THE PEOPLE
BEHIND
THE MIC.

Soccer has been a lifelong passion for Sunny. He played college soccer at Central Christian College and Greenville College before spending two seasons playing semi-professionally in Kingston, Jamaica. He later played for Carlsbad Top Gun and earned a tryout opportunity with the LA Galaxy before injuries ended his professional ambitions.

Sunny continued his love for the game by coaching competitive youth soccer in Southern California. Today, his greatest joy is watching his son and daughter play. As a former player, coach, and proud soccer dad, he brings a personal understanding of the dedication behind every athlete’s journey.

“My playing days may be over, but my passion for helping the next generation is just beginning.”

Tom founded the Newcastle Rangers and spent 25 years coaching club soccer with organizations including NYSA, ESC, and OFC. His 33 years in high school soccer included coaching at Newcastle, Putnam City North, Chickasha, Moore, Norman, and Western Heights. He holds USCAA National C and National Youth coaching credentials.

Today, Tom is head boys soccer coach at Pathways Middle College, where he is helping establish a program grounded in integrity, discipline, teamwork, respect, and personal responsibility. He and his wife, Jama, have three children, all of whom played collegiate soccer.

Selected honors & achievements

• 2024 inductee, Putnam City Athletics Hall of Fame
• 2008 Positive Coaching Alliance National Double-Goal Coach of the Year
• Three-time NSCAA All-American Coach and four-time Oklahoma Class 6A All-State Coach
• Led Putnam City North to a No. 1 national ranking and four national top-10 rankings
• 2006 and 2007 Oklahoma Class 6A high school state runner-up finishes
• Part of Southwestern Christian University’s 2017 and 2018 national championship seasons
• Coached three NSCAA High School All-Americans and three players who reached the professional ranks
• Led seven high school soccer trips to Europe for tournaments and friendly matches

“Coaching is a ministry, a way to help young people achieve their goals and learn the skills, values, and lessons that will help them become men and women of purpose, committed to serving others.”

Jimmy also served as head coach of the boys’ and girls’ soccer programs at Chickasha High School and as Director of Coaching for Energy FC. His coaching background includes leading Oklahoma City teams in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and Premier Development League (PDL).

In the oil and gas industry, Marcus specializes in the cement, frac, and workover sectors. His career has focused on strategic growth, high-value partnerships, and tailored solutions that support well performance and production efficiency.

His passion for sports drives his work with Oklahoma Next Level, where he helps shine a spotlight on the athletes and stories that deserve to be seen and heard.

Raised in Minco, Oklahoma, Timothy played high school football and competed in track, with plenty of time spent lifting weights along the way. Sports have remained a constant through every chapter of his life, from competing himself to coaching his children in basketball, soccer, and baseball.

Timothy served in the U.S. Navy as a Damage Controlman. Before boot camp, he tried out for the Navy SEALs, but brain surgery prevented him from pursuing that goal. His own experience with an unexpected change of direction gives him a personal appreciation for the setbacks and determination behind an athlete’s story.

His college football loyalties come with a confession: he once claimed Texas simply to irritate his father. Eventually, he realized he knew very little about the Longhorns and plenty about the Oklahoma Sooners he actually watched and admired. These days, he proudly cheers for OU and the OKC Thunder, while finding something to enjoy in just about any sport. Soccer has become a particular passion as he has grown to appreciate the skill, creativity, and teamwork that make it the beautiful game.

Timothy serves as the PA announcer for Mustang Soccer and has also announced at Oklahoma Christian University. He welcomes opportunities to bring his voice and enthusiasm to more teams, events, and communities. Away from the microphone and sidelines, he still enjoys hopping on a skateboard.

At Oklahoma Next Level, Timothy wants to give athletes room to tell the whole story: the work nobody sees, the people who support them, and the courage it takes to keep going. His approach is the same one he brings to a new challenge in his own life: say yes, learn along the way, and never let the possibility of failure keep you from trying.

“Never say no. Learn on the fly. Don’t be afraid of failure. Keep pushing.”