Derrick Ayers

Derrick Ayers currently holds the position of Boys ECNL Director at NM Rapids Soccer Club, overseeing programming and player development for U12-U19 teams since January 2024. Previous experience includes roles such as Technical Staff and Coach at Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, Boys Director of Coaching at Galway Rovers FC, and Staff Coach at Charleston Soccer Club, where responsibilities included training, game-day coaching, and recruiting guidance. Derrick also served as the Director of Coaching at James Island Youth Soccer Club, Technical Director at Whatcom FC Rangers, and Director of Coaching at CUSA Crew Juniors and Hammer FC, managing youth soccer operations and developing training curricula. Early career highlights include Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Pfeiffer University and contributions to North Carolina Youth Soccer Association in player evaluation and coaching education. Derrick Ayers graduated from Coker College in 2000.