© 2025 Christchurch United Football Club
paul holocher
Head of academy and methodologies
- Former US Soccer midfielder, who played professionally both in United State and Europe. Paul was the Academy Director and Director of Formation for two MLS Clubs (San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo) as well as a 15-Year NCAA college head coach.
- Paul holds a USSF Academy Director’s License, along with the prestigious FFF (French Football Federation) Elite Coaches Formation License.
Paul
"We strive to be the top player development club in the South Island and one of the tops in New Zealand and throughout Oceania. This includes a great commitment to all ages, from our U4-U8 Fun Football through our Pre-Academy (U9-U12) and into our Academy (U13-U20). I love the club and our values that we aspire towards both on and off the field. We have a clear objective to teach and play the game in a way that is geared towards the highest international standards."
Jakub Hosnedl
Residency MANAGER
- Jakub joins Christchurch United after working four years for Football Association of the Czech Republic in Logistics and services department. He was organizing events, tournaments and matches under UEFA for football and futsal national teams.
- UEFA B licensed and has racked up over six years of coaching experience in Canada and Czechia.
- Experienced chef from several kitchens in Canada and New Zealand.
- Experienced caretaker and youth skills coach.
Travis Graham
Assistant Residency Manager
- Travis Graham is a footballer from South African born in Ottery, Cape Town.
- He has represented Ajax Cape Town, Cape Town City, Cape Umoya and recently Maritzburg United in his professional career.
- He is an alumnus of the Johan Cruyff Institute, having successfully completed a postgraduate diploma in Football Business.
- His mission is to help young footballers/athletes prepare for the many challenges sport, specifically football, has in store for them.