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Utah Youth Soccer Coach of the Month
July 2007

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Coach: Brian Johnson

Current Team: Assistant Coach for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer (MLS), and USA's U-9 and U-10 Boys.

Coaching Experience: USSF "A" License, Real Salt Lake 2005-07, Ohio State University Men's Soccer 2003-04, and various youth teams in Kansas, Ohio, and Utah.

Playing Experience: Youth soccer - Livermore Soccer Club in California, various US Soccer Youth National Teams, Fresno State University 1992-96, Kansas City Wizards (MLS) 1992-01, and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) 2002.

Favorite Soccer Teams: Manchester United and the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks from 1986-92.

Favorite Soccer Players: Zidadine Zidane

Most Memorable Soccer Experiences: Winning the 2000 MLS Cup Championship with the Kansas City Wizards, and playing in the U-20 Youth World Cup Championship.

Coaching Philosophy: Always to the simple things perfect!

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption and Gladiator

Favorite Book: It's Not About The Bike - Lance Armstrong

Favorite Foods: Anything Mexican

Special Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, golfing, remodeling, and home improvements.

Brian Says: "Play hard - be honest to yourself, your teammates, and the game!"


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