Bridge FA - Coastal United FC is pleased to announce that Patrick Olalere has joined the club in the capacity of Director of Player Development and Boys Select Director. Patrick brings years of experience in the coaching ranks and has a proven track record of success at every level of involvement in the game. Director of Soccer Jason Birchwood says, "I am very pleased that Patrick and I will be working alongside each other and the rest of the staff while offering the players within the club the very best quality soccer services."


Coaching Experience and License
NSCAA premier license
NSCAA national youth license
USSF national youth license
NSCAA/BSCC South Carolina state liaison
Camp director for Patrick Olalere’s Soccer Camp
Head trainer for Mount Pleasant Youth Soccer Club 1995-1997
Boys Director for Charleston United Soccer Club
Select Teams director for James Island Youth Soccer Club

Playing Accomplishments
Carson Newman College All Time goal scorer
Two time College All American
Veteran APSL: (Fort Lauderdale Strikers)
Veteran USISL: (Charleston Battery)
Charleston Battery 3rd all time goal scorer
Charleston Battery Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee
1996 USISL top scorer, National Champions
MLS, New England Revolution 12th pick 1997
Nigerian U-17 and U-21 National Team pool player 1987 and 1989
9 years Professional playing career