Jack Hawker
bio
Coach Jack played at AFC for close to a decade as a player, as well as a player for his high school varsity team. Jack is currently attending the University of Massachusetts Boston as a sports management major while still playing soccer for fun. Jack has captained and led teams in the past and is now excited to return to the field as a coach as it is his second year at AFC as one.
licenses
Grassroots certification
CPR certified
philosophy
I accommodate all types of learners and so all drills as explained out loud, demonstrated and I will do the drill myself with the team to show exactly what everyone should be doing. I like to be very hands on and act as a good example during drills. I also make sure that the players know why we do certain things, they are asked why and then if no one says it I like to explain the importance and application to real games the drill has. It is really important that everyone enjoys playing even if it is a hard day of training, everyone should leave with a smile and wanted to play more and get better. The best feeling as a coach in my opinion is watching players improve and learn about themselves as players over the course of the season.
quote
You don’t have to be the biggest, strongest, fastest, or have overwhelming talent. The best players are the ones who outwork everyone else and enjoy doing it.