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U11 Boys


Jon Matsushita

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years experience coaching premier soccer, High School, ODP, and regional ODP. Staff Instructor -WSYSA.

Playing Experience: UW

Awards: NSCAA Coach of the Year, Washington and Far West Region, 1996. Coached 2 WSYSA State Championship teams, and 3 High School Champions.

Personal: PSIA NW Level III Ski Instructor and USSA Alpine Ski Race Coach.

Phone: (425) 271-0940

Email: mailto:jonnymatsu@comcast.net





EJ Raftery

License: National "D" Coaching Licence.

Coaching Experience: TBA

Playing Experience: Four Year Letterman Bishop ODEA H.S, Washington Select Team 80/81, High School Parade/Adidas/McDonalds - All American 1981, Drafted 2nd round Seattle Sounders, Soccer Scholarship University of Connecticut, Four year lettered 1982 - 1983 National Rank 4th, 1984 National Rank 12th, 1985 National Rank 7th. Participated in two Div. 1 Final Fours 1982/83 and 4th all time Uconn team assists leader.

Personal: TBA

Phone: TBA

Email: TBA






Craig Tomlinson

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC, 7 years total premier, HS, and ODP. Experienced SAQ trainer (speed, agility, quickness).

Playing Experience: Fresno State and Ohio State. Professional career with Wichita Wings and Seattle Sounders.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year 2004, 3 time Seattle Sounders Community Player of the Year. All American in soccer and track/field.

Personal: Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica.

Phone: (425) 260-3634

Email: craigtomlinson@juno.com




 




 

U11 Girls


 Dave Russell

License: USSF “C” License.

Coaching Experience: 17th year with ECFC, over 28 years of coaching experience.

Awards: Has coached teams to 5 state championships.

Personal: Married to Phoebe, the legendary and inspired queen of Seattle Youth Soccer, children include current ECFC player, Sean, and former ECFC player, Ian, currently in the MLS.

Phone: (206) 938-2525

Email : dave.russell1@comcast.net




Erik Oman

License: USSF ‘A’ License, USSF Goalkeeper Coaching License, USYS National Youth Modules, USSF / USYS instructor

Coaching Experience: Full time coach for 18 years – US Air Force Academy, Colorado College, University of Montana, University of Washington, University of Northern Colorado, WPSL Colorado Springs Sabers, Region IV Olympic Development Program, Colorado ODP, Washington ODP, Montana ODP, Montana State Youth Soccer Director of Coaching, many club youth teams...

Playing Experience: Played professionally with the Colorado Foxes in the American Professional Soccer League. Played collegiate soccer at Indiana University. Played as a youth with the Bloomington Pampas in Bloomington, Indiana.

Personal: I have two Black Labs, father and son, Dunga and Zizu. I played college soccer at Indiana with ECFC Coach, Matthew Olson. I own an internet travel business – www.esporttravel.com.

Phone: 206 274-8277

Email: Erik@esporttravel.com




Ken Sloan

License: USSF “D” License 2004

Coaching Experience: Director and Creator of Metropolitan FC and Badger FC. This Seattle based program grew from 1 team in 2001 to 8 teams in 2007. Total years coaching: 13, Select and Premier for last 7 years. Extensive work in select and recreational player development in the Seattle area. Head Coach of 11 Select teams and Assistant Coach to 11 additional select teams, many of which played in the WA State Premier Leagues. USSF “C” – Candidate

Playing Experience: Madison 56ers SC premier team ages 12 to 19. Member of Wisconsin 1st Division Championship team. Played in highest amateur league in Wisconsin

Phone: (206) 524-6778

Email: ken-sloan@hotmail.com





 



 

U12 Boys


 John Hamel

License:  USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 7th year with ECFC.  Former head coach at Lakeside and Liberty High Schools.

Playing Experience: 4 year starter for University of Washington. Played professionally for Tacoma Stars, FC Storm, and Seattle SeaDogs.

Personal: Elementary School teacher for Seattle Public Schools, has 3 soccer playing sons.

Phone: (206) 729-8286

Email: jhamel7@comcast.net





Jon Bakken

License: USSF “E“ License

Coaching Experience: Over 10 years experience coaching premier and recreational soccer U7 to U18.

Playing Experience: Collegiate soccer in UK, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Club level in home country of Norway.

Personal: Former VP and President, Emerald City FC; Board of Directors, Outward Bound

Phone: (206) 323-6046

Email: jbakken@att.net



 



 

U12 Girls


Jordan Dolan

License: USSF C License

Coaching Experience: 4 years Premier and HS coaching experience.  '04 Asst. coach for GU16 State Cup Champions.

Playing Experience: Univ. MN Gophers, Seattle U Redhawks.

Awards: Helped Eastlake HS to two KingCo Championships.  Three-time all-KingCo selection and twice All-Eastside Team. Won U-17 State Championship team with FC Royals. Regional ODP selection.

Email: jdolanecfc@gmail.com

Phone: (425) 753- 4639




Tai K. Po

License:
USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience:
7 years total, last 4 with FC Alliance.

Playing Experience:
Former ECFC and ODP player.

Personal:
BS Child Psychology/Chemistry and MS Chemical Engineering University of Washington.

Phone:
cel (206) 228-4402.

Email:
taikpo@gmail.com 




Dusty Longie

License: E License (D license pending)

Coaching Experience: 2008-2009 Girls U-12 Blue team head coach. Girls U-12 co-coach at Metropolitan F.C. 2007-2008. Coached and directed youth soccer camps while in college. Personal training sessions.

Playing Experience: Seattle Sounders Select Women’s Team 2002. 1999-2002 University of Puget Sound Loggers (1st team all region in 2000) Washington State ODP team 1997 (west) and 1998 (A)

Personal: Occupational Therapist at Harborview Medical Center

Phone: (206) 854-8420

Email: dlongie@gmail.com






Kaitlyn Jackson

License: TBA

Coaching Experience: Assistant GK Coach Emerald City. Assistant GK Coach Dosvedonya Soccer Club. Head Coach Emerald City U12 girls. Assistant Coach Emerald City U16 girls. Head Coach Ballard Lasers and
Trainer Seattle Wildcats.

Playing Experience: Seattle University FC Royals 85'. WA ODP. 2 time Conference 1st Team. NSCAA All Region Team.

Personal: TBA

Phone: (206) 359-2211

Email: jack2163@seattleu.edu





 



 

U13 Boys


Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com





Amanda Potts

License: D license

Coaching Experience: 5th year with ECFC, also Lakeside and Holy Names HS.

Playing Experience: Carroll College starter, and former ECFC player (7 years), State ODP team.

Personal: Certified personal trainer, focusing on strength and speed coaching.

Email: doggytrotters@comcast.net

Phone: 425-750-1063





Matthew Olson

License: USSF “A“

Coaching Experience: Current Pacific Lutheran University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Former University of Washington and Wake Forest University Assistant Men’s Coach. Worked over 10 years coaching Premier Soccer with two WSYSA State Championships. Coached High School soccer at Skyline for 6 years with with Coach of the Year honors and several WIAA state berths including 3rd and 4th place finishes. Has been Director of Goalkeeper at club level for several years. Also worked as a Region IV staff coach and WSYSA ODP coach and goalkeeper trainer. Recently received the US Soccer National GK License.

Playing Experience: Drafted Major league Soccer (MLS) by DC United and was on 1996 MLS Cup squad, also was with New England Revolution and NY/NJ Metrostars. Played with Carolina Dynamo (NC) and Hampton Roads Mariners (Va) in A-League. Trained with professional teams in Holland at AJAX Amsterdam & Vitesse Arnhem, in Sweden with Hammarby IF, AIK Stockholm and in England West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton and Cheltenham. Played college soccer at Indiana University on 1988 NCAA Division One National Championship team and at Wake Forest University on Atlantic Coast Conference Championship team. Also spent time with the US Amateur National Team.


Personal: Owns Global Soccer Networks - Features Small Group, Team Training and Goalkeeper Coaching

Phone: (206) 909-2410

Email: mattygk1@yahoo.com



 



 

U13 Girls


Stefan Cobb

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: Over 18 years Select and Rec., 3rd year as Head Coach at ECFC, Coaching Director of McGilvra Soccer Club, former CD of Magnolia Soccer Club and former CD of Soccer Unlimited Camps.

Playing Experience: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Other: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Personal: Married with 3 soccer playing children, Partner in a Seattle based Investment Management firm.

Email: stefancobb@hotmail.com

Phone: cell (206) 262-1222





Brooke Reece

License: USSF National A License - 2008, USSF National Youth License - 2005, NSCAA GK I and II - 2005

Coaching Experience: 1st year with ECFC. 2005 to 2008: Eastside FC Girls 94 and 92 White (Challenge Cup Champs 2007), Asst. Coach WA Girls 1991 ODP team, Co-Director of Elite Goalkeeper & Goalscorer Academy, 2004: Columbus State University Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: 2005 to present: W-League Seattle Sounder Saints, 2001 to 2002: WUSA WA Freedom & NY Power tryout invitation. 2000 to 2004: Represented USA playing on the National B Team. 1998 to 2001: University of the Incarnate Word (Div. II) 3-time All-American, record holder for: Goals scored (107) & Points (238), Conference MVP 3 times.

Personal: Married Richard Reece in Sept. 2004 in Houston, TX. Moved to Seattle June 2005

Phone: (206) 601-6990 (Cell)

Email: brooke_lynn911@hotmail.com






Jordan Dolan

License: USSF C License

Coaching Experience: 4 years Premier and HS coaching experience.  '04 Asst. coach for GU16 State Cup Champions.

Playing Experience: Univ. MN Gophers, Seattle U Redhawks.

Awards: Helped Eastlake HS to two KingCo Championships.  Three-time all-KingCo selection and twice All-Eastside Team. Won U-17 State Championship team with FC Royals. Regional ODP selection.

Email: jdolanecfc@gmail.com

Phone: (425) 753- 4639





Paul Reynolds

License: TBA

Coaching Experience: TBA

Playing Experience: TBA

Personal: TBA

Phone: TBA

Email: TBA







Allison Tenold

License: TBA

Coaching Experience: TBA

Playing Experience: TBA

Personal: TBA

Phone: TBA

Email: TBA





 



 

U14 Boys


Jimmy Gabriel

License: English Football Association "A" License 1972. United States Soccer "A" License 1975-2005 (dropped to a "B"
licence when retired in 2005.

Coaching Experience: 3 years Asst coach Seattle Sounders '74-76. 3 years Head coach Seattle Sounders '77-79. Reached Championship Final v's NY Cosmos '77. 2 years Head coach San Jose Earthquakes '81-82. 4 years Asst coach AFC Bournemouth '86-90, won 3rd Division Championship '86/87. 7 years Asst coach Everton FC '90-97, won FA Cup v's Man United '95. 6 years Asst coach University of Washington men '97-02.

Playing Experience: 3 years with Dundee FC in Scottish Premier Div '57-60. 7 years with Everton FC in English Premier
Div '60-67, won the League Title '63/64 won the '66 FA Cup. 5 years with Southampton FC in English Premier Div '67-72.
2 years with AFC Bournemouth in English 3rd Div '72-74. 3 years with Seattle Sounders in NASL '74-76. Represented Scotland Schoolboys 4 times, represented Scotland U'23 team 6 times and represented Scotland in Full International Games 2 times.

Personal: Married with Three daughters and Eleven Grandchildren !!!

Phone: (406) 363-7485

Email: jamesgabriel@msn.com






Erik Oman

License: USSF ‘A’ License, USSF Goalkeeper Coaching License, USYS National Youth Modules, USSF / USYS instructor

Coaching Experience: Full time coach for 18 years – US Air Force Academy, Colorado College, University of Montana, University of Washington, University of Northern Colorado, WPSL Colorado Springs Sabers, Region IV Olympic Development Program, Colorado ODP, Washington ODP, Montana ODP, Montana State Youth Soccer Director of Coaching, many club youth teams...

Playing Experience: Played professionally with the Colorado Foxes in the American Professional Soccer League. Played collegiate soccer at Indiana University. Played as a youth with the Bloomington Pampas in Bloomington, Indiana.

Personal: I have two Black Labs, father and son, Dunga and Zizu. I played college soccer at Indiana with ECFC Coach, Matthew Olson. I own an internet travel business – www.esporttravel.com.

Phone: 206 274-8277

Email: Erik@esporttravel.com





 



 

U14 Girls


 Shawn Farrell

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: 5th year with ECFC.

Playing Experience: Played collegiate soccer at Sonoma State. Still an active player with Kells Celtic.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year Jan 2006

Personal: J.D. UW School of Law. Initial Eligibility Coordinator for UW Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees the recruitment, eligibility, and admission of all incoming student athletes.

Phone: (206) 427-5579

Email: sfarrell06@hotmail.com




Joanie Snorsky

License: “D” License

Coaching Experience: 6th year with ECFC, 9 years total.

Playing Experience: 4 seasons with Seattle Sounders Womens team, invited to WUSA try-out camps for San Jose Cyber Rays and New York Power. Still an active player with 3 time National Amateur championship team Forza FC.

Personal: Born and raised in Bellevue.

Phone: (206) 227-9284

Email: jsnorsky@gmail.com





David Smith

License: UEFA “A“ License.

Coaching Experience: 3 year Hull University Varsity Coach, St. Andrews Luxol (Malta) Coaching Director, UEFA/FIFA & IOC Representative Consultant (Sports Science/Physiology), Maltese National FA Coaching Educator, Wigan Athletic Ladies Academy Director, Coaching Director Egerton FC (Cheshire), Coach and Lecturer at a number of high profile English Premier League Academies.

Playing Experience: Varsity University, Varsity College (6th Form – National Cup & League Champions), Wigan Athletic, Burnley FC, Chorley Town, Copull United.

Qualifications: BS Sports Science, Physical Education & Biology, MS Exercise Physiology (Kinesiology), Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA), additional First Aid, Child Protection, Nutrition, Fitness.

Phone: (425) 922-7028

Email: drsmith@hotmail.com





Mike Margolies

License: USSF "D" License, NSCAA Adv. Regional Diploma

Coaching Experience: 31 years of rec, premier and HS coaching experience. Garfield High School Men's JV Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: Played at Humboldt State and one year pro.

Personal: WSYSA VP of Development (Coach Education,Player Development,ODP,Referee Development)

Email: HSSoccerCoach@comcast.net

Phone: (425) 241-6539




 



 

U15 Boys


Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com





David Smith

License: UEFA “A“ License.

Coaching Experience: 3 year Hull University Varsity Coach, St. Andrews Luxol (Malta) Coaching Director, UEFA/FIFA & IOC Representative Consultant (Sports Science/Physiology), Maltese National FA Coaching Educator, Wigan Athletic Ladies Academy Director, Coaching Director Egerton FC (Cheshire), Coach and Lecturer at a number of high profile English Premier League Academies.

Playing Experience: Varsity University, Varsity College (6th Form – National Cup & League Champions), Wigan Athletic, Burnley FC, Chorley Town, Copull United.

Qualifications: BS Sports Science, Physical Education & Biology, MS Exercise Physiology (Kinesiology), Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA), additional First Aid, Child Protection, Nutrition, Fitness.

Phone: (425) 922-7028

Email: drsmith@hotmail.com




 



 

U15 Girls


Kevin McGibbon

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years College, High School, ODP and Premier level. WSYSA staff coach since 1989. WSYSA Regional Director of Coach Education. Head Coach, Inglemoor High School Boys Soccer

Phone: (425)273-0251

Email: gibbo-ecfc@hotmail.com
 

 





Julie Forrest

License: "D" License

Coaching Experience: Washington Girls Soccer Camp, LWYSA, Lake Oswego Soccer Club

Playing Experience: Premier youth soccer player including a stint at Emerald City, ODP, Edmonds Woodway High School. Four years at Portland State University. Currently on a few competitive adult teams in the Seattle Area.

Personal: Local soccer family. My brother Kevin currently plays for UW and my father, Ward played for UW and the Seattle Sounders in the 70s

Phone: (206) 300-6805


Email: jtforr@gmail.com






Ken Sloan

License: USSF “D” License 2004

Coaching Experience: Director and Creator of Metropolitan FC and Badger FC. This Seattle based program grew from 1 team in 2001 to 8 teams in 2007. Total years coaching: 13, Select and Premier for last 7 years. Extensive work in select and recreational player development in the Seattle area. Head Coach of 11 Select teams and Assistant Coach to 11 additional select teams, many of which played in the WA State Premier Leagues. USSF “C” – Candidate

Playing Experience: Madison 56ers SC premier team ages 12 to 19. Member of Wisconsin 1st Division Championship team. Played in highest amateur league in Wisconsin

Phone: (206) 524-6778

Email: ken-sloan@hotmail.com





 



 

U16 Boys


Matthew Olson

License: USSF “A“

Coaching Experience: Current Pacific Lutheran University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Former University of Washington and Wake Forest University Assistant Men’s Coach. Worked over 10 years coaching Premier Soccer with two WSYSA State Championships. Coached High School soccer at Skyline for 6 years with with Coach of the Year honors and several WIAA state berths including 3rd and 4th place finishes. Has been Director of Goalkeeper at club level for several years. Also worked as a Region IV staff coach and WSYSA ODP coach and goalkeeper trainer. Recently received the US Soccer National GK License.

Playing Experience: Drafted Major league Soccer (MLS) by DC United and was on 1996 MLS Cup squad, also was with New England Revolution and NY/NJ Metrostars. Played with Carolina Dynamo (NC) and Hampton Roads Mariners (Va) in A-League. Trained with professional teams in Holland at AJAX Amsterdam & Vitesse Arnhem, in Sweden with Hammarby IF, AIK Stockholm and in England West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton and Cheltenham. Played college soccer at Indiana University on 1988 NCAA Division One National Championship team and at Wake Forest University on Atlantic Coast Conference Championship team. Also spent time with the US Amateur National Team.


Personal: Owns Global Soccer Networks - Features Small Group, Team Training and Goalkeeper Coaching

Phone: (206) 909-2410

Email: mattygk1@yahoo.com




 John Hamel

License:  USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 7th year with ECFC.  Former head coach at Lakeside and Liberty High Schools.

Playing Experience: 4 year starter for University of Washington. Played professionally for Tacoma Stars, FC Storm, and Seattle SeaDogs.

Personal: Elementary School teacher for Seattle Public Schools, has 3 soccer playing sons.

Phone: (206) 729-8286

Email: jhamel7@comcast.net




 



 

U16 Girls


Richard Reece

License: USSF 'A' License, UEFA 'B' License, NSCAA Premier, USSF Youth License, USSF National GK License, and NSCAA Advanced National GK Diploma.

Current Coaching Experience: University of Washington men's assistant coach. Region IV ODP Coach. Head Boys Coach, Washington Olympic Development Program. Washington ODP 93 Boys Head Coach. NSCAA National Staff Instructor. NSCAA Technical Director for Washington.

Past Coaching Experience: ADOC Eclipse Soccer Club, Eastside FC, South Texas ODP, Region III ODP, Coached 5 teams to Regionals, Won numerous State Championships, Produced over 60 girls into College Soccer, Coached 5 girls onto National teams, and 2 training events with Youth National Teams.

Playing Experience: Stevenage Boro, Gateshead FC, Sunderland FC, Cambridge United, Lincoln City, Maidstone United, and Blyth Spartans FC

Phone Number: (206) 290-3511

 Email: rjreece@u.washington.edu




Brooke Reece

License: USSF National A License - 2008, USSF National Youth License - 2005, NSCAA GK I and II - 2005

Coaching Experience: 1st year with ECFC. 2005 to 2008: Eastside FC Girls 94 and 92 White (Challenge Cup Champs 2007), Asst. Coach WA Girls 1991 ODP team, Co-Director of Elite Goalkeeper & Goalscorer Academy, 2004: Columbus State University Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: 2005 to present: W-League Seattle Sounder Saints, 2001 to 2002: WUSA WA Freedom & NY Power tryout invitation. 2000 to 2004: Represented USA playing on the National B Team. 1998 to 2001: University of the Incarnate Word (Div. II) 3-time All-American, record holder for: Goals scored (107) & Points (238), Conference MVP 3 times.

Personal: Married Richard Reece in Sept. 2004 in Houston, TX. Moved to Seattle June 2005

Phone: (206) 601-6990 (Cell)

Email: brooke_lynn911@hotmail.com





 



 

U17 Boys


Bobby Howe - ECFC Coaching Director

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: Became the Coaching Director for Emerald City FC in November of 2005. Head Coach, Portland Timbers, 2001-05. A-League coach of the year in 2004 after leading the team to a championship with a record of 18-7-3. Four years as the Director of Coaching Education for the United States Soccer Federation. Coached the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team in the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championships. 1977, assistant with the Seattle Sounders and latter became the Director of Coaching for the Washington State Youth Soccer Association.

Playing Experience: Played professionally as a member of West Ham United in the English Premier League in the 1960s and '70s.

Personal:

Phone: TBA

Email: bhowe@emeraldcityfc.org






Jesse Winship-Freyer

License: USSF “B“ License

Coaching Experience: 5 years premier and HS. Current Assistant Coach of Bellevue Community College.

Playing Experience: Evergreen State College (4 years). Still an active GSSL Division 1 player.

Personal/Other: Tahuichi Academy, First Aid/CPR.

Phone: (206) 985-2272

Email: IMAGETHINKS@yahoo.com




 



 

U17 Girls


Jan Smisek - Girls Program Director - U11 - U13

License: USSF “A“, first ever woman to earn that distinction.

Coaching Experience: Currently Head Coach Region IV girls U-15 ODP, Head Coach WSYSA GU-13 ODP, USSF National Staff Instructor (since 96). Former National Staff Coach 96-01, Head Coach Evergreen State College 92-96, Head Coach, Seattle University Women's Soccer 1982-85, Forest Ridge HS 85-92, state and regional ODP coach.

Playing Experience: UC Santa Barbara, US Women's National Team, 3 time National club champions Lowenbrau Seattle.

Awards: All American at UCSB. WSWSA Player of the Year. WSYSA Coach of the Year. WSYSA Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year PNW Conference.

Email: Jsmisek14@aol.com

Phone: cel (206) 406-4876 home (425) 228-4600




Mike Margolies

License: USSF "D" License, NSCAA Adv. Regional Diploma

Coaching Experience: 31 years of rec, premier and HS coaching experience. Garfield High School Men's JV Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: Played at Humboldt State and one year pro.

Personal: WSYSA VP of Development (Coach Education,Player Development,ODP,Referee Development)

Email: HSSoccerCoach@comcast.net

Phone: (425) 241-6539




 



 

U18 Boys


Jimmy Gabriel

License: English Football Association "A" License 1972. United States Soccer "A" License 1975-2005 (dropped to a "B"
licence when retired in 2005.

Coaching Experience: 3 years Asst coach Seattle Sounders '74-76. 3 years Head coach Seattle Sounders '77-79. Reached Championship Final v's NY Cosmos '77. 2 years Head coach San Jose Earthquakes '81-82. 4 years Asst coach AFC Bournemouth '86-90, won 3rd Division Championship '86/87. 7 years Asst coach Everton FC '90-97, won FA Cup v's Man United '95. 6 years Asst coach University of Washington men '97-02.

Playing Experience: 3 years with Dundee FC in Scottish Premier Div '57-60. 7 years with Everton FC in English Premier
Div '60-67, won the League Title '63/64 won the '66 FA Cup. 5 years with Southampton FC in English Premier Div '67-72.
2 years with AFC Bournemouth in English 3rd Div '72-74. 3 years with Seattle Sounders in NASL '74-76. Represented Scotland Schoolboys 4 times, represented Scotland U'23 team 6 times and represented Scotland in Full International Games 2 times.

Personal: Married with Three daughters and Eleven Grandchildren !!!

Phone: (406) 363-7485

Email: jamesgabriel@msn.com






 



U18 Girls


Laura Caldwell

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC. 10 years as HS, MS and Rec coach.

Playing Experience: 3 years with Hibernian and Caledonian Saints, active player with WSWSA Division 1 team.

Personal: Laura is a History teacher at UPrep.

Phone: (206) 930-3667

Email: lauragagner@gmail.com





Kevin McGibbon

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years College, High School, ODP and Premier level. WSYSA staff coach since 1989. WSYSA Regional Director of Coach Education. Head Coach, Inglemoor High School Boys Soccer

Phone: (425)273-0251

Email: gibbo-ecfc@hotmail.com
 

 





Goal Keeping


Richard Reece, Director of Goalkeeping

Richard Reece is the Goalkeeping Director for Emerald City this is a position he took on in 2005 during that time the program has produced 5 GK's onto Regional ODP Pools, a further 6 onto WA State ODP and with the current U18 GK's graduating will have developed 6 GK's into College Soccer.

Reece will begin his forth season as the University of Washington Men's goalkeeping coach in 2008.

Reece, a native of Cullercoats, England, has mentored UW goaltenders Chris Eylander and Rylan Hawkins, both of whom have etched their names in the Husky record books under his tutelage.

He holds every attainable license offered in the US. He currently holds the USSF "A" coaching license, a USSF National Goalkeeping License, a USSF Youth license, a NSCAA Premier Diploma, a NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma and the UEFA "B" license and is currently in the process of attaining his UEFA "A", which is recognized as the most prestige coaching license in the world.

In addition to his duties at Emerald City FC and UW, Reece is a NSCAA National staff instructor and the NSCAA State Technical Director for Washington. Reece is a Staff Coach for the Region IV Olympic Development program and the Head Coach for the Boy's Washington ODP, as well as the head
coach of the '93 ODP team. He is also the owner and director of Elite Goalkeeper/Goalscoring Academies.

Reece came to Seattle from Houston, Texas, where he had been the Assistant Girls DOC and the Director of Goalkeeping for the Eclipse Soccer Club since 2001. While coaching in Houston, Reece mentored goalkeepers on youth national and All-American teams. Reece also ran the goalkeeping programs for
both South Texas ODP and the STYSA coaches education department.

A standout goalkeeper himself, Reece spent six years playing professional and semipro soccer including stints with Stevenage Boro, Gateshead FC, Cambridge United, Blyth Spartans, Lincoln City and Sunderland FC.

Reece and his wife Brooke reside in Seattle.

Phone: (206) 290-3511

Email: rjreece@u.washington.edu





Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com





Kaitlyn Jackson

License: TBA

Coaching Experience: Assistant GK Coach Emerald City. Assistant GK Coach Dosvedonya Soccer Club. Head Coach Emerald City U12 girls. Assistant Coach Emerald City U16 girls. Head Coach Ballard Lasers and
Trainer Seattle Wildcats.

Playing Experience: Seattle University FC Royals 85'. WA ODP. 2 time Conference 1st Team. NSCAA All Region Team.

Personal: TBA

Phone: (206) 359-2211

Email: jack2163@seattleu.edu






Ryan Nichols

License: TBA

Coaching Experience: Assistant GK Coach Emerald City. Assistant GK Coach WA ODP 93' Boys.

Playing Experience: University of Washington. Pacific Lutheran University. FC Lorient (France). FC United. WA ODP.

Personal: TBA

Phone: TBA

Email: TBA






2007

U11 Boys


 John Hamel

License:  USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 7th year with ECFC.  Former head coach at Lakeside and Liberty High Schools.

Playing Experience: 4 year starter for University of Washington. Played professionally for Tacoma Stars, FC Storm, and Seattle SeaDogs.

Personal: Elementary School teacher for Seattle Public Schools, has 3 soccer playing sons.

Phone: (206) 729-8286

Email: jhamel7@comcast.net





Jon Bakken

License: USSF “E“ License

Coaching Experience: Over 10 years experience coaching premier and recreational soccer U7 to U18.

Playing Experience: Collegiate soccer in UK, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Club level in home country of Norway.

Personal: Former VP and President, Emerald City FC; Board of Directors, Outward Bound

Phone: (206) 323-6046

Email: jbakken@att.net



 




 

U11 Girls


Jordan Dolan

License: USSF C License

Coaching Experience: 4 years Premier and HS coaching experience.  '04 Asst. coach for GU16 State Cup Champions.

Playing Experience: Univ. MN Gophers, Seattle U Redhawks.

Awards: Helped Eastlake HS to two KingCo Championships.  Three-time all-KingCo selection and twice All-Eastside Team. Won U-17 State Championship team with FC Royals. Regional ODP selection.

Email: jdolanecfc@gmail.com

Phone: (425) 753- 4639




Tai K. Po

License:
USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience:
7 years total, last 4 with FC Alliance.

Playing Experience:
Former ECFC and ODP player.

Personal:
BS Child Psychology/Chemistry and MS Chemical Engineering University of Washington.

Phone:
cel (206) 228-4402.

Email:
taikpo@gmail.com 



 



 

U12 Boys


Jon Matsushita

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years experience coaching premier soccer, High School, ODP, and regional ODP. Staff Instructor -WSYSA.

Playing Experience: UW

Awards: NSCAA Coach of the Year, Washington and Far West Region, 1996. Coached 2 WSYSA State Championship teams, and 3 High School Champions.

Personal: PSIA NW Level III Ski Instructor and USSA Alpine Ski Race Coach.

Phone: (425) 271-0940

Email: mailto:jonnymatsu@comcast.net





Craig Tomlinson

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC, 7 years total premier, HS, and ODP. Experienced SAQ trainer (speed, agility, quickness).

Playing Experience: Fresno State and Ohio State. Professional career with Wichita Wings and Seattle Sounders.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year 2004, 3 time Seattle Sounders Community Player of the Year. All American in soccer and track/field.

Personal: Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica.

Phone: (425) 260-3634

Email: craigtomlinson@juno.com




 



 

U12 Girls


Stefan Cobb

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: Over 18 years Select and Rec., 3rd year as Head Coach at ECFC, Coaching Director of McGilvra Soccer Club, former CD of Magnolia Soccer Club and former CD of Soccer Unlimited Camps.

Playing Experience: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Other: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Personal: Married with 3 soccer playing children, Partner in a Seattle based Investment Management firm.

Email: stefancobb@hotmail.com

Phone: cell (206) 262-1222





Mark Szabo

License: USSF “B” license

Coaching Experience:
5th year with ECFC, Head coach
 Shoreline CC women's team, Head coach Lakeside HS boys, and Head coach '94 girls ODP.

Playing Experience:
 Mark has won 4 National Amateur Club Championships.

Awards:
2005 NWAACC Coach of the Year, 2006 Metro Coach of the Year

Personal:
BA UW.

Phone:
(206) 910-8271

Email:
mszabo18@yahoo.com




 



 

U13 Boys


Jesse Winship-Freyer

License: USSF “B“ License

Coaching Experience: 5 years premier and HS. Current Assistant Coach of Bellevue Community College.

Playing Experience: Evergreen State College (4 years). Still an active GSSL Division 1 player.

Personal/Other: Tahuichi Academy, First Aid/CPR.

Phone: (206) 985-2272

Email: IMAGETHINKS@yahoo.com





Jon Smith

License: USSF “D“ License.

Coaching Experience: 4th year with ECFC, has also coached at Evergreen HS and Roosevelt HS.

Playing Experience: 4 years at UW.

Phone: home (425) 697-4408 cel (206) 355-2417

Email: jon.smith36@verizon.net




 



 

U13 Girls


 Dave Russell

License: USSF “C” License.

Coaching Experience: 17th year with ECFC, over 28 years of coaching experience.

Awards: Has coached teams to 5 state championships.

Personal: Married to Phoebe, the legendary and inspired queen of Seattle Youth Soccer, children include current ECFC player, Sean, and former ECFC player, Ian, currently in the MLS.

Phone: (206) 938-2525

Email : dave.russell1@comcast.net




Joanie Snorsky

License: “D” License

Coaching Experience: 6th year with ECFC, 9 years total.

Playing Experience: 4 seasons with Seattle Sounders Womens team, invited to WUSA try-out camps for San Jose Cyber Rays and New York Power. Still an active player with 3 time National Amateur championship team Forza FC.

Personal: Born and raised in Bellevue.

Phone: (206) 227-9284

Email: jsnorsky@gmail.com




 



 

U14 Boys


Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com





John Heimbigner

License: USSF “C” License

Coaching Experience: 4th year at ECFC, over 13 years experience coaching Premier Soccer, High School (Lakeside, Bellevue Christian, and Federal Way) and ODP.

Playing experience:  Over 25 years as active player.  Member of Seattle Pacific Univ. National Championship team in 1993.

Personal: Regional Director at OfficeSpace.com

Phone: cel (206) 604-2597 work (206) 287-1918

Email: heimb@officespace.com




 



 

U14 Girls


Kevin McGibbon

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years College, High School, ODP and Premier level. WSYSA staff coach since 1989. WSYSA Regional Director of Coach Education. Head Coach, Inglemoor High School Boys Soccer

Phone: (425)273-0251

Email: gibbo-ecfc@hotmail.com
 

 





Amanda Potts

License: D license

Coaching Experience: 5th year with ECFC, also Lakeside and Holy Names HS.

Playing Experience: Carroll College starter, and former ECFC player (7 years), State ODP team.

Personal: Certified personal trainer, focusing on strength and speed coaching.

Email: doggytrotters@comcast.net

Phone: 425-750-1063




 



 

U15 Boys


Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com






Matthew Olson

License: USSF “A“

Coaching Experience: Current Pacific Lutheran University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Former University of Washington and Wake Forest University Assistant Men’s Coach. Worked over 10 years coaching Premier Soccer with two WSYSA State Championships. Coached High School soccer at Skyline for 6 years with with Coach of the Year honors and several WIAA state berths including 3rd and 4th place finishes. Has been Director of Goalkeeper at club level for several years. Also worked as a Region IV staff coach and WSYSA ODP coach and goalkeeper trainer. Recently received the US Soccer National GK License.

Playing Experience: Drafted Major league Soccer (MLS) by DC United and was on 1996 MLS Cup squad, also was with New England Revolution and NY/NJ Metrostars. Played with Carolina Dynamo (NC) and Hampton Roads Mariners (Va) in A-League. Trained with professional teams in Holland at AJAX Amsterdam & Vitesse Arnhem, in Sweden with Hammarby IF, AIK Stockholm and in England West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton and Cheltenham. Played college soccer at Indiana University on 1988 NCAA Division One National Championship team and at Wake Forest University on Atlantic Coast Conference Championship team. Also spent time with the US Amateur National Team.


Personal: Owns Global Soccer Networks - Features Small Group, Team Training and Goalkeeper Coaching

Phone: (206) 909-2410

Email: mattygk1@yahoo.com



 



 

U15 Girls


Jason Farrell

License: USSF “B” License.

Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach, Seattle Sounders
Assistant Coach, Seattle University Men's Soccer
ECFC coach since 2001.

Playing Experience: Played professionally for ten years including the “A” League Seattle Sounders and MLS Columbus Crew. Played collegiate soccer for SPU and UW.

Phone: (206) 240-6095

Email: jasonfarrell1970@hotmail.com




 Shawn Farrell

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: 5th year with ECFC.

Playing Experience: Played collegiate soccer at Sonoma State. Still an active player with Kells Celtic.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year Jan 2006

Personal: J.D. UW School of Law. Initial Eligibility Coordinator for UW Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees the recruitment, eligibility, and admission of all incoming student athletes.

Phone: (206) 427-5579

Email: sfarrell06@hotmail.com



 



 

U16 Boys


John Heimbigner

License: USSF “C” License

Coaching Experience: 4th year at ECFC, over 13 years experience coaching Premier Soccer, High School (Lakeside, Bellevue Christian, and Federal Way) and ODP.

Playing experience:  Over 25 years as active player.  Member of Seattle Pacific Univ. National Championship team in 1993.

Personal: Regional Director at OfficeSpace.com

Phone: cel (206) 604-2597 work (206) 287-1918

Email: heimb@officespace.com





Craig Tomlinson

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC, 7 years total premier, HS, and ODP. Experienced SAQ trainer (speed, agility, quickness).

Playing Experience: Fresno State and Ohio State. Professional career with Wichita Wings and Seattle Sounders.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year 2004, 3 time Seattle Sounders Community Player of the Year. All American in soccer and track/field.

Personal: Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica.

Phone: (425) 260-3634

Email: craigtomlinson@juno.com




 



 

U16 Girls


Mark Szabo

License: USSF “B” license

Coaching Experience:
5th year with ECFC, Head coach
 Shoreline CC women's team, Head coach Lakeside HS boys, and Head coach '94 girls ODP.

Playing Experience:
 Mark has won 4 National Amateur Club Championships.

Awards:
2005 NWAACC Coach of the Year, 2006 Metro Coach of the Year

Personal:
BA UW.

Phone:
(206) 910-8271

Email:
mszabo18@yahoo.com





Mike Margolies

License: USSF "D" License, NSCAA Adv. Regional Diploma

Coaching Experience: 31 years of rec, premier and HS coaching experience. Garfield High School Men's JV Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: Played at Humboldt State and one year pro.

Personal: WSYSA VP of Development (Coach Education,Player Development,ODP,Referee Development)

Email: HSSoccerCoach@comcast.net

Phone: (425) 241-6539




 



 

U17 Boys


Jon Matsushita

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years experience coaching premier soccer, High School, ODP, and regional ODP. Staff Instructor -WSYSA.

Playing Experience: UW

Awards: NSCAA Coach of the Year, Washington and Far West Region, 1996. Coached 2 WSYSA State Championship teams, and 3 High School Champions.

Personal: PSIA NW Level III Ski Instructor and USSA Alpine Ski Race Coach.

Phone: (425) 271-0940

Email: mailto:jonnymatsu@comcast.net




 



 

U17 Girls


Laura Caldwell

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC. 10 years as HS, MS and Rec coach.

Playing Experience: 3 years with Hibernian and Caledonian Saints, active player with WSWSA Division 1 team.

Personal: Laura is a History teacher at UPrep.

Phone: (206) 930-3667

Email: lauragagner@gmail.com





Kevin McGibbon

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years College, High School, ODP and Premier level. WSYSA staff coach since 1989. WSYSA Regional Director of Coach Education. Head Coach, Inglemoor High School Boys Soccer

Phone: (425)273-0251

Email: gibbo-ecfc@hotmail.com
 

 




 



 

U18 Boys


Brian Schmetzer - Director of Competition

License: USSF “A” license.

Coaching Experience: Head coach of the Seattle Sounders in the A-League. In 2002, he was voted coach of the year for guiding the team to a record of 23-4-1, the second best record in A-League history.

Playing Experience: His youth club team won 7 of 10 State Championships, and he played on various State and Regional teams. His pro career began is 1980 with the Seattle Sounders in the NASL. He played indoor soccer in the Major Indoor Soccer League with the Tacoma Stars, St. Louis Storm and the San Diego Sockers, with whom he won three national titles. His 15-year career included being a MISL All-Star. He finished his playing career with the Sounders, then the Seattle SeaDogs of the C.I.S.L. and helped the SeaDogs to another national championship.

Personal: Brian Schmetzer was born, raised and learned soccer in Seattle’s first family of soccer. Brain’s father, Walter, pioneered youth soccer in our area. Brian has been coaching kids since he was 15, when his family started Sporthaus Schmetzer soccer camps. Link to historical images and articles.

Phone: (206) 729-2750

Email:  Bschmetz@aol.combrians@seattlesounders.net





 



 

U18 Girls


Jan Smisek - Girls Program Director - U11 - U13

License: USSF “A“, first ever woman to earn that distinction.

Coaching Experience: Currently Head Coach Region IV girls U-15 ODP, Head Coach WSYSA GU-13 ODP, USSF National Staff Instructor (since 96). Former National Staff Coach 96-01, Head Coach Evergreen State College 92-96, Head Coach, Seattle University Women's Soccer 1982-85, Forest Ridge HS 85-92, state and regional ODP coach.

Playing Experience: UC Santa Barbara, US Women's National Team, 3 time National club champions Lowenbrau Seattle.

Awards: All American at UCSB. WSWSA Player of the Year. WSYSA Coach of the Year. WSYSA Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year PNW Conference.

Email: Jsmisek14@aol.com

Phone: cel (206) 406-4876 home (425) 228-4600




Jesse Winship-Freyer

License: USSF “B“ License

Coaching Experience: 5 years premier and HS. Current Assistant Coach of Bellevue Community College.

Playing Experience: Evergreen State College (4 years). Still an active GSSL Division 1 player.

Personal/Other: Tahuichi Academy, First Aid/CPR.

Phone: (206) 985-2272

Email: IMAGETHINKS@yahoo.com





Goal Keeping


Richard Reece

License: USSF 'A' License, UEFA 'B' License, NSCAA Premier, USSF Youth License, USSF National GK License, and NSCAA Advanced National GK Diploma.

Current Coaching Experience: University of Washington men's assistant coach. Region IV ODP Coach. Head Boys Coach, Washington Olympic Development Program. Washington ODP 93 Boys Head Coach. NSCAA National Staff Instructor. NSCAA Technical Director for Washington.

Past Coaching Experience: ADOC Eclipse Soccer Club, Eastside FC, South Texas ODP, Region III ODP, Coached 5 teams to Regionals, Won numerous State Championships, Produced over 60 girls into College Soccer, Coached 5 girls onto National teams, and 2 training events with Youth National Teams.

Playing Experience: Stevenage Boro, Gateshead FC, Sunderland FC, Cambridge United, Lincoln City, Maidstone United, and Blyth Spartans FC

Phone Number: (206) 290-3511

 Email: rjreece@u.washington.edu




Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com





 

 

Alphabetized Index




Jon Bakken

License: USSF “E“ License

Coaching Experience: Over 10 years experience coaching premier and recreational soccer U7 to U18.

Playing Experience: Collegiate soccer in UK, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Club level in home country of Norway.

Personal: Former VP and President, Emerald City FC; Board of Directors, Outward Bound

Phone: (206) 323-6046

Email: jbakken@att.net


 



Jordan Dolan

License: USSF C License

Coaching Experience: 4 years Premier and HS coaching experience.  '04 Asst. coach for GU16 State Cup Champions.

Playing Experience: Univ. MN Gophers, Seattle U Redhawks.

Awards: Helped Eastlake HS to two KingCo Championships.  Three-time all-KingCo selection and twice All-Eastside Team. Won U-17 State Championship team with FC Royals. Regional ODP selection.

Email: jdolanecfc@gmail.com

Phone: (425) 753- 4639


 



Stefan Cobb

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: Over 18 years Select and Rec., 3rd year as Head Coach at ECFC, Coaching Director of McGilvra Soccer Club, former CD of Magnolia Soccer Club and former CD of Soccer Unlimited Camps.

Playing Experience: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Other: University of Washington Varsity, currently playing for Tri-Alliance, 3 time National Club over-40 champions.

Personal: Married with 3 soccer playing children, Partner in a Seattle based Investment Management firm.

Email: stefancobb@hotmail.com

Phone: cell (206) 262-1222



 




Jason Farrell

License: USSF “B” License.

Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach, Seattle Sounders
Assistant Coach, Seattle University Men's Soccer
ECFC coach since 2001.

Playing Experience: Played professionally for ten years including the “A” League Seattle Sounders and MLS Columbus Crew. Played collegiate soccer for SPU and UW.

Phone: (206) 240-6095

Email: jasonfarrell1970@hotmail.com


 



 Shawn Farrell

License: USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience: 5th year with ECFC.

Playing Experience: Played collegiate soccer at Sonoma State. Still an active player with Kells Celtic.

Awards: ECFC Coach of the Year Jan 2006

Personal: J.D. UW School of Law. Initial Eligibility Coordinator for UW Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics, oversees the recruitment, eligibility, and admission of all incoming student athletes.

Phone: (206) 427-5579

Email: sfarrell06@hotmail.com


 



Jesse Winship-Freyer

License: USSF “B“ License

Coaching Experience: 5 years premier and HS. Current Assistant Coach of Bellevue Community College.

Playing Experience: Evergreen State College (4 years). Still an active GSSL Division 1 player.

Personal/Other: Tahuichi Academy, First Aid/CPR.

Phone: (206) 985-2272

Email: IMAGETHINKS@yahoo.com



 




Laura Caldwell

License: USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 3rd year with ECFC. 10 years as HS, MS and Rec coach.

Playing Experience: 3 years with Hibernian and Caledonian Saints, active player with WSWSA Division 1 team.

Personal: Laura is a History teacher at UPrep.

Phone: (206) 930-3667

Email: lauragagner@gmail.com



 



 John Hamel

License:  USSF “C“ License

Coaching Experience: 7th year with ECFC.  Former head coach at Lakeside and Liberty High Schools.

Playing Experience: 4 year starter for University of Washington. Played professionally for Tacoma Stars, FC Storm, and Seattle SeaDogs.

Personal: Elementary School teacher for Seattle Public Schools, has 3 soccer playing sons.

Phone: (206) 729-8286

Email: jhamel7@comcast.net



 



John Heimbigner

License: USSF “C” License

Coaching Experience: 4th year at ECFC, over 13 years experience coaching Premier Soccer, High School (Lakeside, Bellevue Christian, and Federal Way) and ODP.

Playing experience:  Over 25 years as active player.  Member of Seattle Pacific Univ. National Championship team in 1993.

Personal: Regional Director at OfficeSpace.com

Phone: cel (206) 604-2597 work (206) 287-1918

Email: heimb@officespace.com



 



Aron Hyde

Coaching Experience:
Seattle University Women's soccer assistant/goalkeeper coach
Washington State Olympic Development Program Coach
NSCAA GK Staff Instructor
4th Year ECFC Coach

Playing Experience:
Fulham FC
Millwall FC
Wycombe Wanders FC
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Judson College (NAIA)

Qualifications:
NSCAA Premier & Advanced/National Diplomas
USSF GK License
USSF B License
NSCAA National GK Diploma
B.S. Sport Exercise Science


Phone: (206) 465-7080

Email: aronhyde@hotmail.com



 




Mike Margolies

License: USSF "D" License, NSCAA Adv. Regional Diploma

Coaching Experience: 31 years of rec, premier and HS coaching experience. Garfield High School Men's JV Soccer Coach

Playing Experience: Played at Humboldt State and one year pro.

Personal: WSYSA VP of Development (Coach Education,Player Development,ODP,Referee Development)

Email: HSSoccerCoach@comcast.net

Phone: (425) 241-6539



 



Jon Matsushita

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years experience coaching premier soccer, High School, ODP, and regional ODP. Staff Instructor -WSYSA.

Playing Experience: UW

Awards: NSCAA Coach of the Year, Washington and Far West Region, 1996. Coached 2 WSYSA State Championship teams, and 3 High School Champions.

Personal: PSIA NW Level III Ski Instructor and USSA Alpine Ski Race Coach.

Phone: (425) 271-0940

Email: mailto:jonnymatsu@comcast.net



 



Kevin McGibbon

License: USSF “A“ License

Coaching Experience: 24 years College, High School, ODP and Premier level. WSYSA staff coach since 1989. WSYSA Regional Director of Coach Education. Head Coach, Inglemoor High School Boys Soccer

Phone: (425)273-0251

Email: gibbo-ecfc@hotmail.com
 

 



 



Matthew Olson

License: USSF “A“

Coaching Experience: Current Pacific Lutheran University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach, Former University of Washington and Wake Forest University Assistant Men’s Coach. Worked over 10 years coaching Premier Soccer with two WSYSA State Championships. Coached High School soccer at Skyline for 6 years with with Coach of the Year honors and several WIAA state berths including 3rd and 4th place finishes. Has been Director of Goalkeeper at club level for several years. Also worked as a Region IV staff coach and WSYSA ODP coach and goalkeeper trainer. Recently received the US Soccer National GK License.

Playing Experience: Drafted Major league Soccer (MLS) by DC United and was on 1996 MLS Cup squad, also was with New England Revolution and NY/NJ Metrostars. Played with Carolina Dynamo (NC) and Hampton Roads Mariners (Va) in A-League. Trained with professional teams in Holland at AJAX Amsterdam & Vitesse Arnhem, in Sweden with Hammarby IF, AIK Stockholm and in England West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton and Cheltenham. Played college soccer at Indiana University on 1988 NCAA Division One National Championship team and at Wake Forest University on Atlantic Coast Conference Championship team. Also spent time with the US Amateur National Team.


Personal: Owns Global Soccer Networks - Features Small Group, Team Training and Goalkeeper Coaching

Phone: (206) 909-2410

Email: mattygk1@yahoo.com


 




Tai K. Po

License:
USSF “C“ License.

Coaching Experience:
7 years total, last 4 with FC Alliance.

Playing Experience:
Former ECFC and ODP player.

Personal:
BS Child Psychology/Chemistry and MS Chemical Engineering University of Washington.

Phone:
cel (206) 228-4402.

Email:
taikpo@gmail.com