4013 Armstrong Ave SE, Tumwater, Washington 98501
Cell: (845) 825-9131 Email:
Fred THOMPSON
Youth Coaching
/ Jan 2016 – Present Director of Coaching Thurston County UnitedJuly 2014 – Dec 2015 Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club
04 Boys Premier, 02 Boys Select, 00 Premier Black HC, Assist 00 Boys Premier Teal
Player selection and evaluation, team and player training
2013 –July 2014 Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club
1998 Girls Head Coach, Staff Coach(SC)
Player selection and evaluation, team and player training
As SC planned, ran training and coached games for 97,98, 02 and 03 boys
2002 – 2008 Region II Coaching Staff
U16-U17 Boys, 2002 – 2008
Player selection and evaluation, team and player training
2000 – 2002State Team Program, Washington State
1986 Girls Assistant Coach, 1983 Girls Assistant Coach (2000)
Player selection and evaluation, team and player training
2000 – 2002Eastside F.C., Bellevue, WA
Head Coach Boys U16 & U14, Head Coach Boys U15 & U13 (2000)
Developed and executed strategy for all aspects of coaching
1993 – 1999 Washington Premier Soccer Club, Tacoma , WA
U19 Head Coach (97-98), U14 Head Coach (94-95), U13 Assistant Coach (93-94)
Developed and executed strategy for all aspects of coaching: emphasis on teaching tactics and ensuring implementation during the season
1993 Founding Member, Coaching Advisor, Advisory Committee
Washington Premier (formerly known as F.C. United) started with three teams, has grown to nine premier teams including state, regional and national champions
Member of Advisory Committee which determined direction of the club
Involved in selection of FC United players, try-out design and player evaluation
Assisted coaches at every age group with practice plans, tactical information and interpersonal strategies regarding player and parent interaction
College coaching Experience
/Interim head coach womens soccer, united states military academy (USMA)
July 2012 – January 2013Trained and inspired Women’s Soccer cadet-athletes so that they graduate as leaders of character committed to the values of the Academy - Duty, Honor, Country
Planned and executed all aspects of coaching/teaching.
Planned and executed recruiting strategy.
Supervised academic progress and eligibility of student athletes.
Successfully managed the budget, and raised funds.
Planned and scheduled all games.
Hired, directed and supervised all staff, managers and players.
Developed and executed strategies to promote the program and the sport.
Demonstrated and developed leadership skills and values in players.
(Promoted to) ASSOCIATE hEAD COACH January 2012-July 2012
assistant coach women’s soccer
January 2009 – January 2012Assisted with all aspects of coaching; with specific focus on organization, strategy design and implementation, scouting and game plans.
Executed recruiting program.
Planned and scheduled all games. Organized and lead training sessions.
Conducted video analysis to include film breakdown and presentation.
Responsible for all aspects of residential camps.
head coach men’s soccer, bowling green state university
May 2004 – December 2008Responsible for all aspects of coaching/teaching – organizing training, improving team and individual skills.
Hired, directed and supervised all staff, managers and players.
Maintained a balanced budget, managed student athletes grant-in-aid, raised funds.
Developed and executed recruiting program.
Supervised academic progress and eligibility of student athletes.
Demonstrated and developed leadership skills and values in players.
Scheduled all games and managed team travel arrangements.
assistant coach men’s soccer, university of evansville
March 2002 – May 2004Budget planning and preparation.
Assisted with all aspects of coaching, game plans, strategy implementation.
Organized and trained athletes.
head coach men, bellevue community college
January 2000 – March2002Maintained a balanced budget; executed all aspects of coaching – recruiting, strategic planning and implementation, organization of athletes.
other experience
/ Professional Development League (PDL) Assistant CoachLas Vegas Mobsters
professional soccer player
Jamaican National Team, Baltimore Blast, Tacoma Stars, Sacramento Knights
education
/ george mason university, fairfax, va - B.S Financevarsity soccer – nationally ranked top 20 division 1 program
highly decorated – all conference (all time team) and regional teams
United States Soccer federation “a” license
Sports life coach certification
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