I have been a dedicated member of the Elk Grove Soccer community, currently serving as a Board Member at Large and Field Director. With a tenure dating back to 2006 first as a parent and a coach in 2021, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to the organization. I have been actively involved in various capacities, including coaching competitive soccer and assisting coaches with schedule conflicts.
My commitment to Elk Grove Soccer extends to my family, as I have three children who currently participate in the organization’s competitive levels. In my role as a board member, I have been instrumental in building strong relationships with local municipalities responsible for field allocation. I have worked diligently to explore alternative field options, striving to maximize field space and enhance the soccer experience for all members of the Elk Grove Soccer community.
I grew up playing soccer for Elk Grove from ages 10-18. As a player, my time at Elk Grove Soccer was incredibly memorable. I want to be on the other side of things now. I want to use my time to grow the club and the community impact it already has. I want to be someone people of the younger generation can go to if they need any assistance. I am seeking an opportunity to help contribute to similar experiences for Elk Grove youth.
I have also been a volunteer coach for an Elk Grove Soccer U11 Girls Recreational team, which allowed me to gain a new leadership perspective on how to manage not only the players but also the communication with the team parents.. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
I honorably served in the United States Navy for a contractual five years. During this time, I was responsible for the professional supervision of roughly seven personnel. My team and I were responsible for the operation and maintenance of heavy machinery on a US Navy ship. This experience taught me skills such as time management, problem solving, and adaptability. I learned to think quickly and clearly in any circumstance to resolve an issue if one arose.
I have been a coach with Elk Grove Soccer since 2017. My eldest son has played on the recreation and competitive side. My two daughters have both played recreation. I’ve coached all of them. Before joining EGYSL, I coached and helped out at Greenhaven Soccer Club and volunteered for the YMCA’s youth soccer program. Soccer has been a huge part of my life since I was 5 years old. It played a huge role in my becoming who I am today, and I love the fact that I get to share my passion for the sport with players and parents in our community. I love to play still, but these days I get the most enjoyment out of watching young players develop, figure the game out, and fall in love with the game that I’ve loved for well over 30 years.
When I’m not coaching or watching soccer, I’m probably watching other sports, ha! I am still very much a kid, so I enjoy video games, being lazy, and riding around town on my motorcycle.
