Arlington Soccer Association: Rec, Teen & Travel soccer in Arlington, VA
Ann Cernicek
U13G Rowdies (Age Group Head Coach)

Coaching Philosophy

A significant amount of my focus is on technical development. Technical ability allows players to implement basic tactics so they can effectively attack and defend. I emphasize 1v1 offensive and defensive skills as those skills are key for both offensive and defensive tactics.

Coaching Experience

  • 2008-2009: Washington Lee High School Girls
  • 2008-2009: ATSC Forza/Azurra/Rossa/Bianca U9-10
  • 2007: ATSC Dynamo U10
  • 2004-2006: Northern Soccer Club
  • 1995-2005: Los Alamos High School Boys
  • 1990-2004: Los Alamos Youth Soccer League—Boys and Girls U8-U18

Coaching Licenses

  • USSF National A License
  • USSF National B License
  • USSF National C License
  • USSF Licensing Staff
  • USSF Youth Module I, II
  • USSF National Youth License
  • VYSA Coaching Education Staff

Top Coaching Accomplishments

  • 2003: New Mexico State Coach of the Year
  • 1995, 1999, 2003: New Mexico District Coach of the Year
  • 1995: New Mexico High School Rookie Coach of the Year

Playing Experience/Honors/Awards

  • NSCAA All-American Team
  • Region IV ODP Team
  • High School (State Champs)
  • Colorado College (NCAA Div I Final Game 1986; NCAA Div I Final Four, 1985) Gatorade High School All American — 1984
  • Rocky Mountain Regional Player of the Year — 1986
  • Colorado College Hall of Fame — 2006
  • International tournaments
  • Women’s Leagues
  • Arlington Womens’ League
  • Fairfax Womens’ League