Chris Payne
Coach Payne came to Western United directly from his position as DOC for the West Texas Division of the Dallas Texans, one of the top youth soccer clubs in the nation. Prior to his stint with the Dallas Texans, Coach Payne had served as Technical Director for West Texas United Soccer Club and had been a head men's soccer coach at the University of New Haven and an assistant men's soccer coach at his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). While at SCSU, Coach Payne played on two national championship squads. In his native England, Coach Payne played on West Ham United's U18 team. Coach Payne has a USSF "B" license and an NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.
