ECFC Coach Profiles

Name: Dave Russell

License(s):

National C

Coaching Experience:

I have been teaching kids to play soccer most of my adult life. My coaching experience includes recreational teams, both at the city and district level, select teams with Emerald City and its’ precursors, plus District ODP teams. I spent several years as the coaching director of West Seattle Soccer club; developing a progressive system of camps and clinics that helped place players of similar ability into training sessions throughout the year. I am coaching my seventh Emerald City team and have been with the club, except for a short break, since 1987. Over the years, 3 of my teams have won 5 state championships.

Personal:

I’m married to Phoebe who is, as far as I can tell, the hub of the Seattle soccer universe. I have two grown sons, Trevor and Ian. Trevor still plays soccer several nights a week; and Ian, who after finishing his soccer career that included the Sounders, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy is currently the assistant coach of the Earthquakes. Our youngest son is Sean who is on the Emerald City U17 team as well as having played on the State ODP team the last two years.

Phone:

(206) 938-2525

E-mail:

dave.russell1@comcast.net

Coaching Philosophy

The game is simple, don’t complicate it. I like to teach skills in a tactical framework that includes a lot of small sided games. In addition I believe that to grow, players must get to play significant minutes consecutively in games that count. While we always step on the field looking to win, the real goal is player development. As long as we succeed at developing players the wins and losses will take care of themselves. We as coaches must always remember that the operative word here is “PLAY”. Teach fundamentals, make it fun and everything else will fall into place.

ECFC Teams coached by Dave

F'97 Green

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