Franco Alcantara-Gonzalez

EDUCATION 

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration May 2025

Minor in Athletic Coaching

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Manager , University of Louisville  Men’s Soccer                         Louisville, KY January 2024 – Present

• Assisted coaching staff with drill implementation for a squad of 28 D1 athletes.
• Prepared game day drills.
• Conducted daily routine equipment checks .
• Communicated with staff,players and aided in their requests. 

Gameday Manager,University of Louisville  Men’s Soccer                           Louisville ,KY  August 2023 – December 2023

• Managed “Ball Boys” to the appropriate sections of the soccer pitch and instructed them of their rolls. 
• Directed “Anthem Buddies” before and after playing of the national anthem. 
• Planned and executed half time events. 
• Collaborated with Student Managers to make sure all equipment was accounted for after games.

Fan Engagement Specialist ,FC Dallas                                                            Frisco, TX July 2022 – August 2022

• Engaged 2000+ fans through activities and giveaways during game days.
• Directed Fans to seats and requested locations around a 20,500 capacity stadium.
• Insured fans were having an enjoyable experience by conducting surveys.
• Supported event staff and invitees.

Experience Specialist, National Soccer Hall of Fame                                   Frisco, TX May 2021 – August 2021

• Maintained exhibits sanitary and safe during Covid 19 restrictions 
• Responding to guests' needs.
• Guided guests around the facility ensuring they visited all 10+ exhibits.
• Sold tickets.

Student Athletic Trainer, Lebanon Trail High School                                  Frisco, TX August 2020 – May 2021

• Learned aspects of being an Athletic Trainer via classroom and on-the-job experience.
• Managed athletic equipment for trainers, maintaining the athletic train room clean and organized.
• Assisted Athletic Trainers during games.
• Assisted athletes with their requests 

Soccer Referee , Grapevine  Southlake  Soccer Association                      Frisco, TX August 2017 – May 2018

• Monitored games and ensured rule of the game were followed 

CERTIFICATIONS

Grassroots 11v11 Online Coaching License,  U.S. Soccer Federation                                                                                            October 2024 

Safesport Trained , U.S. Center for Safesport                            October 2024  

Stewards of Children Training , Darkness to Light                              May  2024

Student Manager , University of Louisville  Men’s Soccer                         Louisville, KY January 2024 – Present

• Assisted coaching staff with drill implementation for a squad of 28 D1 athletes.
• Prepared game day drills.
• Conducted daily routine equipment checks .
• Communicated with staff,players and aided in their requests. 

Gameday Manager,University of Louisville  Men’s Soccer                           Louisville ,KY  August 2023 – December 2023

• Managed “Ball Boys” to the appropriate sections of the soccer pitch and instructed them of their rolls. 
• Directed “Anthem Buddies” before and after playing of the national anthem. 
• Planned and executed half time events. 
• Collaborated with Student Managers to make sure all equipment was accounted for after games.

Fan Engagement Specialist ,FC Dallas                                                            Frisco, TX July 2022 – August 2022

• Engaged 2000+ fans through activities and giveaways during game days.
• Directed Fans to seats and requested locations around a 20,500 capacity stadium.
• Insured fans were having an enjoyable experience by conducting surveys.
• Supported event staff and invitees.

Experience Specialist, National Soccer Hall of Fame                                   Frisco, TX May 2021 – August 2021

• Maintained exhibits sanitary and safe during Covid 19 restrictions 
• Responding to guests' needs.
• Guided guests around the facility ensuring they visited all 10+ exhibits.
• Sold tickets.

Student Athletic Trainer, Lebanon Trail High School                                  Frisco, TX August 2020 – May 2021

• Learned aspects of being an Athletic Trainer via classroom and on-the-job experience.
• Managed athletic equipment for trainers, maintaining the athletic train room clean and organized.
• Assisted Athletic Trainers during games.
• Assisted athletes with their requests 

Soccer Referee , Grapevine  Southlake  Soccer Association                      Frisco, TX August 2017 – May 2018

• Monitored games and ensured rule of the game were followed 

University of Louisville

B.S. Sport Administration        May 2025

Minor Athletic Coaching