Coach: Derek Tate

Current Team: Director of Coaching for Ogden FC; Saint Joseph Catholic High School Boys; Ogden FC U-11 Boys & U-9 Boys.

Coaching Experience: NSCAA Advanced National, I will be going to Curitiba, Brazil in May to take the Premier course. ODP 94 girls assistant Coach. I have coached various teams from youth through high school for the past 15 years. Serve on the Board of Directors for the Ogden Outlaws.

Playing Experience: Youth and High school in Dover New Hampshire, Colby Sawyer College

Favorite Soccer Teams: Barcelona, USA MNT, Real Salt Lake

Favorite Soccer Players: Ronaldinho, Robinho, Kaka, Donovan, Riquelme

Most Memorable Soccer Experience(s): My family's 1v1 games in the living room. My wife hated it at first and complained we would break something. Now she loves it and she has broken the most stuff :

Coaching Philosophy: Work hard, pay attention to details, be positive and show the kids you care. Teams need to be a family.

Favorite Movie: Caddyshack, Happy Gilmore, Star Wars

Favorite Book: Books? As teacher it is hard to admit this, but I rarely ever have time to read books. Does National Geographic Adventure count?

Favorite Food: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Special Interests: Spending time with my wonderfully supportive wife Michelle and my son Keyanu. I also love the outdoors - Whitewater Kayaking, Skiing, Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing are my passions.

Derek Says: "We do not cease to play because we grow old; we grow old because we cease to play" - George Bernard Shaw.