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{{short description|American soccer player}}
{{short description|American soccer player}}
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| name = Jamath Shoffner
| name = Jamath Shoffner
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|7|10|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|7|10}}
| birth_place = [[United States]]
| birth_place = United States
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]], [[Midfielder]]
| height = 1.75 m
| height = 1.75 m
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| position = [[Defender (association football)|Defender]], [[midfielder]]
| years1 = 2001
| years1 = 2001
| clubs1 = [[Carolina Dynamo]]
| clubs1 = [[Carolina Dynamo]]
| caps1 = 5
| caps1 = 5
| goals1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2002-2003
| years2 = 2002–2003
| clubs2 = [[Borussia Neunkirchen]]
| clubs2 = [[Borussia Neunkirchen]]
| caps2 = 15
| caps2 = 15
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| clubs5 = [[FC Avenir Beggen|Avenir Beggen]]
| clubs5 = [[FC Avenir Beggen|Avenir Beggen]]
| goals5 = 2
| goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2009-2010
| years6 = 2009–2010
| clubs6 = [[UN Käerjéng 97|Käerjéng]]
| clubs6 = [[UN Käerjéng 97]]
| caps6 = 15
| caps6 = 15
| goals6 = 1
| goals6 = 1
| totalcaps = 41
| totalcaps =
| totalgoals = 2
| totalgoals =
| manageryears1 = 2005-2008
| manageryears1 = 2005–2008
| managerclubs1 = Montreat College
| managerclubs1 = Montreat College
| manageryears2 = 2011-2014
| manageryears2 = 2011–2014
| managerclubs2 = Wayland Baptist University
| managerclubs2 = Wayland Baptist University
| manageryears3 = 2015-2017
| manageryears3 = 2015–2017
| managerclubs3 = Luxembourg Men's National Team
| managerclubs3 = [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]] (assistant)
| manageryears4 = 2017-2018
| manageryears4 = 2017–2018
| managerclubs4 = Luxembourg U19 National Team
| managerclubs4 = [[Luxembourg national under-19 football team|Luxembourg U19]]
| manageryears5 = 2019-2020
| manageryears5 = 2019–2020
| managerclubs5 = Royal Excelsior Virton
| managerclubs5 = [[R.E. Virton|Virton]]
| manageryears6 = 2021-2022
| manageryears6 = 2021–2022
| managerclubs6 = FC Jeunesse Canach
| managerclubs6 = [[FC Jeunesse Canach|Jeunesse Canach]]
| manageryears7 = 2022
| manageryears7 = 2022
| managerclubs7 = Charlotte F.C. (Asst)
| managerclubs7 = [[Charlotte FC]] (assistant)
| manageryears8 = 2023-2024
| manageryears8 = 2023-2024
| managerclubs8 = F91 Dudelange
| managerclubs8 = [[F91 Dudelange]]
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| manageryears9 = 2024–
| managerclubs9 = KV Oostende
| managerclubs9 = [[K.V. Oostende]]
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| manageryears9 = 2024-...
}}
}}


'''Jamath Shoffner''' (born July 10, 1978) is an American [[soccer]] coach and former player who is head coach for [[Challenger Pro League]] club [[K.V. Oostende]]. He is one of only a few American coaches to hold a [[UEFA Pro Licence]]. A [[defender (association football)|defender]] and [[midfielder]], Shoffner played for German club [[Borussia Neunkirchen]] and Luxembourg side [[UN Käerjéng 97]].
'''Jamath Shoffner''' (born 10 July 1978) is an American former [[Association football|soccer]] player who is last known to have played as a [[Defender (association football)|defender]] and [[midfielder]] for [[UN Käerjéng 97|Käerjéng]]. He is currently the head coach for [[KV Oostende]] in the [[Belgian Pro League]] "D1B" (''Second Tier'') where he arrived on January 15, 2024 from Dudelange.<ref>[https://www.rtl.be/sport/football/jamath-shoffner-est-le-nouvel-entraineur-dostende/2024-01-15/article/626956 Information on RTL info]</ref> Three days later, Shoffner leads his new team to a Cup stunt, against Belgian Top Tier RWD Molenbeek in order to clinch a Belgian Cup semifinal berth, for the second time in club history.

Shoffner is one of only a few American coaches to currently hold a [[UEFA Pro Licence]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==

Shoffner attended [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte]] from 1996 to 2000 and helped the [[Charlotte 49ers men's soccer]] program to the College Cup Semi Finals and to a #2 NCAA Division 1 National ranking.
Shoffner attended [[University of North Carolina at Charlotte]] from 1996 to 2000 and helped the [[Charlotte 49ers men's soccer]] program to the College Cup Semi Finals and to a #2 NCAA Division 1 National ranking.


His professional playing career started in the [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] for [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne F.C]]. This occurred right after the club He joined the club after the club qualified for the Champions League. He made his home debut in a friendly against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].
His professional playing career started in the [[League of Ireland Premier Division]] for [[Shelbourne F.C.|Shelbourne]]. This occurred right after the club He joined the club after the club qualified for the Champions League. He made his home debut in a friendly against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].


Shoffner also played at [[Borussia Neunkirchen]] in Germany, where he helped the club capture the Saarland Pokal.
Shoffner also played at [[Borussia Neunkirchen]] in Germany, where he helped the club capture the Saarland Pokal.
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== Coaching career ==
== Coaching career ==
Shoffner began his European coaching career in [[Luxembourg]], where he coached for various youth national teams. He was then the assistant coach for the Luxembourg Senior National Team during World Cup Qualifying. He was then a part of the staff for the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|USA U20 National Team]] during the 2019 World Cup in Poland, where players such as [[Timothy Weah]], [[Sergiño Dest|Sergino Dest]], and [[Chris Richards (soccer)|Chris Richards]] headlined the team.
Shoffner began his European coaching career in Luxembourg, where he coached for various youth national teams. He was then the assistant coach for the Luxembourg Senior national team during World Cup qualifying. He was then a part of the staff for the [[United States men's national under-20 soccer team|USA U20 national team]] during the 2019 World Cup in Poland, where players such as [[Timothy Weah]], [[Sergiño Dest|Sergino Dest]], and [[Chris Richards (soccer)|Chris Richards]] headlined the team.


He then went on to be an assistant coach at [[R.E. Virton|Excelsior Virton]] in Belgium under [[Dino Toppmöller|Dino Toppmoller]].
He then went on to be an assistant coach at [[R.E. Virton|Virton]] in Belgium under [[Dino Toppmöller]].


After Virton, Shoffner was named the head coach of [[FC Jeunesse Canach|Jeunesse Canach]] in Luxembourg where he led the team from the relegation zone to a top 10 finish, 4th highest ranking in the 2nd round of the league, and ended the season with an eight match unbeaten streak.
After Virton, Shoffner was named the head coach of [[FC Jeunesse Canach|Jeunesse Canach]] in Luxembourg where he led the team from the relegation zone to a top 10 finish, 4th highest ranking in the 2nd round of the league, and ended the season with an eight match unbeaten streak.


After the season, Coach Shoffner then joined the staff at [[Charlotte FC]] in the [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] in the USA under [[Christian Lattanzio]] which boasted names like [[Christian Fuchs]] and [[Karol Świderski|Karol Swiderski.]]
After the season, Coach Shoffner then joined the staff at [[Charlotte FC]] in the [[Major League Soccer|MLS]] under [[Christian Lattanzio]].


He is currently the head coach for [[F91 Dudelange]] in the [[Luxembourg National Division]]. In the 2023 season, he led the team to three wins in the [[UEFA Europa Conference League|Europa Conference League]], defeating St Patrick's Athletic both home and away. This was the first time a Luxembourgish club had advanced to the next round in European competition over an [[League of Ireland Premier Division|Irish Premier League]] opponent.
He became the head coach for [[F91 Dudelange]] in the [[Luxembourg National Division]]. In the 2023 season, he led the team to three wins in the [[UEFA Europa Conference League|Europa Conference League]], defeating [[St Patrick's Athletic F.C.|St Patrick's Athletic]] both home and away. With a budget reduced by nearly 40% and the loss of numerous starters from the previous year, Dudelange finished the first half of the 2023 season sitting in second place after rattling off an eight match unbeaten streak with five consecutive league matches without conceding a goal. They also defeated [[1. FC Kaiserslautern]] 1–0 in a friendly match during this time.


On January 15, 2024, Shoffner moved to [[Challenger Pro League]] club [[K.V. Oostende]] from Dudelange.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jamath Shoffner est le nouvel entraîneur d'Ostende |trans-title=Jamath Shoffner is Ostend's new coach |url=https://www.rtl.be/sport/football/jamath-shoffner-est-le-nouvel-entraineur-dostende/2024-01-15/article/626956 |access-date=May 13, 2024 |work=RTL Info |date=January 15, 2024 |language=French}}</ref> Three days later, he led his new team to a cup stunt, against Belgian top-tier side RWD Molenbeek in order to clinch a Belgian Cup semi-final berth, for the second time in club history.
With a budget reduced by nearly 40% and the loss of numerous starters from the previous year, Dudelange finished the first half of the 2023 season sitting in 2nd place after rattling off an eight match unbeaten streak with five consecutive league matches without conceding a goal. They also defeated [[1. FC Kaiserslautern|FC Kaiserslautern]] 0-1 in a friendly match during this time.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:45, 23 May 2024

Jamath Shoffner
Personal information
Date of birth (1978-07-10) July 10, 1978 (age 45)
Place of birth United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender, midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001 Carolina Dynamo 5 (0)
2002–2003 Borussia Neunkirchen 15 (0)
2003 Virginia Beach Mariners 6 (0)
SV Weil
Avenir Beggen (2)
2009–2010 UN Käerjéng 97 15 (1)
Managerial career
2005–2008 Montreat College
2011–2014 Wayland Baptist University
2015–2017 Luxembourg (assistant)
2017–2018 Luxembourg U19
2019–2020 Virton
2021–2022 Jeunesse Canach
2022 Charlotte FC (assistant)
2023-2024 F91 Dudelange
2024– K.V. Oostende
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jamath Shoffner (born July 10, 1978) is an American soccer coach and former player who is head coach for Challenger Pro League club K.V. Oostende. He is one of only a few American coaches to hold a UEFA Pro Licence. A defender and midfielder, Shoffner played for German club Borussia Neunkirchen and Luxembourg side UN Käerjéng 97.

Playing career[edit]

Shoffner attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 1996 to 2000 and helped the Charlotte 49ers men's soccer program to the College Cup Semi Finals and to a #2 NCAA Division 1 National ranking.

His professional playing career started in the League of Ireland Premier Division for Shelbourne. This occurred right after the club He joined the club after the club qualified for the Champions League. He made his home debut in a friendly against Manchester United.

Shoffner also played at Borussia Neunkirchen in Germany, where he helped the club capture the Saarland Pokal.

After a few short forays in the USA, he ended his playing career in Luxembourg where he played in the BGL League for Avenir Beggen and UN Kaerjeng. At Kaerjeng, he started both of their Europa League matches.

Coaching career[edit]

Shoffner began his European coaching career in Luxembourg, where he coached for various youth national teams. He was then the assistant coach for the Luxembourg Senior national team during World Cup qualifying. He was then a part of the staff for the USA U20 national team during the 2019 World Cup in Poland, where players such as Timothy Weah, Sergino Dest, and Chris Richards headlined the team.

He then went on to be an assistant coach at Virton in Belgium under Dino Toppmöller.

After Virton, Shoffner was named the head coach of Jeunesse Canach in Luxembourg where he led the team from the relegation zone to a top 10 finish, 4th highest ranking in the 2nd round of the league, and ended the season with an eight match unbeaten streak.

After the season, Coach Shoffner then joined the staff at Charlotte FC in the MLS under Christian Lattanzio.

He became the head coach for F91 Dudelange in the Luxembourg National Division. In the 2023 season, he led the team to three wins in the Europa Conference League, defeating St Patrick's Athletic both home and away. With a budget reduced by nearly 40% and the loss of numerous starters from the previous year, Dudelange finished the first half of the 2023 season sitting in second place after rattling off an eight match unbeaten streak with five consecutive league matches without conceding a goal. They also defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1–0 in a friendly match during this time.

On January 15, 2024, Shoffner moved to Challenger Pro League club K.V. Oostende from Dudelange.[1] Three days later, he led his new team to a cup stunt, against Belgian top-tier side RWD Molenbeek in order to clinch a Belgian Cup semi-final berth, for the second time in club history.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Jamath Shoffner est le nouvel entraîneur d'Ostende" [Jamath Shoffner is Ostend's new coach]. RTL Info (in French). January 15, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.

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