Daniel Gray

Daniel is a Director of Pass4Soccer and oversees all recruitment, placement and after-placement care of students who join the Pass4Soccer Network Program in the UK and Ireland.

Following graduation Daniel returned to the UK to pursue business interests. Daniel was educated at Ottawa University in Kansas studying a BA (Hons) in Physical Education while pursuing a Soccer Scholarship organised through Pass4Soccer. Daniel graduated in 2006 with Summa Cum Laude honours completing his degree in three years instead of four.

While at Ottawa University Daniel was a 3 year starter on the soccer team where he won KCAC Freshman of the Year (2003) while leading the Conference in Goals (20) and Points (41). During 2003 Daniel was also nominated for NAIA National Player of the Week. Daniel was an All-Conference selection in 2003, 2004 and 2005 and an NAIA All-American Scholar-Athlete.

Between 2001 and 2003 Daniel played for Newcastle College Academy reaching the advanced stages of trials for the National Team.

Daniel is married to Danielle and lives in Newcastle.

Tom Nutter

Tom is a Director at Pass4Soccer covering the South of England where he regularly visits schools to perform Opportunity Awareness presentations as well as organising Information and Assessment days. Tom, a Pass4Soccer player, entered the USA in Fall 2005 gaining a scholarship to West Texas A&M University. Tom earned a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Prior to going to University he attended St. Bernard’s Grammar 6th form and coached for Reading F.C Football in the Community.

Whilst at West Texas, Tom was a 4 year starter on the soccer team where he was Newcomer of the Year (2005), SSC All-Conference (2005, 2007, 2008) NCAA All-Region (2005, 2007, 2008) and Daktronics All-Region (2008). For excelling in the classroom as well as the field, Tom received two West Texas Scholar-Athlete Awards (2008 and 2009). 

Between 2001 and 2005, Tom played in the Southern League for Burnham F.C (2001-2004) and Beaconsfield SYCOB F.C (2005). Being a talented midfielder, he captained the Berkshire County Youth side as well as being called up to train with the English Schools’ FA U18 squad at Lilleshall National Sports Centre (2002-2004).

Tom currently lives in Datchet, England. He has two siblings; sister, Alys and brother, John. John currently plays for Lincoln City F.C. 

Tom is an USSF qualified coach and whilst in the US coached for the Amarillo High Plains Drifters Academy.

Philip Poole

Philip is a Founder of Pass4Soccer and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Philip assists with placement of Pass4Soccer Network clients and is a vital source for US Coaches looking to see how Pass4Soccer players match up to the high standards of US players.

Philip holds numerous coaching roles and has worked alongside some of the best coaches in the USA including stints as an Assistant Coach with UNC Charlotte 49ers (NCAA), Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro League) goalkeeper coach, Director of Goalkeeping for the NC ODP program and is a member of the USYS Region III coaching staff. 

Philip is currently the Executive Director at Lake Norman Soccer Club and holds an NSCAA Premier Diploma, US National Goalkeeping License and USSF A License as well as other qualifications.

Prior to joining the coaching profession Philip spent three seasons with Hull City AFC and was a Newcastle United FC Academy player. Philip then went onto spend 4 years at Wingate University playing NCAA DII whilst gaining BSc Hons Parks & Recreation with a minor in Sociology. While at Wingate, Philip was fortunate enough to win two SAC Conference championships and act as Team Captain picking up many Regional and Conference accolades along the way. 

Philip’s development of players at pro, college and youth level has been both productive and noteworthy. Two of his goalkeepers have progressed into the MLS, two have played for US Youth National teams, several GK's have been USYS Region III team participants, many are State team (NC/SC) ODP GK's, with almost all of his youth GK going onto receive NCAA DI, II, or NAIA scholarships. 

Philip, who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, is married to Melissa. They have 2 daughters Isabella and Jenna.

Barry Poole

Barry is a Founder and Director of Pass4Soccer.

Barry has a long association with America through paternal family connections and business specialising in International trade.

Upon leaving Public service in 1985 Barry set up businesses in sports publishing, marketing and project management.

As a parent of former PFA Scholar Philip, who chose to study and play as a recipient of a US university soccer scholarship, US coaches were increasingly contacting Barry about talented prospective student athletes. Barry has worked to ensure they and their parents were provided access to best advice, correct business practice and working closely with the appropriate interests both in the UK and USA to build up the most transparent and well respected Scholarship consultancy in the UK.

Barry is married to Almyra and they have 3 children, Letitia, David and Philip.