competitive soccer at a level consistent with their skills and abilities. ASC offers an environment where professional coaches and trainers help our players to grow their individual soccer skills while learning values such as teamwork, effort, and discipline.
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