Simon Wigley
Assistant Volunteer Coach
simon.wigley5@gmail.com
Cincinnati
Division 1
Assistant Volunteer Coach
simon.wigley5@gmail.com
Cincinnati
Division 1
Simon Wigley is entering his fifth year with the Bearcats in 2018 where he will once again serve as a volunteer coach in charge of player analysis. Wigley, who first worked with the program during the 2014 campaign, is tasked with overseeing several areas of video for the program, as well as assisting with daily planning and training.
Previously in charge of video performance analysis, Wigley currently utilizes various software and analysis programs to compile statistical data and video analysis for inclusion in individual player and team reports for the coaching staff. He also works to provide post-match analysis to players in area of performance data while also coordinating opposition scouting video and delivery of home match video to visiting programs.
While living in Cincinnati, Wigley continues to coach as his current position has him working with the Cincinnati Development Academy girls program. Prior to that position, he was a coach at Kings Hammer Academy.
Wigley attended the University of Sheffield (England) where he earned his B.A. in Politics in 2008. From there, he attended SUNY Cortland and graduated in 2013 with his MSc in International Sports Management.
During his time at Cortland, he also served as an assistant coach (2011-13) for a team that enjoyed success on the pitch, particularly in 2011. That year, the team captured the SUNYAC regular season title and advanced to the NCAA Elite 8. The following year, Cortland won the conferences playoff tournament and returned to the NCAA Sweet 16. Both years, Cortland was a fixture in the national Top 25.
Prior to crossing the pond, Wigley got his coaching career underway with Fulham Football Club as he coached the Advanced Development program at the FFCs training ground on Motspur Park. He also served as head coach of the Worcester City Wanderers U14 girls side.
Wigley holds several coaching certificates, including a United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Premier Diploma, U.S. Soccer Federation D License, FA Level I and FA Youth Award.