A young woman smiling, wearing a black sports jacket with Seattle Sounders Soccer Club logo on the chest, against a plain white background.

Camryn Iftiger

Name:
Camryn Iftiger

Coaching Experience (years):
2 years

Licenses/Certifications:
Grassroots 11v11 and 9v9

Education:
University of Vermont

B.A. in English (British literature) and Environmental Studies

Playing Experience:

I have been playing soccer for 23 years. I played club soccer for 7 years.

Team Successes as a Coach:

·       Finalists at the 2025 Valor Cornucopia Cup (Girls 2012 Honor, Division 3) with the SH G12 team

·       Led the SH G12 team from the bottom of Division 3 in the NPSL league to a 4th-place finish last season

Best Coaching Memory:

One of my favorite moments as a coach was when I played music during practice. As soon as it came on, the players let loose, dancing and laughing while still working through the drill. It was a fun team bonding moment.

Player Expectations or Advice:

·       If there’s no risk for mistakes, there’s no room for improvement. Focus on improving, not proving.

·       Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

Favorite Motivational Quote:

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine

Favorite Soccer Team & Player:
USWNT and Sounders. Tobin Heath and Trinity Rodman

Fun Fact About You:
I love to ski in my free time, and my favorite mountain in the area is Crystal Mountain.