![]() ![]() This “academy” approach is utilized by the most successful soccer clubs around the world and will change the access and opportunities granted to athletes in the area. Each player trains under the same curriculum, regardless of age, allowing player movement throughout the club and the opportunity for homegrown professionals. In just one calendar year, LSC has built a youth program featuring 1,400 players and nearly 100 coaches, which includes competition in elite leagues such as the Girls Academy and USL Academy. I owe everything to them, and it’s what drives me every day to be better.” The sacrifices they’ve made and the support they’ve given me has been tremendous. This opportunity also wouldn't be here for myself if I didn't have the amazing support from my family. “It’s not often that you get to be part of building a football club from the ground up, and I’m extremely grateful for all that they have done. How they've cultivated and brought this staff together, and I include myself in that, really is a testament to why this project has been so successful and so special. Bill and Donna Shively, Stephen Dawahare and Carter Carnegie have created such a great atmosphere and provided such great resources and support. “To now have this opportunity to be able to be the head coach really allows the culture we have created to stay true to the alignment of what the vision was from the very start. “I'm extremely humbled by this opportunity, and very fortunate I've been able to be here since the start of this football club,” Stockley said. ![]() His efforts have helped Lexington build an inclusive and thorough player pathway which aims to develop homegrown talent at an elite level. Stockley has served as Sporting Director since Lexington’s inception more than a year ago and has been a key figure in creating the club’s vision, culture and curriculum on the pitch. – A familiar face will take the reins of Lexington Sporting Club’s senior team, as the organization tabs Sam Stockley as the first-ever head coach for its League One season.
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