Girls U12 & U15 Director
Head Coach of 07/08G Summit & 11G Summit
I want success to be difficult to attain, but the pathway to be blatantly obvious.
College Attended:
Temple University, Philadelphia PA Grad 1999 - Played soccer for Keystone SC U19-U20 in lieu of Temple U. I was recruited senior year of high school to play on the U19 at the age of 16. During a red- shirt semester, I played D1 for Indiana University of PA & helped them win their first D1 PA state Championship.
High School Attended:
Archbishop Wood HS Warminster, PA Grad 1995 - Played all four years - went to PA State Championship each year, won 3.
Coaching History:
- Archbishop Wood HS Girls Asst Varsity 1997-98 (State Champions)
- Littleton United U17 Girls Head Coach 2002-03
- Private Trainer/ Coach 2003-05 and 2012-13 (NCSF)
- Castle Pines Athletics Coach Boys/Girls 2014-15
- Real Colorado Girls Coach Various ages 2015-19
- Colorado Elevation FC Coach & Director of Coaching 2019-present
Playing History:
- Archbishop Wood High School, Philadelphia 1991-95
- Student Athlete Senior Honors Award 1995
- Philadelphia High School All American & Golden Boot 1995
- Record holder Goals Scored & Assists in a single season
- D2 State Champion Indiana University of PA Championship (during red shirt season).
- Keystone Soccer Club U20 in lieu of offers from Temple University (Division 1), UVA (Division 1), UNC (Division 1)
- 1st team selection in the first ever Tri-State Showcase for women (NJ, PA, DE)
- Littleton United Women's U22 Colorado State Champion 2002
- +30 Co-Ed Adult League 2018-19 (scored winning goal 2019 final to send team to Vegas championship series)
Licenses:
- USA D license
- US C License (in progress)
- Grassroots 7v7 License
- Grassroots 9v9 License
- Grassroots 11v11 License
- CDC Concussion trained
- Safesport trained
Fun facts:
- Favorite International Soccer Club
Juventus - Favorite International Soccer Player or Coach
Gigi Buffon - Soccer Position(s) Played
Youth/High School I only played Forward - College Outside/Attacking Mid - Adult Midfield/Forward. I also volunteered to be the back up keeper in high school and spent many weeks in goalie camps! - How or Who Got You Started Up in Soccer
I was sleeping over at a friend's house and tagged along to her soccer practice. The coach asked if I wanted to play too. At the end of the practice, he asked if he could have my parent's phone number and if I'd like to come back. - Favorite Before Game Meal/Snack
A banana and lots of water - Favorite Aspect of Youth Soccer
I loved having an outlet where being a female athlete was acceptable. That time was sacred to me as a kid, because it gave me a place to stand out and be around my peers.