If I’m being honest, it would be hard to overstate what my coaches have meant to me. Outside of my family, the adults who’ve most formed me as a person are my coaches. They’ve taught me a positive mindset and encouraged me to keep working through challenges both within and outside of my control. I welcome their input into exactly where I should pursue my college playing career, and I’ve sought their permission for you to contact them. If you’d like insights into my development or where I can continue to improve, please reach out to me to get their contact information. References for each of the listed coaches are available upon request.

What my coaches mean to me…

I have a whole new appreciation for the skill and dedication required to instill the love of the game along with correct technique into young athletes. I want to be a positive impact on the sport going forward, supporting athletes on and off the field for generations, just as my coaches have done for me. Let me know if you’d like to hear from any of my coaches (names and affiliations listed below).

And now that I’m coaching a little bit…

NICK BOOTH

Coaching Director
Newtown Soccer Club (NSC)

my NSC travel coach, 2016 - 2021

RYAN LYDDY

Varsity Coach
Newtown High School
Coaching Director, NSC my high school varsity coach, 2022 - present

DAVID LAVERY

Varsity Coach
Brookfield High School
my AC Connecticut coach 2022 - present

DONALD FOSSIE

Coach
Newtown Soccer Club my NSC travel coach, 2022

MAX RADFORD

Coach
New England Football Club my coach for the Gothia Cup, Sweden, July 2023

ANDRÉ LINDSAY

Assistant Coach, Sacred Heart University
Coach, Connecticut Football Club

my first NSC coach, 2016, and private coach thereafter

Great strong hands. Ball seems to stick on a save….Great positioning in anticipation for a shot and takes the proper angles. Makes saves look easy….Does well seeing the first level of pressure and making appropriate decision on the ball.

RICH KESSLER – La Salle University Asst. Coach, written in evaluation from EXACT Soccer Camp, November 2023. View full EXACT Performance Report for Luke here.

Luke’s contact information: cell 203.491.7794 / email lukeeliasdoherty@gmail.com