Staff

Michael Clayton - Director of Operations

Boys '08, Boys '10, Wolfpack '10 boys, Flash '12 Boys

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Coaching License:

Currently taking USSF ‘B’ License
Currently taking UEFA ‘B’ License (Scotland)
USSF ‘C’ License
UEFA ‘C’ License (Scotland)
USC Director of Coaching License
USC Premier License

Coaching Experience:

10 Years Experience
2 years in New Zealand @ Olé Football Academy
Assistant Coach Vanuatu u20 National Team
Missouri ODP Coach
Volunteer Coaching with Football for Humanity in Naga City, Philippines for 6 Months
Started Real KC from scratch in 2011

Professional/Club Experience:

Butler University (Division 1) 2007-2011
KC Pace Soccer Club – First KC Team to ever win Missouri State Cup (2005-2006)
89’ Missouri ODP – Region II ODP Regional Team
Western Suburbs Football Club - New Zealand

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AFC Director of Coaching - Northland - Kye Martey

Renegades 2012 Boys, Valor Black 2010 Boys, Force 2009 Boys

Phone816-982-6832

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AFC Director Of Coaching - Eastern Jackson County - Guerrero Pino

Academy 05 Boys, Everton 06 Boys, Select (Milan) 07 Boys, Sounders 09 Boys, Academy (Valencia) 02 G

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Licensure: National E License

Coaching Experience: UMKC Volunteer Coach, Summit Soccer Club since 2015

Playing Experience: UMKC and Kansas City Comets

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Bernie Badillo-Garcia

Freedom '08 Boys

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Chris Bisoni

United 2012 Girls, Academy 2008 Boys, Extreme 2008 Boys

Phone816-223-0746

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Chris Bisoni

Chris has attained a US National “B” license and has over 25 years of experience coaching youth soccer in the Kansas City area. Chris played college soccer at Hesston College and also played at Wichita University in their club soccer program while finishing up his college education. He also played in the PDL with the Wichita Blue. After college, Chris furthered his coaching career with some local colleges, Avila and Kansas City Kansas Community College. He founded Extreme Soccer Club and later united with Futura FC to continue his coaching expertise. Chris is known for his technical savvy and enjoys teaching young players to love the game as much as he does.

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Adam Bledsoe

Northland United '10 Girls

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Coaching License:

USSF "C" license

Coaching Experience:

17 years

Professional/Club Experience:

Oak Park High School- 4th place state

2 time All Metro player

Club- Pikes Peak champion, Kansas State Cup champions

College:

Avila, Benedictine, Park(graduated)

All conference

Personal Info (Family, etc):

Grew up in the Northland

Electrician

Married with 3 kids

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Brian Budzinski

Academy 2003 Boys

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Rick Carpender

Academy Elite 2004 Girls, Premier 2004 Girls

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Carson Cavitt-Wells

2013 Solar Boys

Phone816-729-9028

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Chris Cipolla

Heat '09 Girls, Spirit '11 Girls, Blitz '11 Girls

Phone816-807-0623

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COACHES LICENSE:

USSF Youth Coaching License
USSF F Coaching License
USSF E Coaching License
USSF Grassroots 4V4, 7V7, 9V9, 11V11
Over 20 years coaching throughout the Northland
GPS KC; ReAl KC, Kearney Celtic AC, Smithville, Gladstone, and WMSL
Co-founder of Kearney Celtic AC and Director of Coaching Operations 2013-2016
Co-coaching of the Juniors Program at the KC Soccer Dome 2017-2020

PROFESSIONAL/CLUB:

Played youth with Kelso’s and Crusaders in the 1980’s
Played in the Wyandotte County leagues for Guadalajara and Pumas
20 years with various indoor leagues at the KC Soccer Dome
Graduated Oak Park High School played soccer for the High School

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

I live in Kearney Mo with my wife, our 18 year-old son, and our 2 dogs.

I enjoy music and outdoor activities and all aspects of soccer. I am dedicated to my

Teams, Players, Parents, and other fellow Coaches.

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Carlos Filho

Impact '03 Girls

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Gui Gomes

Academy 2007 Boys, Warriors 2008 Boys

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Jacob Harrington

Elite '08 Girls

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Coaching License:

USSF Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11
9 years coaching experience

Team Accomplishments:

2019 Spring League Division Winners
2019 Fall League Division Runner Up
Multiple Tournament Champions and Finalist

Personal Information:

I have lived in the northland most of my life, I went to Oak Park High School and graduated in 2007. Currently co-owner of Wayne Croy Car Care an auto repair shop in Gladstone. Enjoy coaching soccer and spending time with my daughter.

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Hannah Hopkins

Assistant Coach - Monaco 2007 Girls

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Daniel Jackson

Valor Black 2010 Boys, Warriors 2009 Boys

Phone816-916-4290

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Adam James

Paris '03 Boys, '13 Golden Girls, '14 Golden Stars Girls

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Coaching Experience:

National D Coaching License

William Jewell College Men’s Assistant Coach

William Jewell College Women’s Assistant Coach

Head Boys Soccer Coach at Kearney High School

Owner of James Training (individual and group training)

Playing Experience:

Kansas City Comets (All-Rookie Team)

Outdoor NPSL (Tulsa Athletics)

PDL (FC Wichita and TG Lions)

Benedictine College (All-American)

Kearney High School (Career Goal Record-126)

Futura Academy (3 times State Champions)

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Jaycie Johnson

'04 Premier Girls

I played for Scream which was kc select, then went to Pink Panthers and ended with playing for KCFC that turned into Sporting Blue Valley.

I played at Lee's Summit West for 4 years. During my years there it was only recorded for 3 of my 4 years I tallied 129 goals and 27 assists in 3 year with a total of 285 points. That was up till my Junior year of high school. My senior I scored 66 goals. That is the only stat that I know from my senior year. I have the most points total in West soccer history. I am the goal leader at west and tied for 5 in assist.

I was All-State all 4 years at west and lettered every year.

I received All Conference and All District 1st team from 2010-2012

All Conference player of the Year 2010-2012

All Metro First team 2010-2012

Western Region Offensive Player of the Year 2012

Missouri Gatorade Player of the year 2013

All American 2012

After High School I went to the University of Nebraska Lincoln

started and played all 4 years (besides an ACL tear Junior year)

I was a captan 3 of my 4 years

I played for the U20 Women's National team and was invited to the U20 World Cup but could not go because of injury

Played for U-23 national team travels to Norway twice and won Nordic Cup both years

Set a NCAA recored for being the only Freshmen to score 4 goals in a tournament game.

Scored 42 total goals in 3 years of playing for Nebraska. Led my team in goals all 3 years I was able to play.

All-American 2013 and 2017

Tied for 10 for most goals in a season

I got 6th place for most goals in career (42)

Tied for 2 for most game winning goals (17 total)

I got 8 overall for total shots in career (203)

At the end of my Senior season in 2016 season I re-tore my ACL. In January of 2017 I got drafted to play Professionally for the North Carolina Courage round 3 pick 27. After my rookie season I got traded to Seattle Reign.

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Robert Kelly

Academy 2003 Boys

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Coaching Experience:

Assistant Coach for Avila University

Professional experience:

Kansas City Comets - Current

High School/College Experience:

Club Soccer - Futura FC Academy - Led Futura to the 2009, 2012 and 2013 Missouri State Cup Championship and 2012 IMG Cup Tournament Championship.
Member of ODP team from 2012-13
Rockhurst High School - 3 year letter winner, trailed 33 goals and 24 assist for 90 points. As a senior, led RHS to 22-8 overall record, Missouri Class 3A State Championship. As junior, helped RHS post 19 wins and finish 4th in the state. Two time All-District performer, earned Kansas City Star all-metro, all-region and all-state accolades as a senior. NSCAA All-Midwest team in 2013
Played at University of Tulsa

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Tim Kloster

United '08, Energy '09 Girls(formerly GPS KC), Majestics'11, Spirit '11 Girls, Blitz '11 Girls

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Coaching License:

- USSF 'D' License

Coaching Experience:

-6 Years

-2016/2017 Season Graduate Assistant Park University

-2017/2018 & 2018/2019 Season Technical Director ReAL Kansas City

-2019/2020 Coaching Staff GPS Kansas City

Professional/Club Career:

2002/2010: Borussia Moenchengladbach (Youth Bundesliga West)

2010/2012: Wuppertaler SV (Youth Bundesliga West & Regionalliga West)

2012/2013: Ratinger SV (Oberliga Niederrhein)

2013/2014: MCCKC - Maple Woods - First Team All Conference

2014/2016: Park University - 2x First Team All Conference & Honorable Mention All-American

2017/2019: KC Comets

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Rafael Lavin

Assistant Coach - '06 Academy Extreme Girls, '07 Academy Girls, '08 Rage Girls

Missouri Youth Coaching Cert
US GRASSROOTS Small Side Coaching License
7yr Head Coach of Recreational Soccer Boys and Girls U5, U6, U7, and U11.
2yr Ass Coach for Girls 08,07, and 06 Academy teams
11 years referring U8 to U17
Currently MSHSSA High School Referee with the honor of being selected to Missouri Girls High School State Championship games
- Having all our teams compete at the highest level for their age group (i.e. D1 and National League)
- Between coaching and referring, my family loves soccer and Gymnastics. My daughter currently plays soccer on the 08 Academy team and my son is taking some time away from soccer and is part of the Junior Development gymnastics team.
- My wife Stephanie is our biggest supporter and our Rock!

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Megan Lewis

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Coaching Experience:

- Grassroots Coaching Licenses (4v4, 9v9)

Playing Experience:

- 8+ years club with Futura FC, Scream, KC Heat

- 4 year Varsity Letter earner at Saint Teresa’s Academy

Personal Info:

- I was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in 2012, then went on to receive my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arkansas (2016) and my Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas (2018), both in Sports & Recreation Management. I worked for Sporting KC for 3 years and currently work for Children’s Mercy in their Surgical Services department as an Office Coordinator. In my spare time I love hanging out with my sweet dog (Daisy) and my fiancee.

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Jordan Lindsey

Assistant Coach -Intensity 2010 Girls Infinity 2009 Girl Inferno 2009 Girl

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-Played 4 years at Park Hill South High School

-Played 4 years at William Jewell College

-Grew up playing for Brian Budzinski in Futura Futbol Club - 4 time State Cup Champions.

-Assistant Coach with Alliance FC Academy '00 - National League Premier 1 Champions. (2015-2019)

-Assistant Coach with Alliance FC; '09 Infinity, '09 Inferno, '10 Intensity (Current 2019)

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Katy Lindsey

Intensity 2010 Girls Infinity 2009 Girl Inferno 2009 Girl

Phone816-718-0599

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Coaching Experience

Park Hill South Girls Asst. Varsity
Club coach since 2016

High School/College Experience

Four Year starter at Northwest Missouri State
Two Year all MIAA
Captain Junior and Senior Year

Personal Info

I love family and dogs! I have a 5lb Morkie named Archie who is extremely spoiled. I am a 6th grade Language Arts teacher. When I am not coaching, I enjoy hanging with friends, doing things outside, and just relaxing. I also really enjoy getting to coach with my brothers!

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Victor Loureiro

Girls '09, Luna '11 Boys, Vasco '11 Boys

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Todd Logan

Imperial 2011 Girls,

Phone816-985-7478

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Todd has attained his US National “D” License as well as his NSCAA National Diploma and has over 25 years coaching experience in the Kansas City area. Todd has also earned his US Youth National License as well as the KNVB Dutch Youth National License.

Todd is a Liberty, Missouri, native and played soccer in Kansas City as a youth player. He graduated from Liberty High School and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, where he played soccer all four years. After college, Todd began coaching a team in the Northland and Futura FC was then founded by Todd. Todd was the Director of Futura FC through 2015 when the club then joined FC Kansas City. Todd also has experience coaching in local high schools as well as local colleges: William Jewell, Kansas City Community College, and Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods. Todd has a love for the game and a love for his players that makes playing for Todd a great experience.

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Shannon Nekuda

Force '12 Girls

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Caitlin Palmer

Spark '10 Girls

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Coaching Experience:

- USSF Grassroots Licenses (4v4, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) - 2 years coaching at with Legends Soccer Club
- 2 years with ReAL KC & GPS
- Starting her 5th year with Alliance FC

Playing Experience:

- Grew up playing club with Futura FFC for Brian Budzinski, Vlatko Andonovski, & David Moody
- Played high school at Winnetonka where she lettered all 4 years, was captain 2 years, and earned All-Conference honorable mention and numerous team awards
- Started playing at MCC Maple Woods where she earned First Team All Region and was named Maple Woods Female Athlete of the Year
- Transferred to Park University were she was awarded Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete and AMC Academic All-Conference
Personal Information:

- Caitlin was born and raised in the metro area. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design in 2017. She currently serves as the Communications Director at Gashland EPC. She enjoys doing free lance work and renovating her house. In her spare time she loves spending time with friends & family, being outdoors, especially at the lake or beach, and loving on her dog Benji.

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Eric Palmer

Impact 2002 Girls, White 2008 Boys, Dragons 2009 Boys

Phone816-678-9997

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Ramone Palmer

'03 Pre-Academy Boys, '04 Benfica Boys, '06 Galaxy Boys, '10 Gold Boys

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Mark Perschau

Fury 2005 Boys, Prime 2007 Girls

Phone816-365-2740

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License:

US Soccer "E" License

Coaching Experience: -

12 Year youth experience

I emphasize Effort & Fundamentals. I stress Team First mentality. Playing and learning the game the right way, respect the game, respect the opponent. Don't get out worked.

Personal info. :

Married to Dawn Perschau. Have 4 kids together..Angela - 18, Jaden - 15, Jace - 11, Arianna - 10

One Chocolate Lab - 11...Lived in KC since 1985. Live up north off I-29 & 64th St. Employed at Kenny's Tile & Floor Covering as a project manager.

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Jason Peters

Virago 2005 Girls, Select 2006 Girls, Select White 2006 Girls

Phone816-519-4718

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Hometown: Weston, MO.

Teams: Alliance FC (2006) Academy Select 06 girls D1, Select White 06 girls D5 & (2005) 05 Virago Girls D3.

Coaching License: E

Coaching Experience: 5 1/2 years

Professional/Club Experience: Legacy Soccer Club 2016/2017 - Moved to Alliance FC for the 2017/2018 season 2 teams Select 06 and Select White adding a 3^rd team for the 2019/2020 season, 2005 Girls Virago. 2019 Spring season- Academy Select played MQL, MO President's Cup & State Cup & 2020 D1 Heartland and planned Presidents Cup.

High School Experience: Jason played High School Soccer at Parkhill High School for 4 years.

Team Accomplishments:

Academy Select 06 – Spring 2020 D1 Heartland, 2020 Soccer Dome High School Division 2 Champions, 2019 Academy Select 06 Winter Magic Champions, Fall 2019 2^nd place D2, Spring 2019 Division 3 winner, Fall 2018 D4 Champions, Soccer Dome High School Division Champions. Select White 06 Girls - Gold Ribbon Finalist, 2019 Select White Gold Ribbon Finalist, Academy Select 06 Heartland Division 3 Champions, Select White Division 5 Champions.

Select White 06 Girls - Spring 2018 U12 Girls Division 4 Champions, Copa Cup Champions, Soccer Dome U12 Champions, Border Battle Champions, Winter 1 and Winter 2 4v4 Champions, Winter Magic Finalist. 2017 Fall U12 Division 5 Champions, Midwest All Girls Finalist, Soccer Dome Division Finalist, 4v4 Winter 2 Finalist.

Virago 2005 Girls – 1^st Season new team finished D3 in the middle of the bracket at #5 out of 10 teams. All games lost were within 2 points. Started Spring 2020 with 2 wins with over 16 points scored and 1 against.

Individual Awards: Alliance FC Coach of the Month - February 2018

Coaching Philosophy: To build confident and respectful players while motivating them to succeed on and off the field. I have a strong focus on foot skills, agility and speed as well as, personal development to be competitive minded as a team and as an individual to become the best players they can be. Learn from the past and set detailed goals for the future.

Personal Info: Family, Etc: I believe in core family beliefs. Married for 18 years and busy dad of 2 girls who both play for Alliance and my oldest will be attending Benedictine College Fall 2021. When off the field I love the farm life, hunting, fishing, camping and boating.

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Ron Peters

Blues 2010 Boys, Warriors 2008 Boys

Phone913-526-8154

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Kevin Roady

Eclipse 2011 Boys, Elite 2011 Boys, Energy 2009 Girls

Phone816-482-6580

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Coaching License:

Class F

Coaching Experience:

Quad Cities United Soccer Club
Alliance FC

Professional/Club Experience:

Futura Futbol Club

High School/College Experience:

Liberty High School
Ashford University

Personal Info:

Met wife Molly playing soccer at Ashford University and started a family with three children- Logan, Kadyn and Braxton.

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Mariah Schweitzer

Attack 2013 Girls, 2014 Girls

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Jeremy Snowden

AJAX '07 Boys

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Coaching License:

USSF "E" License

Coaching Experience:

Ten years coaching youth soccer
Five years coaching club soccer
Five years coaching with Soccer Association of Independence

Professional experience:

Kansas City Brass (PLD) - 2003 Season

High School/College Experience:

Kearney High School 1997-2000
William Jewel College 2001-2004

Personal Info:

Jeremy was born and raised in the Kansas City area. He loved playing and watching soccer at an early age. he continues sharing his passion for soccer through coaching. Jeremey has two son's, Beck and Finn that both play for Alliance FC.

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Lucas Sousa

Celtics 2007 Boys, Atletico 2008 Boys

Lucas Sousa is a Major Arena Soccer League rookie. The Sao Paolo, Brazil native first came to Kansas City to play and study at Park University, where he is currently an assistant coach as he finishes up his master's degree.

Sousa was a three-time AMC All-Conference performer for the Pirates from 2012-2014, earning NAIA Honorable Mentional All-American honors as a senior. He scored two game-winning goals for the Pirates that season, netting 13 assists.

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Geoff Stapleton

Rage 2008 Girls, Academy (Thunder) 2007 Girls, Academy (Extreme) 2006 Girls

Phone816-694-7940

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Geoff has attained his US National “D” License and has over 20 years coaching experience in the Kansas City area. Geoff resides in Liberty, Missouri, and played soccer at William Jewell University.

Geoff was the Director of Operations for Futura FC for over 15 years. Geoff also has experience coaching in local high schools as well as 4 years at Maple Woods College. Geoff has developed many players that have gone on to Division I, II and NAIA programs and had great success. Geoff has built a reputation for being one of the top coaches in the city at developing extremely technical players. Geoff also started Premier Coaching, offering camps/clinics/private training and other youth programs in 2009 and has seen that business grow immensely over the past 9 years.

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Sean "DOC Summers

Goal Keeper Coach (East), Standard 2002 Boys

Phone816-200-3556

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Kelcie Thomas

Attack 2013 Girls, 2014 Girls

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Jason Wallace

United 2001 Boys

Phone816-646-8686

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Steve Welch

Cosmos 2014 Boys, Solar White 2013 Boys, Gunners 2012 Boys, Strykers 2010 Girls, Academy 2002 Boys,

Phone816-935-3805

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Coaching License: D License

Coaching Experience:

16 years Competitive Soccer

Team Accomplishments:

1 State Cup Finalist
4 State Cup Semi-Finalist
Many Competitive Soccer Tournament Championships and Finalist

Coaching Philosophy:

Teaching proper technique and follow a progression based training concept. Also, help create a team culture that encourages positive energy, great on and off field chemistry and play with great effort.

Personal Info:

Married to my High School sweetheart and father of 2 wonderful boys.

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Sylvester Yiadom

Diablos 2011/12 Boys, Phoenix 2006 Girls, Monaco 2007 Girls

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Coaching License: National E License

Coaching Experience:

Alliance Futbol Club 2018-Current
Summit Soccer Club since 2016-2018
UMKC Summer Camp Coach

Playing Experience:

Scholar Athlete UMKC Men's Soccer

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