Federación de fútbol de Crystal Lake

Personal Bio/Soccer Experience:

Justin played soccer for Club teams in and around the Lake Zurich area including Ela, Schwaben AC and Lake Forrest Soccer. He also played high school soccer and shared co-Captains at Loyola Academy and Lake Zurich High School. Justin trained in the Olympic Development Program (ODP). He represented the state of Illinois at the ODP Region 2 camp and ODP Region Pool 2 for two years.

Justin’s coaching philosophy focuses on the building fundamentals of the game as well as establishing clear and consistent communication with his players and parents. He looks to incorporate both technical and tactical skills through practice and play. When Justin is not coaching he can be found watching the USMNT or FC Bayern Munchen with his wife, son or having fun with friends and family or listening to live music . Justin is currently a Solution Architect at a consulting and technology company located in the Chicago area.

Soccer/Coaching Experience:

• Hawthorn Woods Elite Soccer Club Coach for 3 years 7 v 7 and 9 v 9

• Hawthorn Woods Recreation Coach for 3 years

• Olympic Developmental Program Player (Illinois State Select and Region 2 Pool)

• Co-Captain Loyola Academy Soccer

• 2 year Varsity player Lake Zurich High School Soccer

• Iowa State University club soccer team, center back

• 4 time YSSL Division Champion as a player and coach

• Currently holds US Soccer Federation National D license as well as USSF Soccer Grassroots 9v9 and 11v11 coaching licenses.