Coach: Rob Karas

Current Team: Director of Coaching for Utah Soccer Alliance (USA) and the Head Coach for the U16 State Cup Champions USA-Milan

Coaching Experience: Former UVSC Men's Head Coach, ODP and State Staff Coach for six years, Director of Coaching and Head Coach for USA for four years, USSF National A License, NSCAA International Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License, and NSCAA State Goalkeeper Diploma

Playing Experience: Two-time All-state HS player, U17 West Regional ODP Team, UNLV Division I two years, UMBC Division I two years, Professional indoor player for the Arizona Sandsharks (CISL), Canton Invaders, Chicago Power (NPSL), Baton Rouge Bombers, Utah Freezz, and Professional outdoor for the Utah Blitzz for three years.

Favorite Soccer Team: Real Madrid, and now, Real Salt Lake

Favorite Soccer Player: Marco Van Basten of Holland

Most Memorable Soccer Experience: Signing my first professional contract at the age of 21 with the Arizona Sandsharks; and recently receiving my NSCAA State Goalkeeper Diploma

Coaching Philosophy: I believe that anything is possible and that if there is a will there is a way to achieve the highest level possible. I also believe that there is a time to play hard, but also a time to have fun. I do not believe in superstars - the team is a team of individuals with special talents. I was this come to past during Fall State Cup. Without each of the players on my team, we would not have ever achieved the goal that we set out to do, and that's win State Cup. Everyone on the team makes a difference, and when they forget this, we do not reach our goals.

Favorite Movie: Victory and A River Runs Through It

Favorite Book: The Alchemist

Favorite Food: Italian, but the best is Mom's Apple Pie!

Special Interests: Reading, fly fishing, coffee, enjoy studying the game of soccer, dog lover, movies and popcorn

Rob Says: "Where there is a will, there is a way. Continue to work hard and great things will happen."