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CO ELEVATION FC

Luke Baker

Head Coach of 2010G Summit Elite & 2011B Summit Elite


As a very passionate youth soccer coach, my goal is to teach and foster a love for the game in a fun environment that develops individual talent in a team setting. I strongly emphasize teamwork, communication, respect, and accountability, benefiting players on and off the field. Creating a positive, inclusive environment, my aim is to inspire a lifelong passion for soccer and equip players with valuable life skills and values along the way. #Justgetbetter

College Attended:

Colorado State University - Grad 2002
Fort Lewis College- 1999

High School Attended:

Chatfield Senior High - Grad 1998

Coaching History:

  • While in College in 2001, Luke took a job coaching competitive boys for Storm in Fort Collins where he starting taking coaching classes and found a passion for coaching the game he loved. 
  • Once his kids got old enough, Luke wanted to get back into coaching. He started coaching both of his kids in 2014 and eventually transitioned to Co Elevation FC in 2018..  Both of his teams found immediate success and provided the kids stability you can’t find at other clubs in the area. 
  • Luke served as the Director of Coaching for Elevation (U9-U12 Girls and Boys) from June of 2020 to December of 2021
  • 2022 Presidents Cup Champions (2011B Summit Elite)
  • 2023 State Cup Champions (2010G Summit Elite)
  • 2023 USYS Regional Championship Finalist (2010G Summit Elite)
  • 2023 State Cup Finalist (2010G Summit Elite)
Team History: 

 

·       The 2010 Girls Summit Elite won the 2023 State Cup Championship, bringing the second State Cup Championship to Elevation.  The team then advanced to the USYS Regional Championship in Boise, ID in the summer of 2023 and finished in second place after an amazing week at Regionals.  The team plays in CSA Premier 1 league and consistenly finishes in the top 5.  This team has been together for a long time and has a ton of fun on and off the field. 

·       The 2011 Boys Summit Elite Plays in CSA Premier 1 and finished top five in the Fall of 2023.  The team also has competed in the USYS Desert Confrence and has had a great time traveling to play some of the top teams in the west.   The team brought home the clubs first USYS Presidents Cup title in the Spring of 2022. These boys are getting better, they work hard, and are learning how to become good people while playing the game they love. 


Playing History:

  • Luke has played since he was four years old in Littleton, starting with Club Columbine before that turned into Rush Colorado, while being coached by some of the best coaches in Colorado.  
  • In high school he switched to Tennis and Lacrosse and played one year of college lacrosse before jumping back into soccer, which was his true love.
  • Since then he’s played in what seems like every adult league in the state and has won 10+ Championship in the CCSL League, and was the Golden Boot Award Winner in 2014. 

Licenses:

  • USSF D License
  • USSF E License
  • Grassroots 7v7 License
  • Grassroots 9v9 License
  • Grassroots Referee Certified
  • CDC Concussion trained
  • Safesport trained
  • United Soccer Coaches 7x7 License and Diploma 
  • United Soccer Coaches 9x9 License and Diploma 
  • United Soccer Coaches "Get ahead Safely in Soccer" License
  • KIPP Knee Injury Prevention Certification
  • 2021 Colorado Soccer Association Advanced Boys Coach of the Year- Co Elevation

Fun facts:

  • Favorite soccer teams
    US Men’s and Women’s National Teams
  • Favorite international soccer player or coach
    Pep Guardiola, Messi, and Kevin De Bruyne
  • Soccer position(s) you played
    #9 and #10
  • How or who got you started up in soccer:
    My dad was my youth coach and installed the love of the game
  • Favorite before game meal/snack
    Clif Bar and Gatorade
  • Favorite aspect of youth soccer
    The kids smile when they show up at practice
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