*MEET KENDOL DECKER: A TRAILBLAZER IN SOCCER DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING EDUCATION* Kendol Decker is an accomplished youth soccer coach, club founder, and passionate advocate for soccer development in both the United States and his homeland, Sierra Leone. Based in Maryland, USA, Coach Decker is the founder of Aspen Hill Soccer Club, a program dedicated to providing high-quality and structured soccer development to youth in East Montgomery County and surrounding communities. He is also the driving force behind the Maryland Developmental Soccer League, further demonstrating his commitment to nurturing young talent. A PASSIONATE SOCCER EDUCATOR & LEADER With over 15 years of experience in coaching and soccer administration, Coach Decker is deeply invested in advancing coaching education, particularly in Sierra Leone, where he has been vocal about the lack of access to formal coaching development programs. His recent analysis on the state of coaching education in Sierra Leone has shed light on the urgent need for reforms within the country’s football system. A UEFA A License candidate (2026), Coach Decker continues to refine his expertise in coaching education, tactical analysis, and performance development. His credentials include: ✅ MSc Performance Analysis in Football Candidate (2025) ✅ Barca Innovation Hub Professional Diploma in Football Tactical Analysis (2025) ✅ USSF Club Technical Leadership Level 1 Diploma (2024) ✅ USSF B License (2023) ✅ USC Premier Coaching Diploma (2016) ✅ USC Director of Coaching Diploma (2015) TRANSFORMING YOUTH SOCCER THROUGH ASPEN HILL SOCCER CLUB Founded in 2019, Aspen Hill Soccer Club was built on Coach Decker’s vision to make soccer accessible, competitive, and development-driven for youth in Montgomery County. The club’s mission is to help players discover resilience, strength, and success through structured soccer programming. With an emphasis on technical excellence, sportsmanship, and community-building, Aspen Hill SC has already produced players who have transitioned into elite academies and competitive soccer programs. CHAMPIONING COACHING EDUCATION & FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT Beyond youth soccer, Coach Decker is committed to elevating coaching standards in Sierra Leone, a country where formal coaching education has been neglected for nearly a decade. He has actively advocated for the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) to implement CAF Coaching Convention guidelines, ensuring local coaches receive proper training and certification. His efforts highlight the need for structured coaching pathways, refresher courses, and safeguarding policies to protect young players. As a firm believer in coaching education as the backbone of football development, he continues to push for change, calling on stakeholders to prioritize the professional development of local coaches. A VISION FOR THE FUTURE Coach Decker envisions a stronger football system in Sierra Leone, where trained coaches nurture young players and prepare them for the international stage. Through education, advocacy, and grassroots initiatives, he remains a key influencer in African soccer development. 📢 Follow Coach Kendol Decker's journey and his impactful work in youth soccer development! #soccerdevelopment #coachingeducation #aspenhillsc #kendoldecker #footballdevelopment #youthsoccer #coachingmatters