Coaching Philosophy:

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” — Pele

Coaching Experience/

• Over 20 years coaching experience with youth soccer in northern Virginia.
• Virginia Olympic Development Program (ODP) Head Coaching Staff at the Academy, District and State Level. Region I ODP evaluator.
• VYSA Coaching Education Staff
• Guest Clinician at the VYSA Convention
• ASA PRO23 Women's Head Coach 2019-2020
• ASA US Soccer Academy Staff 2017-2019
• Arlington Development Program (ADP) Director 2014-2015
• Arlington Soccer Association Travel Coach of the Year 2013-2014
• Great Falls Soccer Club Technical Director 2011-2013

Accomplishments:

• Virginia State Cup Champion
• Super Y National Champion
• ODP Region 1 Champion
• ODP National Championship Finalist
• USYS National League Finalist
• League Championships: CCL, NCSL, ODSL, WAGS
• Tournament Championships: Jeff Cup (VA), PDA (NJ), Bethesda (MD), Disney (FL), Target USA Cup (MN), WAGS (VA), Potomac (MD)
• Head Coach for CCL United teams participating in the Gothia Cup (Sweden), Vildbjerg Cup (Denmark), and the Target USA Cup (Minnesota)
• Coach for Virginia U16 ODP Girls vs Belgian U18 Women’s National Team (Brussels)

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF “A” License
• USSF National Youth Coaching License
• USSF Grassroots Coaching Instructors License

Playing Experience/Awards/Honors:

• 2002-2005 - VISL (Semi Pro)
• 1999-2002 - George Mason University Men’s Soccer Team (NCAA D1 Top 25)
• 1996-1998 - Standout athlete at Hayfield Secondary School (District and Metro Honors)
• Youth Career: Various Tournament, League, and State Championships

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