Coaching Experience

Harbor Soccer Club – Premier and Recreational teams: 2009-present

Coaching License

USSF National C License – March 2019
USSF National D License – December 2015
USSF E License – May 2013
USSF F License – April 2016

United Soccer Coaches Diplomas

NFHS/NSCAA Professional Development Certificate – 2017
NFHS/NSCAA Professional Development Certificate – 2018
NFHS/NSCAA Professional Development Certificate – 2019
Attacking Transition and Counter Attacks - 2017
Speed of Play - 2017
Technical Development of the Competitive Player - 2017
Technical Training and Small Sided Games - 2017
Futsol Level 1 – 2017
Systems of Play – 2018
Leadership Development – 2019

United Soccer Coaches Convention – Attendee – 2017
United Soccer Coaches Convention – Attendee – 2018
United Soccer Coaches Convention – Attendee - 2019

Education

Washington State University
1994 – Bachelors of Science Civil Engineering
1995 – Masters of Science Civil Engineering - Structural

Favorites

Favorite Team – Paris Saint Germain
Favorite Player – Zlatan Ibrahimovic’

Coaching Philosophy

I embrace and promote the philosophy of Harbor Soccer Club to create competent and confident players on and off the field.   I believe that playing sports as a child not only builds character and confidence, but also gives a sense of accomplishment and purpose.  It teaches the importance of working as a team and how to overcome adversity.  My focus is on player development and not wins or losses at the younger ages.  By working as a team and playing with great soccer skills, the results will follow.  I want my players to understand and respect the game, themselves, their teammates, their opponents, and the referees. 

About Me

I am a professional engineer and have had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout the world.  Building the New Tacoma Narrows Bridge brought me to Gig Harbor in 2002 where I live with my wife and three kids.  All three of my kids are active within Harbor Soccer Club, two on the Premier side, one on the recreational side.  When I am not on the soccer field, I like to spend time at Lake Cushman surfing, wakeboarding, boating, and hiking.