Rob Leather
Academy Coach
Coaching Experience
2014 - Present: Montclair Kimberley Academy Boys Soccer Varsity Head Coach
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4 x Prep B Champions
5 x Non-Public B State Finalists
2023 Essex County Coach of the Year
2017- Present: Match Fit Academy ECNL Girls Head Coach
Head Coach for the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008 age groups over the years
2014 - 2015: Philadelphia Union Scout
Identification of youth talent for professional club
2010 - 2014: Match Fit Academy Director of Boys Coaching
Directed all areas of club development in conjunction with US Soccer and US Development Academy
Head USSF DA Academy Coach for the U16 and U18 age groups from 2011-2013
2003 - 2008: Professional Soccer Coach at Ashleys Soccer Camp / Soccer Domain
Various roles directing programming and administrative responsibilities
Academic Publications and Qualifications
The Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise – Sep 2004; 36 (9): 1543-50
‘Developing the complete tactical player’. Published by World Class Coaching Inc. in May 2012
‘Parental desires regarding sports programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder’. Published in Palaestra journal, Volume 27.4 in December 2013 ·
NSCAA Premier Diploma – Good Pass
NSCAA Associate Staff Instructor for North-Eastern Region
Education
2000 - 2003, The University of Birmingham, UK
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science | First Class with Honors (Top 5 percentile)
2008 - 2010, Montclair State University
Masters in the Arts of Teaching (Honors) Physical Education and Health
Independent School / College Teaching Experience
Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
Health, Wellness and Physical Education Department Chair, Current Role
Work in conjunction with administration to implement meaningful programming in the area of Mental Health, Alcohol / Drug Education, and Social Justice Causes
Implement a holistic approach to Health and Wellness to the MKA Community
Develop, integrate, and deliver innovative curriculum
Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
Faculty Member, 2014 - Present
Health and Wellness Department member, Ethics teacher, Biomechanics and Physiology teacher
Admissions, Awards, Health and Safety, Student Life, Mental Health and Alcohol Awareness Committees
Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
Senior Dean, 2019 - 2024
Work with the Administrative Team on the academic and social/emotional oversight of the students in the senior grade Responsible for the curriculum development of the senior advisor program and leading 14 advisors as they seek to support the growth of their advisees
Coordinate, plan, and implement all events related to Prom, coordinate all events related to awards, commencement, and end-of-year events of seniors.
Montclair Kimberley Academy, NJ
Interim Dean of Student Life, 2016 - 2017
Member of the Upper School's Administrative Team, working directly with the Head of School on short and long-term policy and decision-making in the area of the student experience
Charged with overseeing all areas of student life; community service, awards, clubs, student organizations, and student leadership
Montclair State University, NJ
Adjunct Professor / Graduate Assistant; 2008 - 2010
Implementing cutting-edge research related to both basic and advanced motor learning in students and elite athletes
Teach various one, two, and three-credit undergraduate classes for the Physical Education and Exercise Science department.
