Mike Thomas

President, Coach

manxmanmike@aol.com

818-653-8833

Coaching Experience

  • President, Coach of LBFC 2020 to present

  • Boys Varsity Coach for Laguna Beach High School 2019 to Present

  • Director for Pateadores Laguna Soccer Club 2016 – 2020

  • Coach for Carlsbad Lightning 2003 - 2005

  • Founder, Coach of Laguna Beach Soccer Club 1998 – 2007

  • Girls Varsity Coach for Laguna Beach High School 1998 - 2004

  • Coach for West Coast FC 1998 - 1999

  • Isle of Man Schools U19 Boys 1989 - 1999

Soccer Playing Career

  • Evagoras Professional Team in Paphos, Cyprus 1986 - 1988

  • North Greenford Utd., London Spartan League 1982 - 1983

Educational Qualifications

  • National Youth Soccer License (Instructor)

  • USSF D License Soccer

  • United States Professional Tennis Registry Coach

  • FACA Preliminary Coaches Award (Soccer)

  • Sports Injuries Certificate (English FA)

  • Carnegie College of P.E., West Yorkshire, England (Currently Leeds Metropolitan University) Bachelors in Education Masters/Honors in Physical Education 1980 - 1984

Teaching Experience

  • Educator and Coach at Anneliese Schools 2012 to present

  • LAUSD, Los Angeles, CA Substitute Teacher 2009 - 2011

  • Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Adjunct Professor and Athletic Director for AD Henderson/ FAU High School 2004 -2008

  • Teacher of the Year, FAU HS 2008 -2009

  • District coordinator for Health and Wellness, Clinical Educator for Teacher Credentialing courses, Physical Education Curriculum Developer, FAU HS 2004 - 2008

  • IOM Football - School of Excellence, Isle of Man, UK School of Excellence Coach for English FA 1994 - 1998

  • Ballakermeen High School, Isle of Man, UK Head of Year, G.C.S.E 1988 - 1998

  • Physical Education Coordinator, Teacher-Physical Education/Geography 1988 - 1998

  • Professional Tennis Coach, Paphos, Cyprus 1986 - 1988