Eric Bradley Watson
 
EDUCATION:

M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Earned Masters
               in Sport Leadership, July 2002
B.A. Williams College, Williamstown, MA. Earned Bachelor of Arts in
              Mathematics, June 1997
              • Received the Frank Morgan Prize for Excellence in Teaching, June 1997
National Coaching Licenses
             • United States Soccer Federation “A” License, January 2002, Audit 2006
             • National Soccer Coaches Association of America Goalkeeper Diploma, 2000

COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE:

SUNY New Paltz Head Men's Soccer Coach, New Paltz, NY 2007-present

Linfield College Head Men’s Soccer Coach, McMinnville, OR 2002-2006
              • Overall career record of 62-24-10
              • 2005 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year
              • 2003 Men's Soccer Division III National Tournament participant, 16-3-1
              • 2003 Men’s Soccer Northwest Conference Champions
              • Ranked #24 in 2003 NSCAA Final National Poll
              • 2002 Men's Soccer Division III National Tournament participant, 15-2-2
              •  NCAA West Region Committee Member, 2005-
              • Northwest Conference Men’s Soccer Chair, 2004-2006
              • Coordinated all aspects of the soccer program
              • Director of the Linfield College Summer Soccer Camp, Summer 2003-2006
Linfield College Women’s Soccer Coach, McMinnville, OR 2002-03
              • 2002-03 Women’s Soccer combined record 21-16-1
University of Richmond Asst. Men’s Soccer Coach, Richmond, VA 2000-2002
             • Actively recruited players and scouted future opponents
             • Goalkeeper Coach
             • Co-Director of Richmond soccer summer camp
Williams College Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach, Williamstown, MA 1998-00
             • 1999 Division III National Quarterfinalist, 15-1-1
             • 1998 Division III National Semifinalist, 16-2-1
             • Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeping Coach

OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Region I ODP Staff Coach, 2007-present
Region IV ODP Staff Coach, 2004-2006
          • Assistant coach for the ’88 and ‘89 Boys Regional Teams, 2005-2006
          • Coached and evaluated Idaho ’90 and United ‘88 Boys Teams, 2005
          • Coached and evaluated New Mexico ‘88 Boys Team, 2004
Oregon Olympic Development Program, Portland, OR 2004
          • 1989 Boys Assistant Coach
Linfield College Liaison for the ODP Regional Camp Program, 2003-2006
          • Facilitating and coordination of field and facilities use for Region IV ODP
 

CLUB COACHING EXPERIENCE:

F.C Portland Club Coach, Portland, OR 2003-2005
         • U-18 Boys Assistant Coach, 2005
         • State Champions and Regional Quarterfinalists, 2005
         • U-17 Boys Assistant Coach, 2004
         • State Semi-Finalists, 2004
 
Richmond Capitals Club Coach, Richmond, VA 2000-2002

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

 Instructional Associate at Linfield College, McMinnville, OR 2002-2006
          • Member of the Human, Health and Performance Department
          • Teach Coaching as a Profession and Theory of Soccer Coaching classes
          • Teach Soccer, Volleyball and Weight Training activity classes
 
 Faculty member at Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT 1997-1998
          • Mathematics teacher
          • Member of the varsity soccer coaching staff

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
 
Williams College, 1993-1996, Mike Russo head coach
           • Varsity 1993-1996, Captain 1996, NCAA Division III Quarterfinalists 13-2-2
           • 1995 NCAA Division III National Champions, 17-0-2
           • 1993 NCAA Division III Finalists, 16-1-1
           • Recipient of the 1996 Fox Award for Leadership and Integrity
            • 1993 First Year Player Award for Commitment and Leadership