Charlie Johnson
York
Summary
College soccer coach with proven success in player development, recruiting, and program leadership in NCAA Division I and III levels. Experienced in designing high-performance training environments, managing team operations and budgets, and building team culture. Demonstrated ability to develop student-athletes on and off field, increase program resources, and enhance competitive success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
07.2024 - Current
- Overall record: 14 W - 17 L - 8 T
- MAC Commonwealth Coach of the Year – 2025.
- Earned program's first MAC Commonwealth Championship game appearance in 2025.
- Coached two All-Region players, one MAC Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and five MAC All-Conference players.
- Managed and allocated the program budget across travel, equipment, and operations while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Led fundraising initiatives that increased the program budget by 10% through alumni, donors, and community engagement.
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Lafayette College
Easton
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Overall record: 32 W - 20 L - 14 T
- Earned program's first ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll in Spring 2021.
- Assisted the program to two Patriot League Championship game appearances in 2021 and 2023.
- Coached one All-American player, nine All-Region players, 21 All-Patriot League Conference players, and one Scholar All-American.
- Recruitment of prospective student-athletes nationally and internationally.
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg
Middletown
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Won the first North Eastern Athletic Conference Championship in program history in 2019.
- Earned program's first appearance in NCAA Division III Soccer Championship Tournament in 2019.
- Set a new single-season total wins record in program history (15 wins).
- Coached goalkeeper who led NCAA Division III in season shutouts (12 shutouts).
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
McDaniel College
Westminster
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted the program to its first winning record and playoff berth in 12 years.
- Coached program's best defensive record for total goals against in the last 20 years.
- Designed training sessions for field players and goalkeepers.
- Director of identification camps and residential summer camps.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
McDaniel College
Westminster05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05-2017
Skills
- Program management
- Budget management and fundraising
- Player development and long-term athlete development
- Recruitment and retention strategy
Certification
United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma License - January 2019
Timeline
Head Men's Soccer Coach
Stevenson University
07.2024 - Current
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Lafayette College
02.2021 - 05.2024
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg
07.2019 - 01.2021
1st Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
McDaniel College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Kinesiology
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
York College of Pennsylvania