Max Aken-Tyers grew up playing in County Durham before breaking into Consett AFC’s first team at 17 and winning U18 Player of the Year twice. He later moved to the U.S. to play at the University of the Cumberlands, becoming the program’s most-capped player with 79 games, 20 goals, and 9 assists. He went on to captain FA Euro New York in USL2 and win back-to-back conference titles with Erie Commodores FC in the NPSL.

Max shifted into full time coaching after playing. He led The Dwight School to a 41-9-1 record, set new program highs at Long Trail School, and coached in the New York Red Bulls Youth setup. Himself and  Route01 FC have helped multiple players progress to top NCAA D1, D2, and D3 programs.

In 2025, Max joined the coaching and analysis staff at Williams College, helping the team reach the Sweet 16 and climb to #1 in the nation in both NPI and USC rankings. His work in Sportscode, scouting, and player development now drives Route01 FC, a consultancy built to give players and programs clear, honest insight that actually moves their game forward.