Dylan Sumner
Allison Park
Summary
Accomplished soccer player and emerging coach with a strong foundation in competitive play and a growing record of success in player development and team leadership. Combines firsthand high-level playing experience with modern coaching techniques to mentor athletes and foster a high-performance team environment. Skilled in designing dynamic training sessions, analyzing game tactics, and promoting physical and mental development. Passionate about the game, committed to continuous learning, and driven to inspire the next generation of players.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Erie Commodores
01.2025 - Current
As the head coach of the NPSL's Erie Commodores men's soccer club, I have used my personal connections from my five years of playing in the United States to recruit players from throughout the country and abroad. As we compete in our league games, my duties have included planning and directing the team's daily training sessions. Providing new concepts to the squad in a technical and tactical manner to achieve the best results for the team and individual players.
Sports Business Management Internship
Mercyhurst University
08.2024 - 12.2024
While being a student at Mercyhurst University, I assisted the Athletic facilities coordinator in preparing practice and game day operations for numerous sports teams on campus. One of my duties was consulting with opposition coaches and match officials in preparation for their arrivals to our campus. A daily task I was responsible for was to set up and break down equipment used during practice and matches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Business Management
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA12-2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Recruitment and development
- Performance analysis
- Problem solving and innovation
- Goal setting and accountability
- Communication
- Management and organization
- Facility maintenance
Accomplishments
- Professional Footballers Association Level 2 Coaching qualification
- Captain of the Mercyhurst soccer team from Freshman to 5th year senior
- 2024 NEC player of the year - DI First team All Region - NEC Regular Season Champion - Mercyhurst Athlete of th year
- 2023 DII First team All American
- 2022 DII First team All American - PSAC regular season and tournament champion - PSAC athlete of the year
- 2021 - PSAC regular season champion - PSAC Freshman of the year - First team All Region
- 2017-18 - FA Youth cup semi finalist with Blackpool FC
Timeline
Head Coach
Erie Commodores
01.2025 - Current
Sports Business Management Internship
Mercyhurst University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Business Management
Mercyhurst University
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