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2023 / 2024 Academy Coaching Staff

 

Current list of staff coaches based on current teams and projections. Subject to change as needed; additions possible.

Adam Martin

Staff Coach 2013 & 2014 Girls

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Amy Haines

Staff Coach 2011 Girls

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Becca Bond

Staff Coach 2012 Girls

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Charlie Thompson

Staff Coach 10 Girls

Email: sccoachcharliethompson@gmail.com

Coaching License:
USSF National D License

Coaching Experience:
Sporting Columbia 10/11 Girls 2019 - present
Sporting Columbia 06 Girls 2016 - present
Sporting Columbia 04 Girls 2016 - 2019
Sporting Columbia 07 Boys 2016 - 2017
Sporting Columbia Academy
Columbia United 2011 - 2016

Playing Experience:
CYO - Ohio
Chamlo Select - Ohio
Urbana High School - Ohio
Urbana University - Ohio

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Cody Abram

Staff Coach 2006 Boys

Coaching License:
Youth Coaching Certificate

Coaching Experience:
Sporting Columbia
Columbia Bears

Other: Married, proud father of three boys
Been involved with the game my entire life and have coached my boys over the last 15 years.
 


Darren Jones

Staff Coach 2007 Boys & High School Girls

Email: D_Jones147@outlook.com

Coaching License: 
Youth Coach Certificate

Coaching Experience:
Sporting Columbia 07 Boys
Sporting Columbia 04 Boys
Westminster College Men's Assistant 
William Woods University Men's Graduate Assistant 

Playing Experience:
Central Methodist University
Fulton High School
Columbia Pride 

Other:
Central Methodist University Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice
Investigative Analyst 
Dog: Frank


Gary Drewing

Technical and Supplemental Coach

Coaching License:  
USSF National D 

Coaching History: 
Rock Bridge High School 2013-2018
Sporting Columbia 10/11 Boys 2017-Present
Sporting Columbia Recreational 2010-2013, 2015-2017
Columbia Soccer Club Recreational 1989-1994
Columbia Pride Competitive 1994-2000
Rock Bridge High School Boys Assistant/C team 1999
Red Weir Rockets Competitive 1996-1999
Columbia College U10 Camp Director 1994-1998
MU Positive Coaching Workshop Graduate

Playing History: 
Columbia College 1994-1997 - Team Captain, Academic All-Conference 1995-1997, 83 games played 
Columbia Pride 1995
Missouri Olympic Development Program 1992-1994
Joe Machens Ford Competitive Team 1993-1994
Hickman High School 1990-1994
Columbia Pride Competitive Team 1988-1992
Columbia Soccer Club 1983-1989
Jefferson City Soccer Club 1981-1982

Other: 
Columbia College, BA Degree Business Administration/Management 1999
Hickman High School 1994
Currently enrolled in the Masters Degree program for Positive Coaching at the University of Missouri
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician 


Jose Pagoada

Staff Coach 2012/13 Boys

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Josh Lind

Staff Coach 2009 Girls

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Kevin Roderique

Technical Director

Kevin has been coaching at Sporting Columbia club since 2002. He has been the Director of Coaching and Player Development since 2007, and has recently been named and the Technical Director and Director of Youth Development.  He has coached 3 teams that finished in the top five ranked by gotsoccer.com, finishing ranked #3 and placing 2nd in 2016, and 3rd place in The MYSA State Cup in 2013.  He has also lead teams to a MYSA State Semi-Finals and two others to the MYSA State Quarter-Finals. While in St. Louis, coaching for St. Louis Busch Soccer Club, where his U16 boys won the MYSA State Championship.

Kevin is currently the Women's assistant coach at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. While at Westminster, They have qualified for the SLIAC post season tournament all three seasons. In 2015 Westminster were crowned SLIAC tournament champions, which qualified them for the NCAA national tournament for the first time in the schools history.  Kevin also was the assistant coach for the men's soccer team at Columbia College (2001-07) as well as at Lindenwood University (1999-00). While at Columbia, the Cougars went to the 2003 NAIA National Tournament, while winning the 2002, 2003 and 2004 AMC Conference Championships.

While at Lindenwood, the Lions won the HAAC Conference Championship in 1999 and 2000.  In 2004 Lindenwood University went on to win the NAIA National Championship, with many of the players from Kevin's 2000 recruiting class.

As a player Kevin was a member of the 1996 and 1997 Lindenwood University team where his team won the HAAC Conference.  He earned All-American Honors, First Team All-Region, and First Team All-HAAC. He held the single season record for most goals and finished his playing career with a 30-15-0 record. Prior to Lindenwood, he played at Lewis & Clark CC and was earned All-American honors, First Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference.

In high school, Kevin was a three time MSHSAA State Champion (1991, 1993, 1994) and was named to the First Team All-State, First Team All Western-Missouri and First Team All-Metro while attending St. Thomas Aquinas Mercy High School

Kevin played his club soccer for the national powerhouse St. Louis Scott Gallagher were he won the MYSA Youth State Championship 4 times.  His team also won the Region II Championship in 1995, where he went on to place 3rd in the Snickers Youth National Championship Tournament.

Kevin also was a member of the Missouri State ODP team from 1990-1994, where he participated in the Regional Pool Team training all four years.

Contact Kevin for coaching assistance, player development pathway questions and general Club inquiries. 

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Married to Jennifer, daughters Adia & Evie

Email: kroderique@sportingcolumbia.net


Kit Beale

Staff Coach 2014 & 2012 Boys

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Nathan Mason

Technical Coordinator

Staff Coach 20015 & 2010 Boys

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Robert McCoskrie

Staff Coach 2008 Boys / 2009 Boys

Email: robertmcc07@hotmail.com 

Coaching License: 
Youth Coaching License

Coaching Experience: 
Assistant Coach for Fulton High School Men's soccer team

Playing Experience:
Overland Park Recreational Soccer
Blue Valley Starz Soccer Club
Fulton Soccer Club
2004 - 2007 Fulton High School Men's soccer - 4 year Varsity player with All District & All Conference Honors
2005 Capitals Soccer Club 
2007 Blue Valley Stars Soccer Club, Columbia Pride, St. Louis Lions Soccer Club - Super 20's & PDL team
2007 - 2009 Rockhurst University

Other: 
4 years Army R.O.T.C
2 years Active Army as an Infantry Lieutenant
Studying Spanish & Psychology at Columbia College, working to become a High School Guidance Counselor. I enjoy reading, fitness and playing video games.


Sarah Thompson

Staff Coach 10 Girls

Email: sarah@sportingcolumbia.net

Coaching License:
USSF E 

Coaching History:
Carrera SC 2003 - 2015 Academy U8 - U18
Director of Carrera SC - 2009 - 2015
Sporting Columbia 04/05G Navy 2015 - 2019
Sporting Columbia Academy 2015 - 2018
Sporting Columbia 06/07G Navy 2018 - 2020

Playing Experience:
Columbia Soccer Club U5 - U11
Columbia Pride SC U12
Carrera SC U13 - U18
ODP 81
Rock Bridge High School

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Shelter Insurance Claims Department 2003 - present
Graduated Central Missouri State University 2003 Business Management Degree


Shaun Schnur

STAFF COACH 2010 Boys

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Steve Adkins

Staff Coach High School Boys & 2009 Boys

Contact Steve for questions regarding U13+ Competitive or general coaching issues and questions.

Married to Tammy, children Reece  & Keegan