Sharla Topaum | Head Coach, Thorns Academy
USSF “B” License
Previous Coaching Experience:
- Portland Timbers & Thorns Regional Training Center (RTC)
- RTC East Director, 2016 – 2020
- RTC East Staff Coach, 2014 – 2016
- Olympic Development Program (ODP)
- Head Coach U12 – U14 Girls, 2015 – 2020 Eastside Timbers and Thorns
- Head Coach, U10 – U19 Girls, 2009 – 2021
- Assistant Coach, U18 Boys, 2020 – 2021
Accomplishments:
- USYS National League Northwest Champions 2019 – 2020 (U18G)
- Oregon State Cup Champions 2019 (U17G), 2013 (U12G), 2012 (U11G)
- Oregon State Cup Finalist 2015 (U15G)
Playing Experience and Education:
- Played collegiate soccer at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta, Canada
- Earned a Master of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Portland State University