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.