Coach Profiles

Director of Coaching, Girls - Scot Thompson, scot.thompson17@gmail.com  (503) 752-7212

Scot is a USSF "B" licensed coach and has been playing with the Portland Timbers since 2004. He played college soccer at UCLA ('99-'02), helping lead the Bruins to a national championship in 2002 while being named to the first-team All-Pac 10.  Upon graduation, Scot was selected 16th overall by the LA Galaxy in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, has had several trials with English Premier League clubs and was also a member of the U-23 U.S. National team.  His coaching experience includes coach/trainer at Eastside United FC, Trainer at Pateadores FC in California, Head Coach Pacific Coast Soccer Club Boys U-12 and Girls U-14.  He is currently the Varsity Girls coach at Oregon Episcopal School.  This is his third year coaching for Bridlemile. [top]

Director of Coaching, Boys - Ryan Youngblood, ryoungblood1@mac.com  (503) 997-6940
Ryan has been involved with soccer for over 20 years and is currently the Beaverton High School Boys Head Soccer Coach as well as having his USSF "C" license. He comes to the Bridlemile Soccer Club from coaching for Westside Metros. In the two years spent at Westside he took a U16 boys B team to the State Cup Finals in 2006, State Cup Semi-Finals in 2007, won several local and out of state tournaments, and recently made it to the Semi-Finals at the Las Vegas College Showcase playing against top level teams in the nation. He currently coaches individual and small group training sessions throughout the Portland Metro area with various players from several different clubs. Along with coaching at a high level, Ryan is also a co-owner of Get Moving Soccer, a local soccer program created for children 3-6 years of age. Ryan’s playing experience includes being a 4-year starter at the University of Evansville in Indiana (D-1), as well as playing professionally in the USL for the Portland Timbers in 2003, and the Utah Blitzz in 2004. He also played semi-professionally in the Premier Development League for the Cocoa Beach Expos in 2000 and 2001. This is Ryan's third year coaching for Bridlemile [top]

Director of Club Development - Lori Lambert
Lori has over 10 years experience coaching soccer at the recreational and classic levels.  She holds a USSF National D license as well as a USSF National Youth License.  She began playing soccer at age 12 in California and continues to play in both indoor and outdoor leagues.  Professionally, Lori has developed fitness and nutrition programs for youth from many backgrounds and has over 10 years experience working with children and young adults.  This is her ninth year working with BSC as a coach and administrator. [top]

Goalkeeper Coach - Jordan James
Jordan had a stellar collegiate career at St Lawrence (NY) University, twice leading them to league titles and being named an NSCAA Regional All-American in 2003 and 2004.  He has been playing professional soccer in the U.S. since 2005, becoming a member of the Houston Dynamos of the MLS in 2007. Jordan joined the Portland Timbers in the spring of 2008.  He has an extensive background in coaching youth soccer at clubs in New York, Ohio and Texas and has coached collegiately at Division 1, Division 3 and NJCAA schools.  This is Jordan's second year coaching with Bridlemile. [top]

Team Coaches (Summer/Fall 2009)

U-14 Girls – Danny Millan
Danny grew up playing soccer in South America and played in professional soccer leagues in Columbia and Bolivia as well as semi-pro in New York. He continues to play on a local men's team in Beaverton.  Danny has a national "D" coaching license and was one of the founding coaches for the Classics program at BSC.  He has coached high school JV teams in Portland and Beaverton and has coached premier and classic teams in the Portland area for the last 10 years.  [top]

U-14 Boys – Ryan Youngblood
See Director of Coaching, Boys above
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U-13 Girls – Morgen Kelm
Morgen played soccer for Portland City United as a youth where she was on multiple state champion teams. A PIL standout at Franklin High School and went on to play collegiately for the University of Oregon. She continues to play soccer in women's leagues in Portland. Morgen has her national "D" license and is in her third year coaching with BSC. [top]

U-13 Girls – Leon Simson
Leon is a former high school varsity and college player and has continued to play in mens leagues in the Portland area for more than 20 years.  A USSF National "D" Licensed coach, he has coached with Bridlemile Soccer Club for more than 7 years. His teams have played at the top level of youth soccer in Oregon, twice reaching the State Cup finals. [top]

U-12 Girls – Scot Thompson
See Director of Coaching, Girls above [top]

U-12 Girls – Erin Cook
Profile coming soon [top]

U-12 Boys – Chad McHenry
An energetic, seasoned coach of over 25 teams the past decade, and avid soccer player, 30 years and counting, "Coach Chad" has a passion for inspiring kids to focus and maximize their individual skills and inner drive. He approaches coaching from a parental point of view, having three children of his own (3rd-9th grades). He holds his USSF National “D” Coaching License, coaches for the Riverdale Schools, teaches K-5 soccer, futsal, sports fitness, speed and agility training for West Linn–Wilsonville Primary Schools, and is the founder of Rockin' Soccer, a specialized youth soccer development program. Past affiliations include Willamette United and Lake Oswego Soccer Clubs, as well as, Athletes in Action. This is Chad's second year coaching with BSC [top]

U-12 Boys– Scott Thomas
Scott grew up playing soccer in NW Portland, eventually playing for PCU and FC Portland under Clive Charles. He played for West Sylvan and Lincoln HS while also being selected for the Olympic Development Program (ODP) all four years during high school. Scott played for the University of Denver and club soccer for the University of Oregon. He currently plays on men’s and co-ed indoor and outdoor teams through the MAC. This is Scott’s fourth year of coaching for BSC and he holds a USSF National “D” coaching license
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U-11 Girls – Tony McManus
See U-15 Girls below [top]

U-11 Girls – Stephen Keel
Profile coming soon [top]

U-11 Boys – Johnny Schefter
Johnny grew up playing soccer in Yakima Washington for the Sun City Strikers Soccer Club. He was a member of the U-17 Solaris (Federal Way, WA) State Championship team. During his high school years he was a 3-time all Mid Valley Selection and was voted Mid-Valley player of the year. Johnny played his college soccer for the University of Washington. During college he helped coach various youth club teams in the Seattle area as well as coaching at the University of Washington Soccer Camps. He currently plays for the Thirsty Lion Pub FC (adidas) Men's team here in Portland. Johnny began coaching with BSC in early 2008. [top]

U15-U18 Coaches (Winter/Spring 2010)

U-15 Girls – Tony McManus, Joe Wykowski ass't coach
Tony is a USL First Division veteren, joining the Timbers in 2009 for his sixth professional season. He played his collegiate career at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Tony was a three-time All-Conference USA all-league selection. Following his senior season in 2003, Tony, a NSCAA and Soccer Times All-American, waqs selected to the NSCAA All-South first team and voted C-USA Defensive Player of the YEar.  His coaching experience includes working with Chicago Soccer's U16 team, Vestavia Steamers U16 team to Alabama State Championship in 2004 and a Region III tournament appearance, U16 Dallas D'Feeters Soccer Club, and Roswell Soccer Club Girls 96's and Boys 93's.

Joe is a Goalkeeper out of Colorado college, locally playing for Westside Metros and Westview High School. He has many years of soccer experience and is also a USSF Certified Referee.[top]

U-15 Boys – Lee Morrison
Lee has played five years for the Portland Timers having previously played for the Dallas Burn of the MLS. A first team All-American and All-Pac-10 at Stanford, he was a candidate for the Hermann Trophy and Missouri Athletic Club NCAA Player of the Year. Lee was a member of the U.S. U-20 National Team as well as captain of the U.S. U-18 National team. He has been a coach at numerous youth soccer camps and is in his fifth year of coaching the BSC Ambush. [top]

U-15 Boys – Max Elfvin
Profile coming soon

U-16 Boys – Johnny Schefter
see profile in U-11 Boys above [top]

U-16 Girls – Ryan Pore, Jon Wilkins ass't coach
A veteran midfielder/forward, Ryan enters his first season with the Portland Timbers and coaching for BSC. He is a native of Ohio with four seasons in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the Kansas City Wizards. Ryan was a standout at the University of Tulsa, leading the team in scoring each of his three seasons with the Golden Hurricane. He led the nation in scoring (55 points) and goals scored (22) as a junior in 2004.  Following the 2004 season, Ryan was one of three finalists for college soccer's prestigious Hermann Trophy. He finished his career as Tulsa's only two-time All-American and was named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004. Ryan tallied 51 goals and 21 assists in 63 games at Tulsa.

Jon is one of the top local Goalkeepers coming out of Concordia University. A 1st team All Conference memeber out of Idaho Falls High school, He has spent time with the Cascade surge from the USL Premier Development League. Jon's coaching experience also includes two years with the Colorado Rush. [top]

U-17 Girls – Scot Thompson / Scott Burkhart
See Director of Coaching, Girls above for Scot Thompson's bio.  [top]

U-17 Girls – Scot Thompson / Jennifer Hull, Jason Mclaughlin, ass't coach
Jennifer is in her first year coaching with Bridlemile. As a youth player, she played for Nomads in Southern California, winning State Cups in 1999, 2000, and 2001. As a collegiate starting goal keeper at Seattle Pacific University, Jennifer was voted 2004 First Team All Conference, First Team All West Region, Second Team All American, 3rd in NCAA lowest goals against average, and an Academic All American with a Maters in Teaching.  She current holds a USSF "D" Coaching License.

Jason is a new member of the Portland Timbers (and coach at BSC), playing in his fourth year professionally. A native of Alabama, he attended UAB with fellow Timber and BSC coach Tony McManus. Tallying 15 goals and 13 assists through college, Jason was and still is a potent forward leading his team in scoring during his senior year. Jason has coached all levels of youth soccer in Alabama and Georgia and is fluent in Japanese.[top]