Mark Briggs might be low profile back home in the UK but he has left Hollywood in awe of his fairytale success in America.
Briggs can rue never fulfilling his potential as a player but he has channelled his energies into hitting the big-time as a coach in USA.
His three-year reign coaching Sacramento Republic will peak on Wednesday night in the US Open Cup final after guiding his second tier side all the way. They have upset MLS sides San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy and Kansas City en-route with six victories in a memorable run.