I have a passion for the sport of soccer and am happiest on the field working with youth players.  I was fortunate to play for many inspirational coaches and learned valuable lessons from them and from my time on a soccer pitch.  I place a large emphasis on individual technique, skills and player preparation.  I encourage all of my players to become independent learners and make decisions in the heat of the moment.  Soccer is a sport of mistakes, both big and small, those players with mental toughness, physical fitness, clean technique, individual skills, and high soccer IQ are the difference makers who can minimize errors or overcome them and change the outcome of a match.  I strive to provide each player with the foundations to become a difference maker! 

Playing Experience & Honors

• Portland Pride and Portland Pythons Professional Indoor Soccer, 1996-1999

• Pacific University Regional Player of the year, 1996

• NAIA Men’s All-American Honorable Mention, 1996

• Pacific University Hall of Fame Inductee, 2004

• Sunset HS Metro League All-League player, 1992

• State Runner-up, 1991

Coaching Honors

• Metro League Coach of the Year w/ Sunset High School, 1999

• PIL Coach of the Year w/ Lincoln High School, 2000

• Clubs: West Villa FC, Portland City United, Westside Metros (Timbers), BSC Hood River, Gorge United Soccer Club, Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns RTC.