Luke Stell
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Experienced soccer professional with a demonstrated history of success within team and camp settings. Skilled in practice plan design, team leadership, shaping culture, decisive decision-making under pressure, and player development. Knowledgeable coach with strong programming skills, prioritizing athlete development on and off the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
University of Wisconsin Parkside
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluate players' performance and provide constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Build positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Increase player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
Staff Club Coach
FC Wisconsin Soccer Club
05.2024 - Current
- Execute practice plans, provide feedback, and adjust practice sessions for player growth and development.
- Instruct players in a positive, honest, and constructive manner, while maintaining a fun enjoyable atmosphere where the kids feel supported and understood.
- Facilitate goal-setting sessions with athletes to help them establish clear objectives for personal development and progress within the sport.
Summer Camp Director
TSL Stevenson High School Camp
07.2018 - Current
- Lead week long activities and sessions for over 250+ campers with a staff of 10+ assistant coaches
- Promoted camp to surrounding towns bringing in multiple clubs/teams
- Continually hire coaches that are going to help advance the program in the Chicagoland area.
- Coordinate daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
Assistant Coach, & Reserve Head Coach
Carroll University
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Took charge of all Defensive Tactics, helping the Pioneers get scored on 16 fewer goals than the previous season
- Ran all Reserve sessions and developed players who stayed with the 1st team in the 2023-24 season
- Responsible for all film notes and film sessions
- Helped organize and run all camps throughout the summer months.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
JV Team Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach
Valparaiso High School
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Directed all summer sessions with Varsity and all lower levels
- Coached all games and practices of C team and assisted all higher levels.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
Campus Life Director
Youth for Christ
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Funded, oversaw, and managed an overall budget of $75k.
- Recruited volunteers in surrounding area to get involved with YFC.
- Grew the club from 5 students to 50 students in first 6 months.
Boys and Girls Assistant Varsity Coach
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Helped assist the Patriots to four out of four Regionals from both girls and boys soccer
- Help transition the boys team from a 5-9-4 to after joining to 2 successful seasons 10-3 and 15-3-4
- Help evaluate all 175+ players in tryouts and place them on one of our 6-8 levels that Stevenson provides
- During my time at Stevenson: 18 All Conference players, 5 all Sectional players, and 2 All State players
- Between the boys and girls program, help get 15+ athletes recruited to Naia, D3, and D2 colleges.
Camp Director - SMP College Edition Summer Camp
Sports Made Personal College Sport Camps
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Directed a 12 week summer camp with a dynamic staff of college aged coaches
- Planned and ran curriculum effectively and efficiently, training all new coaches to run their own sessions
- Evaluated all coaches every 4 week period, use the SWOT Model to help progress them into what they can do better and keep on improving their strengths.
Personal Soccer Trainer (Winter, Spring and Summer)
FC United / Sport Made Personal
10.2016 - 06.2020
Education
B.A. Degree in Christian Ministries -
Trinity International University
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
05.2016
Skills
Skill Development
Team Management
Program Planning
Performance Analysis
Group leadership
Interpersonal Relationships
Athlete Development
Motivational Skills
Certification
- USSF D License
- NSCAA Level 1 Goalkeeping Diploma
- NSCAA Functional Training for Forwards Diploma
- NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
References
- Patrick Gilliam, Head Women's Coach, Wheaton College, 501 College Ave, Wheaton, IL, 60187, patrick.gilliam@wheaton.edu, +1 (847) 804-5859
- Tricia Betthauser, Director of Athletics, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Dr, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, tbetthauser@d125.org, +1 (847) 415-422
Timeline
Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
University of Wisconsin Parkside
09.2024 - Current
Staff Club Coach
FC Wisconsin Soccer Club
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach, & Reserve Head Coach
Carroll University
07.2023 - 07.2024
JV Team Head Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach
Valparaiso High School
01.2022 - 05.2023
Campus Life Director
Youth for Christ
11.2021 - 05.2023
Boys and Girls Assistant Varsity Coach
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
12.2019 - 12.2021
Camp Director - SMP College Edition Summer Camp
Sports Made Personal College Sport Camps
04.2019 - 08.2020
Summer Camp Director
TSL Stevenson High School Camp
07.2018 - Current
Personal Soccer Trainer (Winter, Spring and Summer)
FC United / Sport Made Personal
10.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Plainfield North High School
B.A. Degree in Christian Ministries -
Trinity International University
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