Coaching Philosophy My philosophy of coaching involves three main objectives, which if all done well, should lead to successful season. My first objective is communication. Every individual on the team must communicate with each other at all times. This includes the players as well as the coaches. During practices and games, I feel it is vital to know the thoughts of the entire team. My second objective is determination. I will put in time before the game to put the team in a positive scenario and the players will carry that determination throughout the week and into games to ensure the team success. My third and final objective is teamwork. If every member of the team works together and strives to do their best, at the end of the season, the team will be considered a success. The purpose of athletics is providing physical activity to all students so they can enjoy fitness and competition at a higher level. As a coach, my responsibilities are to help players become the best that they can be physically, mentally, and emotionally. I enjoy teaching skills in three basic domains such as affective (attitude, and teamwork), cognitive (tactics), psychomotor (soccer skills). Also at the high school level, they have a passion for soccer and they want to work hard and fun at the same time, personally if I am not working hard, I am not having fun. The player and coach relationship is the most important aspect of coaching at the high school level and trust is a biggest part of this relationship. Coaches must trust the players 100% that they can do the job that is needed and visa versa. Also, I believe that the coach must always … put the safety of your players first and place the emotional and physical well being of the players ahead of a personal desire to win. treat each player as an individual and provide each player with the best possible instruction without playing favorites. balance criticism with praise. remember that the game is for the players, not the adults.Playing time for each player: It will be determined by the 4 A’s (in order of importance) Attendance, Attitude, Athleticism, Ability-Ability is determined by the soccer club Ajax’s TIPS system T=Technique I=Insight P=Personality S=Speed Here are reasonable expectations for you and your child: 1. All players are not equal in contribution, and it is acceptable to vary playing time roughly in proportion to contribution. This is at the core of competitive soccer concept. 2. At the younger ages, almost all of the games that are played during the year aren’t the most important game EVER in the overall scheme of things. 3. In league game, all players should see playing time u10s will learn ... (and should have learned before going to u11) Start individual skills (Dribbling moves, Receiving, Passing, Tackling) 8 v 8 tactics (Positions, 1st-2nd-3rd defender, 1st-2nd-3rd attacker) Physical Fitness (Warm-up, Endurance, Balance, Cool down) Foster Intrinsic motivation Encourage and help with decision-making Encourage players to follow professional and national Teams Learn to play different positions and find a few they like Have them play U11s will learn ... (and should have learned before going to u12) Individual skills (Dribbling moves, Sheilding, Receiving, Passing, Heading, Tackling) 11 v 11 tactics (Position, attacking, defending, learning systems of play, marking 1v1) Physical Fitness (Flexibility, Agility with and without the ball, Speed, Endurance, Balance) Foster Intrinsic motivation Encourage decision-making Encourage players to watch some professional and National Team games on television Team building activities Most importantly, it should be fun u12 will learn ... (and should have learned before going to u13) Individual skills (More Dribbling moves, Sheilding, Receiving, Passing, Heading, Tackling) Large and small-sided tactics are reinforced Increase Physical Fitness (Flexibility, Agility with and without the ball, Speed, Endurance, Balance) Each player should be motivated and be able to motivate others. Also, players should have Discipline Decision-making should be quick and they should be able to explain why they made that decision Encourage players to watch professional and National Team games on television or in person Building the team with soccer activities It will still be fun but competitive u13-u14 will learn ... (and should have learned before going to high school) Individual skills are learned but will be twicked a little Large and small-sided tactics are reinforced Even more Physical Fitness (Flexibility, Agility with and without the ball, Speed, Endurance, Balance) Motivated and discipline problems will be dealt with harshly Decision-making should be almost automatic and they should be able to explain why they made that decision Encourage players to watch professional and National Team games on television or in person Building the team with soccer activities It will be more competitive and fun High School will learn ... Individual skills are learned but will be reviewed Large and small-sided tactics are reviewed Much more Physical Fitness (Flexibility, Agility with and without the ball, Speed, Endurance, Balance) Motivated and discipline problems will be dealt with harshly Decision-making should be almost automatic and they should be able to explain why they made that decision Encourage players to watch professional and National Team whole games on television or in person and talk about the game with them Build the team with activities outside of soccer It is competitive but somedays will be fun To be a successful coach one must be inviting, facilitating, patient, creative, responsible, hard working, dedicated, cheerful, understanding, observant, organized, trustworthy, and respectful. A coach must also be a positive role model, easy to communicate with, flexible, and responsive to problems. A coach should also challenge each player while carrying high expectations for them and truly believing that each child can achieve success inside and outside the classroom. Coaching is a remarkable gift. Not everyone can do, only a lucky few have the chance to watch students grow from children become well-adjusted adults.

EDUCATION B.A., Human Performance and Sport, Dec 2000. Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO. K-12 Teacher Licensure, Physical Education. Dec. 2003. Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO CERTIFICATIONS Wheat Ridge Avalanche Coach of the year 2006 Colorado Teaching Licensure, K-12 Physical Education, Mar. 2004. “D” coaching license, 1997 First Aid, Jan. 2006 CPR, Jan 2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Board Member and Webmaster, Wheat Ridge Avalanche competitive soccer club, Wheat Ridge,CO. Member At-Large and Webmaster Teacher experiences P.E. Teacher (K-6) 2004-8 Coaching experiences 8 years coaching Competitive soccer 4 years coaching High School Playing experiences Many years of playing soccer in adult leagues at all levels (indoor and outdoor) (1995-present). Attempted to play professional soccer; team folded. No college real soccer experience due to several serious injuries i.e. , concussions, ... 13 years of youth soccer.