Coach Q&A with Chris Cotten

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Coaches Community

Chris CottenDirector of Parks and Recreation for the City of Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?In my time with coaching and supporting soccer, I have seen time and time again kids that have the talent to play at a high level...

Coach Q&A – Dr. Shirley Chau

by | Jun 4, 2025 | Association News, Coaches Community

Dr. Shirley Chau School of Social Work at the Faculty of Healthand Social Development University of British Columbia Okanagan campus Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching/develop this program? My soccer program is called the...

Coach Q&A – Jody Lingafeldt

by | May 29, 2025 | Association News, Coaches Community

Jody Lingafeldt Head Coach Colorado Mesa University Women’s Soccer Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?This is a tough question to narrow down.  To be honest I never wanted to play soccer.  My father drove me to my first soccer practice and he had to peel me...

Coach Q&A with Bob Chinn

by | May 27, 2025 | Association News, Coaches Community

Bob Chinn Bolden LionsCimarron Memorial High School   Las Vegas, NV   Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?As a kid growing up, my Dad coached our baseball team.  I remember being the first to the field and the last to leave.  I remember driving an...