Links   2008 roster   2008 schedule & results Crusader quick facts Nigel Boulton Head Coach Wall of Fame Alumni Crusader Club		Return to Men's Soccer Homepage COACH NIGEL BOULTON (William Carey University, Head Men’s Soccer Coach)   Professional Qualifications: USSF ‘A’ License USSF National Youth License F.A. of Wales Senior License (Full Badge) F.A. of Wales Teacher’s Certificate   Professional Coaching History: Coach Boulton was hired by William Carey College (now University) in March of 2003 and was named G.C.A.C. Coach of the Year in his first season. The Crusaders were ranked as high as #6 in the national polls in 2004 and won the G.C.A.C. Championship in 2007. Previously he had served the Mississippi Youth Soccer Association as its statewide Director of Coaching from 1998.   Before arriving in Mississippi, Boulton was head coach of the Worcester Wildfire near Boston, MA in the professional A-League. The Wildfire were the farm team for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer who was coached at the time by current U.S. U-20 team coach Thomas Rongen. Boulton had previously served as executive director and director of coaching for the Arkansas State Soccer Association. Bill Clinton appointed him to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports in 1994 until he left for Boston in 1997.   The United States Soccer Federation named Boulton a national scout for the Project 2010 program and as a national course instructor for the training of coaches. He was also a member of the Olympic Development Program regional and state staff.   A native of Cardiff (Wales), Boulton played for Sully A.F.C. a three-time Wales Premier League champion and three time Senior Cup Winner. He also coached the club to a #2 ranking in 1989 his final year in Wales and also led the South Wales representative team (All-Star) to back-to-back J.J. Baily Trophy wins against English league opposition in 1988 & 89. He was appointed a District Coach for the F.A. of Wales the same year before accepting a position with Soccer USA.   Coach Boulton moved to the U.S. in 1990 and is married to Elizabeth (formerly Grassby) and has three grown daughters Kirstie, Lyndsey and Leanne.   Home Page Copyright © 2008 William Carey University Privacy Statement  |  Terms of Use  |  Web Mail