Louis Cole
Rutherford
Summary
I am a International Student Athlete from Wales in the United Kingdom. A high level student in Communications, with a focus on Digital Media and Culture. I have a high level of people skills through my many years of working amongst coaching staff at multiple different soccer organizations, including my own soccer coaching business, LC Soccer Academy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soccer Coach
LC Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored player attendance and participation to ensure commitment and engagement.
- Engaged with parents to communicate team goals and encourage support.
- Adapted training sessions based on individual player needs and skill levels.
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Soccer Coach
Cambrian United
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in developing practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Observed player performance to provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated team activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
- Implemented drills focused on fundamental techniques and game strategies.
- Helped kids at a young age learn fundamental skills that they can take into the real game.
- I wrote constructive criticism notes for the parents who wanted them at the end, to help them get better.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
Soccer Coach
Cardiff City CF11 Academy
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics, as well as my first form of work experience.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- I worked in multiple schools in different locations, spreading the game of soccer.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Felician University
Lodi, NJ05-2026
High School Diploma -
Tonyrefail Community School
Wales, United Kingdom05-2022
Skills
- Program leadership
- Team management
- Motivational leadership style
- Ball control skills
- Physical fitness
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Media handling
- Behavior modeling
- Equipment management
- Sports psychology
- Motivational
Accomplishments
- Facilitated over 50 kids increased awareness by enacting communication skills in a single training session.
- Built a 1 on 1 program from the ground up, with over 10 athletes and no real yearly budget.
- Completed an Internship at 16 years old with Cardiff City's CF11 Academy.
- Played a role in the Felician Mens Soccer team that reached the Elite 8 in 2024.
Certification
Soccer Coaching - Grassroots License, First Aid License, FAW (Football Association of Wales)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Welsh
Limited Working
Interests
- Media/Social Media
- Research Methods of Communication
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Enjoy participating in soccer and gym for overall physical and mental well-being
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Graphic Design
- Team Sports
- Youth Development Programs
- Music
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Soccer Coach
LC Academy
08.2023 - Current
Soccer Coach
Cardiff City CF11 Academy
11.2021 - 12.2021
Soccer Coach
Cambrian United
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Felician University
High School Diploma -
Tonyrefail Community School
CACC All Academic Team 2024
In 2024, The Felician Mens Soccer team had a historic year, winning 17 games and making it to the NCAA DII Elite 8. In possibly one of the most difficult circumstances physically and mentally, I got a 3.7 GPA, making the Conference's All Academic team. As well as that, I also made the Honor Roll at Felician University every semester.