Women's Soccer
Poole, Philip
Philip Poole
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
- Email:
- poolep@wfu.edu
Philip Poole was hired as the women's soccer Associate Head Coach in February 2019, and enters his second season at Wake Forest in 2020.
"I am ecstatic to announce the addition of Philip Poole to our staff," head coach Tony da Luz said at the time of his hiring. "Philip has been sought by many college programs over the years because of his excellence in coaching and strong relationships at the club level. These relationships, impeccable character and stellar reputation will help us immensely in our recruiting efforts. Philip is also well-respected in the U.S. Soccer Federation and has served on U.S. National Team staffs as a coach and scout at various age groups, and has traveled extensively with the National Team program. Philip brings intensity to his training sessions and that intensity is evident in his team's performances. He sees the game the right way, and we are fortunate to have his experience and knowledge in our program."
Since 2015, Poole worked at the Charlotte Soccer Academy as the Girls US Soccer Development Academy Director and Director of Goalkeeping.
He has also been involved with U.S. Soccer since 2012, working as a coach and scout from the U-14 level up to the senior National Team, and is currently working with the U-23 squad.
"The opportunity to work for Wake Forest University and compete in the ACC was one that I could not pass up," Poole said. "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had so many wonderful experiences throughout my career, but the chance to work alongside Tony da Luz was the major factor in accepting this position. I am really excited to help our players continue their development in all aspects of their lives."
Poole spent five years as the executive director of the Lake Norman Soccer Club. He has experience working with the Charlotte Independence and Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro), and was also the goalkeepers coach for the Puerto Rico Men's National Team from 2011-12.
Poole has prior experience in collegiate coaching, spending three years as an assistant coach at Charlotte on the men's side, and one year at Wingate, his alma mater.
He graduated from Wingate in 2004 with a degree in Parks and Recreation Management. A four-year starter, Poole helped Wingate to a pair of conference titles, served as a two-year team captain, and was named to Wingate's All-Decade Team. He also earned conference Freshman of the Year honors his rookie season.
He and his wife, Melissa, have three daughters, Isabella, Jenna and Alexa.
"I am ecstatic to announce the addition of Philip Poole to our staff," head coach Tony da Luz said at the time of his hiring. "Philip has been sought by many college programs over the years because of his excellence in coaching and strong relationships at the club level. These relationships, impeccable character and stellar reputation will help us immensely in our recruiting efforts. Philip is also well-respected in the U.S. Soccer Federation and has served on U.S. National Team staffs as a coach and scout at various age groups, and has traveled extensively with the National Team program. Philip brings intensity to his training sessions and that intensity is evident in his team's performances. He sees the game the right way, and we are fortunate to have his experience and knowledge in our program."
Since 2015, Poole worked at the Charlotte Soccer Academy as the Girls US Soccer Development Academy Director and Director of Goalkeeping.
He has also been involved with U.S. Soccer since 2012, working as a coach and scout from the U-14 level up to the senior National Team, and is currently working with the U-23 squad.
"The opportunity to work for Wake Forest University and compete in the ACC was one that I could not pass up," Poole said. "I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had so many wonderful experiences throughout my career, but the chance to work alongside Tony da Luz was the major factor in accepting this position. I am really excited to help our players continue their development in all aspects of their lives."
Poole spent five years as the executive director of the Lake Norman Soccer Club. He has experience working with the Charlotte Independence and Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro), and was also the goalkeepers coach for the Puerto Rico Men's National Team from 2011-12.
Poole has prior experience in collegiate coaching, spending three years as an assistant coach at Charlotte on the men's side, and one year at Wingate, his alma mater.
He graduated from Wingate in 2004 with a degree in Parks and Recreation Management. A four-year starter, Poole helped Wingate to a pair of conference titles, served as a two-year team captain, and was named to Wingate's All-Decade Team. He also earned conference Freshman of the Year honors his rookie season.
The Newcastle, England native played as a youth player with Newcastle United before spending three seasons with the Hull City AFC.
Poole holds a U.S.S.F. National A license.He and his wife, Melissa, have three daughters, Isabella, Jenna and Alexa.
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