Coaching License: USSF 4v4, USSF 7v7, USSF 9v9 and 11v11, US Soccer E License, US Soccer Goalkeeping Level 1, USSF Registered official, KSHSAA Registered official, MSHSAA Registered official
Favorite pro player/players: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool - Retired), Mohammed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk, Ronaldo
Favorite pro teams: Liverpool FC, Borussia Dortmund
Favorite coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool), Anson Dorrance (University of North Carolina)
Playing/coaching history: I played soccer in Pittsburg for as long as I could. They didn't have soccer at PHS when I was in high school. At Pittsburg State University I played on our club team for 4 years as an undergraduate student and 2 as a graduate student. I played mostly left back, but also played a lot on both wings and some striker. In college is where I began coaching youth soccer at the age of 19. I coached 10 years at Pittsburg High School and led the team to their first winning season in school history and the teams longest win streak (14 games). In 10 years I only had 2 losing seasons and those were my first 2 years.
A little about yourself: I love sports in general, but soccer is by far my favorite. Whether it's playing, coaching, being a referee, watching it on tv, or playing it on my PS5, soccer is my passion. I am a huge Liverpool fan. YNWA! However, I like watching whatever games I can find. Coaching is a passion and something I feel I am meant to do and for me the greatest thing is the relationships and friendships I have built with players I have coached over the years and seeing the joy on players faces when they succeed. Just being a positive influence on someone else is a reward in itself.