Noel Clarkson
Camp Co-Director
Clarkson began his coaching career in England in 2000, working with both Thornleigh Salesian College and the Bolton Lads and Girls Club. After relocating to the United States, he joined MLS Camps and spent several years coaching on the East Coast, running youth soccer programs across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
He later moved to the San Jose area, where he continued his work in youth development in partnership with the San Jose Earthquakes—remaining involved with the club during their MLS championship run. Clarkson eventually settled in Arizona, where he has been coaching youth players in Cave Creek since 2002 with PRFC Desert Foothills—an organization he proudly calls his family.
Clarkson’s playing background includes:
• Manchester City Youth, England
• Lancashire County School Boys, England
• Liverpool Hope University, England
• Glastonbury Celtic, CT
• PVCC, AZ
• Diamonds FC, AZ