Brad Earnest
Coach
Brad Earnest is an experienced soccer coach with over 15 years at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He currently serves as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at the College of Lake County in Illinois, where he leads all aspects of the program, including player development, recruitment, training design, and team culture. At the club level, Brad has been a Youth Director since 2016, overseeing player and staff development for teams ranging from U8 to U19.
Brad began his coaching career at Zion Benton Township High School and later spent eight years as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Trinity International University. He also served as an Assistant Men’s Coach at Lake Forest College, helping guide the program to back-to-back Midwest Conference regular season championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2023 and 2024.
As a player, Brad was a two-year starter at both Robert Morris College—where he was part of the 2007 USCAA National Championship team—and Trinity International University.
Brad holds a U.S. Soccer ‘A Senior’ License, along with ‘B’ and ‘C’ Licenses, underscoring his commitment to coaching education and staying at the forefront of the modern game.