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| Each area in the state has specific needs and time frame requirements for coaching education. To address these needs the Regional Directors of Coaching Education are active from February through September of each calendar year. Their main goal will be to help address the specific educational needs within their Region. The Regions are delineated in this map. They will also aid in locating and training educational staff coaches so that E and D License courses can be conducted in local areas. Communication between clubs within an association or area will be improved to facilitate clinic requests and reduce cancellations.
These staff will work in concert with the Washington Youth Soccer Director of Coaching to improve the overall offering and implementation of the Washington Youth Soccer coaching education program:
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Kevin McGibbon will be the Director of Coaching Education in the North Puget Sound Region, which encompasses all of Washington Youth Soccer's District 1 except Seattle. Coaching:
- Edmonds Community College Men - Head Coach 1984-1990
- Lynnwood High School Boy's - Head Coach 1986-1992
- FC Everett Men's Team - Head Coach 1987-1988
- Washington State Youth Soccer Assn. Staff Coach 1989-Present
- Northshore Youth Soccer Association Select Coach 1988-1992
- FC Alliance – Trainer, Coach, Associate Coaching Director 1999-2006
- Coach, Emerald City FC 2006
Education:
- BS Business Administration, Central Washington University, 1992
Coaching Licenses and Related Experience:
- US Soccer “A” License #1442 – 1997
- Northshore Youth Soccer Association VP of Player and Coach Development 1999-2005
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Jon Matsushita will be the Director of Coaching Education in the Central Puget Sound Region, which includes Eastside YSA, Lake Washington YSA, Northshore YSA, Seattle YSA and Snoqualmie Valley YSA.
Coaching:
- Washington Youth Soccer Staff Coach
- Washington Youth Soccer ODP Head Coach – BU14, BU15, GU14
- US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Staff Coach - BU15, BU16, GU15, GU16,
- US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Asst Coach - BU15
- LWYSA Coach/Educator 1982-2000
- * 1982 BU-13 WSYSA State Champion LWYSA Aztecs
- * 1986 BU-17 WSYSA State Champion LWYSA Aztecs
- Eastlake High School Head Coach
- * 1987 Coach Gatorade Player of the Year / Washington Dale Ottopal
- * 1987 & 1993 Golden Acorn Award Winner/Education
- * 1996 NSCAA COY Washington State Large School
- * 1996 NSCAA COY Far West Large School
- * 1996 Eastlake High School State Champion Boys AAA
- * 1997 Eastlake High School State Champion Boys AAAA
- * 1997 NSCAA #2 Nationally Ranked Large School Eastlake High School
- * 1998 Coach Gatorade Player of the Year/Washington/National Nick Downing
- * 2002 Eastlake High School State Champion Girls AAAA
Education:
- BS in History/Mathematics, University of Washington
Playing:
- University of Washington
- Youth Soccer - Lake Hills Youth Soccer
Coaching License and Related Experience:
- United States Soccer Federation “A” License
- USSF Youth License
- NSCAA Youth Diploma
- LWYSA Assistant Coaching Director, 1990-1995
- PSIA NW Level III Ski Instructor
- USSA Alpine Ski Race Coach
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JonnyMatsu@comcast.net
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More information to come soon.
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John Wedge will be responsible for the Peninsula Region, which encompasses Washington Youth Soccer's District 4. John has been involved with and supportive of Youth Soccer in the United States since 1979 in a variety of roles.
John is a native of West Yorkshire, England where he grew up playing, and then coaching, soccer. In 1978, John graduated from Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds University with a B.Ed. degree in Human Movement.
In 1979 John immigrated to New York City where he taught Physical Education and coached soccer at Tilden H.S. in Brooklyn . He moved to Seattle , where he coached at Shoreline Community College from 1980 to 1984, winning the Northwest Colleges Coach of the Year Award in 1982. He was Coaching Director for the Washington State Soccer League in 1984 and 1985 before becoming Head Coach of both the men's and women's teams of the Valley Cities S.C., a semi-pro club based in Kent.
While he was general manager of the Tacoma Indoor Soccer Center , John also coached the Tacoma Wings to a National Amateur Men's Open Indoor title in 1987. He was the Washington State Men's Open Coach between 1987 and 1989 and won the Washington State “Player of the Year” award in 1988. Player coach of the Men's O-30 State Champions “Northend Internationals”, he also coached the Women's O-30 “Life's Events”, to State titles in 1989 and 1990.
John returned to high school coaching with Federal Way between 1991 and 1996 and was named the SPSL's Coach of the Year in 1992. He was the head coach of The Evergreen State College Men's team in 1996 and 1997. He helped create the Highline Heat soccer club in 1997 and was its first Coaching Director. He was concurrently Coaching Director of the Shorelake Soccer Club in 1998 and 1999, and President of Coerver Coaching of Washington from 1997 to 1999. John is currently Program Director with the Bainbridge Island Soccer Academy. He is responsible for camps, clinics and developing curricula.
John is a staff instructor with Washington Youth Soccer for whom he has conducted numerous coach licensing clinics since 1985. He holds a USSF “A” coaching license, a National Youth License, and the Premier Award of the NSCAA.
Coaching:
- Washington Youth Soccer Staff Coach 1985 – present
- Federal Way High School Head Coach 1991 – 1996
- * SPSL Coach of the Year - 1992
- Shoreline Community College Men's Head Coach 1980-1984
- * Norwest Colleges Coach of the Year - 1982
- Evergreen State College Men's Head Coach 1996-1997
- Valley Cities SC Head Coach
- Adult League teams, Head Coach
Education:
- BEd in Human Movement, Trinity & All Saints College, Leeds University
Playing:
- University of Washington
- Youth Soccer - Lake Hills Youth Soccer
Coaching License and Related Experience:
- United States Soccer Federation “A” License
- USSF Youth License
- NSCAA Premier Award
- Coaching Director, Washington State Soccer League – 1984-1985
- General Manager, Tacoma Indoor Soccer Center
- Program Director, Bainbridge Island Soccer Academy
- Coaching Director, Shorelake Soccer Club 1998-1999
- Coaching Director, Highline Heat Soccer Club 1997
- President, Coerver Coaching of Washington 1997-1999
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James Charette will be working with the Southwest Washington Region, Districts 5 and 7. Having lived in Washington State for 34 years, James has coached club soccer in Thurston County since 1993. He has had the opportunity to work with youth players at all levels in the Southwest Washington Region, including District and State leagues, State and Regional ODP and Youth National Team players.
James is eager to work with the current and future staff, and most importantly, to develop youth coaches through Washington Youth Soccer License clinics. His goal is to support each association in Districts 5 and 7, so that they have the coaching education, including Washington Youth Soccer Licensing Clinics, to support their clubs, coaches and players. It is important that the opportunities for coaching education are provided and that they are well attended.
James looks forward to this opportunity and welcomes any questions or ideas on how we can improve and grow the game in the Southwest Washington Region soccer community.
Coaching:
- USYS Region IV ODP Staff 2002-present
- Black Hills FC, Director of Coaching 1998-present
- Washington Youth Soccer Staff Coach 1995–present
- Coaching Youth Soccer 1992–present
Education:
- BS In Health Physical Education, Belhaven College, Jackson MS (1991)
Playing:
- Charlotte Eagles, USL, Russia Tours 1992, 1993
- College Soccer Belhaven College , Jackson MS 1988-1991
- Youth Soccer Lakewood Soccer Club
Coaching License and Related Experience:
- United States Soccer Federation “A” License
- The Scottish Football Association Intermediate “A” License
- KNVB The Royal Dutch Football Association / NSCAA National License
- The Football Association of Ireland International License
- NSCAA Advanced National License
- Youth Observations: Feyenoord and Ajax (Holland) November 2003
- Youth development observations: Ajax (Holland) and AJA Auxerre (France) youth senior team November 1997
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Mike Washington is responsible for the Eastern Washington Region, District 6. With 24 years of coaching experience at all levels of soccer, Mike looks forward to working with coaches from all over this vast region of Washington State.
Coaching:
- Coventry City English Professional Team
- Bellevue Community College Men's Head Coach.
- Hazen High School Boys and Girls Head Coach
- * State playoffs and Coach of the Year honors
- Redmond High School Boys Head Coach
- Lakeside High School Girls Technical advisor
- Bellevue High School Girls Head Coach.
- Club Coaching Director/Coach – Northshore Youth Soccer
- Club Coaching Director - Tri-Cites Youth Soccer
- Washington Youth Soccer Head Coach for Boys and Girls, U14-U19
- Whitman College Men's Head Coach. 1998–present
- Training Coaches in the National Coaching Licensing program.
- Running State level Camps and Clinics for youth players, U6-U19
Education:
- Graduated from High School in England .
- AA degree equivalent - Building Trade Painter Decorator
Playing:
- Elenborough FC Youth and Adult Leagues
- Westlands F.C.
- Worlebury F.C.
Coaching License and Related Experience:
- United States Soccer Federation National “A” License.
- Attended Goalkeeper License Jan 4 th -11 th San Diego
- England Pre-Lim Badge.
- Member of NSCAA
- Camps and Clinics and various summer programs. Whitman College.
- Coventry City, working with youth players and scouting program.
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