About Coach Epstein:
Coach Brett Epstein has been coaching soccer since 1990. Over the years Coach Epstein has coached both girls and boys of all ages. Coach Epstein is a former physical education teacher. In addition to being a teacher, Coach Epstein has been a junior high Assistant Principal and Athletic director since 2004. He has had a long and distinguished soccer career, both as a player and coach. Coach Epstein has been involved in coaching youth soccer in Arizona since 1994. Prior to arriving in Arizona, he coached for four years in New York.
Education:
- USSF “B” License
- State of Arizona Coaching License
- AYSA Youth Module #2
- AYSA Technical Training Certificate
- Northern Arizona University (M.Ed. in Education Leadership)
- State University of New York, College at Cortland (B.S.E. in Physical Education), Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Principal Certificate, Arizona
- Teacher Certificate, Secondary with K-12 Physical Education Endorsement, Arizona
Coaching Experience:
- Legacy Youth Soccer Academy, U5-U8, Co-Coordinator (2009-16)
- Legacy, 06 Boys Red, Head Coach (2014-16)
- Legacy, 05 Boys Red, Head Coach (2014-16)
- San Tan Legacy, 00 Boys Red, Head Coach (2010-14)
- San Tan Legacy, 03 Girls Red, Head Coach (2013-14)
- San Tan Legacy, 01 Girls White, Head Coach (2009-2012)
- Lil’ Hammers, Co-Director of Coaching (2005-08)
- AZFC, Coach of several girls’ teams (2002-04)
- Mesa Soccer Club, Director of Coaching, Boys’ Teams (2001-02)
- Mesa Soccer Club, Coach and Trainer, various boys and girls teams (1998-2003)
- Yavapai Roughriders Summer Camps, Camp Instructor/Coach (1996-99)
- National Soccer Hall of Fame, Oneonta, New York, Summer Camps Coach (1989-90)
- Dobson High School, Varsity Head Coach (2000-03) Co-Head Coach in 2000 State Runners-Up, Division 5A East Valley Coach of the Year
- Arizona High School All-Stars (1998-2001) Coached top high school players in tournaments in Australia, Spain, Italy and England
- McClintock High School, Varsity Head Coach (1997-99) State qualifier for three years
- Pueblo Middle School, 8th Grade Head Coach (1994-97)
- WT Clarke High School, Varsity Head Coach, Boys (1993)
- Arizona State University Club Soccer, Co-Head Coach (1997)
- State University of New York, College at Cortland, Volunteer Assistant Coach (1992)
Playing Experience:
- US Maccabi 45+ National Team, Participated in Pan American games, Santiago, Chile (2015-16)
- FC Pino, Scottsdale United Amateur Soccer League (2015-Present)
- Desert Elite, Scottsdale United Amateur Soccer League (2012-14)
- DOB Soccer Team, Rio Salado Soccer League (2004-2010) League Champions
- Bravo Soccer Team, Scottsdale Men’s League (1994-2003) League Champions (1994-2001)
- Victory Soccer Team, Brooklyn, New York (1993) Semi-Pro League
- State University of New York, College at Oneonta (1987-90) Division I competition, Team Captain two years (1989, 1990), Second Team All-Region (1990), All New York State (1990), All Conference (1989-90), Most Valuable Player Mayor’s Cup Tournament (1990), Nominated for School Athlete of the Year (1990)
- Various soccer youth soccer clubs, Long Island, NY