Head Coach of 2011B Summit & 2015B Summit
Children are intrinsically motivated to learn. My role as a coach is to provide a safe & fun learning environment that challenges each individual through their own decision making process.
College Attended:
University of Colorado at Boulder
High School Attended:
Northglenn H.S.
Coaching History:
- I have coached youth sports for 30+ years. Soccer is my true passion but have also coached football, baseball, basketball, high school lacrosse and high school field hockey.
Team History:
- Played for NASA Explosion as a youth in Thornton, Colorado Played semi-professional soccer in a Denver-based Mexican league
Playing History:
- Played for NASA Explosion as a youth in Thornton, Colorado Played semi-professional soccer in a Denver-based Mexican league
Licenses:
- US Soccer National D License
- US Soccer Grassroots 4v4 License
- US Soccer Grassroots 7v7 License
- US Soccer Grassroots 9v9 License
- US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 License
- CDC Concussion Trained
- SafeSport Trained
Fun facts:
- Favorite soccer teams
Manchester United - Favorite international soccer player or coach
Luke Shaw & Carles Puyol - Soccer position(s) you played
#5 & #6
- Favorite before game meal/snack
Saltine crackers w/ peanut butter - Favorite aspect of youth soccer
I love being witness to the growth process through play, you cannot replicate the smile and pure joy of children in their element.