STAFF BIO:

Sydney Granderson has been a dedicated member of the Richmond Kickers—now Richmond United—since 2023, with several years of coaching experience within the local soccer community. A Richmond native and former player for both the Richmond Kickers and Strikers, Sydney brings a strong connection to the club and a passion for developing young players.

Sydney’s coaching background includes serving as Head Coach for the Patrick Henry High School JV girls team and Varsity Assistant from 2017-2019. She has also been heavily involved in grassroots and youth development, working as a Little Kicks coach and ADP Lead Coach since 2017, and as a U10 travel coach since 2021. Prior to that, she coached with SCOR Soccer Skills Institute and Lil Kickers from 2013-2021.

She holds U.S. Soccer Grassroots 7v7 and 9v9 licenses and is committed to creating a positive and engaging environment for players as they grow in the game.

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Sydney is a supporter of Arsenal and names Lionel Messi as her favorite player. One of her favorite soccer memories is scoring against a rival team during her senior year on the Freeman High School varsity squad.