STAFF BIO:

Pat McStay serves as the Richmond United Blue Director of Coaching, bringing extensive experience in coaching, leadership, player development, and international scouting. Since joining the Richmond Strikers in 2015, he has played a key role in developing players and advancing the club’s competitive programs, while helping shape the overall methodology and long-term vision of Richmond United.

In addition to his leadership role within the club, Pat is actively involved on the international stage. He currently works with The Football Association (The FA) on the women’s side as a scout and serves as Director of the ECNL Heritage Project. He is also an Assistant Coach for the Marshall Islands Men’s National Team and previously served as Head of Scouting and Recruitment for the Marshall Islands. His global scouting experience further includes roles with the Samoan Football Federation and as a U.S.-based scout. Earlier in his career, he spent three years as a talent scout for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.

Pat’s coaching background includes collegiate experience as an assistant coach at Lynchburg University and Randolph-Macon College, where he served as an assistant coach at both programs.

He holds various licences including his USSF A License and USSF Director of Coaching License, along with a wide range of additional certifications: United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and Director of Coaching Diploma, La Liga Methodology Levels 2 and 3, United Soccer Coaches Player Development Levels 1–5, FA Psychology Diploma, PFSA Level 1 Talent Identification and Level 1 Opposition Analysis, and World Football Academy certifications in Football Periodisation, Football Tactics, and Coaching Football Actions.

Pat earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Wesleyan University and an MBA from Lynchburg University. Originally from Neptune, New Jersey, he brings a global perspective, deep expertise, and a passion for player development to his role within Richmond United.