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PSA Board
Member Profiles |
President
Board Member since: ‘03
Club Member since: ‘00
Chad and his wife Shelly have 4 children playing PSA soccer, all in the travel program. Their youngest son is 2 ½ and can’t wait to play recreational soccer in the club. “His corner kicks are improving,” said Kelly.
Chad played soccer years ago (he won’t tell us when!) at Henry Sibley High School and then at Division III Gustavus Adolphus College before a knee injury put him on the sidelines and channeled his energies towards coaching and club management. Chad was a principal in an accomplished soccer club in southern Missouri in the late 90’s. Chad carries a “Y” and an “E” license and has coached high level teams for over 20 years. He is currently coaching his daughter’s U12 C1 team and assists on his son’s U10 team.
During Chad’s tenure as president, PSA has opened an office, expanded the board, put renewed emphasis on a great recreational soccer experience, implemented new club management software, and had its travel program move up the rankings to reach top 5 status in the state.
Chad attributes the club’s success to the outstanding dedication of the members of the board and countless volunteers. “It all comes down to having quality people on our board and dedicated volunteers, which we have. These people put in countless volunteer hours and are committed to delivering the best possible soccer experience for your children,” says Kelly. He adds, “We know we aren’t perfect, but we are improving the club every day.”
Vice President
Board Member since: '07
Club Member since: '03
David Jaqua is tied with Chad Kelly for the most
children (four) in the PSA travel Program. Dave has been
active with both boy’s and girl’s teams in a variety of
roles, including coach, co-coach, assistant coach, team
manager, involved parent, and now travel director. Dave
played at the high school and collegiate level, and brings
both enthusiasm for the sport and a common sense approach to
the club. Dave is particularly focused on helping new
coaches and younger teams “learn the ropes” for a positive
travel soccer experience.
Treasurer
Registrar/Office Manager
Club Member since: '92
Long time Plymouth resident Pam Atkinson first got involved with PSA when her 20 year old daughter and 24 year old son played in our program years ago. After retiring from teaching and tutoring in the Hopkins, Minnesota area, Pam joined the PSA Board in 2005 and now works as Office Manager so “I could continue to make a positive contribution” to the lives of children and be a part of the Plymouth Community.” By answering thousands of questions over the phone, over email and from parents who visit our office – Pam is the face of our organization to many!
Director of Recreational Soccer
Board Member since: '04
Club Member since: '97
Gary Christensen and his family are long time Plymouth residents and have been energetically involved in the Plymouth Soccer Association for five years. During that time Gary obtained his Y, E and GK1 coaching licenses while investing 3 years into rec coaching and a total of 5 years into travel coaching. Gary now serves PSA as the Recreation Soccer Program Director, leading the planning & execution of our summer program for over 160 teams with over 2,000 players involved.
Director of Recreational Coaching
Director of Travel Coaching
Director of Travel
Soccer
Board
Member since '04
Club Member since: '97
Patrick Jin and his family have been Plymouth residents since 1992 and have been involved in Plymouth soccer (PSA and Plymouth Parks and Rec) since 1997. Patrick played soccer recreationally and continues to work with his two soccer-playing children on technical and tactical soccer skills. Soccer Coaching experience include 5 years with Plymouth Park and Rec, 4 years of PSA Recreation, 7 years coaching PSA travel at the C1/C2 level and 2 years with the MYSA District Select and State ODP programs. Patrick previous served as one of the Girls Travel Directors during the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
Director of Girls Program
Board Member since: ‘04
Club Member since: ‘92
Long time Plymouth resident John Atkinson first got involved in the Plymouth Soccer Association in 1992 as a girls rec soccer coach, and used his high school and college soccer playing experience to move up coaching travel teams in 1997. He continues to coach travel soccer today because he enjoys the experience. John’s contributions to our travel committee, to scheduling thousands of practices over the years and to organizing equipment for hundreds of teams have made it easier for dozens of new coaches to focus on teaching soccer skills.
Board Member since: '04
Club Member since: '95
Wayne Bellamy came to Minnesota and the Plymouth Soccer Association in 1999, from Wellingbourgh, England, to work as a trainer. He joined PSA full time as Director of Coaching in 2003. Wayne’s qualifications include a USSF “B” license and Director of Coaching Diploma, and his coaching experience coaching includes tenure in England at Northhamptonshire, Rushden and Diamonds. In Minnesota Wayne has coached the Minnesota State Men’s Select Team, the Edina High School Girls Varsity, the Wayzata High School Girls Junior Varsity and several PSA Premier level teams.
Known for his boundless energy and enthusiasm, Wayne says “since first coming to coach at PSA I have seen the club grow from18 travel teams to now over 65 teams. PSA has now become an all year round program, with hundreds of children improving their soccer skills during the winter in two local indoor soccer domes. Our recreational program is now over 2,000 girls and boys playing soccer. All this is very exciting times for myself and all the coaching staff."
All in all PSA and myself aim to provide a positive and enjoyable experience for the children, so they have fun learning the world's best game.
See you all on the field!
Field & Referee
Coordinator
Board
Member since '93
Club Member since '??
A long time Plymouth resident, Tom Nilles has been a leader in recruiting and training new referees for Plymouth Soccer since his involvement with our club began in 1995. In addition to recruiting and training referees, Tom routinely conquers the enormous logistical challenge of scheduling over 500 soccer games, and the referees that support them, on dozens of fields every summer and fall. Bright, sunny skies in May and June make Toms day!
Marketing
Director
Board Member since: '05
Club Member since: '95
David Wick and his family
have been Plymouth residents since 1990 and involved with PSA since their
daughter Jennifer began playing rec soccer in 1995. Learning on the job,
David has been seen on the sidelines as a rec coach, U11 travel team
manager, U12 travel team assistant coach and U13-15 travel team head coach.
Today, both Jennifer (U17) and Jessica Wick (U13) play PSA travel soccer and
David is Team Manager for daughter Jessica’s U13 team. Elected to our board
as Director or Marketing in 2005, David leads our Marketing/Sponsorship
Committee to promote PSA in our community, create an easy to navigate
Internet presence and raise sponsorship funding.
Board Member since: '04
Club Member since: '98
Joe Little and his family have been actively involved in the Plymouth Soccer Association for 9 years, since Joe’s son began playing rec soccer as a six year old. Building on his enjoyment playing rec soccer for many years after high school, Joe has volunteered in a series of assignments ranging from rec soccer coach to Risk Manager for the club, to Tournament Director for our first annual PSA Minnesota Classic Tournament in June 2007. Today the Little family has both children playing PSA travel soccer.
Compliance & Operations Director
Board Member '08
Club Member '04
Larisa and her family have lived in Plymouth since 1994. She has two boys playing in the PSA Travel program. She grew up playing, coaching and refereeing soccer and enjoys watching her sons play now. She is a partner in a graphic design firm in Plymouth. She brings her passion for the sport and business knowledge to the board to help grow the program.