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Frank J. Trovato

EDUCATION

Master of Science Sport Administration and Sport Psychology
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas December, 1999
Bachelor of Science Psychology
Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas May, 1990 LICENSE/SOCCER EDUCATION
United States Soccer Federation “A” License, Tucson, January, 2000
United States Soccer Federation “National Youth” License, West Chester, July, 1999

COACHING/ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

Current:

Alaska Youth Soccer Association, State Director of Coaching

Previous:

USYSA Region II Staff Coach
Kansas State Youth Soccer Association, Boys ODP Coaching Director
USSF State Licensing Instructor for Kansas
Youth Modules and D,E,F Licenses, 8+

Experiences:

ODP Kansas State Coach 5 years
Director of Coach and Player Development, 5 yrs
Kaw Valley Soccer Association, Lawrence KS
1500 players, new three tier program, 155 teams, program development, State Runners Up U19 boys 2002, U19 boys unbeaten in 3 years at Wichita Invitational Tournament, club tournament director, club camp director
Men’s Soccer Coach
Ottawa University (NAIA), KS, 5 yrs
Directed program to a 13-5 record within three seasons of head coaching, best record in 25 years, ranked regionallyAsst. Director and Team Coach, 4 yrs
International Soccer USA European Soccer Tours, Lenexa, KS
Directed and competed in 15+ youth international soccer tournaments in Europe, including England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Sweden, Holland, Denmark.
Successfully competed against styles from Europe/South America/Asia/North America/Africa. Coached both genders to tournament championships in Scotland (Boys U12, Tournament Manager Award) and England (Girls U19).
Program Director and Camp Staff Director, 3 yrs
International Soccer Camps, Lenexa, Kansas
National camp program with 40+ camps per summer, including Louisiana, Virginia, Georgia, Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, California, Nevada, Florida, South Carolina, Arizona.
USSF Coaches Conventions, 4
Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Indianapolis
USSF Coaches Symposiums, 5
Topeka, St. Louis (U17 World Championship Qualification), Charleston (U21 World Championship Qualification), Bowling Green (2)
Career Counselor, 1994/95
Neosho County Community College
College Instructor, 1994/95
Neosho County Community College
College Orientation
General Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Color Broadcaster
H.S. Soccer, Sunflower Cablevision, Lawrence, KS, 5 Broadcasts
College Soccer, University of Missouri Kansas City, 3 Broadcasts
Administrator/ Director of Coaching
Ottawa United Soccer Club, Ottawa, KS
Goldsboro Sting Soccer Club, Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro Gunners Soccer Club, Goldsboro, NC
Club Team Coach
Goldsboro Sting Soccer Club, North Carolina
Wave Soccer Club, Lee’s Summit, MO
Playing Experience
Iowa native - 1985, U19 State Club Champions, U19 ODP State Player, H.S. State Champions
Collegiate soccer - Ottawa University, 4 year letterman, 2 year captain, Member of the OU All-Decade Team
Semi-professional soccer, Wichita Blue, 2 seasons
Feature Article – Youth Soccer
Soccer America, Euro 2000 Issue