Ellis James Riley
San Diego,CA
Summary
Meticulously ambitious, with an innovative and holistic approach to coaching education. A former NAIA National staff of the year finalist, with five years of NCAA D1 experience alongside being Head Coach of the 8th ranked u17 team in the country. Vast experience within NCAA, NWSL, and NAIA Soccer. Dependable qualities include Game-Model design and implementation, budget management, video analysis, opposition scouting, Goalkeeper training, holistic leadership, global recruitment, fundraising, and periodized Athletic development within a college environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Built two top-40 ranked recruiting classes for 2022 and 2023.
- Coached multiple players earning All-WCC honors, 2021-22.
- Oversaw all team travel and recruiting logistics
- Budget management of travel, equipment, and recruiting
- Proficient using Excel, Jump Forward, & Google Drive.
- Created streamlined recruitment, including depth charts, rankings pages, and data to help drive our analysis of each target.
- Planned, executed, and performed on field training sessions.
- Opposition Scouting & Video Analysis using Spiideo & Instat.
- GPS data management using FitTogether software.
- Community Service Engagement.
Girls Academy Coach / College Liaison
City SC San Diego
Carlsbad, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Head Coach of the u17's Girls Academy Team within the highest level of Girls soccer in the country.
- Overall record of 25-5-2 with an 80% win percentage.
- Led the team to a top 8 national ranking. 18-4-1 Record in 2022.
- Hosted numerous college education seminars for over 200 families within the Youth club.
Assistant Coach
St Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in building brand-new NCAA DI program
- Preparation, periodization, & execution of daily team training
- Team & Individual video analysis
- Game-to-Game Data analysis
- Opposition Scouting Portfolios
- Recruitment of very diverse student-athlete population
- Academic tracking & support of student-athletes
Interim Head Coach
Hastings College Women's Soccer
Hastings, NE
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Interim Head Coach (February-May 2019).
- Graduate Assistant Coach (2017-2018).
- United Soccer Coaches 2018 Region Staff of the year.
- 2018 GPAC Coaching Staff of the Year Award.
- 2017 & 2018 GPAC champions. Combined record of 32-4-6.
- Helped develop two All-American players in 2018.
- NAIA National Tournament appearances, 2017 & 2018.
- Roles - Recruiting, opposition scouting, tactical analysis, equipment management, VX Sport GPS tracking, Metrifit athlete monitoring.
- Goalkeeper Coach. 8th ranked for shutouts in the nation.
Head Coach and College Educator
Brevard Soccer Alliance
Melbourne, FL
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Aided in developing youth athletes at varying levels from beginner to collegiate level.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Health and P.E
2019
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education & Coaching
2016
Skills
- Holistic development of teams
- Tactically educated
- Video analysis & scouting
- Recruiting exemplary student-athletes
- Training session design & implementation
- Professional networking with sizeable social media following
- Organization & time management
Affiliations
- USSF A Coaching License (2024) - Pending Approval / Ongoing
- Tovo Institute V1 Methodology Course (2023, ongoing)
- Aspiring Head Coaches Academy. University of San Diego (2021)
- United Soccer Coaches National Convention Attendee.
- United Soccer Coaches - Anson Dorrance Foundation Scholarship recipient. Prestigious award covering entire costs of Advanced National Coaching Diploma.
- Leeds United, English Premier League - Marcelo Bielsa 2-day Observational Visit (January 2019).
- Florida Gators Soccer. Active observation and professional development with Coach Becky Burleigh (March/August, 2018).`
- SoccerIQ - Ahead of the Game (Founder). Twelve ambassador clubs, including a large social media presence.
- Racing Louisville NWSL. Volunteer Draft Scout, 2021
- Chicago Red Stars NWSL. Volunteer Opposition Scout, 2018
- United Soccer Coaches - Give & Go. Featured guest (May 2018)
- Tacticalpad Social Ambassador. via Twitter (@CoachEllisRiley)
- United Soccer Coaches National Convention Presentation. Designed 65 page interactive E-book. Requested & distributed worldwide to 2000 recipients.
- TalkSPORT Radio Interviews. Twice featured guest on the U.K's largest sports radio station.
- DUKTIG Brand. Partner & ambassador.
Certifications
- USSF B License (January 2020)
- Professional Football Association Level 2 Diploma in Opposition Analysis and Scouting (2021)
- United Soccer Coaches - Goalkeeping Diploma Level 2
- US Youth Soccer - National Youth Coaching License (2017)
- PFSA Level 2 in Talent Identification in Football (2020)
- TOVO V1 methodology certification (2023)
- CPR, First Aid, & Physical Best certified
References
- Chris Clements. Athletic Director, Hastings College. Chris.Clements@hastings.edu (402-984-4481)
- Sarah Lowdon. Interim Head Coach, Houston Dash NWSL. sarahnlowdon@hotmail.com (337-764-4396)
- Louise Lieberman. Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of San Diego. (310-709-7902)
- Eloisa Buoreguerro . Senior Coach Educator, US Soccer Federation. (917-543-7456)
- Sian Hudson - Head Coach, Louisiana State University. 719-661-4098
- Becky Burleigh - Former Head Coach, University of Florida Women's Soccer. (contact upon request)
Timeline
Girls Academy Coach / College Liaison - City SC San Diego
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator - University of San Diego
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Coach - St Francis College
06.2019 - 03.2020
Interim Head Coach - Hastings College Women's Soccer
06.2017 - 06.2019
Head Coach and College Educator - Brevard Soccer Alliance
05.2016 - 08.2017
Hastings College - Master of Arts, Teaching Health and P.E
University of Jamestown - Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education & Coaching
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