Princeton FC is pleased to announce that Yordan Hristov has been named our club's first Director Of Coaching (DOC).
Our Executive Director Stoyan Pumpalov states - "I would like to thank Yordan for all his hard work and dedication these last several years and for helping us build a solid foundation for the club's success. I’ve been impressed by his commitment to high standards and know he will raise the bar for our players, coaches, and teams. I am excited to welcome Coach Yordan into this new role and look forward to working together on the club philosophy, culture, player development model, and much more."
Some of Yordan's responsibilities will include leading the process of developing a new PFC's Age-specific Development Plan and Curriculums, Periodization Plans, Coaching Education Program, Parent Education Program, College Recruitment process, and many new exciting, and innovative initiatives.
Our New Director of Coaching Yordan Hristov shared:
"I am fortunate to have been able to work for almost ten years with our amazing players, coaches, parents, and administration here at PFC. To be given the opportunity to be PFC's first Director of Coaching is an honor. As a new director and a long-term coach within our well-established organization with a strong foundation, I have the opportunity to be aspirational in our collective pursuits and approach to player and personal development. I look forward to strengthening the culture within our club and affirming our position as a model youth players development organization in Central New Jersey.”
Yordan has over 20 years of coaching experience at the youth and high school levels. Under his guidance teams have reached four state cup titles, seven state cup finals, two regional appearances, one regional title, and PFC's first national title.
He has also served as Director of Coaching, Technical Director, and Programs Coordinator at several youth clubs in MN and NJ. He is part of the New Jersey Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Coaching Staff.
Yordan holds a United States Soccer Federation 'A' License, UEFA (DFB - German Football Association) 'B' License, United States Soccer Federation Director of Coaching License, United Coaches Premier Diploma, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma, United Coaches National Goalkeepers Diploma and other licenses and certificates.