LBFC Board + Staff
Mike Thomas - President, Founder, Board Member
Mike is in charge of the general supervision and direction of the organization. In addition to coaching for LBFC, Mike is an assistant coach for the Laguna Beach High School Boys Varsity team and a teacher at Anneliese’s School in Laguna Beach. He previously played soccer professionally with Evagaros Paphos Football Club from 1986-1988; he has extensive experience teaching physical education and coaching soccer spanning over 30 years at primary, secondary, and post-secondary education levels; served as Area Coordinator for Laguna Pateadores Chapter from 2014 to 2019.
Chris Boyd - Treasurer, Founder, Board Member
Chris is in charge of keeping and maintaining financial records. He was a parent volunteer for Pateadores Soccer Club; and has twenty-three years of experience in strategic sourcing, tactical purchasing, project management, and spend analytics for Fairfax Building Products, Windermere Information Technology Systems, Experian, Hines Nurseries, QLogic, GKN Aerospace, Masimo Corporation and UCI.
Meagan Hurst - Board Member
Meagan is an Orange County native with deep roots in Laguna Beach. Meagan grew up playing soccer on the founding Blues team (founded by her father) and later for Santa Margarita Catholic High School. She has a bachelor's degree in Anthropology as well as a master's degree in Architecture, both from UCLA. Since graduating, Meagan has worked at top Orange County Interior Design firms specializing in restaurant and hotel projects. She currently runs her own Interior Design business and remains heavily committed to the success of youth sports in Laguna Beach. She has been the assistant coach for 2 LBFC girl’s teams, is a returning booster rep for the LBHS Football program, and has been a longtime community volunteer throughout a wide range of local sports.
Max Woodruff - Director of Coaching, Board Advisor
Max is in charge of communication, recruitment and hiring of coaches, team formation, team schedules and training for Laguna Beach FC teams. In addition to coaching for LBFC, he is the head coach for Laguna Beach High School Girls Varsity soccer team. Max played for the Manchester City Academy team and professionally for Bury FC. He joined LBFC in our first year and has been pivotal to the club’s success and growth. Max has a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Sport in addition to youth club coaching experience in the US and the UK.
Andy Thomas - Director of Semi-Pro, Founder, Board Advisor
Andy is in charge of recruitment, and hiring of coaches, team formation, team schedules, and training for the semi-pro division. In addition to coaching for LBFC, he is the head coach for the Santiago Canyon College Men’s team and the Laguna Beach High School Boys Varsity soccer team. He is a 4-time C.I.F. championship-winning coach and L.A. Times High School Coach of the Year. Andy previously played soccer at the university level with Leed Metropolitan University from 1988-1992 and professionally with LA Salsa FC in 1995 and as a trialist with Southampton FC, Huddersfield Town, Brentford, and Manchester United; has extensive experience teaching physical education and coaching soccer spanning over 30 years at secondary and post-secondary education levels; has coached and directed numerous local soccer clubs for almost 28 years.
Lucie Martlin - Director of Operations, Founder, Board Advisor
Lucie is in charge of the daily operations, player registration, and events at LBFC. She previously served as a parent volunteer for Pacific Soccer Club, Pateadores Soccer Club, and as the LBHS Boys Soccer Booster rep; is co-owner of Compass Development Fund, a Colorado-based residential and commercial real estate company, 2014 to present; and in her hometown in Iowa served as an executive member of the School Board and Girl’s Cross-Country and Track and Field High School Coach.