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Biography current as of January 2024
Tom Metry began coaching soccer in 1967 at Ahwahnee Jr. High in Fresno. He was first introduced to the Fresno Junior Soccer League and CYSA by Harold Young and became involved when Fresno started the U14 boys program in 1970.
In 1975, Tom moved into coaching girl’s soccer, in the U14 through U19 age groups. From 1978 through 2000, Tom spent the majority of his coaching time at Fresno’s Hoover High School, and additionally helped start and coach the Fresno Women’s Soccer Club.
After Tom retired from high school coaching in 2001 he became involved in the Ayer Soccer Club, first as a coach for his grandson’s team, then as Ayer Soccer Club President and Roosevelt Youth Soccer League (RYSL) board member. In 2005, he helped found and run the Randy D. Toby Soccer Tournament for class-4 teams. In 2007, he became President of the RYSL and joined the District 7 Board and was still serving during the time of his induction to the Cal North Hall of Fame. He also helped start the Clovis Youth Soccer League & was the first President.
Metry served as the second District 7 commissioner, only after Harold S. Young from 1972 - 1974. He passed away March 2023.
