PSPL Technical Trainers
Leigh Cullip: is the technical director for the PSPL and the regional director for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. He has been hired to head the PSPL coaching education effort.
Cullip holds an UEFA A and an USSF A license as well as an NSCAA Premier Diploma, among other professional coaching education certifications and licenses. He is currently the assistant coaching director for Issaquah Soccer Club and has been a coach, trainer and educator for several premier clubs across the country: including Texans FC, Nebraska Rush, TSF Academy, as well as the head coach of the Midland Lutheran College women’s team.
Cullip’s professional playing career included stints at Crystal Palace FC, Fulham FC, Wimbledon FC and Ashford Town FC.
Hadji Sow: is one of the most credentialed soccer coaches in the Northwest. He currently is a coach, technical trainer and coaching director for Tynecastle FC.
He holds a UEFA A license, part 1, and a USSF A license. He played professional in France and in Czech Div 1.
Prior to Tynecastle, Hadji coached at FC Alliance, Manchester United Soccer Academy, and the FC Marauders and the Magic Soccer Club in Michigan.
His professional career began in his native country Senegal where he played from 1990-1994. Moved to Paris France in 1994 and continued his development as a player for FC Vincennes. Finished his professional career 1998 in the Czech Republic for VK Victoria Zizkov. Spent time at midfield and forward positions.
He continues to play, helping win USSF men’s over 30 tournament in both 2004 and 2006.
He Also serves as director for Kids First, a non-profit organization that provides soccer supplies and resources to kids in West Africa. Once a year Hadji returns to West Africa to donate soccer supplies that he has collected during the year.
