ECFC Coach Profiles
Name: Matthew Olson
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License(s): |
US Soccer 'A', US National Goalkeeping License |
Coaching Experience: |
ECFC three years (promoted boys U-16 Green to P1 in 2009, won boys U-19 State Cup Championship in 2006, and won 2002 U-15 Commisioner's State Championship.
One year as assistant at Pacific Lutheran University
5 years as Assistant coach at University of Washington
One year assistant at Wake Forest University |
Playing Experience: |
US Experience: Major League Soccer – DC United, won MLS Cup 1996. New England Revolution and New York MetroStars. A-League Hampton Roads Mariners, Carolina Dynamo (League Finalists).
European Experience: Sweden – Hammarby IF, AIK Stockholm, Holland – Vitesse Arnhem, AJAX Amsterdam, England – Luton Town, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich Albion, Cheltenham Town.
College Experience: Indiana University, NCAA National Champions 1988, Wake Forest University, Atlantic Coast Conference Champions, 1989. |
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Awards: |
King County – Coach of Year
Skyline HS Girls Soccer, 2003 |
Personal: |
Owns Global Soccer Net and partner in Code Coaching, LLC |
Phone: |
(206) 909-2410 |
E-mail: |
mattygk1@yahoo.com |
Coaching Philosophy
Teach players how to reach their potential, become responsible citizens and play together to win as a team.
ECFC Teams coached by Matthew
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