Dayton Flyers

Oct. 17, 2007

What is your coaching philosophy
To share the knowledge I learn, the passion I have gained, and the potential that I see; in every player that is willing to listen.

Why Dayton?
In the right place at the right time! I met Coach Tucker in Kansas City, KS at a convention; at a time he was looking to hire a new assistant. I flew to UD from Atlanta for an interview and fell in love with the campus, the people, and the unbelievable tradition of women's soccer.

What did you do before coming to Dayton?
I was a health teacher and varsity soccer coach at Gainesville High School in Georgia.

What are you interests off the field? 
Watching Football, hanging out with friends, and dominating at the game Catch Phrase.

What is your best women's soccer road trip memory? 
Winning the Atlantic 10 Tournament in 2004 at UMASS and going to the NCAA Tournament.

What do you hope to accomplish during the 2007 season?
To win a conference championship and play in the NCAA Tournament.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE...
Movie:  Office Space
Actress/Actor:  Maya Rudolph / Will Ferrell
Song:  Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Memory:  Playing in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament in 1998 while playing at the University of Georgia.
Quote:  To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, "Hey, can you give me a hand?" You can say, "Sorry, got these sacks." 
Food:  Rotisserie Chicken
Athlete:  Michael Jordan
Athletics Team:  Buffalo Bills
Pre-game ritual:  Eat Lunch at Tanks & Coordinate my outfit for the game
Sport (besides soccer):  Football

FILL IN THE BLANK
 I've always wanted to... be on the show Big Brother
I were an animal, I would be a.... Cat 
My nickname is/was... Berbs
The one word that best describes me is... Competitive 
If I could only eat one thing the rest of my life it would be... Cheese It Crackers
My biggest Fear...Clowns and anything to do with the circus
One word to describe Head Coach Mike Tucker: legend.
One word to describe Asst. Coach George Demetriades:  Greek.
One word to describe Asst. Coach Sergio Gonzalez: entertaining.