Matt McArthur
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Head Men’s Soccer Coach recognized with a No. 7 national ranking, while leading the program to its best conference and home records since 2018. Proven expertise in recruitment, financial scholarship package management, game planning, and budget oversight. UEFA B Licensed coach with a Master’s degree in Business Communication and Leadership, known for developing high-performing teams and positive winning cultures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2024 - Current
- Equaled the best finish in the NSU Men's Soccer Program history within the SSC Conference regular season
- Ranked 7th in the United Soccer Coaches National D2 Men's Soccer Poll
- Managed day-to-day development, communication and welfare support for players, building trusted relationships with athletes and families within a high-performance football environment.
- Identified, evaluated and supported players for recruitment through live match observation, training analysis and technical/tactical assessment.
- Development of training programs and performance analysis of players.
- Maintained strong working relationships with other clubs, coaches, scouts and football operations staff across the USA.
- Managed the football budget effectively within budgetary restrictions
- Developed football recruitment strategy for success
Assistant Coach
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepare, plan and execute training sessions
- Research and create both attacking and defensive set pieces
- Tactical and strategic game planning and post analysis
- Recruitment
- Planning and co-ordinating travel itinerary's
Assistant Coach
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Prepare, Plan and execute training sessions
- Implemented key tactics for attacking plays for Varsity, JV1 and JV2
- Scheduling of training sessions for Varsity, JV1 and JV2
- Post Game Analysis
- Budget Management, scholarships, travel and student resources
Director of Boys Soccer
Gulf Coast Rangers
Daphne, Alabama
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Managed training of soccer players and community soccer coaches, performed assessments and reviews, and handled fundraising and budgeting.
- Conducted player assessments and performance reviews
- Fundraising and budgeting.
Education
UEFA B Licnese
UEFA
Glasgow, Scotland08-2022
Master of Science - Business Communication & Leadership
University of Mobile
Mobile05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With Teacher Certification
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05-2019
Skills
- Player Recruitment and Development
- Recruitment strategy
- Football Network in USA/ UK
- On field coaching
- Designed and Implemented Team Culture
- Budget management
- Detail oriented
- Game planning
Timeline
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Nova Southeastern University
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach
Nova Southeastern University
07.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Coach
University of Mobile
07.2019 - 07.2023
Director of Boys Soccer
Gulf Coast Rangers
01.2017 - 07.2023
UEFA B Licnese
UEFA
Master of Science - Business Communication & Leadership
University of Mobile
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology With Teacher Certification
University of Mobile