Gabriel Mata
Rockford,MI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Rapids FC
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee operational management for a 27-team competitive youth soccer club, supporting 30–35 coaches across all age groups.
- Lead all staff recruitment and hiring, building and retaining a strong coaching structure aligned with club philosophy and performance standards.
- Manage comprehensive scheduling for training sessions, league play, and tournaments, ensuring efficient field utilization and seamless program execution.
- Coordinate club-wide communication with coaches and families, maintaining consistency, clarity, and professionalism across the organization.
- Implement operational systems and organizational processes to improve structure, accountability, and overall club experience.
Manager
TOCA
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Directed daily operations of a multi-sport performance facility, overseeing soccer training, field rentals, food & beverage, and external event programming.
- Led cross-functional teams across customer service, soccer sales, baseball sales, and concessions, driving measurable growth in each department through clear expectations and collaborative leadership.
- Built strategic partnerships with soccer clubs across the region and nationally to expand field rentals, organize tournaments, and increase player development opportunities.
- Coordinated and executed competitive tournaments in collaboration with club partners, strengthening community presence and facility utilization.
- Expanded revenue streams by utilizing the facility for additional sports programming (cricket, lacrosse, football), maximizing field capacity and increasing overall sales performance.
Club Administrator/Head Coach
Windy City Rampage/Eclipse SC
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed player registration, compliance documentation, and internal database systems to ensure operational accuracy and streamlined onboarding processes.
- Oversaw inventory management and vendor partnerships, maintaining equipment readiness and cost-effective purchasing practices.
- Designed and implemented structured onboarding and training systems for new staff, improving efficiency and organizational consistency.
- Coordinated league, tournament, and training schedules optimizing logistics across multiple teams.
- Developed age- and ability-appropriate training curricula that enhanced technical development and team performance.
Head Coach
Chicago Fire Juniors
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate training plans aligned with club philosophy and long-term player development principles.
- Fostered a positive, disciplined team culture emphasizing accountability, growth mindset, and love for the game.
- Managed match-day execution, in-game adjustments, and player evaluations to support continuous improvement.
- Maintained consistent communication with families regarding development goals, performance feedback, and team expectations.
- Supported player progression within the club pathway through individualized feedback and mentorship.
Timeline
Director of Operations
Rapids FC
06.2025 - Current
Manager
TOCA
07.2024 - 05.2025
Club Administrator/Head Coach
Windy City Rampage/Eclipse SC
01.2023 - 06.2024
Head Coach
Chicago Fire Juniors
12.2021 - 06.2022