Within Reach Team

 Michael McCreath Graduate of St. Elizabeth Technical High School Jamaica & Keiser University in Florida started his coaching career in the early 1990’s for the Coconut  Creek Soccer recreational club where he also became the clubs registrar. His  coaching career continued with various soccer clubs in the Broward, Palm Beach counties as he coached the competitive league teams. He continued his coaching  education and received his United States Soccer Foundation (USSF) National “C” License in 2001. During this period, he served as Vice President of South Florida Youth Soccer Association (SFYSA) and as a Florida State Referee (FSR). He organized the Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) “E” & “F” coaching  certification courses and National Youth License to augment coaches’ education and prepare them for the USSF National advance Licenses. Michael was instrumental in the establishment of the non for profit organization to assist in the providing opportunities and programs for the community.

Leonard A. Taylor has been a highly-respected & influential figure  in the United States soccer culture since the late 1960's and was honored with the  Black Soccer Membership Association Lifetime Achievement Award,  August 18, 2019 

For 15 years, Lenny excelled as a standard-bearer for the Brooklyn community,  where he first graced the Boys' High Field as a standout forward, then won a  scholarship to New York City CC receiving All-American Honors, leading to a  scholarship at LIU where his goal-scoring genius took center-stage. His  Herculean college feats impressed the NASL's New York Cosmos who drafted  their local hero who became an exceptional Ambassador for the Cosmos brand  both as a pro and later as a clinician in their world-famous soccer camps. 

In his final college years, Lenny embraced soccer-education and qualified himself to accept a role as Assistant Coach at City College of New York (1973-1975).  Between 1975-1980 he would repurpose Medgar Evers College's Sports-History, with a 44-15-5 record and the 1979 ECAC Championship. During this period,  he embraced the role of sports, education & personal development in Brooklyn  forming Tafari United/Team Jamaica which won countless championships and  were widely considered the premier soccer attractions in New York City's  Caribbean communities. As mentor, he facilitated countless youths attending  college to improve their lives. Lenny received his USSF 'A' License in 1978. 

South Florida warmly received his talents and in the early 1980's he formed  Lauderhill Lions Club whose U19 won 2 State Championships and were  considered one of America's Best Youth Teams while the Men's team also  excelled. Embracing his role with Southern New York State Soccer Association and as a Florida Youth State Association Instructor teaching USSF 'D', 'E' & 'F'  Licenses Lenny has mentored over 10,000 coaches in his tenure and further undertook National assignments with St. Vincent & Grenadines FA as the head coach and later St. Kitts & Nevis FA as the Technical Director. It is well-noted that he revolutionized the soccer  cultures in both Associations culminating with a SVGFA Senior Team Gold Cup  appearance and the introduction of the SKNFA Coaching Education Program  which continues to copiously bear fruit.

• English Football Association – International Coaching License
• English Football Association – Fitness and Conditioning License
• Union of European Football Association – UEFA B License
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America – Premier License
• United States Soccer Federation – B License
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America – National Youth License
• United States Soccer Federation – National Youth License
• Jamaica Football Federation – Level II License
• Brazilian Football Confederation – Internacional De Treinadores De Futebol Certification

• Master of Science in Recreation & Sport Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
• United States Soccer Federation – B License
• Former Johnson and Wales University Denver Head Coach
• Florida Olympic Development Program Coach
• Former Miami Athletic Club Women's WPSL & USLW Coach