His numerous responsibilities include the day-to-day management of USL business operations, developing and implementing the strategic plan for all USL leagues, supervision of compliance with league regulations and policies, franchise relations, staffing, and regular communication with the leadership of the US, Canadian, and Puerto Rican Soccer Federations.

 Holt served on the US Soccer Federation (USSF) Board of Directors from 2003-06, is the Men’s Professional Representative on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Board of Directors, and has been a member of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Disciplinary Committee since 2000. In 2000 and 2003, he was the recipient of the USL Employee of the Year award.

Prior to joining USL, Holt was the Facility Manager for SoccerZone in Lansing (MI) where he was responsible for the operation of a multi-million dollar indoor sports complex. A product of the respected FC DELCO youth club in suburban Philadelphia, Holt also served as its Director of Tournaments in 1995 & 1996 organizing and operating a 200+ team national youth soccer tournament.

Holt graduated “With Distinction” from Penn State University in 1994 with a BS in Management, where he was briefly a member of the Nittany Lions Men’s Soccer program. He went on to earn his Masters Degree in Sport Administration at Florida State University in 1998, while serving as the Coordinator for the International Soccer School at Florida State. He also worked in the Academic Support branch of the Seminoles’ Athletic Department.

 A native of suburban Philadelphia, Holt is a member of the Radnor High School Soccer Hall of Fame and still ranks amongst the school’s all-time top leading scorers. He holds a USSF “D” License and has coached at both the elite youth club and scholastic levels.