As a coach
- Varsity Head Coach at Philip Simmons High School (2020-Current)
- Assistant Coach at Ocean Side Collegiate Academy (2019), helped lead them to the 2A SC State Title in 2019
- Youth Athlete Development Specialist at Mt. Pleasant Futsal Academy
- Finished 3rd in Carolina Premier League (u19) in 2019
- Holds a National D License
As a player
- Captained and started for Alleman High School (2012-2016)
- Played for Moline United Soccer Club (2011-2013)
- Played for Bettendorf Soccer Association State Cup Team (2013-2015)
- Played for FC America Premier (2015-2016)
- Played for Augustana College
Coach Thornton is excited to be a part of the DISA family, and is excited to develop young athletes, teach them about the game, and inspire his love for soccer onto his players. He has a long list of goals for both his teams and the players as individuals and looks forward to leading them to great achievements starting in the Fall of 2020.
