Name:

Eli

Coaching Experience (years):
6 years

Licenses/Certifications:
USSF C License

Education:
University of Washington, BS in Applied Mathematics

Playing Experience:
Played for Seattle United in 2010 and 2011 for B99 Teams, played in the PSPL (now WPL) for Emerald City in high school

Team Successes as a Coach:
Washington Cup wins in 2023 and 2024

President's Cup win in 2025

Rainier Challenge wins in 2024 and 2025

Best Coaching Memory:
Celebrating after the game winning penalty kick in the state cup final! 

Player Expectations or Advice:
Enjoy the process and enjoy the competition along the way, learn how to improve your skills and work to maximize what you can do on the field

Favorite Motivational Quote:
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" - John Wooden

Favorite Soccer Team & Player:
Seattle Sounders and Nouhou

Fun Fact About You:
When I am not coaching, I love to cook, especially baking! You can find me in the kitchen when I am not on the field.