Qualifications:
- U.S. Soccer E License, D License In Progress
- NSCAA Goalkeeper Training Level 1 & 2 Diploma
- Stow High School JV Head Coach, Varsity Asst., Goalkeeper Coach
- Stow Youth Soccer Club Goalkeeper Coach, Youth Coach
- Everest Soccer Club Goalkeeper Coach
I was born in Russia in 1996. I was introduced to the game of soccer as soon as I came over to the United States at the age of 3. I immediately fell in love with the game and knew it would be a major part of my life forever.
I loved the idea of being a goalkeeper as a wild 6-year-old as all of the other children would doze off while playing that position. That same passion for being a goalkeeper has stuck with me ever since.
I grew up playing with Stow Youth Soccer Club and then became a 4-year varsity goalkeeper at Stow – Munroe Falls High School. I also spent 5 years playing with Everest Soccer Club.
Growing up in my high school years, I was adamant on playing soccer at the collegiate level but an opportunity was presented to me to coach a youth soccer team. I made the decision to take on a new challenge and it was a decision I will forever be happy I made!
My biggest passion now is to work with the youth and young adults that have the same love for the game of soccer as I do. I am extremely dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable when it comes to training goalkeepers and position players at any level that have the desire to get better!