
Title: | Assistant Coach |
Email: | ddixon@tusculum.edu |
Alma Mater: | Radford, 2021 |
Dixon, a native of Chantilly, Virginia, played three seasons at Radford (2019-21), collecting three goals and an assist for seven points in 35 career matches. Dixon also played at Duquesne during the 2017 season, appearing in seven matches and taking five shot attempts.
After earning a bachelor of science degree in exercise, sport and health education from Radford in 2021, Dixon was hired as assistant strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater. Dixon also has semi-professional experience, playing with Northern Virginia United that play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).
He had also served as head coach of the Virginia United Pre ECNL Boys 2011 age group (U12) team and the Blacksburg Middle School boys team. Dixon will be the Director of Sports Performance at Tri-Cities United Soccer Club starting in the fall.
Dixon, who is certified as a specialist in strength and conditioning by the International Sport Sciences Association, operates operates his own business (One Resilient Fit) which offers individualized sports performance training. Dixon has also been certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialization program.
As a prep player, Dixon played in the U.S. Developmental Academy (USSDA) for Bethesda Soccer club. He was the 63rd-ranked prospect in the nation in 2017 according to College Soccer News, and was a three-year invitee to the U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
Dixon will also be pursuing a Masters Degree in Organizational Training and Performance Management at Tusculum.