Director Profile 

Who is Michael J. Louter - Director of Vitesse

While the term professional may be used by many based on a mere interest in a sport, my credentials including education, experience and current certifications qualify me as a professional coach in soccer.  Following is an outline of my qualifications:

Education

• M.S. Degree in Sports Fitness
• M.S. Degree in Sports Coaching
• B.S. Degree in Psychology

 Certifications

• Holder of United States Soccer Federation “A” Coaching License (highest level available)
• Holder of NSCAA Premier Diploma (highest level available)
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America
  

Work Experience

• US Club Soccer State Technical Director for Alabama (most recent)
• ASC / Soccer Domain - Staff Development Officer
• Fairleigh Dickinson University – Staff Coach for Women’s Soccer
• Brevard Elite Soccer Training, Inc. – Director (still serving)
• Brevard College – Head Men’s Soccer Coach
• Alabama Olympic Development Program - Director
• IMG Soccer Academy – Staff Coach
• Presbyterian College – Assistant Coach
• Brevard College – Assistant Men and Women’s Soccer Coach
  

Player Experience

• 1978 – 86 Vitesse ’22 (amateur)
• 1985 U16 National Pool (the Netherlands)
• 1987 – 88 AZ (professional) Holland
• 1990 – 91 Brevard College in Brevard, NC
• 1992 – 93 Berry College in Rome, GA
  

Coaching Accomplishments

• NJCAA National Championship, Women’s Team –1996 and 1997
• NJCAA final national ranking of 7th, Men’s Team –1997
• Won two national tournaments, Tampa SunBowl, 2000 and 2001
• National ranked #1, 2000 and 2001
• Developed six national team pool players and assisted with twelve additional national team players.   

References

• Letter from Director, IMG Soccer Academy, Florida
• Letter from Executive Director, Von Braun Center, Alabama
• Letter from Vice President, Ashleys Soccer Camp and Soccer Domain, New Jersey