Richmond Kickers

A native of Burton-on-Trent, England, Leigh has been an integral member of the Kickers franchise since the club’s inception in 1993. Over seven seasons as head coach, he has compiled an overall record of 119-66-43, reaching the century mark in wins with a 2-0 victory over the Charleston Battery on May 30, 2005.

In 2006, the Kickers captured their third championship title with a 2-1 win over the Charlotte Eagles. The 2006 championship marked Leigh’s second consecutive trip to the finals, his third championship appearance in five years, after a penalty kick shootout loss to Seattle in the 2005 USL1 title match and a 2-1 overtime loss to Milwaukee during the 2001 A-League final. Additionally, Leigh has earned regular season titles in 2001 and 2006 as well as the Eastern Conference Champions title in 2002. His success on the field is matched by numerous awards off the field, helping to guide the organization to three USL Organization of the Year awards (1995, 2000, 2006) and the Fair Play Award (2004). Following the 2006 season, he was named FieldTurf USL2 Coach of the Year and was a United Soccer Leagues Second Division Coach of the Year finalist.

As Vice President, Soccer Programs, Leigh provides technical direction and guidance for all levels of the Kickers organization and serves on the board of the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club. He works closely with the technical staff to ensure all programs uphold the club philosophy of high integrity and character building and oversees all player-personnel decision making at the professional level. In February of 2001, Leigh received his USSF “A” License one year after obtaining his USSF “B” License and has also successfully completed two English FA courses.

Also successful as a professional player (1993-1998), Leigh helped the Kickers win the “Double” with the U.S. Open Cup and the Premier League Championship in 1995. He resides in sixth place on the Kickers all-time goals scored list (19) and all-time points list (49) and is a Kickers top 10 career leader in assists (11). Leigh is the only player to play under every coach in Kickers franchise history and in September of 1999, he was honored as the first Kicker to have his number (13) retired. At the University of Richmond, Leigh made his mark by becoming the career record holder for goals (55), assists (33) and total points (143), earning All-American honors and the CAA Player of the Year award. In January 2001, he was the first soccer player in university history to be inducted into the University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame.

Myers signed with the Richmond Kickers as the assistant coach of the professional team in January of 1997 and has helped the organization compile a 175-101-42 professional record over the past ten seasons. Under his guidance, the Kickers have qualified for post-season play nine of 10 seasons, making three league championship appearances (2001, 2005, 2006), and claiming the USL2 Championship title in 2006. Additionally, he became the head coach of the Richmond Kickers Destiny (W-League) prior to the 2005 campaign, leading them to their best finish in team history with a 10-5 record and the Central Conference Finals in 2006.

Myers’ extensive college coaching background began at Limestone College in South Carolina where he was a player from 1984-1986 and assistant coach in 1987. The following year, he led the Spartanburg Methodist College (S.C.) women’s team to the regional tournament for the first time. In 1989, he moved to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as assistant coach where he helped direct the team to a Metro Conference Championship and national rankings in 1991 and 1992. In 1993, he was named head coach at Division I Philadelphia Textile University where he amassed a record of 30-30-5.

Involved in youth soccer activities, Myers sees his work with young people as an important part of building character and growing the sport in this country. He has coached multiple youth teams of all levels and is currently the coach of the Richmond Kickers under-14 Boys Elite team. Myers directs a college guidance program that he implemented for the club to assist in the college recruiting process for the U-16 through U-18 age groups. He holds a USSF “B” License and a NSCAA Premier Diploma.

A native of Kiev, Ukraine, Ihor has been an integral component of the Richmond Kickers staff at all levels, from the youth to the professional ranks. A professional soccer player for seven years, including with the Kickers (1998, 2002-2003, 2006), he became the Technical Director for the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club (RKYSC) in December of 2003. He currently acts as a player/Assistant Coach with the professional side as well as the Head Coach of the Richmond Kickers Future of the Premier Development League (PDL).

In addition to a USSF “A” License as well as a USSF Youth License, Ihor recently obtained his UEFA “A” License, joining a select group of coaches in Virginia to hold this qualification. He has served as the Assistant Director of Coaching for the North Region of RKYSC since August of 2002 and has coached various teams, U-9 through U-19. As the Technical Director with RKYSC, he oversees the entire youth program from both a developmental and administrative standpoint, including the recreational and travel programs (up to U-18) as well as the Super Y-League program.

With seven seasons of playing experience between the USL, Major League Soccer and the National Professional Soccer League, Ihor has had stints with the Lehigh Valley Steam (USL1), Raleigh Capital Express (USL1), Atlanta Silverbacks (USL1), Kansas City Wizards (MLS) and Philadelphia Kixx (NPSL), amassing a total of 41 career goals and ten assists for 92 points. A versatile player who has seen time as both a midfielder and forward, Ihor rejoined the pro team in 2006 after a two-year hiatus from professional soccer.

Active with the Kickers organization for the past five years, Andy joined the Richmond Kickers front office staff prior to the 2006 season as Director of Soccer Camps. He oversees the Richmond Kickers summer camp program, which includes over 60 camps at 15 locations throughout the Richmond Metro area. Prior to the 2007 season, Andy was named Assistant Coach/player of the Richmond Kickers Future of the Premier Development League. As the Classic Director with the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club, Andy oversees all of the Classic Teams U-13 through U-18.

A native of London, England, Andy graduated from Loughborough University (England) with a BSc in Sports Science and a graduate degree in teaching. He holds a FA “C” License, a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). In addition, Andy has been a leader in the midfield with the Richmond Kickers Future (PDL), making 29 appearances, starting 26, over three seasons (2004-2006) and has tallied five goals and seven assists for 17 points overall.