Craig Hutchinson

Regional Director - East Coast at Sofive

Craig Hutchinson has over 18 years of experience in the sports industry. From 2002 to 2018, they have held various positions in different organizations. In 2002, they were the Chairman of the York St. John Lions Rugby Union Football Club. From 2003 to 2004, they were a Physical Education Teacher and Sports Coach at Teamworks Indoor Sports Center, as well as an Assistant Head of Soccer Department and Soccer Coach at Camp Greylock. From 2003 to 2007, they worked for Major League Soccer Camps as an Assistant Regional Manager and for the New England Revolution as a Pre-Academy Coach. In 2008, they were a Team Correspondent and Training Programs/RDS Coach for Red Bull New York. From 2010 to 2014, they worked for INSIDE SOCCER as an Operations Manager. From 2014 to 2018, they were the Technical Director and Director of Operations at Asphalt Green, where they handled essential club operations and logistics, assisted with the completion and implementation of the club budget, and oversaw the development of Asphalt Green Soccer Club. Finally, from 2018 to present, they have been the Regional Director - East Coast and General Manager at Sofive Soccer Centers, where they are responsible for business operations, business development, program and event management, customer service, problem solving, and providing logistical solutions.

Craig Hutchinson has a comprehensive education history. Craig completed their A-Levels at Wath Sixth Form College from 1997-1999, majoring in PE, English Language, Biology, and General Studies. Craig then attended York St. John University from 1999-2003, where they earned a BA Honors in Sports Studies and Physical Education. In addition, Craig has obtained numerous certifications, such as a Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2018), a Director of Coaching Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (2013), a Premier Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (2011), an Advanced National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (2010), a Youth Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (2009), a National Diploma from United Soccer Coaches (2004), a Certified Food Protection Manager from 360 Training - Learn 2 Serve (2018), a Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems from the Fire Department of New York (2018), a Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor from the Fire Department of New York (2018), Sales Software from HubSpot (2018), and Social Media from HubSpot (2018).

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Timeline

  • Regional Director - East Coast

    August, 2021 - present

  • General Manager

    July, 2018