Aaron Theis
Historian/Archaeologist and Soccer Coach
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Archaeologist, Historian, and Association Football coaching consultant. Retired from archaeology aside from the educational activities with the Denver Society of the Archaeological Institute of America. My current project is The Football Goalkeeper, as a coaching consultant. I specialize in goalkeepers. I am an experienced former player and coach interested in mentoring players, goalkeepers, and teams.
Trained by the following individuals: Dragos Manga (Houston National Football Club, St Thomas Episcopal, Romanian National Team), Roy Rees (U17 US National Team Coach, Klein Texans), Tony Dicicco (Woman’s Olympic Gold Medal 1996, Woman’s World Cup Winner 1999, Peter Bonetti (England World Cup Winner 1966), Carla Chin (Canadian National Team, Canada Hall of Fame), Michele Akers (1991 & 1999 Woman’s World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medal 1996), Carin Jennings-Gabarra (1991 Woman’s World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medal 1996) Julie Foudy (1991 & 1999 Woman’s World Cup Winner, Olympic Gold Medal 1996 & 2004), and Robbie Stahl.
Experience
High Performance Home Systems
Webmaster, Graphic Designer & Marketing Director
Houston, Texas (remote/travel position)
May 2016-Present
- Maintain & update company website
- Write content for website blog & promotional materials
- Direct digital & print marketing campaigns
Clockwork Propaganda
Technology Consultant
Littleton, Colorado
May 2013 to Present
- Provided consulting in technology, geographic information systems, historic preservation and analysis, archaeology, web design, web management, graphic design & social media management
Palenque Cocina y Agaveria
Inventory Manager
Littleton, Colorado
May 2021 to January 2023
- Curated & managed largest collection of agave spirits in the western United States
- Managed 60 employees in a high-volume atmosphere
- Interacted with customers to ensure a great experience
Preserve America Youth Summit
Instructor, Mentor, Program Developer
Denver, Colorado
June 2007 to August 2018
- Developed agenda & educational activities
- Provided expertise in historic preservation, history, archaeology & heritage tourism
- Assisted with social media during youth summits
- Solved technology issues during programming The Denver Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (https://aiadenver.org)
Vice-President & Webmaster
Denver, Colorado
2008 to Present
- Direct social media campaigns
- Maintain Denver Society website
- Manage event technology
- Create & distribute monthly newsletter & other promotional materials
Colorado Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (OAHP)
GIS Specialist, Archaeologist, Editor of Educational Materials
Denver, Colorado
January 2006 to May 2013
- Reviewed cultural resource documents & uploaded information to Site Files database
- Mapped archaeological sites into OAHP Geographic Information System
- Managed, edited & produced OAHP educational materials
- Instructed in the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification
- Served on the internal review board for State Historic Fund (SHF) & Certified Local
Governments (CLG) grant programs
- Coordinator of OAHP COOP (continuity of operations plan)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Chef & Manager
Westminster, Colorado
October 1996 to September 2001
- Instituted efficient ordering & product preparation system that reduced waste & lowered food cost through proactive contract negotiations
- Created efficient, cost effective scheduling system for 30 employees in a 3.5 million dollar facility
- Initiated training program resulting in lower overall product cost & increased productivity
Education
Master's of Arts in Ancient & Classical History
American Military University - Charles Town, West Virginia
September 2009 to May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (Archaeology Emphasis)
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, Colorado
June 2003 to December 2006
Bachelor of Arts in History & Literature; Philosophy minor
Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, Texas
January 1992 to August 1996
Association Football Licenses, certifications, and diplomas
Glasgow Celtic Football Club International Coaching
FA of Wales Football Leaders Award
FA of Wales Goalkeeper Award
Goalkeeping Development (Germany) Certification in Psyche
Goalkeeping Development (Germany) Certification in Athletics
Goalkeeping Development (Germany) Certification in Tactics
Goalkeeping Development (Germany) Certification in Technique
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Diploma Level 1
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Diploma Level 2
United Soccer Coaches Analyzing Goalkeepers Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Futsal Level 1 Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Creating Talent: How to Get the Best from Soccer Practices Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Developing A Team Philosophy and Purpose Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Special Topics Diploma: Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Advanced Technical Training: Passing Patterns and Functional Training Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Attacking Principles of Play Diploma
United Soccer Coaches Advanced Technical Training: Individual and Pairs Defending Certificate
United Soccer Coaches Foundations of Coaching Diploma
Defending Principles of Play Diploma
USSF National D license (1993)
USSF National E license (1986)
USSF National F license (1987)
USSF Introduction to Grassroots Coaching
USSF 4 v 4 online license
USSF 7 v 7 online license
USSF 7 v 7 in person license
USSF 9 v 9 in person license
USSF 9 v 9 online license
USSF 11 v 11 in person license
USSF 11 v 11 online license
Individual Player Development in a Professional Environment (USSF course)
Elevating Your Coaching IQ (USSF course)
Coaching Considerations When Working with Players with a Disability (USSF course)
USSF Introduction to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments
United States Center for Disease Control Heads Up Certified
Safe Sport Certified
ISSPF Certificate in Grassroots Soccer Coaching
ISSPF Professional Certificate in Goalkeeper Coaching Science (Pro Youth Level)
ISSPF Professional Masters in Goalkeeper Coaching Science (Senior Pro Level)
ISSPF Foundation Certificate in Soccer Performance Analysis (In progress)
ISSPF Introductory Certificate in Soccer Science and Performance (In Progress)
ISSPf Foundation Certificate in Soccer Coaching, Periodization and Game Model Development (In Progress)
Certificate in Sports Video Analysis (In Progress)
1990 Seminar in Leadership at Old Trafford: Alex Ferguson
1990 Coaching Clinic Glasgow Celtic: Billy McNeil
1990 Goalkeeper Clinic Glasgow Celtic. Scotland
*The United States Soccer Federation “lost” the records of my E & F when they moved to the new “grassroots” licensing format.
-Full Football CV available upon request
