Kevin Skinner

Youth Director U8-U12

WPFC Coaching Staff Member
Coaching Years of Experience: 
11+
License and Credentials:
NSCAA Premier Diploma (USSF "A" National Coaching License Equivalent)
Certifications:
Nationally certified in CPR and First Aid.
Email:
krskinneruk@yahoo.co.uk
Cell Phone:
206-953-9384
 

Coaching Successes:

  • US youth Region IV Boys coach of the year Winner & US youth National coach of year nominee.
  • WA state Boys competitive coach of the year Winner.
  • 2016 RCL D1 Champions & State finalists BU17
  • 2016 Fall RCL D3 Champions GU14
  • 2015 Fall RCL D3 Champions BU14
  • 2014 West Sound FC Girls Coach of the year
  • WA State 2014 coach of the year finalist
  • 2014 RCL D2 Champions BU15
  • 2014 US Club Northwest Regionals Champions U15B
  • 2014 RCL D3 Champions BU14
  • 2013 RCL D4Champions BU14
  • 2012 NPSL Champions GU18, WA State Cup finalists
  • Over 30 tournaments won in 5 years working in Kitsap County

Coaching Qualifications/License:

  • NSCAA Premier Diploma,(USSF A equivalent)
  • NSCAA Advanced National Diploma (Distinction awarded, USSF B equivalent)
  • NSCAA National Diploma
  • USSF C License
  • F.A coaching certificate Level 2 (UEFA C, USSF C equivalent)
  • F.A coaching certificate Level 2 (UEFA C, USSF C equivalent)
  • USSF E licence

Coaching Experience/Soccer History:

  • 2016 to Present Washington Premier FC--
    • ​JR RCL Director and  Head Coach
  • 2012 – 2016 Kitsap Alliance FC (Formerly WestSound FC) 
    • ​Director of Coaching, Director of Club Development, Head Coach
  • 2010 – 2012 Bainbridge Island S.C
    • Director of Girl’ Soccer, Head Coach
  • 2008 – 2010 Challenger Sports British Soccer
    • Camp Director, Head Coach
  • 2006 – 2008 Goals Soccer centre, Chingford, England
    • Assistant General Manager

Additional Coaching/Playing roles

  • 2015 – Olympic Force FC, EPLWA, Men’s Semi Pro, Head coach. (Top 4 finish)
  • “Champs Soccer schools” Head coach, Founder and Director
  • WestSound FC Semi Pro men’s Player coach, Captain.
  • Kitsap Puma’s Pro Indoor.
  • 10 years Semi Pro career, Ryman League, England.
  • 3 years playing Greenwich University
  • Leyton Orient FC & West Ham United Youth Program

Favorite Soccer Team/Club Player:

  • Club:  West Ham United
  • Player:  Andy Carroll (current) George Best (all time)

Best Coaching Memory: Taking a team from D4 to D1 in 18 months.  In 2014 Boys 99s won RCL Div 2 after winning Div 3 and Div 4 consecutively.  Tons of hard work and belief paid off to put the team where they deserved to be among the best teams in the state.  

Player Expectations/Advice: Practice how you play! Practice makes permanent, so practice with intensity and desire to keep improving,  push yourself and take others with you. Effort, attitude and focus are the difference between being good and being great.... be great! 

Favorite Motivational Quote: "Soccer is not just a game, its a religion, an addiction....its a way of life"
"If you play for the name on the front of the shirt, people will remember the one on the back"