I am an ambitious and dedicated soccer professional with a lifelong passion for teaching. I have excelled and gained experience in the coaching arena, most recently as the Head Coach at The University of Hawaii Hilo (D2) after a decade of developing my skillset in a range of coaching roles within an educational environment.Throughout my career, I have been committed to my own professional development and have built up a bank of coaching qualifications alongside two university degrees. I am hard-working, positive, and energetic while thriving on tackling exciting new challenges in a high-pressure environment.I have strong communication and leadership qualities as well as clear and innovative ideas about modern coaching. I take great pride in helping young players fulfill their potential while overseeing their growth both as players and individuals. With an extensive network of contacts at all levels of soccer globally and domestically, I have established a successful track record in recruitment and talent identification._____________Key skills & competencies:Self-motivation: A self-starter who brings energy, dedication and commitment to each role and whose enthusiastic personality helps generate a positive response from all those around him.Communication: Confident communicator with the ability to pass on instructions clearly and concisely. Has a clear football ideology and enthusiastically imparts this to players.Leadership: Experienced leading from the front, keeps a calm, clear head when under pressure.Software Expertise: Proficient in multiple video analysis platforms and player GPS/Data systems including Hudl, Sportscode, Spiideo, WyScout, and Catapult. Talent Identification: Adept at recognizing potential in the current and next generation of talent; has a strong network of contacts._____________Playing career highlights:✔ NPSL National Champion with Sonoma Sol in 2009 and Sacramento Gold in 2010✔ NCAA 2nd Rd participant in 2009 and 2010 with Sacramento State✔ MPSF All-Conference selection in 2009 and 2010 with Sacramento State✔ Scored the match-winning penalty in the 2009 MPSF Championship for Sacramento State✔ Helped them into first-ever NCAA appearance✔ Featured in USL 2 with Des Moines Menace, being named Defensive MVP ✔ Big 8 Conference Player of the Year with Santa Rosa in 2008✔ NSCAA All-American 2008✔ Helped Santa Rosa to Big 8 Championships ✔ Also helped them to California Community College Final Four appearances ✔ Did so in 2007 and 2008