Tyler Martin
bio
Coach Tyler Martin joined AFC in the Fall of 2010 and currently coaches the AFC Junior academy. He believes in getting the best out of his players both on and off the field. Over the course of many years, he has taken teams to top division of the Massachusetts Premier League, where they made State Cup Appearance, a first for an AFC Girls team. He has also coached several AFC Boys teams from U8-U19 during his tenure.
Coach Tyler grew up in Rhode Island and began playing soccer when he was 8 years old. At age 9 he was playing competitively and continued through high school. Tyler was named captain of his JV high school team as a sophomore and ultimately moved up to varsity that season where he stayed for remainder of high school career. Coach Tyler continues to play soccer today through recreational adult leagues on the south shore. Coach Tyler holds his E-License along with a Technical Training for the Advanced Player Diploma.
philosophy
A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a temporary necessary detour, not a dead end. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Each player has a different goal in what they hope to get from the sport both individually and as a teammate. I believe in training both the individual player and the team to help them meet their goals. I view soccer as a technical game, where players utilize skill and tactical knowledge to outsmart their opponents. The more time you have on the ball, the more decisions you will make, the better you will get. I try to foster a love of the game so that players enjoy playing enough to make soccer a lifelong pursuit.
quote
A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a temporary necessary detour, not a dead end. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.