Luke Kerr

Luke Kerr is a FIFA Beach Soccer Instructor and FA Coach. He was the head coach of the England Beach Soccer team from 2007 to 2008. [cite web |url=http://banderasnews.com/0805/images/beachsoccer12.pdf |title=FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 Qualifier Benidorm |work=BanderasNews |accessdate=2008-09-28 ] Luke started his Beach Soccer career by founding and establishing what is known as the biggest Beach Soccer club in England, Sandown Sociedad. [cite web |url=http://www.iwbeacon.com/news/2006-Beach-Soccer-News.aspx |title=2006 Beach Soccer News |work=Isle of Wight Beacon |accessdate=2008-09-28 ]

He endured numerous success' with his club team, guiding his side to the coveted EBS English Cup whilst playing a key role outfield himself.

Upon recognising his leadership skills and knowledge for the game, Luke was appointed Performance Coach of the England National team in 2006, second to John Hawkins. In late 2007, John Hawkins stepped down from his position as Head Coach, and EBSA deemed Kerr the obvious candidate for the then vacant position. He lead England into his first season in charge in 2008. [cite web |url=http://www.englandbeachsoccer.com/news-story.asp?news=199 |title=New England Manager!! |work=England Beach Soccer |accessdate=2008-09-28 ]

Playing career

Kerr played all of his six seasons in Beach Soccer for his local club team, Sandown Sociedad. [http://www.sandownsociedad.com Sandown Sociedad Beach Soccer Club]

During his playing career Kerr won two league titles and four Cups, the EBS Charity Shield twice 2003& 2004, The FA Beach Soccer Cup 2006 and the EBS English Cup 2005.

Kerr also played on the English National tour in 2008 playing for Sandown Sociedad and the London Knights.

Luke Kerr is also a qualified Full England ABA Boxing coach, English FA Coach and Fitness Instructor, he spent several years in the British Army as a Physical Training Instructor.

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