Welcome Fraser and family!Having started his coaching career at the age of 18 whilst then a player at Rotherham United FC, Fraser Foster went on to become one of the youngest coaches to obtain the FA Advanced Coaching License at just 19 years of age.
During his 6 years as Community Officer at Rotherham United FC after finishing playing, Fraser became an FA Coach Educator helping coaches to develop within the game from all levels. A further two years were spent at Rotherham United FC in the role of Youth Development Officer, overseeing the Centre of Excellence and in addition working with both the reserve and first team on a daily basis.
Fraser then moved to work as Community Officer at Barnsley FC alongside working with their Academy teams. Fraser worked for 3 years developing the grass roots program at Barnsley FC before becoming a PFA Regional Director, overseeing 21 Professional Clubs Community Schemes across the Midlands in the UK.
It was here that Fraser was recognized by West Bromwich Albion FC, where he was recruited as Community Director. Over the past three years Fraser has developed and now heads up a department that employs 27 full time staff and 35 part time staff including, coaches, development officers and teachers.
West Bromwich Albion FC this year have secured promotion to the FA Premier League following finishing as Champions of the English Championship.
Fraser has been recruited to the Treasure Coast by Paul Gibbons, to work as the Director of Soccer in the Community for Coerver Southeast USA. Their connection was made 3 years ago when “Gibbo” invited coaches from West Bromwich Albion out to the Treasure coast. Gibbo was a coach at the ‘Baggies’ School of Excellence in 1985 – 1992 before he moved to the USA. There he started and ran a satellite feeder School of Excellence as well as being Head Coach of the U17 team. Fraser will be working closely with “Gibbo” to develop a wider audience of players, clubs and communities across the southeast of Florida and beyond. Fraser has moved to Palm City with his wife, Amanda and two children, Finley and Madeleine.

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