Reid Clewis

Experienced leader and program manager with 15+ years overseeing teams, developing staff, managing programs, recruiting and onboarding personnel, coordinating operations, managing budgets, and building high-performing organizations. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, establish processes, manage competing priorities, and develop people toward organizational goals.

Background spans collegiate athletics, youth sports organizations, retail operations, customer service, staff management, and program development. Seeking a management, operations, program coordination, or leadership role where strong organizational and people-management skills provide immediate value.

ECNL RL Director / Staff Coach at Wilmington Hammerheads (2023-08 – Present)

Staff Coach: January 2023 – Present

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Regional League program, coordinating coaches, players, families, schedules, and training environments.
• Develop and implement program plans supporting player development and coaching consistency.
• Manage multiple teams, coaches, events, tournaments, and competing operational priorities.
• Recruit, onboard, support, and communicate with coaching staff to establish standards and expectations.
• Coordinate communication between leadership, coaches, players, and families.
• Plan and manage seasonal calendars, training schedules, showcases, and tournaments.
• Monitor program progress and adjust based on performance and organizational needs.
• Assist with player identification, recruitment, placement, and roster management.
• Organize team-building and leadership initiatives to strengthen culture and accountability.
• Build relationships with players, families, coaches, and external organizations.
• Manage conflicts involving players, families, coaches, scheduling, and operations.
• Serve as Staff Coach for competitive youth teams, supporting player and team development.

Assistant Manager / RSS / ISS at O'Reilly Auto Parts (2021-11 – 2023-05)

• Supported daily retail operations while providing leadership in a fast-paced customer-service environment.
• Assisted with scheduling, training, onboarding, task assignment, and staff management.
• Ensured operational standards, procedures, and customer-service expectations were met.
• Worked directly with customers to identify needs and resolve issues.
• Managed competing priorities while maintaining efficient store operations.
• Assisted with inventory management, merchandising, receiving, and stocking.
• Supported sales and operational goals through customer service and employee accountability.
• Communicated with management to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Progressed through multiple roles, demonstrating adaptability and increased responsibility.

Head Women's Soccer Coach at William Peace University (2017-12 – Present)

• Directed all aspects of a collegiate athletic program including: staff leadership, recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, player development, and operations.
• Built and expanded the roster from nine players to the largest in program history.
• Developed annual plans to achieve organizational, team, and individual goals.
• Managed program budgets and allocated resources responsibly.
• Recruited, developed, and managed student-athletes while coordinating academic and athletic priorities.
• Established expectations, standards, and accountability systems.
• Coordinated events and alumni initiatives to strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Led program to its highest regular-season finish and first USA South Tournament appearance.
• Achieved program records for wins, goals scored, and goals allowed.
• Recruited the program's first USA South Freshman Player of the Year.

Head Coach – Boys Premier at Fayetteville Soccer Club (2016-01 – 2018-05)

• Managed competitive youth teams, coordinating development, communication, scheduling, travel, and logistics.
• Led players through long-term development plans focused on technical, tactical, physical, and personal growth.
• Supported players through the college recruiting process.
• Led teams to consecutive top finishes and a State Cup Final Four appearance.

Head Women's Soccer Coach at University of Mount Olive (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed a 31-player collegiate program including recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, training, and development.
• Recruited domestic and international players across multiple pathways.
• Supervised assistant coaches, work-study employees, and managers.
• Developed annual operational and training plans.
• Organized identification camps supporting recruiting and revenue generation.
• Managed game-day operations, scouting, scheduling, and logistics.
• Became the first coach in program history to produce a winning record in the first season.
• Represented the university at events and conventions.
• Developed community-service partnerships and organized team involvement.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach / Recruiting Coordinator at University of Mount Olive (2006-08 – 2010-12)

August 2006 – December 2010; March 2012 – December 2014

• Managed prospect identification, showcases, communications, visits, and recruiting logistics.
• Helped recruit 49 student-athletes through freshman and transfer pathways.
• Assisted with staff planning, development, travel, scheduling, and disciplinary processes.
• Planned and conducted individual, small-group, and team training.
• Organized high-school showcases supporting recruiting and fundraising.
• Assisted with budget planning and evaluation.
• Oversaw goalkeeper development, reducing goals-against average from 2.62 to 0.99 over three seasons.

Director of Coaching / Head Coach at Wayne County United Soccer Club (2012-05 – 2014-12)

• Oversaw and staffed eight competitive teams while supporting coach and player development.
• Established team curricula, training plans, and performance expectations.
• Recruited and developed coaching staff.
• Served as liaison between coaches, leadership, and the Academy Director.
• Provided monthly progress reports to leadership.
• Directed a summer camp generating over $1,000 in revenue.
• Helped advance a team to the NC East Elite Division.

Assistant Director of Player Development / Camp Director / Adult League Representative / Head Coach at Cape Fear Soccer Club (2011-01 – 2012-05)

• Managed operations of an adult league serving ~400 players across four divisions.
• Coordinated registration, scheduling, referees, discipline, appeals, and league operations.
• Oversaw eight camp programs serving 274 participants and generating over $18,000 in revenue.
• Assisted with tryouts and player placement for U11–U18 programs.
• Managed coaches, players, parents, facilities, and logistics.

Club Technical Director of Camps & Clinics / Head Coach at Fayetteville Soccer Club (2008-08 – 2010-12)

• Directed player-development programming across technical, social, physical, and cognitive areas.
• Planned and staffed a summer camp with 85 players generating over $7,000 in revenue.
• Established weekly technical-development programs.
• Worked directly with players and parents to address expectations and concerns.
• Built and managed teams involving diverse families.

Interim Head Women's Soccer Coach at Mount Olive College (2007-03 – 2007-05)

• Assumed leadership during a coaching transition.
• Managed operations, practices, relationships, and competition responsibilities.
• Participated in hiring the next head coach.

Head Women's Varsity Soccer Coach at Spring Creek High School (2006-01 – 2006-05)

Spring 2006

• Managed an 18-player varsity program and supervised assistant coaches.
• Designed and implemented technical and tactical training sessions.
• Managed travel, game-day operations, and program responsibilities.

Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies – Mount Olive College (2008-12)