About Coach Baker:
Casey has been involved in soccer nearly 35 years. He grew up in the valley playing locally and in high school. His highlight was playing his high school’s very first state playoff game in school history. After school, he began coaching while stationed in Germany with the Military. It began with assisting the local recreation league and then taking on greater challenges in a more competitive atmospheres. During his travels he coached and played in several countries, environments, and age groups. The goal was to always find the local game and embrace it. After the military, Casey has coached his own kids’ recreational and competitive teams through AZSC and STUSA. He currently holds a National “F” license certificate for coaching.
Education:
- Arizona State University-Bachelors in Arts U.S. History Degree (2014)
- U.S. “F” License
Coaching Experience:
- Military Youth Services Recreation (1997-2002)
- Bamberg Youth Soccer Club Coed U12 (1998)
- AZSC Recreation League (2009-2012)
- STUSA Recreation and Competitive League (2013-2016)
- STUSA Girls U18 (2016)
- Bamberg American High School assistant coach (1998)
Playing Experience:
- Multiple local leagues (1980’s)
- Coronado High School (1992-1995)
- Overseas Military Post & Unit Soccer Teams (1997-2001)
- Trained with FC Bamberg (1997-99)