Executive Director

As Executive Director, Wylde oversees the player development, guidance and coaching responsibilities for all children under the CSA soccer program. 
Wylde joined the former South Charlotte Soccer Association as Executive Director in 2005 and has grown the organization from a thirty team club to over 190 teams competing in all levels of play. In 2008 and 2009, Wylde coached the club’s first US Youth Soccer Regional Championship team and took the team to back-to-back Regional Championships and two appearances in the USYS National Championships.

Wylde is an associate National Staff instructor under the National Coaches Association of America, teaching state, regional and advanced regional courses in the Southeast Region. He is also a former NC Olympic Development state team coach.

Wylde has been influential in the growth of youth soccer in and around the Charlotte area, having created a club that now has a presence in several counties around Charlotte. Charlotte Soccer Academy is one of only two organizations in NC and SC to offer all levels of play available under the US Youth Soccer structure.  In addition to the successes on the field, Wylde oversees the day to day operations and business sector of the Club.  He has connected some of the cities’ most reputable corporations to CSA through CSA’s Sponsorship program.

Wylde was a standout player at Catawba College and an NSCAA All American; he was a 5 year professional player with the Charlotte Eagles, SC Shamrocks, and Carolina Dynamo. Following his playing career, Wylde served as Assistant college coach at Catawba while obtaining his MBA. 

Wylde is fully qualified under the USC, UEFA B license and in 2012 completed his UEFA A license through the Union of European Football Associations which is one of the highest coaching awards in the world.

Director of Operations

• USSF A License
• Former Director of Coaching at Concorde Fire, Atlanta, GA
• Four year starter, two year captain, All-Southern Conference & All South selection atAppalachian State University
• Former youth player for Sunderland in the English Premier League

Office Manager

Competitive Member Accounts & Registration

Reach out to Kerri with questions about competitive soccer program accounts, including program registration, payment plans, and financial aid.

USYS Head Registrar

Tricia and the CSA registrar team get CSA players from tryouts to games – always doing the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping up with ever-changing regulations for our competitive programs and making sure players and teams have the necessary paperwork. Registrars are the go-to resource for team managers navigating budgets, tournament applications, and league play.

Recreational Soccer Program Administration

Website Content Maintenance

Reach out to Patti with any recreational soccer program questions on topics from registration to game schedules.

Website typos and errors? Send them her way!

Competitive Uniform Coordinator

Valerie is the go-to for assistance in ordering uniforms for your competitive program player!

Sponsorships

Interested in becoming a CSA sponsor and connecting with our 5,000+ members? Please reach out to Jimmy for information about our customizable sponsor packages.

Communications Director, Social Media

Katie captures all the amazing highlights and crafts the freshest content that keeps CSA players and teams shining on social media! She keeps families in the loop with all the latest happenings and opportunities – be sure to follow our accounts!

Katie doubles down on spreading the word by editing our CSA Monthly Newsletter.

Katie is also the Communications Director, making sure teams can communicate quickly and easily with the Praxis platform.

ECNL National Academy Boys Director

• USSF A License & UEFA B License
• U.S. Soccer Development Academy Directors License
• Coerver Coaching Licensee
• United Soccer Coaches Guest Clinician 2014, 2016 – 2018 (National Convention)
• Former Semi-Professional player in the UK & Switzerland

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK

ECNL National Boys Director

Player Development and College Recruiting Director

• UEFA B License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Scottish Football Association C License
• Master’s Degree in Physical Education
• 20 years of Men’s College coaching experience at Winthrop, Clemson, UNC Pembroke

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK

ECNL National Girls Director

• USSF A License, USC Advanced National Diploma, US Soccer Academy Director License
• Former Asst. Coach, University of Georgia Women’s Program
• Former ECNL Director, Concorde First Soccer Club, Atlanta, GA
• Former US Soccer Scout & Training Center Coach for Atlanta area
• Former Professional Player in the “A” League (years prior to MLS)
• USYS National Champion 2003, U19 Girls Peachtree City Lazers Soccer Club

Goalkeeping Program Director

ECNL National Program Goalkeeping Director

• UEFA Goalkeeping License and UEFA B License
• Former Head Coach, University of Kentucky Women’s Soccer Program
• Former Republic of Ireland & Scotland National Team GK Coach
• Former Professional GK in Ireland & Scotland
• Former Republic of Ireland National Team Futsal GK

Pre-ECNL Boys Program Director

• USSF B License
• USC Advanced National Diploma & USC Premier Diploma
• USC Futsal Diploma
• BSC Sports & Exercise Health Science
• Former Semi-Professional player, Newport F.C.

Pre-ECNL Girls Program Director

• USSF D License
• USC Advanced Regional Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching, Charlotte United Futbol Club
• All Regional at Wilbraham & Monson Academy

North Section Director

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

• U.S. Soccer National A Youth Coaching License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Former Head Men’s Coach, Eckerd College
• Former Assistant Men’s Coach, UNC Wilmington
• Former Director at Charlotte United FC; Former Director of Coaching at Charlotte Soccer Club, New Orleans Soccer Academy & High Country Soccer Association

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Boys

• USSF Senior A License & USC Premier Diploma
• Former Technical Director, Boys DOC, & NPL Director, Lake Norman SC
• Former USL W Leage Asst. Coach, Cary Clarets
• Former Asst. Coach Guilford College
• B.S. Sports Medicine

ECNL Regional Program Director Boys & Girls

• U.S. Soccer National A Youth Coaching License
• USC Premier Diploma
• Former Head Men’s Coach, Eckerd College
• Former Assistant Men’s Coach, UNC Wilmington
• Former Director at Charlotte United FC; Former Director of Coaching at Charlotte Soccer Club, New Orleans Soccer Academy & High Country Soccer Association

North Section Director

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University

Elite 64 Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame

Palisades and York Section Director

National Premier Leagues Program Director

• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019

Development Player League Program Director

• USSF D License
• Head Coach, Gold Hill Middle School Boys Soccer Program
• Former Head Coach, Gold Hill Middle School Girls Soccer Program
• Former player in the Jamaica Premier League, Violet Kickers F.C.
• Former U17 Jamaica National Team player

Charlotte Section Director

• USSF B License
• Licensed with the Scottish FA & USC
• Former Coach, Scottish FA youth professional teams
• Sports Coaching & Youth Development Degree, School of Sport, Exercise & Outdoor Studies
• Double major in Business & Sports Management, Pfeiffer University
• Former youth player, Rangers Football Club in the Scottish Premier league

CSA-Charlotte

Youth Academy Program Director

• USSF A License
• USC Premier Diploma & USC National Staff Coach
• Former USSDA Director
• Played professional & collegiate soccer

Youth Academy Boys Charlotte Director

• Youth License I and II
• NCYSA E License
• Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 11v11
• Junior Academy Coach 2013-present
• Junior Academy Director 2018-present 

Youth Academy Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF D License
• Played collegiate soccer at Clemson University, 2006-2009, Elite 8 Freshman Year
• Inducted into the York County Soccer Hall of Fame, August 2022
• Former Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Fort Mill High School

11U-13U Classic Boys Charlotte Director

• USSF C License
• Former National Premier League Director, Barça Academy Carolinas
• Certificate of Sports Psychology in Athlete Development, Barça Universitas
• Former Boys DOC, North Georgia UnitedBachelors in Sports Management, Wingate University

11U-13U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF C License
• USC National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching Azzurri Storm Soccer Club

14U-19U USYS Boys and Girls Charlotte Director

• USSF A Senior License
• USC Advanced National Diploma & TOVO Methodology Certificate
• NCAA College Soccer Coach – 23 yrs. (DI, DII) University of Louisiana, Middle Tennessee State University, Belmont Abbey College, Mars Hill University, Barton College, Berry College
• Region III ODP Staff Coach & USSF Market Training Center Staff Coach
• Master’s Degree, East Carolina University; BA Mathematics, Barton College (4 year player)

Matthews Section Director

Matthews Section 11U – 19U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USSF D License & USSF National Youth License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Director of Coaching, Mecklenburg Union FC
• Former player, Butler University

Matthews Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License & USSF National Youth License
• Former Associate DOC, Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
• Former Women’s Head Coch, Augustana College
• Former Director of Coaching, Dakota Gold Soccer Club

Uptown Section Director

Tournaments Director

• USSF A License & USC qualified
• Program Head Boys & Girls Soccer Providence Day School
• Former Boys Assistant High Point University and Girls Assistant Catawba College
• Four year professional player, Carolina Dynamo
• MSS Master of Sports Science

Elite 64 Program Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Girls Director

• USSF National Youth License & USC National Diploma
• Former Assistant Women’s Coach, High Point University
• Master of Science Degree in Sport Studies, High Point University
• NSCAA All American, four time All Region & four time All Conference Player, Catawba College
• Inducted into South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame & Catawba College Hall of Fame

Uptown Section Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

Uptown Section 11U-19U USYS Boys Director

• USSF B License & UEFA B License
• USC Advanced National Diploma
• Former Assistant Coach, Western Connecticut State University
• B.S. Sports Science

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

Palisades and York Section Director

National Premier Leagues Program Director

• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96

Palisades and York Sections: 11U-19U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USSF D License
• 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
• Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
• Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke

Palisades and York Section Director

National Premier Leagues Program Director

• USSF C License
• FA Level 2 License
• Former Discoveries NPL/ECNL Director
• Former GPS Regional Manager 2016-2019, 3 Regional Championships, Nat’l Finalist 2019

Palisades & York Sections Youth Academy Boys & Girls Director

• USSF B License
• SCYSA State Cup Champion 2019 & SCSCL Finalists 2021
• University of Hartford Soccer Excellence – Hall of Fame Induction Class 2014
• NSCAA All American Selection & Umbro Select College All-Star 1996
• All-New England 1996 and a two-time All-Conference First Team 95/96

Palisades and York Sections: 11U-19U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USSF D License
• 12+ years of collegiate soccer coaching experience at UNC Pembroke, Brevard College, Winthrop University & Virginia Tech
• Former North Carolina Olympic Development Program Coach
• Four-year collegiate player & Bachelors Degree in Education, UNC Pembroke

North Section Director

ECNL Regional Director – North/Huntersville Girls

North/Huntersville 15U-19U USYS Director

• USC National Youth Diploma & USC Advanced National Diploma
• Instrumental in organizing and implementing the CSA North Program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management Business Administration & Marketing with a concentration in Finance & Economics, Pfeiffer University
• Four-year starter & captain, Pfeiffer University

North Section Youth Academy Boys and Girls Director

• USSF D License and Grassroots Certifications
• Former Director of Coaching, LPSC U11-12 Boys and Girls
• Four Year Collegiate Standout at Methodist University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Minors in Accounting and Sports Management

North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director

North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC

Huntersville Section Director; Indian Trail Section Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail Youth Academy Director
Huntersville & Indian Trail 11U-12U USYS Director
North Pre-ECNL Assistant Director

• USSF D License
• National Youth License
• Created Strikers Soccer Center, Huntersville, NC
• Former youth coach & club secretary, Clydebank FC in Scotland

North Section 11U – 12U USYS Boys & Girls Director

North/Huntersville 13U – 14U USYS Boys & Girls Director

• USC Advanced National Diploma & National Youth Diploma
• Region 1 ODP
• Former Assistant Coach, Marshall University
• Former Head Men’s & Women’s Coach, Salem University (WV)
• Founder & former Director, West Virginia Rowdies – West Virginia FC