We are here to provide you and your family with the best youth soccer experience possible! We are proud to bring you a group of highly accomplished coaches and administrators. Read the bios below to learn more about your coach.
253-640-2866 [email protected]
"Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard"
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF B License
Coaching Experience: James has over 18 years of experience coaching youth soccer, most of it right here in Federal Way. James' coaching accomplishments include a GU14 US Club National Championship, 8 quarterfinals finishes, 3 semifinals, and 4 finals in the Washington State Cup, and 3 finals in the Championship cup, the most recent being 2019 with the G06 Blue. James has also spent time as the Director of FWFC Junior Academy and as an assistant coach at St. Martin's University. During his 25 plus years coaching he has helped over 150 FW players find college programs to continue their soccer careers.Back to top
575-642-7039[email protected]
253-414-8372[email protected]
Coaching Licenses: USSF B License (2015) United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma (2014) UEFA B License (2013)
Coaching Experience: Head Coach Bellevue College Men's Soccer (2015-2017) Head Coach Eastside FC (2017) Trainer-Mercer Island FC (2017) Head Coach Seattle United (2012-2015) Head Coach Highline Premier (2007-2012)
Playing Experience: Seattle Wolves FC (2004-2008) The University of Leeds, England (1999-2002)Back to top
206-755-3551[email protected]
Coaching License and Education: USSF National E license
Coaching Experience: Sean has over 20 years of coaching within FWFC.
Coaching Achievements: 2017 Crossfire Select Cup B01, Xtreme Cup Finalist B01 2015 Xtreme Cup Finalist B01, 2015 Crossfire Select Cup Finalist B01 2014 FWFC & FWSA Recreational Coach of the year 2014 District 3 Champion B01, Blast Off Champion B01 2014 WYSA Recreational Cup Champion B01 2014 WYSA Recreation Cup Finalist G98 2013 District 3 Champion B01, Blast Off Champion B01 2013 WYSA Recreation Cup Finalist B01 2010 District 3 Champion G98 2009 District 3 Champion G92 2008 District 3 Champion G98, Blast Off Champion G92 2008 WYSA President's Cup Finalist G92Back to top
253-394-4615 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF National D License
Coaching Experience: Taylor has 3 years of coaching experience and 1 RCL Division Championship in the 2nd year of coaching.
Coaching Achievements:2016 Jr Academy2017 G09 Blue – Blast off Champion2018 G09 Blue – RCL Division Champions2018 G09 Blue – Crossfire Challenge Finalists2018 G09 Blue – Rainier Challenge Finalists2018 G09 Blue – Labor Day Cup Champions
Playing Experience:Taylor has 15 years of playing experience for FWFC, and played at the highest level during her playing career.Back to top
206-595-5662[email protected]
Coaching License and Education: USSF National F license, working to get E license
Coaching Experience: 4 years of Recreational coaching 1 year of Junior RCL coaching
Playing Experience: Corrales has been playing since he was seven years old. He played Div 2 in the Costa Rican National League and many other clubs in Costa Rica. He has also played in many different men's leagues around the Puget Sound.Back to top
253-209-8638[email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF National C License.
Coaching Experience: Rob has four years coaching experience with FWFC and 3 RCL Division Championships.
Playing Experience: Rob has 40 years playing/coaching experience in Club, Select, Premier, High School, College, and Semi-Pro.
Coaching Achievements:2015 Jr Academy Instructor 2016 Jr Academy Instructor 2017 Jr RCL Instructor 2017 WFA Tactics & Training Analysis: Raymond Verheijen 2017 Girls Competitive Coach of The Year 2016 G05 White - RCL Division Champions 2016 G06 Blue - Rainier Challenge Finalist 2016 G06 Blue - Crossfire Challenge Champions 2016 G06 Blue - Mount Hood Challenge Champions 2016 G06 Silver - Kent Cornucopia Champions 2017 G06 Blue - Quest Diag Starfire Spring Classic Champions 2017 G06 Blue - Bigfoot Finalist 2017 G06 Blue - Mount Hood Challenge Finalist 2017 G06 Blue - River Jam Challenge Champions 2017 G06 Blue - Las Vegas Cup Champions 2017 G06 Blue - WA State Champions Cup Semi-Finalist 2017 G08 - Rainier Valley Slammers Classic Finalist 2017 G08 - Kick in the Grass Champions 2017 G08 - Blastoff Finalist 2018 G08 - RCL Division Champions 2018 G08 - Presidents Cup ChampionsBack to top
253-973-0261 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF National D license, C license candidate.
Coaching Experience: Mark has over 15 years of coaching experience within FWFC including MOD, Junior Academy, and Premier. In the 2016 WA. State Championship, Mark successfully coached the Girls 2005 Blue team to a state championship in Div 2 and the Girls 2005 Blue team to the finals in Div 1. He is currently coaching both boys and girls teams in the 2005 age group.
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253-946-1848 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: National D License; US SoccerGrassroots 4v4, 7v7, & 9v9, Licenses: US SoccerCertificates in Tactics & Football Action; World Football AcademyBachelor of Science Degree – University of Wisconsin - Madison Coaching Experience: 5+ years of coaching with FWFC in Club, MOD, Select and Jr. AcademyCoaching Achievements:2018 B08 Blast Off ChampionsPlaying Experience:Have been enjoying my soccer journey since I was four years old. I played with the Lake Hills Soccer Club, a part of the Eastside Youth Soccer Association, through U-19.Back to top
206-465-0097 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: Finishing UEFA B1 License (December 2018)
Coaching Experience: Seattle Sounders Summer Camp U5-U14 B36 Torshavn Youth Academy U12 - U14, Faroe Islands, 2015/2017
Throughout Philip's career but especially in Seattle Sounders he not only worked on his physical capabilities and his technical abilities on the field, but he has also worked hard on the mental side of being a professional soccer player. The mental aspect of a professional soccer life weighs just as much as the potential on the field. Philip is a firm believer that mental capacities will get you to the last step up the ladder. Therefore he will be working mentally with the players and take all the know-how from his coaches and mental coaches and apply this to his training of the youth. This will give the players an advantage in situations of pressure and will benefit young players in situations when they feel like they did not deliver the end product as well as expected. Philip also likes to put a lot of thought into strengthening the muscles around the core during practices to keep players away from injury.
Throughout his entire career, Philip has been trained by professionals and believes that the key to a better performance lies in the individual training and how it can be applied to a game situation. At every training, he will look at players' capabilities and potential and let them know what to work on to be professional soccer players.
Playing Experience: At the age of 19, this Denmark native signed his first professional contract with his home country. After playing at the highest level in Denmark he came to the United States and signed with the Seattle Sounders MLS team and then with the Oklahoma Energy FC. Philip has been around the world and played in Malaysia, Norway and the Faroe Islands but is currently back in the United States playing for the Tacoma Stars Indoor team where he was just named to the MASL All-Rookie team. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_LundBack to top
253-740-6252 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF F License
Playing Experience: 16 years of playing experience for Federal Way, also played for Whatcom Community College in Bellingham.Back to top
253-347-8680 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education:USSF National F license, USSF National E license.
Coaching Experience: Two years coaching at FWFC.
Playing Experience:Select: Reign, MRFC Santos (State Championship team), High School: Varsity- Decatur High School- team captain, College: Concordia University. Played one season with the Sounders Women.
4-time Conference ChampionsCCC Defensive Player of the year3-time All-League4 National Tournament appearances2 National Final appearances3-time All AmericanNSCAA All Tournament Team2-time Team CaptainBack to top
253-350-4076 [email protected]
Coaching Experience2008-2013: Highline College Assistant Coach (63W-21L-16T) 2013-Present: Highline College Head Coach (36W-6L-7T) 2012-Present: Mt Rainier High School (48W-28L-9T) 2013-Present: FWFC (2000 Boys, 2003 Boys, and 2005 Boys)
Coaching Achievements2008 Western Region Champions (Highline) 2014 NWAC Coach of the year (Highline) 2014 NWAC Champions (Highline) 2016 West Region coach of the year (Highline) 2014, 2015, and 2016 Western Region Champions (Highline) 2015 SPSL North Champions (Mt Rainier HS) 2013, 2015, 2016 State Tournament (Mt Rainier HS) 2013 RCL Division 5 Champions (FWFC 2005 Boys) 2014, 2015 Federal Way Blast Off Champions (FWFC 2000 Boys) 2015 Battle at the Boarder Champions (FWFC 2000 Boys) 2016 State Cup Semifinals (FWFC 2000 Boys)
Playing Experience1997-2003: FWFC 1999-2003: Thomas Jefferson HS 2004-2006: Highline College 2006-2008: University of Washington 2009-2012: Kitsap Pumas SC 2012-2014: Seattle Sounders U-23 2010-Present: Tacoma Stars
Playing Achievements1997 & 1999 State Champions (FWFC) 2004 NWAC Champions (Highline College) 2005 NWAC MVP (Highline College) 2006 & 2007 NCAA Tournament (University of Washington) 2009 & 2011 PDL Western Conference Champions (Kitsap Pumas) 2011 PDL National Champions (Kitsap Pumas) 2012 All Western Region Team (Kitsap Pumas) 2010 PASL National Champions (Tacoma Stars)Back to top
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Coaching Experience: Lamar has experience in coaching private sessions, focusing on individual technical and tactical abilities. He has experience coaching various camps put on by the University of Nevada Las Vegas and pro teams in Seattle, Charleston, Montreal and D.C.
Playing Experience:Lamar is a local soccer product of youth clubs in Federal Way and Norpoint FC, while attending Thomas Jefferson High School. Lamar attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas for 4 years where he earned first team All-MPSF honors three straight years NSCAA All-Far West Region second team honors his senior year and finished Top 10 in points accumulated in school history. He went on to be signed by the Seattle Sounders in their inaugural year and has played for the last 10 years professionally in Charleston, D.C, Montreal and the first division in Finland. He is currently pro indoor with the local team, Tacoma Stars.Back to top
252-831-0086 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: USSF D License
Coaching Experience:George has coached club soccer for 30 years and currently coaches the senior team in the Club. During his tenure his teams have competed at 3 Far West Regionals Championship Cups and have won three Washington State Cups. He has successfully reached the finals or semifinals on 12 different occasions playing in the RCL Championships. Two of his teams climbed the ranks and have successfully been promoted from RCL Division 3 to the First Division. George's resume includes four years Coaching Washington States Olympic Development teams and numerous summer soccer camps. He has taken two teams to England and compiled a 5-2-1 record against academy-level clubs.
As the Federal Way Soccer Association Director of Fields and Development he has been responsible for joint operation agreements and the development with the City of Federal Way for the construction of three Field Turf fields and their resurfacing. He has worked on the Federal Way Parks and Recreation Commission, assuring the proper maintenance of the Celebration Park Soccer complex as some of the premier grass fields in the state.
Coaching Achievements and Awards: George has been Washington State Competitive Coach of the Year twice for District 3 and five times for FWFC!Back to top
Coaching Licenses and Education: Licenses with English FA, US Soccer, and NSCAA
Coaching Experience: Head JV and Assistant Varsity coach for Monticello High School Girls in Minnesota for 3 years, winning record each year includes best single-season record in the school's history. Appeared in two Minnesota State Cup Finals with the Monticello Soccer Club, U13 and U14 boys, in 2015 and 2016. Took the Ray-Pec Elite U14 Girls to the Missouri State Cup Competition. Ran soccer camps through the Monticello Soccer Club, 2014-2017 (goalkeeper, fitness and goal scorer camps).
Playing Experience: Played semi-professionally for Glastonbury Town in England.Back to top
206-856-2858 [email protected]
Coaching Licenses and Education: European Union Football Association (UEFA) A License, United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License, Washington State Youth Soccer License.
Coaching Experience: Hadji has over 15 years of coaching experience-teaching, mentoring, and developing all levels of soccer players. He excels in communicating and teaching effective techniques hands-on. He has the innate ability to analyze and motivate players to their maximize performance and is relentless at film research and quick thinking to achieve successful results for all players and teams. He was for 10 years, a Director for the Kids1st Association, a Non-Profit organization and a coach for youth soccer programs in Seattle, Washington for 12 years.
Playing Experience: Two-time winner of United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Men over 30 Tournament (2004, 2006); F.K VITORIA ZIZKOV, Czech 1st Division, Prague, Czech Rep (1997-1998); F.K CHOMUTOV, Czech 3rd Division, Chomutov, Czech Rep (1996-1997); FC VINCENNES, French DHR Division, Paris, France (1994-1996); ASC MEDIOUR Rufisque, Senegal (1992-1994); ASC MEDIOUR, Rufisque, Senegal (1990-1992).Back to top
253-720-7182 [email protected]
Coaching Experience:PJ was the head varsity coach at Bethel High School for 10 years and is currently an assistant coach at Tacoma CC for the past six years.
Playing Experience:PJ played for the Norpoint Soccer Club as a youth player then played two years at Tacoma CC where he was named to the all-star team both years. He has played various levels of indoor and outdoor soccer, playing semi-pro indoors with the Tacoma Stars and semi-pro out door with the South Sound FC.Back to top
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