Maxwell Watson

Birthplace

New York City

Education

Poly Prep Country Day School – 2011 Graduate

Franklin and Marshall College – BA Business and English, 2015 Graduate

University of Mary Washington, MBA Master’s in Business Administration, 2018 Graduate

Coaching credentials

Coaching history

University of Mary Washington (D3), Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (2015-2018)

Fredericksburg Football Club, U-15 Boys Head Coach (2015-2016)

Stafford Soccer Club, U18/U19 Boys Head Coach, 2016-2018)

Riverbend High School, Head Boys Soccer Coach (2016-2018)

Mountain View High School, Head Boys Soccer Coach (2018-2019)

Virginia Military Institute (D1), Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach/Recruiting Coordinator (2019-2020)

Virginia Military Institute (D1), Head Men’s Soccer Coach (2020-2022)

Stafford Soccer Club, U11-U14 Director of Player Development and U13/U17 Boys Head Coach (2022-2023)

SUNY Maritime College (D3), Head Men’s Soccer Coach (2023-Present)

Coaching Philosophy

Soccer is a competitive medium, in my eyes, for developing young men and women for the next stages of their lives. I strive to create an environment of togetherness, high standards featuring strong habits, and an attractive/effective brand of soccer.

Awards/Recognitions

Franklin & Marshall Men’s Soccer – 2013 Centennial Conference Champions, NCAA Elite 8.

University of Mary Washington – 2017 Capital Athletic Conference Champions, NCAA 1st Round.

Mountain View Boys Soccer – 2019 Commonwealth District Coach of the Year and Region 5D Coach of the Year.

United Soccer Coaches “30 Under 30” Award and Educational Program – 2022-2023

Non-soccer passion/hobby

Hang out with friends & colleagues

Favorite club

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Favorite Book

Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek

Favorite movie

Dead Poets Society

Favorite song

Superposition – Young the Giant