TSFC is a boutique soccer club dedicated to the development of the “TOTAL” player. We strive to help individuals excel physically while strengthening their confidence and leadership skills. Bolstering the “TOTAL” player brings success both on and off the field.
Jennifer Daman: Founder/Owner
Jen Daman is the Total Soccer club owner and founder. Jen works as an OB/GYN and has always been passionate about womens health. She is also a mom, with two daughters who absolutely love the game of soccer. Jen has seen first hand that excellent coaching can transform a player both on and off the field. Total soccer was formed to provide players with the best coaching to develop their physical skills while also strengthening their self-confidence and leadership skills. Jen is a firm believer that female student athletes benefit from higher levels of self esteem, have a better self body image and experience greater psychological well being than girls who do not participate. Total Soccer FC embodies the best coaching and philosophy to help the development of the “TOTAL” player.
Lee Grainger: Head Coach, U13 Swifts + U12 Ospreys.
- English FA Level 1 UK
- English FA Level 2 UK
- NVQ Football Coaching Level 1 UK
- NVQ Football Coaching Level 2 UK
- NSCAA GK Level 1 Diploma USA
- Heads Up Concussion Training Certificate
- FA Coaching Disabled Football Level 1 UK
- USSF Director of Coaching Diploma
- USSF GK Diploma
- USSF E Licence
- USSF F Licence
Coach Lee is a former semi-professional player, with spells at Coventry City FC, Leicester City FC, and a two year spell under Jose Acsencaio at North Warwickshire and Hinkley College, UK. He has acquired a tremendous amount of knowledge of game and has been coaching in England and the US for the past 11 years. Coach Lee acquired his English FA level 1 license at the early age of 16 while working for Coventry City FC. He subsequently worked with a number of English premier league clubs such as the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Birmingham City FC. Over the past 3 years Lee has coached thousands of children of all ages and directed hundreds of soccer programs allong the east coast for Challenger Sports.
Soccer has always been a huge part of his life.
“It is the foundation of my character and my strong work ethic. When I coach young players, I waste no time connecting with the individual on a personal level to find the most effective method of teaching. I have fond and distinctive memories of my coaches growing up and the profound effect that they had on me as a person. I strive to fulfill these shoes for your daughters. I will provide the perfect environment to nurture their physical attributes while developing their interpersonal skills and strengthening overall confidence.
Dean Brookes: U9 academy + U10’s
- English FA Level 1 UK
- English FA Level 2 UK
- Bachelor of Education (Honors) – Physical Education
- USSF E License
- USSF F License
Coach Dean joins TSFC thru our partnership with the New England Revolution Academy which he currently heads on a regional scale. Dean played at the semi-professional level in England before attending college and playing for De Montfort University while completing a degree in Physical Education. Dean moved to the America full-time in 2001 and worked as a Regional Manager for Major League Soccer Camps, working with professional soccer teams such as DC United and Chicago Fire. Dean has experience coaching many levels of the game including high school, club, Division 1 College and also within the US Soccer Development Academy. He currently works with New England Revolution Academy and has been working within their programs at various levels for over 12 years. Dean’s passion has been heavily focused on player development and working with players of all levels to encourage and develop their skills to the utmost of their ability. We are looking forward to Dean’s professional input and experience based concepts of coaching and development.
Joel Dos Santos: U13 Ospreys + U14’s
- USSF E License
- USSF F License
Joel Dos Santos joins us as part of our newly formed partnership with the New England Revolution. Joel has been coaching for the REVS academy program in and around the Boston area since 2016. Joel is from Cape Verde, famous for its Creole Portuguese-African culture, beautiful beaches and recent leaps in soccer excellence on the national stage. Coach Joel hopes to instill this culture into his soccer teachings here in the USA to motivate TSFC players into achieving their full potential. Joel also has a vast playing career representing various professional organizations such as: Associação Académica do Sal, Sporting Club de Portugal and União Desportiva Vilafranquense. We look forward to Joel’s input, passion and respect for the beautiful game.
