11/05/2026
Appropriately wrapping up our last Fall Season Coach’s profile, is our Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, the one and only Matt Wilson!
We dare say Matt lives and breathes soccer as you can always spot him around the pitch for CHSAA or WESA practices, games and tournaments, usually toting a bag of balls and smile.
We are grateful for the commitment and energy he brings every day. Here’s a bit about Coach Matt in his own words…
At 6’3”, I spent most of my soccer career jumping over people and winning headers. I don’t recall ever losing an aerial battle, although my memory might be a little selective on that one. I played college soccer at Oklahoma City University and was even invited to try out for the Dallas Burn. Unfortunately, by that point, my back and body had already submitted their retirement paperwork, so I politely declined.
My coaching career began when my college coach roped me into coaching the Olympic Development Program. Eventually, I was given my own U12 boys team, and apparently, nobody has figured out how to get rid of me since.
I used to be a bit more animated on the sidelines, but these days I prefer to create a little controlled chaos at practice and let the kids show off what they’ve learned during games.
I don’t have children of my own, but I consider every player I’ve coached one of my kids. The beauty of coaching is that I get to make them run, tell terrible dad jokes, and then send them home to their actual parents!
Oh, and I played basketball in high school, where I could once dunk like Michael Jordan. These days, the only thing I’m dunking is a doughnut in my coffee.
Thanks, Coach!! 💙🩵⚽️
Photos courtesy of Alex Fenlon
