BATTLE OF THE COACHES
Watch your coaches in an intense showdown for bragging rights!
The coaches are ready to put the clipboards aside and go head-to-head and showcase their skills!
Who will take home the Coach Cup?
3V3 GAMES
Featuring multiple age groups, this winner-take-all experience will provide an exciting playing experience for players and parents alike!
Prizes available for the winner, and a special prize for the team with the most creative shirt design!
DJ, FOOD TRUCK & SNACKS
Treat yourself to fun snacks, and plentiful food from a food truck!
Drinks and snacks will be provided by the club for all to enjoy!
DJ Zeta will be joining the fun to provide music for everyone!
BATTLE OF THE COACHES
ROSTERS
BOYS TEAMS COACHES ROSTER
Kevin Van Gaver - Head Coach - BU9 Juniors, B15 Maroon
- Sean Morris - MIFC Director of Soccer & Community
- Johann Contaste - BUFC Director of Soccer
- Elliot Fauske - Head of Micro, BU8 Juniors
- Tsigab Tesfemariam - BHS Maroon, B12 XL Onyx, BU8 Juniors
- Carlos Torrealba - BU9 Juniors, B16 Maroon
- Emjay Byers - B16 XL Steel, B15 XL Onyx
- Edin Filipovic - B16 XL Onyx, B15 XL Steel
- Eli Park - B09 XL Onyx, B09 XL Steel
- Cristian Pintone - B15 Blue, B15 Gold
- Renato Cardenas - B13/14 Maroon
- Ryan Dhillon - B10 XL Steel
GIRLS TEAMS COACHES ROSTER
MeadowRain Hay - G16 Blue
- Radcliffe McDougald - XL Director
- Josh Krafsky - G12/13 XL Onyx, GU8 Juniors
- Nate Popp - G12/13 XL Steel, G15 Maroon
- Dylan Hargreaves - G14 XL Onyx, GHS XL Onyx
- Tyler Bjork - GHS Maroon, B10 XL Onyx
- Rad Wendzich - GU9 Juniors
- Scott Leber - GU9 Juniors, MIFC Board President
- Patrick Miller - G11 XL Onyx
- Erin Bourguignon - MIHS Girls Varsity
CELEBRITY GUEST APPEARANCES
Local soccer icons and figures will be joining the event as players/special guests, so come out to see who you recognize as they join in on the fun!
Confirmed Guests
- Taylor Graham - Seattle Sounders 2005, 2007-2011
Coach Interview
Hear what Boys Head Coach Kevin Van Gaver had to say about his team as they prepare for the Battle of the Coaches:
"We are fired up for the game, after assembling a star-studded squad, and like our chances to go home with the title! The girls' coaches won't know what hit them, when we unleash the full power of the team we have assembled, we are counting down the days until we take the crown!"
- Kevin Van Gaver
Coach Interview
Girls Head Coach MeadowRain Hay weighed in on her team and their feeling leading up to the game:
"As we gear up for this rivalry game, we have a lot of individual talent out on the field and I have the confidence that we will prove what true teamwork looks like. Our opponents might think they have the upper hand, but they haven’t faced a squad like ours. We’ve got heart, skill, and determination, and I have no doubt that when we hit that field, we’ll come together as a force to be reckoned with. Let’s show them what we're made of, take the boys’ coaches down and bring home that victory"
- MeadowRain Hay
Player Interviews
Girls' Coaches Team Captain Radcliffe McDougald shared his thoughts ahead of the big game:
"People may think the boys coaches will take it, but we have some surprises up our sleeves, so be ready for the underdogs to come for the throne!"
- Radcliffe McDougald
Grassroot Soccer
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Learn more at the button below, and donate to an amazing cause today!
Girls with Goals - Clelia Gore
Local Mercer Island author Clelia Gore has penned a fantastic tale of the history of women's soccer in the world.
A love letter to women's soccer and the female athletes who inspired girls all over the world to pull on their cleats, Girls with Goals will honor the women who fought hard to play the sport they loved and paved the way for athletes playing all women's sports today.
We are honored to have Clelia join our event, she will be available to hold to Q&A, as well as a bok signing for every young soccer fan who is eager to learn more about the rise of the women's game!
Available to purchase at Island Books, get your copy today!
MIHS Girls Soccer Booster Board
We welcome the MIHS Girls Soccer program and their Booster Board to the event!
A huge thanks to the girls for helping to run our 3v3 games, as well as providing swag merch and gift cards for prizes and purchase options! Help us support our Islander Girls Soccer team as they gear up for another exciting season!
