Matthew Howard
Old Westbury
Summary
Former elite youth, academy, and collegiate player with experience at the national, regional, and academy levels. Passionate about player development, technical growth, and creating confident, creative players within a structured team environment. Recently licensed US Soccer 11v11 Grassroots coach with hands-on experience in individual and small-group training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Soccer Coach
Private & Small Group Training
Long Island, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Provide individualized technical and tactical training for youth players
- Focus areas include first touch, ball mastery, positional awareness, and decision-making
- Design age-appropriate sessions tailored to player needs and development goals
- Emphasize confidence, creativity, and game understanding
Education
Bachelor of Science - NCAA Division III
SUNY Old Westbury
NAIA
Wayland Baptist University
Skills
- High-level playing background across multiple pathways (DA, ODP, UPSL, college)
- Strong communicator and role model for young players
- Comfortable working with competitive and developmental athletes
- Organized, professional, and committed to long-term coaching growth
Accomplishments
- 4x Oklahoma USYS State Champion
- Region III Champion USYS
- Oklahoma All-State class of 2020
Certification
U.S. Soccer 11v11 Grassroots License – Completed
Timeline
Personal Soccer Coach
Private & Small Group Training
01.2023 - Current
NAIA
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - NCAA Division III
SUNY Old Westbury
Coaching Philosophy
- Player-centered development over short-term results
- Encouraging creativity, confidence, and intelligent decision-making
- Strong technical foundation paired with tactical understanding
- Positive, demanding, and growth-focused environment