Thomas grew up in rural North Carolina, playing several sports but always gravitating back to soccer. After playing school and club soccer throughout middle and high school, he moved to Illinois where he continued playing in adult recreational leagues for several years. During this time, Thomas also gained experience refereeing the sport. After moving to Oregon in 2018, he got into coaching at the club level. He has been with the EMFC boys’ junior academy since 2020. His favorite parts of coaching are connecting with children, helping them find their love for the game and creating a platform that gives them structure while allowing them to be creative.
