STAFF BIO:

Nick Rich previously held a full-time Program Director role with Richmond Kickers Youth from 2023 to mid-2025 and brings a wealth of high-level coaching and playing experience. Most recently, he served as Elite Boys Director with Kings Hammer Swan City in Central Florida, overseeing programming for U13-U19 players.

Prior to being with Richmond Kickers Youth, Rich spent five years as Director of Coaching at VSA in Northern Virginia, managing high school boys programming and overseeing additional club initiatives including camps and technical training. He also has deep ties to the Richmond soccer landscape and previously coached multiple elite girls travel teams while launching Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ) and injury prevention programs.

As a player, Rich developed in the academy system at Chelsea F.C. and represented the England Schoolboys U18 squad before moving to the United States. Collegiately, he played at Tusculum College before transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University, where he captained the Rams. He also competed professionally in Costa Rica’s top division and won an NPSL National Championship with RVAFC.

Rich holds a USSF B License, National Youth License, ACE Sports Performance Specialist certification, NASM Speed Agility & Quickness certification, NASM Youth Exercise Specialization certification, and is a nationally registered EMT.