Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
References
Playing Experience
Key Competencies
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Ethan Johnson

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

Dynamic and forward-thinking soccer coach and previous student-athlete with a strong foundation in player development, program leadership, and performance analysis. Brings a blend of international playing experience and progressive coaching development, with a proven ability to lead teams, implement tactical systems, and foster a high-performance culture.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of development Squads

Bristol Rovers
Bristol, England
- 01.2030
  • Players moving to higher levels
  • Team improvement over seasons
  • Coaching in a day to day environment

Head of recruitment

Bristol Rovers College
Bristol, England
- 01.2029
  • Identifying talent (high school, club, international)
  • Building recruiting pipelines
  • Communicating with prospects and families
  • Managing recruiting databases

Grad Assistant Coach

Saint Mary of the Woods College
- 01.2028
  • Help run training sessions
  • Break down film and analyze opponents
  • Assist with recruiting (emails, visits, scouting)
  • Support game-day decisions

Assistant Coach

South Gloucestershire Football Development Centre
South Gloucestershire, England
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in coaching Under-8 and Under-10 teams.
  • Focused on player development, skill progression, and sportsmanship.
  • Enhanced coaching techniques and organizational skills.

Assistant PE Coach

Bradley Stoke Community School
Bradley Stoke, England
03.2024
  • Assisted in planning, setting up, and delivering PE sessions for students.
  • Encouraged engagement and teamwork across various skill levels.
  • Improved leadership, confidence, and communication through active coaching.

Assistant Coach

Bristol Rovers Community College
Bristol, England
06.2022
  • Supported senior coaches in planning and delivering football sessions.
  • Gained hands-on experience in player development and session management.
  • Strengthened communication and teamwork through daily interaction with staff and players.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Sports Management, Marketing, Business Administration

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
USA

BTEC Level 3 - Sports Development and Coaching

Bristol Rovers Community College
UK
08.2023 - 06.2025

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Science (Combined), Mathematics, Sociology, Business Studies, Sport BTEC

Bradley Stoke Community School
UK

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Responsibility
  • Communication
  • Resilience
  • Tactical Planning
  • Match Analysis
  • Knowledge of modern football systems
  • Session design
  • Opposition analysis
  • In-game decision-making
  • Recruitment
  • Talent Identification
  • Evaluating player potential
  • Supporting recruitment processes

Additional Information

Strong interest in collegiate athletics leadership and program building., Passionate about developing student-athletes both academically and athletically., Committed to continuous professional development in coaching, recruitment, and performance analysis.

References

Available on request.

Playing Experience

  • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (USA), Student-Athlete, Competing at the collegiate level while pursuing a degree in Sports Management.
  • South Gloucestershire FC, Team Captain, 6–16, Team Captain (U14–U16).
  • Bristol Rovers Community Trust & AEK Boco, 16–18, 2× Player of the Year Award, Players’ Player of the Year Award

Key Competencies

  • Leadership, Developed through captaincy and coaching roles, motivating teammates and young players to perform and work cohesively.
  • Responsibility, Demonstrated through consistent commitment to training, coaching, and mentoring, both on and off the pitch.
  • Communication, Excellent interpersonal skills gained through engaging with diverse players, students, and staff.
  • Resilience, Able to remain composed under pressure, learn from challenges, and maintain focus on achieving results.
  • Tactical Planning & Match Analysis, Knowledge of modern football systems (4-3-3, 3-5-2) with experience in session design, opposition analysis, and in-game decision-making.
  • Recruitment & Talent Identification, Experienced in evaluating player potential, supporting recruitment processes, and identifying talent across youth development systems.

Timeline

Assistant PE Coach

Bradley Stoke Community School
03.2024

Assistant Coach

South Gloucestershire Football Development Centre
10.2023 - 06.2025

BTEC Level 3 - Sports Development and Coaching

Bristol Rovers Community College
08.2023 - 06.2025

Assistant Coach

Bristol Rovers Community College
06.2022

Head of development Squads

Bristol Rovers
- 01.2030

Head of recruitment

Bristol Rovers College
- 01.2029

Grad Assistant Coach

Saint Mary of the Woods College
- 01.2028

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Sports Management, Marketing, Business Administration

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Science (Combined), Mathematics, Sociology, Business Studies, Sport BTEC

Bradley Stoke Community School
Ethan Johnson