Micheal “Reese” Barden
Summary
Accomplished Men's Soccer Coach with 9 years of experience in talent development & tactical analysis. Contributed to a championship title as well as a #7 national ranking at West Texas A&M University. Holds a UEFA 'B' Coaching License with strengths in recruitment, training, and mentoring, focused on enhancing athlete performance & program success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sporting Director
FC Dallas (Midland-Odessa)
Midland, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Developed & implemented training programs for coaching staff and players.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance team performance & operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with community partners to foster engagement & support initiatives.
- Managed recruitment processes to send top, local high school talent to various collegiate Mens' Soccer Programs.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility & local engagement.
Remote Film Analyst & Video Coach
Tactalyse
Eindhoven, Netherlands
11.2024 - Current
- Remote Film Analyst & Video Coach for Tactalyse in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
- Recognized throughout the professional football/soccer industry as a premier film analyst & tactical video coach.
- Implemented a unique methodology highlighting & developing the tactical impact to shape tomorrow's players.
- Educated teams on methodology, focusing on individual game scenarios & situational analysis to improve tactical understanding.
- Delivered tactical lessons via Tactalyse's database, encompassing both individual lessons & group sessions.
- Produced personalized videos using 400 player analysis clips & comprehensive data reports to prepare teams for upcoming matches.
- Focused on foundational strategies for optimal responses to in-game situations.
- Developed a framework of 180 total fundamentals for every position, simplified into 3 essential reads.
Second Assistant Coach
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Recognized as the only interim assistant coach in program history, demonstrating unique leadership in challenging circumstances.
- Contributed to the Lone Star Conference regular season & conference tournament champion title (2020/21).
- Helped the team finish the season nationally ranked at #7, marking the best finish in program history.
- Received accolades as part of the Conference Coaching Staff of the Year.
- Identified & evaluated potential recruits for WTAMU Men's soccer team to build a competitive roster.
- Executed film analysis by cutting & editing game footage for tactical reviews, enhancing coaching strategies and player development.
- Coordinated administrative & athlete events/functions/meetings, improving communication and collaboration among all participants.
- Managed the organization of all team gear & equipment for the season.
Sporting Director
FC Dallas (West Texas)
Midland, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Led 2005 Boys, 2009 Boys, and 2009 Girls teams, enhancing athlete skills & team performance.
- Assisted in coaching 2006 Boys team, supporting athlete development & fostering team success.
- Led strategic planning initiatives for community engagement programs.
Technical Assistant & Youth Head Coach
Houston Dynamo/Dash
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Led Dash Kingwood 2008 Girls as Head Coach in Spring 2019, managing competitive schedule & fostering team cohesion.
- Assisted Head Coach Omar Morales for Houston Dynamo/Dash GA in Fall 2018, supporting player development & team strategy.
- Supported team members with technical inquiries & troubleshooting tasks.
- Assisted in managing schedules & logistics for events and training sessions.
- Maintained & updated technical documentation for internal processes and systems.
Professional Soccer Player
SfB-Oure
Svenborg, Denmark
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Professional Soccer Player for SfB-Oure in Svendborg, Denmark.
- Facilitated team's qualification & promotion to Superliga through consistent performance & teamwork.
- Played under Head Coach Bjørn Holm, currently Academy Director of Brøndby IF, enhancing skills under his leadership.
- Bjørn Holm was previously the Associate Sporting Director of FC Midtjylland.
Education
Bachelors - General Studies
West Texas A&M University
CanyonSkills
- Game Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Talent Evaluation
- Scheduling
- Compliance
- Mentoring
Certification
UEFA 'B' Coaching License, Oure Akademi, 01/01/18
Timeline
Sporting Director
FC Dallas (Midland-Odessa)
07.2025 - Current
Remote Film Analyst & Video Coach
Tactalyse
11.2024 - Current
Second Assistant Coach
West Texas A&M University
07.2020 - 06.2021
Sporting Director
FC Dallas (West Texas)
07.2019 - 06.2020
Technical Assistant & Youth Head Coach
Houston Dynamo/Dash
07.2018 - 06.2019
Professional Soccer Player
SfB-Oure
07.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelors - General Studies
West Texas A&M University