ECFC Role: Head Coach / Assistant Coach

Licenses and Diplomas:

• USSF “Grassroots” License

Coaching Background: 4 years of experience

• Emerald City FC since 2019
• Seattle Prep Boys Program Coach since 2021
• Little Kickers FC London

Playing Experience 

• WSU Men’s Club
• North Greenford United FC
• Rayners Lane FC
• Tacoma Narrows

Coaching Philosophy:

I believe that sport is an important part to a child’s development and growth. My goal as a coach is for every child I coach to enjoy coming to practices and games and to learn and grow in not just their soccer abilities, but life skills as well.

Favorite teams:

• Far and wide: Chelsea FC
• Hometown teams: Seattle Sounders

Contact:

206-578-7587

alex.payton@wsu.edu