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WM. SCOTT GINN

Charlotte,North Carolina

Summary

Accomplished coach with 35 years of experience in club and college settings across NCAA Division I, II, and NAIA, with a proven track record of leading teams to national tournaments. Successfully guided club teams to finals in prestigious competitions while achieving consistent year-over-year improvements in team performance and player development. Expertise includes fostering talent, enhancing competitive strategies, and cultivating a winning mindset among athletes. A commitment to excellence inspires teams and elevates their performance to new heights.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach/CEO

Women's Football Club of Charlotte
01.2021 - Current
  • Created non-profit.
  • Coach/CEO.
  • Women’s Premier Soccer League Team.
  • Developed a U21 team for young players.
  • Oversaw budget management processes to ensure financial stability and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated with coaches to establish training protocols and performance improvement plans.
  • Fostered partnerships with local businesses to promote the club’s mission and events.
  • Directed the organization’s daily operations.
  • Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives for the club’s growth.
  • Organized team practices to maximize engagement and teamwork among players.
  • Fostered a positive team culture to encourage growth and resilience among athletes.
  • Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.

Director of Coaching

Charlotte Soccer Academy
01.2015 - Current
  • Director of Coaching 14-19 Boys and Girls Age Group.
  • Coach of U13 & U14 Girls ECNL RL teams.
  • Girls DA Administrator/Assistant Director Girls USSDA.
  • Girls USSDA Coach.
  • Boys USSDA Coach.
  • Elite Clubs National League Coach.
  • Develop coaching programs for youth players across various skill levels.
  • Collaborated with parents to address player development and concerns effectively.
  • Fostered a positive team culture that emphasized sportsmanship and teamwork values.
  • Implemented training games that focused on skill development and tactical awareness.
  • Developed and implemented coaching strategies to improve team performance.

Associate Head Women’s Soccer Coach

University of Louisiana
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • NCAA Division I.
  • Associate Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • Best conference record in school history.
  • Most points in a season (31).
  • Most goals scored in a season (35).
  • Fewest goals allowed in a season (25).
  • Highest goals per game average in a season (1.94).
  • First time in school history with two First Team All-Conference players.
  • First time in school history with three All-Conference players.
  • First time in school history Player of the Year award.
  • Highest RPI in school history (162).
  • Highest regular season finish in school history(2nd).
  • Highest conference tournament seed in school history(3rd).
  • Most conference Players of the Week in school history (4).

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Belmont Abbey College
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • NCAA Division II.
  • Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • NCAA Tournament (2009, 2010).
  • Conference Championship (2009).
  • Best regular season record in school history (2009).
  • Player of the Year (2).
  • All-American (1).
  • All-Region (4).
  • All-Conference (15).

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Mars Hill University
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • NCAA Division II.
  • Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • Freshmen of the Year (3).
  • All-Region (4).
  • All-Conference (7).

Director of Coaching

Stones River Futbol Club
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Director of Coaching.
  • Developed training programs for youth and adult soccer teams.
  • Coordinated coaching clinics to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborated with parents to foster a supportive team environment.
  • Organized and coordinated practices sessions, matches and tournaments.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Middle Tennessee State University
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • NCAA Division I.
  • Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • Freshman of the Year (1).
  • All-Conference (3).

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Barton College
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • NCAA Division II.
  • Head Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • All-American (1).
  • Freshman of the Year (1).
  • All-Conference (6).
  • All-Region (5).

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Berry College
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • NAIA.
  • Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach.
  • NAIA National Championship (1995).

Club Soccer Coach

Stone Mountain Soccer Association
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Club Soccer Coach.

Head Boy’s Soccer Coach

Forest Park High School
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Head Boy’s Soccer Coach.

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Barton College
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • NCAA Division II.
  • Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach.
  • All-American (2).
  • All-Region (2).
  • All-Conference (2).

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Administration

East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
07.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina
05.1990

Skills

  • Revitalizing underperforming programs
  • Attracting high-caliber players
  • Player development and mentorship
  • Implementing effective training strategies
  • Implementing yearly training initiatives
  • Strategic game review
  • Financial resource allocation
  • Coordinating travel logistics
  • Team collaboration coaching
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Coordinating team development initiatives
  • Encouragement-based training techniques
  • Financial budget oversight

Certification

  • United States Soccer Federation
  • National “B” License 1995
  • National “A” License 1996
  • A-Senior License 2017
  • 4v4 Course 2018
  • 7v7 Course 2019
  • TOVO 2-day Course 2019
  • National Soccer Coaches Association of America
  • National Diploma 1994
  • Advanced National Diploma 1995

Education and Military Service

  • United States Army
  • 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina 1981 – 1985

Timeline

Coach/CEO

Women's Football Club of Charlotte
01.2021 - Current

Director of Coaching

Charlotte Soccer Academy
01.2015 - Current

Associate Head Women’s Soccer Coach

University of Louisiana
01.2012 - 01.2015

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Belmont Abbey College
01.2009 - 01.2012

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Mars Hill University
01.2003 - 01.2009

Director of Coaching

Stones River Futbol Club
01.2002 - 01.2003

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Middle Tennessee State University
01.2000 - 01.2001

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Barton College
01.1996 - 01.2000

Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Berry College
01.1995 - 01.1996

Club Soccer Coach

Stone Mountain Soccer Association
01.1994 - 01.1996

Head Boy’s Soccer Coach

Forest Park High School
01.1993 - 01.1994

Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

Barton College
01.1990 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Barton College

Master of Arts - Sports Administration

East Carolina University