With a rich background in academy football, coaching and global football, Sam brings a holistic and elite-level approach to talent development and our community.

His journey from the academies of West Ham United and Cardiff City as a player, experience as a head coach at an MLS Academy for 10 years, leading the youth recruitment for an MLS Academy for 4 years, coaching in international tournaments against top international professional academies and study visits at Premier League (England) Academies and Ligue 1 (France) Academies, have shaped his understanding of what it takes to relentlessly persevere, grow and succeed.

• LA Galaxy Youth Programming since 2014
• LA Galaxy Academy Coach since 2016
• U.S. Soccer A License
• UEFA B License
• Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL) with French Football Federation & Major League Soccer (MLS) – Completion in 2025
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Born in London, England

“My purpose is to make an impact, spread love and break down barriers. With so.LA, my goal is to elevate the experience of our players and community, with a values-based, process-driven and people-centric approach.”