Bob Gibson
Van Nuys
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Soccer Stars, driving revenue growth to over $25 million. Expert in franchise development and operational efficiency, fostering employee engagement and strategic partnerships. Adept at coaching and mentoring teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while enhancing performance across multiple markets.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand President
Soccer Stars
New York
01.2023 - Current
- Co-created framework for franchise system, enabling rapid scaling across 33 states and 170 units.
- Drove system revenue beyond $25 million through strategic planning and execution.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and foster collaboration.
- Facilitated monthly training sessions to enhance staff competencies and performance.
- Conducted weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions with business owners to support development.
- Established key stakeholder relationships to effectively drive expansion initiatives.
- Co-developed onboarding training for franchise platform, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives, increasing overall satisfaction across organization.
VP OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS
SOCCER STARS
01.2019 - Current
- Oversaw management of 11 US markets, contributing to strategy for $15M operating revenue.
- Served on executive team to define business goals and timelines for brand positioning.
- Co-created national organizational structure to achieve KPIs across six territories.
- Identified and trained key management positions nationwide for enhanced performance.
- Designed new company culture based on Commitment Culture principles to improve engagement.
- Developed hiring, training, and staff development timelines to support growth initiatives.
- Collaborated on company job descriptions and performance evaluations for clarity and consistency.
- Identified strategic B2B and B2C opportunities for territory expansion.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA
SOCCER STARS
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Built state-wide infrastructure, expanding business operations from Los Angeles to Orange County, San Diego and the Bay Area
- Currently oversee seven direct reports and additional 140 employees across the region
- Define goals and inspire staff members, recognizing and rewarding achievements, to attain personal best in business expansion performance and customer service
- Provide weekly programming for 5,000 children throughout California
REGIONAL MANAGER, CALIFORNIA
SOCCER STARS
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Led regional expansions from infancy to over $3M in annual revenue
- Created partnerships with educational institutions and municipalities, underscoring instructional excellence
- Collaborated with other management team members to replicate successful strategies in the new territory
REGIONAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES
SOCCER STARS
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Forged and strengthened over 100 existing and strategic partnerships across Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties
- Significantly improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness and efficiency through a detailed review of operational protocols
- Personnel training model, providing tools for greater accountability, was adopted nationwide
STAFF COACH, NEW YORK
SOCCER STARS
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Developed curriculum and session plans for children aged 2-12 years
- Identified hiring requirements, recruiting, training, evaluating and mentoring professional coaches
STAFF COACH, NEW JERSEY
UK ELITE SOCCER
07.2004 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: The 1st Professional Youth Soccer Training organization in the USA currently operating in 20+ states and impacting over 100,000 soccer families.
- Planned and delivered age-appropriate sessions for travel teams, high school teams, youth development programs and residential camps
- Observed and provided detailed team and individual feedback to develop players' technical and tactical skills. Trained and evaluated staff, promoting professionalism and safety
- The 1st Professional Youth Soccer Training organization in the USA currently operating in 20+ states and impacting over 100,000 soccer families.
Education
SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
HUDDERSFIELD, UKSkills
- Personnel development and coaching
- People operations
- Profit generation and budgeting
- Franchise development
- Team management
- Employee engagement
- Effective communication
- Change management
- Operational efficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Strategic visioning
- Operations oversight
- Remote team management
- Partnership development
- Staff management
- Brand management
- Leadership team building
- Staff training
- Program management
- Executive performance management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Hiring and team development
- Organizational communication
- Project management and team building
- Negotiation and deal structuring
- Analytical insights
Certification
United Soccer Coaches
Coaches 4v4 Diploma, 2018
Coaches Futsal Level 1 Diploma, 2017
Instructor Diploma, 2017
NSCAA
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate, 2016
Advanced National Diploma, with Distinction, 2013
National Diploma, 2012
Advanced Diploma, 2006
Regional Diploma, 2005
USSF
B License, 2015
Grassroots Instructor, 2020
FA Learning
Player and Match Analysis, 2006
Psychology for Soccer Level 1, 2004
Junior Team Managers License, 2002
NVQ Level 2
Coaching, teaching and instructing association football, 2003
Open University
Coaching others to coach, 2020
RIT
PM9001x: project management life cycle, 2021
Co-Active Training Institute
CTI Fundamentals, 2025
AC Inc.
Fundamentals of Effective Field Coach, May 2025
Affiliations
- Soccer
- Self-development
- Running
- Yoga
- Reading
Timeline
Brand President
Soccer Stars
01.2023 - Current
VP OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS
SOCCER STARS
01.2019 - Current
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA
SOCCER STARS
09.2017 - 12.2018
REGIONAL MANAGER, CALIFORNIA
SOCCER STARS
01.2015 - 09.2017
REGIONAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES
SOCCER STARS
05.2010 - 12.2014
STAFF COACH, NEW YORK
SOCCER STARS
09.2009 - 04.2010
STAFF COACH, NEW JERSEY
UK ELITE SOCCER
07.2004 - 09.2009
SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
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