John Buttle – Head Coach
john.buttle@bellevuecollege.edu
John Buttle, an alumnus of Bellevue College, recently completed his second year as Head Coach for the Bellevue College men’s soccer team. Buttle came in with a bang as he led the Bulldogs to a playoff berth and was named the NWAC Coach of the Year for the North Region in 2023. He was a member of two NWAC Champion teams during his years here as a player. In 2001, Buttle was a member of the title team coached by former Jamaican International Coach Fred Thompson and in 2002, was on the NWAC title team coached by former Seattle Sounders standout Chance Fry.
He is the son of former English professional and Seattle Sounders legend Steve Buttle. John brings over ten years of coaching experience at the varsity, premiere, and collegiate level. As a graduate of Concordia University, Buttle majored in Psychology and minored in Business, winning back-to-back Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships as a versatile attacking player in 2004 and 2005, and was a National Tournament participant in 2005 .
Buttle spent six years coaching at Juanita High School, leading them to a 4A KingCo championship in 2008 and a state tournament berth. In 2010, Buttle’s squad won the 3A KingCo title and qualified for the state tournament. He has also has spent time coaching for Eastside FC, the premiere club he played for growing up.
A USSF licensed coach, Buttle spent the past two years coaching alongside former Bulldog Coach Eduardo Millan as an assistant coach, helping the team make the playoffs in 2021.
He graduated with a master’s degree in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington.
Tyler Bjork – Assistant Coach
Tyler Bjork enters his second year on staff for Bellevue under Head Coach John Buttle. As a player, Bjork’s journey began under the guidance of renowned coach Brian Schmetzer at Emerald City FC. Bjork participated in state and regional tournaments with the Washington Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. During this time, Tyler was also Captain of the 2008 KingCo champion Juanita High School soccer team. He earned league MVP honors along with other accolades.
Bjork played at Western Washington University, where he helped the Vikings win a GNAC championship.
Post-college, Tyler chose to remain in his local community, playing semi-professionally until 2022. Bjork also began his coaching endeavors at Western Washington University, working various youth camp.
Tyler has spent six years coaching locally for Mercer Island FC and Bellevue United FC.
Alex Wolbert – Assistant Coach
Alex Wolbert enters his second year under Head Coach John Buttle. He began his playing career with Cascade Premier SC before moving to Pacific Northwest SC, where he won a state championship and advanced to a regional quarterfinal. During high school, Alex played three years of varsity soccer for Liberty High School.
After high school, Alex continued his soccer journey at Bellevue College under coach Eduardo Millan. There, he played a pivotal role in helping the Bulldogs achieve their first playoff appearance since 2015 and finished the season ranked third in most saves. Following college, Alex played semiprofessionally in the UPSL and CPL, further honing his skills and gaining valuable experience.
Transitioning into coaching, Alex began his coaching career back at Cascade Premier SC where his soccer journey started, where he has been coaching for over four years, focusing on player development and creating a positive environment for the young athletes.
Last Updated December 21, 2024
