Meet The Team
CEO & Goalkeeper Coach
Coach Evan
Position played and player you tried to play like:
-I was a goalkeeper and I would always loved watching Iker Casillas play.
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Favorite Club:
-Manchester United... unfortunately!
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Why did you want to get into coaching:
-I started Flowers Soccer Academy to create challenging environments for kids so they could develop as players, but also have the potential to create lasting relationships and help the next generation of soccer players.
Trainer
Ephraim Basto
Position played and player you tried to play like:
-I grew up playing center back and left back. Always wanted to just play and get better at soccer and play at the highest level I could.
Favorite Club:
-My favorite club is Liverpool. My dad made me watch the 2005 champions league final game because it’s one of his favorite matches and from that day I liked Liverpool.
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Why did you want to get into coaching:
-I wanted to start coaching to help future players learn from things I have picked up over the years. To help others be the best they can and be a coach they enjoy having.
Trainer
Clay Refling
Position played and player you tried to play like:
I play goalkeeper and always wanted to play like Manuel Neuer. I wanted to play like him because of his aggressive style and being so comfortable with his feet.
Favorite club:
My favorite club is Liverpool. I’ve liked them ever since my dad took a trip there when I was young and brought me back a jersey.
Why did you want to get into coaching:
I wanted to get into coaching because I’ve always enjoyed helping others find the answers to their questions and watching them grow in their own ways. I know how much of an impact a good coach can have on kids, filling them with confidence and passion.
Trainer
Briggs Baker
Position played and player you tried to play like:
-Everywhere on defense and also CDM, but at heart I am a fullback. I tried to play like Trent Alexander Arnold because of his ability to set up his teammates for success.
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Favorite Club:
-Barcelona
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Why did you want to get into coaching:
-I wanted to coach soccer because it’s had such a big impact on my life, and I want to pass that on. I want to help kids grow and fall in love with the game like I did.