12 Days of Kickers: Day 5

Leigh Cowlishaw

Vice President, Soccer Programs

Head Coach, Pro Team

A native of Burton-on-Trent, England, Leigh has been an integral member of the Kickers franchise since the club’s inception in 1993. Leigh joined the Pro Team roster in the Kickers' first season and will enter his tenth season as Head Coach in 2009. Leigh is the only player to play under every coach in Kickers franchise history and in September of 1999, he was honored as the first Kicker to have his number (13) retired. As Vice President, Soccer Programs, Leigh provides technical direction and guidance for all levels of the Kickers organization and serves on the board of the Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club.

What is on your holiday wish list?
A new forward and central defender for the Pro Team

Describe yourself in three words:
Very, very competitive

What is your perfect pizza?
Pan Pizza with loads of cheese and loads of veggies!

Who was your childhood role model?
Liverpool FC forward Kenny "The King" Dalglish. He is the best player to ever wear a Liverpool jersey.

Do you make New Year resolutions? Do you keep them?
Just one and that is to win a lot more than you lose. So far so good!


The 12 Days of Kickers is a series of short features on people important to the Kickers organization. Get to know your favorite players, coaches, and staff as we count down to the next home game on December 20th. Eight days remain until the Kick Out Cancer All-Stars Game to benefit Connor's Heroes. Visit RichmondKickers.com for details and ticket information.