A Lifelong Passion for Soccer, On and Off the Field With over 25 years of experience in soccer as a player, coach, and referee, I bring a well-rounded and deeply rooted passion for the game to every session I lead. I started playing at age 4 and continued through age 29, primarily as a goalkeeper and defender. My early involvement also included becoming a certified Illinois State referee at age 12 and working field operations for the Darien Park District. My playing career included youth leagues with the Darien Youth Club and Darien Dynamo travel teams, followed by high school soccer at Downers Grove South and adult recreational leagues with Chicago Sport and Social Club. As a coach, I hold a Grassroots Coaching Certification from the state of Illinois and have been actively coaching since my children began playing. I’ve coached teams at the kindergarten through U7 levels, currently in my second season with my son's team. My coaching experience spans respected community leagues including Lisle Classic Soccer League (since 2022) and Naperville Park District. In addition to coaching, I continue to referee youth games (U8–U16) and adult women’s league matches, currently officiating with Midwest Referee through Assignr and the Women’s West Suburban Soccer League in Naperville. Whether on the field as a player, supporting youth development as a coach, or ensuring fair play as a referee, I bring a deep understanding of the game and a commitment to helping players grow in skill, confidence, and love for soccer
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