STAFF BIO:

Brian Byrd serves as the Coordinator for Little Kicks and U4-U6 Recreation for Richmond United Red, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for introducing the game to young players. A member of the Richmond Kickers Youth family since 2014, Brian has played a key role in building and growing the club’s youngest age group programs.

With extensive experience in grassroots development, Brian has spent over five years as both a Little Kicks Coach and Coordinator, as well as coordinating U4-U6 programming. His focus is on creating a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where players can fall in love with the game while building foundational skills.

Brian’s coaching background includes time as a camp coach with the Commonwealth Soccer Program at Dynamo Soccer Club, an assistant high school coach at Bassett High School, and a head coach within ADP programs at both Dynamo SC and Richmond Kickers. He has also coached travel teams at the U9 and U11 levels, giving him a well-rounded perspective across all stages of player development.

He holds USSF D coaching licenses, demonstrating his commitment to continued growth and education in coaching. Brian attended Ferrum College, where he played collegiate soccer as a right midfielder.

Originally from Collinsville, Virginia, Brian is a fan of Chelsea FC and considers David Beckham his favorite player of all time. Outside of soccer, he enjoys spending time with friends, going to the beach, playing golf, and fondly remembers the excitement of playing games under the lights.