2016-17 WPFC Staff Member
Coaching Assignment: G02 ECNL,  G03 ECNL, B08 White
	Coaching Years of Experience:  12
	License and Credentials: USSF "B" National Coaching License
	Certifications: MIT Nationally certified in CPR and First Aid
	Email: coachbirklid@gmail.com
	Twitter: @coachbirklid

Coaching Experience/History:
10 Years WPFC
2 Years MRFC

Youth/Collegiate/Professional Playing History: 
1995-2001 FC United
1997 FC United - State Champions
2000 FC United - Tampa Bay Sun Bowl Champions
2001 FC United - State Champions

1998-2001 WRHS
1998 2nd Team All-League
1999 1st Team All-League
2000 1st Team All-League
2001 1st Team All-League/League MVP/All Time Leading Goal Scorer WRHS

2001-2004 University of Washington
2001, 2003, 2004 NCAA Appearances
2002, 2003, 2004 Pac 10 All-Academic Team
2004 UW - NCAA Sweet 16

Team Successes: 

99 WPFC Boys 2011 State Champions

01 WPFC Girls 2012 State Champions

01 WPFC Girls 2014 State Champions

06 WPFC Girls 2017 State Champions

00 WPFC Girls 2017 State Champions

01 WPFC Girls 2014 Region IV Finalists

Favorite Soccer Team/Club/Player: 

Barcelona/Gerard Pique

Best coaching memory:“Coming back from being down 2-0 in the state finals with my ’99 boys’ team. The game-winning goal was scored in the last few seconds and then the parents and fans stormed the field. It was so cool because we started the year with only 7 kids. We only had 11 on the roster at the end of summer. Every single one of them played a ton, got better, and pulled together to create one of the coolest sports ‘moments’ I’ve ever witnessed.”

Player Expectations/Advice:
If you want to get really good at soccer, think of yourself as a craftsmen. Work really hard every day to hone in your craft. Most people aren’t willing to do this. Getting better isn’t a mystery. You just have to work at it harder than everyone else.”

Favorite Motivational Quote:
"True champions are made when no one is looking.”