Joshua.Bonnin@Gmail.com
240.678.3126
Josh Bonnin is currently on the Maryland ODP staff as the 1997 boys Assistant Coach, and is the Head Coach for the Potomac Rush U16 girls, MSI Panthers U11 boys, Potomac U10 boys, Brit-Am Soccer Academy and has served as an Assistant Coach on many premier level youth teams in the area. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), holds a USSF C license and is expecting to complete his B course in the near future.
As a youth, Josh played soccer in the National Capital region for many prestigious clubs including Olney Soccer Club, Potomac Soccer Club, and Reston Soccer Club. During this time his teams won various competitions including NCSL Division 1, Potomac Memorial Day Tournament, Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament, and competed for USYSA National Championships and SuperClubs National Championships. Playing alongside and against many current professional players such as Oguchi Onyewu and Landon Donovan, Josh was also 3-year varsity starter for Sherwood High School. Landing an athletic scholarship to Virginia Tech Josh played soccer for 2.5 years before having to retire due to injuries.
Josh has worked with and alongside various coaches in his coaching career including Jeff Rohrman, Steve Knapman, Todd Hitt, Glenn Cadenhead and Alan Kelly. His coaching philosophy is that of a teacher through the use of Guided Discovery. All teaching/coaching is done in the method of posing questions and problems for the students/players to overcome and learn from on their own merit. This philosophy includes the following:
- Clear vision and philosophy for the team (age appropriate)
- Student of the game. Constantly evolving as coach and teacher
- Provider of fun and safe environment
- Endless communication between players/coach/parents
- Work intelligently and hard today, see the results tomorrow
- Precedence of development over results
- Develop the four aspects of soccer (Technical/Tactical/Physical/Psychological)
- Honesty and self belief
- Integrity and desire
- Passion for the game
- Commitment to the players
Education/Certifications
Bachelor of Science Dec 2004
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University- Blacksburg, VA
· Major in Psychology
USSF “C” License August 2011
USSF “D” License August 2010
USSF “E” License March 2009
NSCAA Member 2009-2011
Coaching Experience
Assistant Coach 2011-2012
Maryland ODP 1997 Boys
Head Coach 2009-2012
Potomac Soccer Club (formerly MSC) Rush U16 Girls
Head Coach 2010-2012
Potomac Soccer Club U10 Boys
Head Coach 2010-2012
MSI Panthers U11 Boys
Head Coach 2011
DSC Super-Y
Head Coach and Director of Marketing 2009-2011
Brit-Am Soccer Academy
Head Coach 2011
University of MD Men’s Soccer Camps
Assistant Coach 2008-2011
Sherwood High School Boys Varsity
Assistant Coach 2008-2009
Damascus Sparks U15 Girls
Assistant General Manger and Director of Operations 2009-2010
Thunder MD Pride Women’s Team
Playing Experience
Olney Soccer Club 1989-1997
Potomac Soccer Club 1997-1999
Reston Soccer Club 1997-2000
Sherwood High School 1996-2000
Virginia Tech University 2000-2003
