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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
Work History
Recruitment Experience
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Brenton Joseph

Oswego,IL

Summary

Innovative soccer operations leader with a successful history at Virginia Rush Soccer Club, focusing on strategic planning and program development. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering player growth, I successfully transitioned the club to U.S. Club Soccer membership, enhancing recruitment opportunities and operational efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Boys & Girls Soccer Coach

Chicago Rush
Oswego, IL
05.2025 - Current
  • Prepared boys and girls for training and competition while understanding the importance of the six tasks of coaching
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Communicate with parents about the importance of working as a team through weekly communication.

Coach Educator

United States Soccer Association
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - Current
  • Teaches, Mentors, and Assesses Student Coaches in the Grassroots and D Licenses.

Director of Soccer Operations

Virginia Rush Soccer Club
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2020 - 05.2023

  • Developed marketing materials and online content reflecting the mission.
  • Managed all facets of operations of a 2,500-member soccer club.
  • . Successfully transitioned the club from U.S. Youth Soccer to U.S. Club Soccer membership.
  • Coached and mentored employees, and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
  • Reviewed financial and operational reports regularly to make effective decisions.
  • Managed a team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Coached and led high school boys to the Virginia State Championship.
  • Developed working relationships with college coaches in the region so players can play college soccer.
  • Self-motivated, with a keen sense of personal responsibility.

Director of Soccer Operations

Virginia Rush Soccer Club
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Developed marketing materials and online content to align with the mission.
  • Successfully transitioned club membership from U.S. Youth Soccer to U.S. Club Soccer.
  • Cultivated relationships with regional college coaches to facilitate player recruitment.
  • Oversaw employee hiring, training, and professional development to enhance team performance.
  • Reviewed financial and operational reports regularly for informed decision-making.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to employees, fostering continuous performance improvement.

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Kishwaukee College
Malta, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated player performance during practices and games; provided feedback as needed.
  • Oversaw budgeting for team expenses, including equipment, uniforms, and travel costs, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Evaluated players to determine their capabilities in terms of skills, physical abilities, and mental aptitude.

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Augustana College
Rock Island, USA
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw budgeting for team expenses, including equipment, uniforms, and travel costs, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Recruited and Retained Student-Athletes.
  • Mentored young men for preparation for life after college athletics.

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

University of Alabama Huntsville
, USA
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • I attended tournaments and games to identify potential recruits.
  • Coordinated logistics for team travel, accommodations, and scheduling for games.

Education

Bsc. - Computer Science

Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL

Skills

  • Mentoring and leading
  • Creating and Maintaining Club Performance Environments
  • Budget Management
  • Fundraising and sponsorship
  • Hiring and supervision of staff
  • Strategic planning
  • Program Development
  • Project Management
  • Coach Development
  • Player Development

Certification

  • Director of Coaching License - 2022
  • Coach Educator D License - 2023
  • Coach Educator Grassroots License - 2023
  • Grassroots Instructor Level 2 - 2020
  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF) ‘A’ License, 2002
  • USSF National Youth License, 2006
  • NSCAA Premier Diploma, 2005
  • English Football Association - Level III, 2012
  • La Liga Formation Methodology Level III, 2017

Accomplishments

  • Coach of the Year Awards, Voted women’s soccer Coach of the year by peers in 2003
  • Augustana College, Recruited and retained and graduated more than 85% of students. 1 Academic All-American, 17 CCIW Scholar-Athletes, 18 All-CCIW, 1 CCIW Player of the Year. Fundraised for two separate preseason foreign trips to Trinidad & Tobago (2010 & 2014).

Work History

Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL, 08/01/17 - Present, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, 08/01/07 - 05/31/14, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 08/01/05 - 05/31/07, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 08/01/01 - 05/31/05, Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 08/01/97 - 05/31/01, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, University of Alabama Huntsville, 08/01/95 - 05/31/97, Executive Director, Elements FC, Naperville, IL, 08/01/17 - Present, Olympic Development Program, Coach, Illinois, 08/01/17 - Present, High school Director of Coaching, AJAX FC Chicago Soccer Club, Naperville, IL, 08/01/14 - 05/31/17, Technical Director, ZAP Agility, Naperville, IL, 08/01/14 - Present, Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, 08/01/97 - 05/31/01, Instructor, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, 08/01/07 - 05/31/14, Advisor, Lisle Lions Soccer Club, 08/01/98 - 05/31/00

Recruitment Experience

  • Evaluated and recruited student-athletes that are fit for the University.
  • Visited homes and met with parents to understand the character of the family I recruited.
  • Monitored the academic progress of players throughout the four years on campus.
  • Assisted student-athletes with preparation for life after graduation.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Boys & Girls Soccer Coach

Chicago Rush
05.2025 - Current

Director of Soccer Operations

Virginia Rush Soccer Club
01.2020 - 05.2023

Director of Soccer Operations

Virginia Rush Soccer Club
01.2020 - 05.2023

Coach Educator

United States Soccer Association
05.2019 - Current

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Kishwaukee College
01.2017 - 01.2020

Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Augustana College
01.2007 - 01.2014

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

University of Alabama Huntsville
01.1995 - 01.1997

Bsc. - Computer Science

Alabama A&M University

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