Matthew Ribbens
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Former NCAA Division I athlete seeking a collegiate level coaching job.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Co-Captain
Steel City F.C.
01.2020 - Current
- Captained the Inaugural Team in the Midwest Premier League (Semi-Pro)
- Recruit local High School talent
- Run Tryouts to scout collegiate talent
- Help Secure a 20K reoccurring donation
Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Lincoln-Way East High School
01.2019 - Current
- Creating learners of the game through tactical analysis and player assessment
- Practice a culture for success on the field as well as in the classroom
- Focus on individual development for ease into system of play (3-5-2 & 3-6-1)
- Train players to reach the Collegiate level (NJCAA, NCAA, NAIA)
- Proficient in Hudl to analyze and breakdown opponents tactics as well as individual player film
- 2020 & 2024 IHSSCA Section 14 Coach of the Year
- 2024 IHSA 3A Regional Champions
- 2024 Windy City Classic Champions
- 2024 IHSA 3A Sweet 16
- Accumulated over 90 Career Varsity wins as a Head Coach
Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Victoria Soto High School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Creating learners of the game through tactical analysis and player assessment
- Practice a culture for success on the field as well as in the classroom
- Focus on individual growth for ease into system of play
- Train players to reach the Collegiate level (NJCAA, NCAA, NAIA)
- 2018 IHSA 1A Regional, Sectional, Super-Sectional Champion, & IHSA State Final Four
- 2019 IHSA 2A Regional Champion
- Sent 9 Student-Athletes to NCAA/NAIA as first generation college students
Professional Trials
Rochester Rhinos & Charlotte Eagles
12.2012 - 01.2013
- Secured two 1-week long trials for both the Rhinos and Eagles (USL1)
Collegiate Playing Experience
University of Rhode Island Mens Soccer Team
01.2009 - 01.2012
- NCAA Division I
- 2012 Team MVP
- 2012 National Team of the Week Honors
- 2012 Regional Team of the Week
- 2012 Atlantic 10 Player of the Week
- Led the Team in Points 2011 & 2012
Youth Playing Experience
Chicago Magic Soccer Club
01.1998 - 01.2009
- U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy (MLS NXT)
- USYSA 2X National Runner-Up
- USYSA 3X Regional Champions
- USYSA 4X State Cup Champion
- US Club National Champion
- Super Y League National Champion
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2013
Skills
- Player Development
- Tactical Analysis
- Culture & Team Building
- Student-Athlete Leadership Training
- Hudl
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media
Timeline
Director / Co-Captain
Steel City F.C.
01.2020 - Current
Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Lincoln-Way East High School
01.2019 - Current
Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
Victoria Soto High School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Professional Trials
Rochester Rhinos & Charlotte Eagles
12.2012 - 01.2013
Collegiate Playing Experience
University of Rhode Island Mens Soccer Team
01.2009 - 01.2012
Youth Playing Experience
Chicago Magic Soccer Club
01.1998 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Sports Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
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