As a youth soccer coach, I enjoy coaching the younger age groups, allowing them to fall in love with the game prior to more technical demands. Discipline and sportsmanship are very important to me, as is having fun, developing and having a sense of belonging.

I am currently completing US Soccer's "C" Course and align with US Soccer's player-centered methodology.

I have coached every age group between 1 and ½ years old to high school age (Little Kickers, Portland Timbers Youth Camps, Westview HS/Columbia HS).

This past season, I assisted WSM Copa Gorge 11Bs, alongside Coach Sergio Solorzano. In their fi rst season, the team made it to the Founders Cup fi nal. In their second season, the team finished 1st in their division. I am also Head Coach for Hood Rivers 1st Special Olympics Soccer Team.

Providing quality coaching in the gorge, especially at the middle school age groups is a priority for me, as there are fewer opportunities for those age groups, here in the gorge.

Thanks to our growing WSM Gorge boys teams, we are filling that need, building stronger players that will be more prepared for higher levels of play in club and high school soccer.