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Utah Youth Soccer Coach of the Month
June 2006

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Coach: Justus Koelliker

Current Team: Sparta 96 Premier, Sparta 98 Blue, Sparta 98 White, Sparta Trainer for all U-9 teams and two U-11 teams.

Coaching Experience: USSF National "B" License, Utah ODP '93 Boys Staff Coach, Sparta Staff Coach, Utah Xtreme 86 Girls Head Coach, Jordan High Girls Assistant Coach/Trainer, and have coached both recreation and competitive soccer in Utah since age 16.

Playing Experience: Played as a youth in Indiana, Texas, and in Utah for Sparta. Played at Alta High School, and played three years for the University of Utah's Men's Club Team.

Favorite Soccer Teams: Barcelona, US Men's National Team, and Brazil Men's National Team.

Favorite Soccer Players: Ronaldinho and Landon Donavon

Most Memorable Soccer Experiences: Teaching myself to do a bicycle kick at age 9 and scoring from one in a U-10 game.

Coaching Philosophy: Creating a good environment where young players are taught correctly and are being challenged - while having a blast playing soccer.

Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings and Rocky

Favorite Book: Whatever I am reading while studying for school, so I really don't have one.

Favorite Foods: Salmon and Chicken Alfredo

Special Interests: Spending time as a newlywed with my wife Katie

Justus Says: "I feel that if we teach the kids correctly from a young age in a fun and challenging environment, they may just surprise us with what they are capable of accomplishing."


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