Academy Director

Peter Underwood takes over the Missoula Strikers Academy in 2010, and will oversee the development of boys and girls teams from U-9 to U-11. Peter moved to Missoula in May 2009 after Neil Sedgwick hired him as an Assistant Coach with The University of Montana soccer program.

A native of London, England, Peter came to the United States in 2002 to compete for Concord University (WV) in both soccer and track. It was here that he began his coaching career, serving as an Assistant Coach with the women's program at Concord, before moving to Marshall University (WV) as a Graduate Assistant with the men's program. While living in West Virginia, Peter also coached with the Olympic Development Program at State and Regional Levels, and coached both the U-11 & U-18 girls teams at the West Virginia Rowdies Soccer Club.

Professionally, Peter earned the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) 'A' License in 2006, and holds degrees in Sport Psychology (BS Hons.) and Athletic Administration (MS).

 "My focus with the Missoula Strikers Academy is to teach our young players the various techniques required to play the game of soccer at a high level, while also developing an understanding of the basic principles of training. Most importantly, I want every player to have fun in every practice in the hope that they will then be inspired to practice on their own time" 

- Peter Underwood

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