THE MLS COMES TO SW FLORIDA ….FP WELCOMES NEW DOC: PETER MELLOR!!!

Florida Premier is pleased to announce that Peter J. Mellor will be joining the Club as Director of Coaching. Peter has an esteemed soccer career, with over 25 years of coaching experience at all levels including the MLS ( Real Salt Lake ) and the US National Team (U17 Men’s Asst. Coach and National Goalkeeping Coach for all Men’s and Women’s teams).  Mellor started his soccer career playing 18 years in the English Premier League, followed by 2 years in the North American Soccer League.  After retiring as a professional player, Peter began coaching and developing top talent at the youth level.  In addition to the U17 Men’s National team, he has been involved in State and Regional ODP programs for men and women, and coached the US Olympic Team (2000 games in Australia).  Most recently, Peter held a coveted coaching position in the MLS, as top assistant for Real Salt Lake.

Peter is an instructor for the US Soccer Federation and is responsible for education in the National A, B and C licensure programs. He was responsible for developing the curriculum for the National Goalkeeping License.  He is also on the Staff of the NSCAA and has provided coaching education for this organization to over 4000 coaches.

“Peter Mellor has played, trained, and coached at the highest level of the game for over 30 years.  He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, which will be great for soccer in Southwest Florida .  Since retiring from his distinguished professional career as a player, Peter has dedicated himself to developing not only great players, many of whom currently play on the US National Teams, but also to developing great coaches through National Training Programs.   He is a consummate educator and remains intellectually curious with respect to the ongoing evolution of the game of soccer both in the United States and around the world.  His passion for the game has never waned.  Peter’s warm demeanor and playful personality make him extremely popular with both players and coaches.  We are ecstatic to have Peter take over the helm at Florida Premier Soccer Club.” … Dr. Patrick M. Flaharty, M.D., President, Florida Premier Soccer Club.