Liam Farrell

Holds a USSF National B License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma and a NSCAA National Diploma.

Coaching Experience:

  • Four years as Head Coach at Catawba College (DII Men’s Soccer Program 2009-2013), Assistant Coach and Interim Head Coach at Appalachian State University (DI Men’s Soccer Program 2003-2009), and Lenoir-Rhyne University (DII Men’s Soccer Program 2002-2003).
  •  Involved at the club level for the last two decades as well, serving as Director of Coaching for the High-Country Avalanche (Boone, NC) from 2004-2008; staff coach at FC Alliance (Concord, NC), Lee County Strikers (2015-2020);

Cyclones Coaching Highlights:

  • 2023-24:   Head Coach 2008 Cape Coral Cyclones Girls Black. Undefeated in group play at National Showcases NCFC and undefeated in Disney showcase. 2nd in NPL League

Other Soccer Accomplishments:

  • At High Country Avalanche, created the Avalanche Academy, a weekly developmental skills program for children under eleven. This first group eventually produced 6 Div 1 and 2 soccer players, 1 Member US Men’s u20 National Team turned professional player and 2 current college coaches.
  • At Appalachian, helped produce thirteen all-conference players and five Division 1 Regional All-Americans. Secured Top Drawer Soccer’s “top 100 players.”
  • At Catawba College, rebuilt Division II program with a 4-16 record (2008). Winning record in 2010, 2011 and 2012. From 2011-2012, Catawba was 3-0 against nationally ranked teams. In 2012, Catawba was 2-0 versus teams who made the NCAA tournament. 

The Assistant Principal at Cypress Lake High school and has been employed with Lee County Schools since 2013. Holds a bachelor’s degree from Belmont Abbey College (Business Administration) and a master’s degree from Appalachian State University (Educational Leadership).

Played college soccer at Belmont Abbey College (Charlotte, NC) and was a three-year captain and four-year starter and was recognized as Team MVP and Division II Regional All-American in 1999.