David Robertson

Boys Director

	Email: drobertson@serenosoccer.org License: UEFA ’A’
Coached at Sereno since:	2007

BIO
Birth Place:	Aberdeen, Scotland
Education:
Coaching Experience:	2007-2010: Sereno Soccer Club, Boys Director 94 Boys White (current) 95 Boys White 96 Boys White (current) 03 Boys White (current) 99 Boys White 2006-2007: Montrose FC, Scottish Third Division 2003-2005: Elgin City FC, Scottish Third Division 2002: Montrose FC , Scottish Third Division (player/assistant manager) 1999-2002: Leeds United AFC, English Premier League
Playing Experience:	2002: Montrose FC, Scottish Third Division (player/assistant manager) 1997-2001: Leeds United AFC, English Premier League 1991-1997: Rangers FC, Scottish Premier League 1986-1991: Aberdeen FC, Scottish Premier League Scotland National Team: All Levels (U14, U16, U17, U18, U21, "B" team, full National first team).
Coaching Achievements:	Youngest manager in the UK when given my first managers job in Scotland. Won Manager of the Month awards for my efforts. Coached many players that have gone on to play pro at the highest level. Converted a pro club from part time to full time in 6 months. Arizona State Championships: 2009: Sereno 94 Boys White 2010: Sereno 94 Boys White Region IV (Far West Region) Championships: 2009: Sereno 94 Boys White 2010: Sereno 94 Boys White (Finalist) Far West Region League Championships: 2009: Sereno 94 Boys White (Fall) 2010: Sereno 94 Boys White (Spring) National Finalists: 2009: Sereno 94 Boys White
Playing Achievements:	Signed schoolboy forms (by Sir Alex Ferguson) for Aberdeen (Scottish Premier League) at the age of 13. Signed professionally at 16. Played my 1st first team game (manager was Sir Alex Ferguson) in the Scottish Premier League at 17 (played 44 games that season with Aberdeen) Played at Aberdeen for 6 years, winning The Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. Transferred to Glasgow Rangers for around $2 million dollars (highest transfer fee received by Aberdeen in their history at that point). Played for Rangers for 6 years (250 games scoring 25 goals). Won 6 Scottish Premier League Championships (the last 6 of Rangers’ world record 9 consecutive league championships). Won 3 Scottish Cups and 3 Scottish League Cups. Played around 30 UEFA Champions League games against teams including Juventus, Marseilles, Ajax, Borrussia dortmund, etc. Transferred to Leeds United in the EPL, for around $1 million dollars. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWThQSjp6fs

PERSONAL
Favorite Team:	Aberdeen and Rangers
Favorite Player:	Diego Maradona
Memorable Soccer Moment:	Whilst at Rangers, in one season we won a domestic treble, winning the League Championship, Scottish Cup and League Cup. We were 1 goal away from playing in the UEFA Champions League Final. That season we went 44 games unbeaten (a record) and I led the team in appearances (54)!