CHESAPEAKE, VA – The Chesapeake United Soccer Club is pleased to announce the
hiring of Brian Hinkey as the club’s Director of Coaching Boys.
“We are very excited and fortunate to have Brian join the DOC staff at Chesapeake
United. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the club and his work ethic
will continue to enhance our goals for Chesapeake United. It has been exciting to see
the progress CUSC has made over the last six months and I look forward to Brian
sharing his knowledge and passion for soccer to the players, coaches and parents of
Chesapeake United Soccer Club”, said Matt Busch, Technical Director
Coach Hinkey has a wealth of coaching and playing experience as well as player
development at nearly all levels of play. He is the current Head Coach for the Virginia
Beach City FC men’s team based in Southeast Virginia. Prior to that he was the
Director of Player Development for Beach FC from 2010 – 2014 and Operations
Manager and Staff coach for Prince William Courage from 2007 – 2010.
Brian holds the USSF “A” License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA State
Goalkeeping Diploma and the NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. He is currently
serving on the staff of VYSA District ODP, and he is on the VYSA Coaching Education
Staff as a United States Soccer Federation Licensing Instructor.
Brian’s playing experience includes U.S. Youth National U18 Team in 1994. He then
played for the College of William and Mary prior to playing professional for the
Cleveland Crunch of the MISL, Nashville Metros of the USL Pro, and Kansas City
Comets of the MISL.
Brian has been responsible for every facet of youth soccer from recreational player
development, competitive level coach, Director of numerous Camps, and the youth
academy for ages U4 – U8. Chesapeake United Soccer Club is proud to have him as
part of the staff.
“I am excited to be a part of the Chesapeake United team. I am grateful for the
opportunity to serve the club’s players, coaches, and parents. I believe Chesapeake
United has great potential and forward thinking leadership. As the Boys Coaching
Director, I will seek to enhance the developmental opportunities for the players and
coaching staff, and will be an accessible resource for the parents. I am pleased to be
joining Matt, Tony, and Kristin. They are honest and hardworking people. I will grow
through their company and hope to contribute to their growth as well. I look forward to
meeting everyone in the next few weeks and getting started on the fields,” said Brian
Hinkey.
“We are excited to bring Brian onboard to join the rest of our enthusiastic staff. It was
apparent to me that Brian shares the same vision as we have for the club and we are
even more confident now in our goals. Brian is well known for his energy and
dedication to youth player development and that’s precisely the personality we want on
our staff. With Brian, Matt, Tony, and Kristin involved, we now have a near complete
staff with exceptional people that put everything in perspective with the right priorities for
our players and coaches”, stated Tom Goodson – CUSC President.