OSA Youth Overview

OSA Head Coach - Bernie Fagan
Building on a rich history of the past 30 years, Bernie Fagan continues his reputation as a soccer coach with international recognition for his achievements in developing, promoting, and improving the quality of soccer players on the local, national, and international levels. Bernie has proven to be a dedicated ambassador for youth, college players, and Special Olympic Athletes worldwide and a champion of soccer stewardship.
Bernie started Oregon Soccer Academy in 1997 with the intention of developing a life-long love of soccer and fitness in each player. Well known in the Portland area for his accomplishments in the soccer community, Bernie's passion is with youth development. As a successful college coach, he knows that developing the fundamentals of soccer at the youth level is vital to having technically solid, tactically inventive players at the high school and college level. By choosing coaches who are positive role models both on and off the field, Bernie can oversee the development of the players, coaches and club as a whole through active participation. Although Bernie is a coach at Warner Pacific College, he is present at most practices and games throughout the seasons of club soccer.
History and Achievement COLLEGE COACH Warner Pacific College, Portland, OR – 1998 to present Portland State University, Portland, OR – 1990 to 1997 Warner Pacific College, Portland, OR – 1982 to 1990 BUSINESS OWNER/DIRECTOR Bernie Fagan Soccer Camps – 1983 to present Oregon Soccer Academy – 1997 to present SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL National Soccer Director – 1989 to present Oregon Special Olympics Soccer Director – 1986 to 1995 PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER Portland Timbers, NASL – 1980 to 1982 Detroit Lightning – 1979 to 1980 Los Angeles Aztecs, NASL – 1975 to 1979 Seattle Sounders, NASL – 1974 to 1975 Sunderland, Northampton, Charlton, Shrewsbury, Scarborough, English Leagues – 1964 to 1974 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Regional Coach of the Year, NAIA Western Division - 2003 Women's Coach of the Year, Northwest Conference – 1993 Regional Coach of the Year, NAIA Western Division – 1982 to 1990 NASL All Star Team member – 1977 FA Cup Trophy winner – 1973 to 1974 FA Youth Cup Trophy winner - 1967