Campbell University

Tom Pool is in his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Campbell men's soccer team in 2018. He serves as the coordinator of international recruiting, film analysis and all other day-to-day aspects of the program.
 
He has played a vital role in helping lead the Camels back to the top of the Big South Conference and into NCAA post-season play.
 
In 2018, Campbell did not allow a goal in three Big South tournament matches and claimed its first NCAA berth since 2007 when the Camels knocked off defending champ Presbyterian in overtime on the road.  Along the way, the Camels drew at top-seeded and 13th-ranked High Point in the league semifinals and advanced to the championship match on penalties.
 
The 2018 Camels led the Big South in goals, assists, points and shutouts, while ranking second in goals-against average.  Seven Camels were named to the Big South all-conference teams, while Gideon Betz earned league tournament MVP and CoSIDA Academic All-America first-team honors.  JJ Donnelly was named all-region for the second-straight year.
 
Campbell finished third in the Big South standings in 2017 – Pool’s second season in Buies Creek – and produced a second winning record in three years.
 
All-South region forward JJ Donnelly ranked among the nation’s top 15 goal scorers (13) in his first year in the program and was a first-team all-conference selection along with sophomore defender Gideon Betz.  Alemu Mercer-Miko was honored as the Big South freshman of the year and was a second-team all-conference choice with senior keeper Matthew Mozynski.
 
Gabe Parrish was a honorable mention all-league performer, while Humberto Chaves joined Mercer-Miko on the Big South all-freshman team.  Sixteen Camels were named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll.
 
Pool spent the 2015 season as an assistant coach at Wright State University. He helped lead the Raiders to a 12-8-1 overall record and a trip to the Horizon League championship match.

During his tenure, Wright State ranked as high as No. 20 in the country according to Top Draw Soccer, which was the highest ranking in school history.
 
A native of Bedfordshire, England, Pool spent the 2013-14 seasons as an assistant at the University of the District of Columbia. He helped turn the Firebirds into an East Coast Conference contender as they rose to No. 21 in the 2014 NSCAA Division II national rankings.
 
Pool began his coaching career at his alma mater, Slippery Rock University, during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He helped the Rock maintain its top 20 national ranking during his coaching stint and assisted with all areas of the team.
 
A 2010 graduate of Slippery Rock, Pool was a two-time all-American, all-region and all-conference selection and a key member of its 2009 conference championship team.

He and his wife, Savanah, reside in Holly Springs.