Jim Curtin played high school soccer at Bishop McDevitt in the Philadelphia area where he was named to the All-State HS team. He played college ball at Villanova University where he was named to the All Big East team. Jim brings a wealth of soccer knowledge to our program and will work with several of our teams.

Villanova University
- Finance Major
- Big East Rookie of the Year 1997
- All Big East Second Team 1998
- All Big East First Team 1999-2000
- Soccer Seven Philadelphia Player of the Year 2000
- Team MVP 1998-2000
CHIVAS USA of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Los Angeles, California
Defender 2008-2009
- Played in over 30 games in all competitions
- Made countless community appearances raising awareness for the Chivas USA brand in Latino Communities,
across the country, and abroad
CHICAGO FIRE of MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Chicago, Illinois
Defender 2001-2007
- MLS All Star Starting Eleven 2004
- Defender of the Year 2004
- U.S Open Cup Champion 2003, 2005
- Supporters Shield Winner 2003
- March of Dimes/Comcast Athlete of the Year 2005
- Played in over 200 games in all competitions
- Did countless community appearances spreading the message of the Chicago Fire at various events,
hospitals, schools, soccer clinics, and speaking engagements throughout the country, and abroad
CHICAGO KICKERS SOCCER CLUB Chicago, Illinois
Director of Coaching 2003-2008
- Diagrammed detailed curriculum of club ideals, teaching methods, and growth strategies.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operation and development of over 20 boys and girls teams ranging in age U-8 to U18
- Prepared them to compete in several tournaments and league competitions nation wide
- Aided with club tryouts
- Conducted a very successful summer camp for 200 of our players every year
- Organized various Kickers fundraisers throughout the state and community