Club Director

Brandon Hom

LICENSE OR

CREDENTIALS

  • M.S Sports Admin - Arkansas State
  • B.S Kinesiology - Ouachita Baptist University
  • USSF B License – U.S. Soccer Federation
  • USSF -Club Technical Leadership (CTL) Level 1

EXPERIENCE

  • Director of Boys Competitive Teams — Arkansas Rising Soccer Club
  • Administrative Assistant — Arkansas United Soccer Club
  • Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach — Ouachita Baptist University

BIO

Brandon joined Arkansas Rising in 2019 and oversees our overall goal of the club and the direction we are heading. Originally from Lewisville, Texas, he is passionate about creating positive soccer environments that help players grow on and off the field. He brings over seven years of experience in soccer operations, coaching, and player development. Before joining Rising, he spent four years with Arkansas United Soccer Club and also served as the Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach at Ouachita Baptist University, where he played collegiately as a midfielder.

Boys Competitive Director

Ryan Smith

LICENSE OR

CREDENTIALS

  • USSF B License – U.S. Soccer Federation


EXPERIENCE

New Paragraph

BIO

New Paragraph

Academy Director

Alex Burgess

LICENSE OR

CREDENTIALS

  • USSF B License – U.S. Soccer Federation



EXPERIENCE

  • Academy Director - Director
  • Arkansas Rangers Women's - Head Coach
  • UALR Women's - Assistant Coach
  • General Manager - The Soccer Center
  • Arkansas State Champion - 2004 girls, 200



BIO

Alex Burgess joins Arkansas Rising to lead our Academy Program.
Many in the community may recognize Alex from his time leading the Little Rock Rangers women’s team and serving as an assistant coach with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With over 17 years of coaching experience, Alex brings a strong background in player development and is passionate about helping young players grow both on and off the field.

Recreational Director

Luke Lines

LICENSE OR

CREDENTIALS

  • B.S. Clinical Exercise Sciences and Biomechanics - Harding University
  • American College of Sports Medicine - CPT
  • USSF Class D
  • USA Track and Field - C1

EXPERIENCE

  • Recreational Director - Arkansas Rising Soccer Club
  • Assistant Director & Coach — Arkansas Rising Soccer Club
  • Director of Coaching — Upstart Athletics
  • Director of Intramurals — Bentonville Schools
  • Assistant Soccer Coach — Republic High School


BIO

Luke Lines serves as the Rec Director for Arkansas Rising Soccer Club. He focuses on player development, communication, and creating training environments that help every player grow with confidence.


Before joining Arkansas Rising, Luke had a brief collegiate career as a defender and 400m specialist at Harding University. He later served as Director of Coaching for a youth soccer academy in Northwest Arkansas, a Pediatric and Trauma Specialist at Mercy Urgent Care, and Director of Intramurals / Teacher within the Bentonville School District. His background in healthcare, athletics, and education gives him a well-rounded approach to coaching and leadership.