John Hackworth: Technical Advisor
United States Men’s National Team Assistant Coach
Technical Director - US Development Academy

After a distinguished career at the helm of the U-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, John joined the Men's US National Team as Assistant Coach.

Over the past five years, Hackworth has also been instrumental in helping produce some of the United States’ best young professional players, such as Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Danny Szetela (Columbus Crew), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Quavas Kirk (Los Angeles Galaxy) and the first overall pick in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, Freddy Adu (SC Benfica).

In addition to joining the national team staff, Hackworth also serves as the Development Academy Director in U.S. Soccer’s new player development initiative that launched in 2007. The program is designed to improve the environment for elite players throughout the country.

John was an accomplished player at the college level. After starting for two seasons at Brevard (N.C.) College, where he earned All-Region and NSCAA All-South honors, Hackworth transferred to Wake Forest and, after red-shirting in 1990, helped the Demon Deacons to a ranking as high as number three in nation in 1991 and 1992.

John also played professionally for the Carolina Dynamos of the A-League in 1997, helping the team finish as national runner-ups. He also played two semi-professional seasons with the Carolina Crunch. Hackworth, born and raised in Dunedin, Fla., lives in Bradenton with his wife, Tricia. They have three sons, Morgan, Keaton and John Larsen.

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