Bill Wilkins
Name:
Bill Wilkins
Coaching Experience (years):
(Example: 15+ years) This is the start of my 40th year
Licenses/Certifications:
(Example: USSF A License, UEFA B, etc.) USSF B
Education:
(College/university and degrees) PLU pacific lutheran university Bachelors in Business minor in Sociology
Playing Experience:
(List teams, colleges, professional or semi-pro experience)Played 4 years at PLU
Team Successes as a Coach:
(List championships, tournament wins, playoff runs, or other team highlights) I will take some time to try and put this together.
Best Coaching Memory:
(Your favorite moment as a coach — can be serious or fun!) Coaching two teams at the same time at Star Fire fields 3 & 4 in the state cup semi finals
Player Expectations or Advice:
(Short sentence or two about what you expect from your players or your go-to advice) Soccer is EASI—Effort, Attitude, Sportsmanship and Intelligence
Favorite Motivational Quote:
(Your favorite quote that inspires you)Every human body is one thing, one body, one person. This is true even though the body is made up of widely different parts or "members." Each part of the body contributes to the overall functioning of that body. Just like a body every team player matters. We win and lose as a team.
Favorite Soccer Team & Player:
(Club and/or national team + favorite player) I have Followed the Sounders since 1974. I used to root for Tony Chursky and Jimmy McAlister. I believe Clint Dempsey was the best.
Fun Fact About You:
(Something lighthearted or unexpected — hobbies, hidden talent, etc.) I have four kids and now am a grandpa of four.