Coaching Licenses
- Premier Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
- Advanced National Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
- National Coaching Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
Coaching Experience
- Sacramento United 2013 – 2021
- Girls Staff Coach (U-16, U-17, U-19) 2015 – 2021
- Boys Staff Coach (U-16, U-17) 2013 – 2015
- Capital Athletic Soccer Academy (BOCA) 2010 – 2013
- Prospector Soccer Club 2007 – 2009
- El Dorado Hills Soccer Club and Prospector Soccer Club 1998 – 2004
Playing Experience
- Four-year Penn State Varsity Soccer Letterman (1983-1987)
- Member of Canadian national Under-19 championship team (1982)
- Trained with Aston Villa of English League Division One (now Premier League) (1982)
- Member of Canadian regional, provincial, and national youth programs (1980-1983)
- Coached by top international soccer coaches including: Walter Bahr, Bob Bearpark, Frank Donlavey, John Gibson, Barry Gorman, Hector Marinaro Sr., Nestor Rossi, Omar Sivori, and Tony Taylor
- Dundas United – Top Canadian Men’s Senior Amateur Team Dundas, Ontario, Canada 1988-1989
- Toronto Blizzard – Canadian Soccer League Professional Team Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1987
About Me
Articulate, player-oriented coach with proven expertise in motivating youth to achieve both personal and team goals, and a track record of interacting with players, parents, and fellow coaches with professionalism and integrity. Earned Premier Coaching Diploma from United Soccer Coaches and United States Soccer Federation (USSF) B License. Playing experience at a top ten Division 1 college program, and exposure to national team and professional environments, managed by legendary world-class coaches.