Starfire Sports :|: skot training staff

The Starfire Kids of Tomorrow program offers a well-rounded coaching staff. We strive to provide coaches with a mix of soccer skills and early childhood development experience. We work to encourage every child's physical and cognitive development, while supporting their individual needs.

Coach Chelsea Beck: Coach Chelsea has been with the SKOT program since the Fall 2006 session. Coach Chelsea brings with her a strong background in soccer. She started playing soccer at the age of 4 and has continued to play throughout her life. She played college ball at Central Washington University, and graduated with a degree in Tourism and Recreation.

Coach Amy Thompson Rayl: Coach Amy joined the SKOT team in January of 2007. Coach Amy is an avid soccer player, and a recent graduate of the University of Washington. Prior to her joining the SKOT staff, Coach Amy helped to develop a youth soccer program at another location. Coach Amy has also spent the last several years as a youth club coach. Coach Amy is a level D licensed coach.

Coach Nora Wheat: We would like to welcome Coach Nora to the SKOT program. As one of the newest members to the SKOT coaching staff, Coach Nora brings with her over 15 years of experience in early childhood development, including work as a preschool teacher and parent educator. She has played recreational soccer since Jr. High School and is excited to support children as they develop new skills. Coach Nora holds a BA degree in child and family development from Antioch University, and is a licensed massage therapist.

Coach Michelle Ferrell: Coach Michelle joined the SKOT program in 2006. Before joining the SKOT program she spent 6 years as a local youth club coach, where she trained and developed young soccer players. She brings with her a knowledge of the game, and sense of pace. Coach Michelle is a graduate of Washington State University, with a BA in Communications.

Coach Dylan Wallace: Coach Dylan has been a substitute teacher with the SKOT program for the past year. Having joined the SKOT team for the Fall 2007 session, Coach Dylan brings with him a strong understanding of the game. He was part of a State winning team in his 2005 club season. Coach Dylan is a senior at Liberty High School, where he is playing varsity ball. He hopes to attend the University of Washington and continue his soccer career.