On July 9, 1989, the Tacoma Stars of the Major Indoor Soccer League selected Hamel in the fourth round of the MISL draft.
In 1996, Hamel signed with the Seattle SeaDogs of the Continental Indoor Soccer League.
He has served primarily as a coach at Emerald City Football Club for the past 10+ years.
John has coached several of his older boys’ teams to the finals of their respective state championships.
Effective December 1, 2016, John Hamel has been named the Director of Coaching for Emerald City Football Club.