Michael Barclay Zion
Greenville,SC
Summary
Seasoned Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Anderson University with a proven track record of success, including a 58% win rate and significant achievements in athlete recruitment and team management. Expert in player assessment and training methodology, leading teams to national rankings and fostering a high retention and academic performance rate.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Anderson University
Anderson, South Carolina
01.2014 - Current
- Overall Record: 93-68-20.
- 58%-win percentage.
- 9 winning seasons out of 11.
- Qualified for conference tournament 9 out of 11 seasons.
- 38 All-Conference Selections.
- 9 All-Region Selections.
- 2 Academic All-Americans
- Freshman of the Year
- 2 Anderson University Male Athlete of the Year Recipients
- Average team GPA: 3.3.
- 93% retention rate within the team.
- 2024/25 - Placed 3rd in the SAC, with wins against #17 and #21.
- 2023/24 - Strength of Schedule ranked 12th nationally, with wins against #3 and #21.
- 2021/22 - Reached a national ranking of 15, had the best win percentage in SAC, and made a SAC semi-final appearance.
- 2020/21 - Reached a national ranking of 22, SAC semi-final appearance.
- 2019/20 – Conference Championship – Runner-Up
- 2018/19 - NCAA National Tournament 2nd Round Appearance, Conference Championship - Runner-Up.
- 2017/18 - SAC Semi-Final Appearance
- 2016/17 - Strength of schedule ranked 9th nationally.
- 2015/16 - Placed 4th in the SAC.
- 2014/15 - Placed 5th in the SAC.
Coach/Trainer
Greenville FC
Greenville, South Carolina
01.2019 - 01.2020
- National Premier Soccer League, Pre-Professional.
- 2nd place in the Southeast region.
- Five players went on to play professionally.
Director of Coaching/Junior Academy
Clemson Anderson Soccer Alliance
Anderson, South Carolina
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Oversee player development and coaching staff for 11 youth teams.
Coach/Trainer
South Carolina Olympic Development Program
, South Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2015
- 2011 Assistant Coach - 97' SC Upstate Team.
- 2012 Assistant Coach - 00' SC State Team.
- 2013 Head Coach - 01' SC State Team.
- 2014/15 Staff Member.
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Anderson University
Anderson, South Carolina
01.2010 - 01.2014
- 2013 NCAA National Tournament, 2013 South Atlantic Tournament Runner-Up
- 2012 South Atlantic Tournament Champions.
- 2011 NCAA National Tournament, 2011 South Atlantic Conference Champions, 2011 South Atlantic Tournament Champions, 2011 reached a national ranking of 6th, and a final ranking of 25th.
- 2010 NCAA National Tournament Round of 16, 2010 South Atlantic Tournament Champions, 2010 final national ranking of 17th.
Coach/Trainer
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
Greenville, South Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2014
- U11 Boys (2014)
- U18 Boys (2011-13): 2012, 2013 State Cup Finalists.
- U16 Girls (2010)
- U12 Girls (2009)
Assistant Youth League Coordinator/ Youth Coach
Active Planet Ltd.
London, England
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversee after-school soccer activities for youth.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Science and Education
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Anderson University
Anderson, South Carolina05.2009
Skills
- Team management
- Player assessment
- Match preparation
- Athlete recruitment
- International recruiting
- Game analysis
- Academic support
- Training Methodology
Certification
- NSCAA National License- (Distinguished Pass)
- NSCAA Advanced National License- (Distinguished Pass)
- Professional advancement clinics at National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Member of National Soccer Coaches Association since 2010
- Masters in Recreation and Sport Science (Ohio University, 2018)
References
- Bert Epting, Vice President of Athletics, Anderson University, bepting@andersonuniversity.edu
- Rick Wright, Head Coach, Greenville Triumph – USL1 (Professional Soccer League), rwright@greenvilletriumph.com
- Ciaran Traquair, Head Coach, The Citadel, tciaran@citadel.edu
Playingexperience
- Futsal Premier League, London Kickers, London, England, 2009
- National Premier Soccer League, Greenville Phoenix FC, 2008
- Pro Development League, Palm Beach Pumas, Palm Beach, FL, 2007
- Pro Arena Soccer League, Performance FC, Greenville, SC, 2007 - 2008
- Pro Development League, Cocoa Beach Expos, Cocoa Beach, FL, 2006
- Anderson University (SC), 2003 - 2007, 2 year team captain, 2 year MVP
Timeline
Coach/Trainer
Greenville FC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Coaching/Junior Academy
Clemson Anderson Soccer Alliance
01.2015 - 01.2016
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Anderson University
01.2014 - Current
Coach/Trainer
South Carolina Olympic Development Program
01.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Anderson University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Coach/Trainer
Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
01.2009 - 01.2014
Assistant Youth League Coordinator/ Youth Coach
Active Planet Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Sport Science and Education
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Anderson University
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