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Cameron resides in Redmond and has been coaching with Cascade for the past 4 years and has his B license.  He is the head coach for Cascade FC Boys 2007 Green team, Cascade FC Boys 2009 Green team,  and the Cascade FC Girls 2011 Green team.  Additionally, Cameron is the Technical Director for HS ages.    We feel very fortunate to have Cameron on the Cascade FC coaching staff and as technical director for the high school aged players.  He has a strong work ethic, is a great communicator, and is very well respected by players and families.

Nominator Comments:

  • Coach Cam teaches his teams to play with class & composure.
  • Shows up ready to practice / play, and give it your all.
  • Communicate, lift up your fellow players, and refrain from negative attitudes.
  •  Cam promotes team bonding, as well as encouraging his players to join indoor leagues, etc.
  • Cam is one of the most encouraging coaches out there.  He encourages the boys to be their best and conduct themselves at the highest level.
  • Cam sets up goals for each practice and tweaks accordingly when needed. He also does one on ones with the players to establish their goals and works with them to achieve their goals.
  • Cam wants every player having fun and develop a love for the game. He strives to get the very best out of every player, prioritizing player safety and creating a professional, competitive environment.
  • Cam is continually taking it upon himself to learn more, gain more knowledge and skills and stays up to date on the latest coaching methods. 
  • Cam is just the nicest person and makes time for the kids and parents to talk about goals and development.  His personality is just calm and encouraging and he is just an overall genuinely nice person.
  • Coach Cam goes above and beyond as a coach to promote sportsmanship on every level. He leads by example with his passion for the game, the process, the team, and he genuinely cares about each individual player. 
  • Coach Cam takes the time to create training plans each week with homework assignments to keep players accountable and to promote training outside of practice.  He is always there to give advice, tips, and help whenever needed. Cam puts in a ton of extra time to ensure his players are getting the support they need to hone their skills and develop into better players.
  • Coach Cam leads by example. He clearly cares about the game, his team, and developing them into their best selves. He is positive, hard working, promotes discipline and the importance of teamwork on and off the field , and his leadership skills are top notch. He is always on time and ready to go. He is extremely organized and communicates to the parents and the players his expectations. Cam is an overall standout guy and an asset to Cascade FC. 
  • Coach Cam is really great about promoting group activities like going to other soccer games to show support for that team. It is great because he shares his enthusiasm for the game by encouraging his players to go watch other teams play.  
  • Cameron goes above and beyond in sportsmanship category.  He promotes the team first mentality and encourages his players to invest in each other off the field to help achieve a culture of sportsmanship and kindness.  
  • From goal setting to check-ins Cam exceeds here.  He looks at the big picture and even send emails tailored to each player throughout the season regarding  their goals.  Prior to each game he sends out emails to set the tone and focus.  HE goes the extra mile. 
  • The philosophy is about the team and about elevating each other on the journey.  It's about a collective effort and caring for your teammate.  It's about having integrity in every corner of life meaning you do the right thing when no one is looking.  You help others and you don't put self ahead of the team.  
  • His maturity, ability to connect and motivate the players and high level of coaching pedigree is noticed.  He brings credibility to the club and others see this.  He is an absolute keeper.
  • Cameron doesn't cut corners, he goes the extra mile and he is a very special coach.   He does extra prep work and communication outside of practice and games.  He is a gem.  

Jaedi resides in Snoqualmie and this is her first year coaching her son's U11 recreational team.   Jaedi started playing soccer with SnVYSA when she was 4 and played until age 18 where she also played for Mount Si High School.  She played soccer for adult leagues thru 2013.   Jaedi coached many years of swim team and her coaching philosophy is to teach the fundamental skills needed to play the game well, play as a team, and respect your fellow team mates, yourself and those around you.

Nominator Comments:

  • Coach Jaedi is so sweet with the boys and really devotes a lot of time and energy into making sure her team has fun! 
  • Jaedi has instituted awards that she gives out and mentions highlights after each game! She has purchased these on her own and distributes fairly.
  • Jaedi rotates positions and plays a variety of drills.
  • She leads with kindness and inspiration, promoting positivity and improvement over winning.
  • She encourages growth of individual players and models kindness and acceptance on and off of the field.
  • She is planning team parties to celebrate player growth and bonding. 
  • We are very grateful that she has stepped into this position this year!

 

Scott resides in Renton and has been coaching with Cascade for the past 4 years and has his C license.  He is the head coach for Cascade FC Girls 2012 Green team and the Cascade FC Girls 2014 Green team.  Additionally, Scott is in his second year as Programs Director for Camps and Clinics.    We feel very fortunate to have Scott on the Cascade FC coaching staff and as programs director.  Scott is well respected by his players and families and leads with a positive attitude and is very supportive.

Nominator Comments:

  • Scott leads by example. His coaching style displays sportsmanship for the girls. He is always respectful to the other teams Coach, players  and refs and makes sure our girls thank the refs after every game and play by the rules. 
  • It has been so amazing to see this team develop together under Coach Scott's leadership. He took a team of recreational players two years ago and turned them into a team who is now earned their spot amongst premier teams. He has developed their individual skills as well as their team play. 
  • Scott has always told the girls he wants this to be fun for them- if they are having fun, they are doing something right but along with having fun, he expects effort. He doesn't expect perfection but he does ask for their total effort each practice and game. 
  • He is extremely supportive of the girls. He shows up to their team dinner and activities when we are away traveling and he took an entire afternoon out of his day to support a few of his players when they were guest playing. He also carries extra hair bands if any of the girls ever need one for their hair, which is above and beyond !
  • We feel extremely blessed to have such a positive Coach for our daughter. At an age where these girls are heavily influenced by those leading them, we have full trust that Coach Scott has nothing but the best interest for this team. He teaches them good values and demonstrates what a true leader should be like! 
  • He has an incredibly positive attitude and always maintains that sportswomanship is very  very important.  
  • He has actively sought more training and works to develop teamwork and collaboration.  
  • Scott teaches these girls how to handle defeat just as much as he praises them for their wins.  He never ever acts disappointed in them if they don't get the win, but rather helps them learn from their mistakes.  
  • He does an amazing job at helping the girls understand how to improve individually and as a team.  He gives them goals on what to work towards and helps them always learn from their mistakes.  
  • Have fun! No matter what he always wants the girls to have a great time.  While he always wants them to improve, his main goal for the girls is to always have a great time!
  • Anytime one of his players needs some help, he is always supportive.  
  • He's such a great support to all of the girls.  He never shames them for mistakes on the field and always finds something great to tell all of the girls.  Our whole team is forever grateful to coach Scott!

Coach Q resides in Fall City with his wife and daughter.  His oldest son is attending college.  Q is a very active community member and has been coaching and refereeing with SnVYSA for many years.  He started coaching with SnVYSA as an assistant coach for his son's Cascade FC B03 Green team in 2016 and coached him for 2 years.  Additionally, that same year,  he was also head coach for his daughters recreational U9 team.  He has continued to head coach his daughter, Charlottes, recreational team year after year which is U17 this season (Fall City G07 Strikers).  SnVYSA is very appreciative and  fortunate to have Coach Q  continue to coach these girls year after year.  He is always willing to help and go the extra mile to make it a great season for these girls.   Coach Q's coaching philosophy is to instill a "love of the game" with his team.  He understands that if the players love the game, they will play and continue to play at their best level.  He has taught these girls so many wonderful life lessons over the years.

Nominator Comments:

  • Q Ola is a great coach and promotes team play and sportsmanship.  Always positive on and off the field.  
  • Teaching every level of player.  Helping the more skilled to be better skilled and teammates.  While helping the less skilled become better soccer players.  
  • Develops players into better people.    
  • Always willing to help others. 
  • His team shows a lot of respect to others and  this is his influence on and off the field.
  • Coach consistently promotes sportsmanship through focusing on the use of positive language amongst players.
  • Coach Q consistently reminds our young women that they are better and need to stay professional on the field.
  • He encourages sportsmanship amongst the team as well by encouraging drills and activities that contribute to morale, team building, and developing relationships. 
  • Coach Q meets players where they are at and works with them to develop their skills.
  • He has a strong understanding of the abilities of each player and reflects weekly on how to get each player's best. 
  • He works to create as many opportunities to play for all players and works to equalize playing time.
  • He also talks with the team before and during the game to collect input from payers in regard to best use of players and positions. 
  • He encourages camaraderie with his team to encourage strong relationships with teammates and to work together to achieve common goals while supporting one another.
  • Coach Q knows that playing recreational sports is about more than winning. It is about encouraging the development of life skills that these adolescents will bring into adulthood.  

Kyle resides in Snoqualmie with his wife and two young daughters.  This is Kyles first year coaching for SnVYSA for his daughters U7 coed team.  Kyle played high school soccer and club soccer in college.  He looks forward to continuing to coach in the years to come.   SnVYSA is very thankful to have coaches like Kyle who are passionate about the game and enthusiastic about teaching the love of the game to our youth soccer players.

Nominator Comments:

  • Coach Kyle always encouraged all of the players to do their best while having fun and including everyone on their team. He always encouraged parents to do a tunnel where most of the time both teams went through it. All the players enjoyed it!
  • Coach Kyle identified players' strengths and areas to improve. He focused on those areas. Everyone on the team grew and improved their skills so much at the end of the season. He encouraged players to also sign up for the clinics, and some parents did it! 
  • We enjoyed having Coach Kyle on our team for his positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm at each practice and game. he showed genuine interest in all the kids to grow and improve their skills. He always encouraged all of the kids to do their best!
  • All of the players had so much fun this season. Having Coach Kyle on the team made a huge difference. He ordered engraved medals to give at the end of the season. He organized an end-of-season party at his house where he recognized each player and shared specific accomplishments with each player as he handed the medals. I was impressed that he remembered all the little details at each game for each child. 
  • This was our best season! We look forward to having Coach Kyle again as our coach
  • He went above and beyond coaching my daughter's team. He always greeted all players with a big smile and enthusiasm. His commitment to creating a positive and inclusive environment on the team is truly commendable. Now that the season is over, whenever we see Coach Kyle, he always greets my daughter with enthusiasm! We look forward to having him as our coach again next season!
  • The kiddos learned celebrating their goals and appreciating the team they were playing against when they made goals.
  • The coach did his best with the 5 and 6 year olds, tried to give everyone a fair chance to play.
  • He believes in improving everyone's game and showing good sportsmanship, even while facing adversity. 
  • Encouraging the team to continue their dream and take active steps to pursue their passion 
  • Coach Kyle is a good-natured, friendly, and inspiring coach. The kids loved him, flourished under his coaching style, and I feel he will be a good influence on his team in the future! 

Andie resides in North Bend with her parents and is a freshman at Mount Si High School this year.  Andie  has been playing soccer with SnVYSA the past 11 years and has been refereeing since 2021.  She has really grown as a referee these past couple of years and has gained more confidence in her referee role and has taken on more older age division games this year. SnVYSA is very thankful to have young referees like Andie who are returning to referee year after year and are growing and developing their referee skills.  

Nominator Comments:

  • Andie has learned to communicate with her AR's and use proper signals and work with them on the pitch.  
  • She is using her hands to communicate with the players and coaches.  
  • She has learned to control the game and not let the play get out of control.  
  • She is always equal with her calls.
  • It has been fun watching her grow as a referee over the years. 

Tim resides in North Bend with his parents and two younger brothers.  Tim played soccer for SnVYSA for many years and is a senior at Mount Si High School this year.  He has been refereeing with SnVYSA for the past 5 years and has developed into a very respectful and strong referee.  SnVYSA feels very fortunate that Tim has returned to referee year after year.  He is reliable, well respected, and can be counted on to cover many games for SnVYSA and do a great job while on the pitch.

Nominator Comments:

  • Tim is professional, and communicates well with the players
  • He knows the rules and calls a fair game.
  • Tim is our favorite referee and all of my players are so stoked to have him!
  • His calm and professional demeanor is outstanding.
  • He makes great calls and explains things well to the players! 
  • I've had Tim referee my girls U14 team a few times where he's done an excellent job of game management, communication, and presenting himself in a professional manor.  
  • I really appreciated how Tim mentored my daughter as an AR.  Tim was the center referee ,and my daughter signed up for her first ever job as AR for his game.  Tim took the time to make sure she felt confident in the task at hand, coached her when needed, and  provided great mentorship to her during her first season as a grass roots referee.