CM19 Director of Operations & Human Resources
CM19 Director of Operations with 26 years of coaching experience across youth, academy, and high school soccer.
BIOGRAPHY
Matt Ritter has been involved in soccer for 40 years as a player, coach, trainer, and administrator. He grew up playing travel soccer for Middletown Soccer Club, became a three-year varsity player and senior captain at Middletown North, and continued playing soccer at the University of Delaware. Matt began coaching and training at age 18 with Gateway Soccer Academy before moving on to NJ Wildcats Academy. He has spent the past 13 years working with CM19 Soccer and Marlboro Soccer Association, with an emphasis on building relationships, discipline, work ethic, confidence, and strong team chemistry.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Middletown High School North Girls Varsity Soccer 2008–2012 NJ Wildcats Academy Head Trainer / Coach 2007–2013 Member of the staff during the 2009 U.S. Club Soccer National Championship season Marlboro Soccer Association / CM19 Soccer MSA Spirit Girls MSA Panthers Girls MSA Galaxy Boys Experience 26 years coaching U5–U7, U8–U10, U11–U12, U13–U14, U15–U18, High School
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Middletown High School North Varsity Soccer 1997–2000 Senior Captain University of Delaware Continued playing varsity and club soccer Center Midfield / Striker
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
U.S. Soccer Federation E License
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Coaching : U.S. Club Soccer National Championship — 2009 Playing : Senior Captain — Middletown North Second Team All-Division Second Team All-Shore
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Leadership: CM19 Director of Operations Professional Background: Full-time Social Studies teacher at Middletown High School North since 2006. Coaching Goal: Provide players with the same level of high-quality soccer training and positive experiences he was fortunate to receive as a youth player. Coaching Philosophy: Build strong relationships with players while emphasizing discipline, focus, work ethic, confidence, and team chemistry.
