How many years have you been on staff with Hartford United SC?    First year!

Why do you coach youth soccer?  I am passionate about the growth of the sport and sharing my love and passion for it with the next generations to come. Also to share my ideas on important foundational skills players of the game should have.  

What is the best advise you could give young players?   Play. Play. Play. Not just at practice but with a small group of friends, dribbling by yourself, whatever is available. Use your imagination, have fun and don’t be afraid to try different things!

What is your favorite hobby (outside of soccer)? I enjoy reading, time spent outside in the summer (hanging out by a lake, hikes, kayaking), eating good food and bike riding.

What is your favorite movie? The Little Giants

What is your favorite food?  Seafood, Indian and Mediterranean

Did you play soccer growing up? – If so, how many years? I started playing when I was 5 and have been playing ever since

Who do you look up to as a coaching mentor? My college coach, Coach Mitchell. And Neil Cassidy and Corbin Bowers who I was an assistant for.

Why HUSC? Learning about the philosophy behind the club and scrimmaging against a girls U19 team, they had such positive energy and competed!