Boys Director
Email: sheobin@aol.com
Telephone: 404.863.0631
Robin Dixon joined AFC Lightning as the Director of Player Development in 2004 and was named the Director of the Boys’ Program at the end of the 2005-06 season. He has been involved in developing soccer players at the youth level for over 15 years.
Robin joined the staff after 5 years with Baton Rouge United as the Assistant Director followed by 5 years with the New Orleans Soccer Academy as both the Boys’ Director and the Developmental Program Director (ages 4-10). NOSA’s Boys program enjoyed unprecedented success during his 5 year tenure including 17 State Championships, 5 Region III Bronze medals and 2 Region III Silver medals. His success with the NOSA Boys Program continues today as many former players are still receiving offers to play in college while others are receiving accolades at the collegiate level.
Robin grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Westminster High School before moving on to Wake Forest University where he graduated cum laude with a BA degree in Philosophy. While at Wake Forest, Robin played soccer and was part of the ACC Championship team in 1989. He was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for his outstanding academic achievement during athletic participation in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Following college Robin played professionally for 5 years including stints with the New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers (USISL), Baton Rouge Bombers (Indoor) and the New Orleans Storm (A League).
Robin currently holds the United States Soccer Federation "A" License.
Robin is married with two sons. His wife, Sheri, and two boys, Owen and Jackson, reside in Peachtree City, Ga.