Justin Howell recently moved to San Francisco this January from Toronto. For two years in Toronto Howell served as the Director of Soccer Operations for the semi-professional academy Toronto Skillz FC. He was also head coach of the reserve team, senior women’s provincial team, and head goalkeeper coach.
Previously, he was a volunteer assistant coach with the women’s program at George Washington University (2010-11), the University of Kansas (2011-12).
Justin’s playing career consisted of being a part of the Generation Adidas Elite Soccer Program in 2001-2002 where he competed with the best players in the country. He played collegiate at Drake University where he was lettered for Bulldogs from 2004-06,
After his collegiate playing days, Howell had professional trial opportunities with the Minnesota Thunder, Charleston Battery and Jönköpings Södra in Sweden’s top flight. He was able to pursue a starting position with the Thunder before injury led him to continue his love and passion for the game as a coach. Â
