Born February 2, 1947 in a Coal mining town near Aachen Germany  Played youth soccer for Viktoria Alsdorf for 10 years and another 8 years for several amateur teams in Frankfurt, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland.  Immigrated to the United States in 1973 and started coaching youth soccer in 1975 for the Pima County Junior Soccer League.  1977 Co-founder of Southern Arizona’s first year around Soccer Club “Tucson United” which evolved into Tucson Soccer Academy and FC Tucson Youth Soccer today.  Was the first coach in Southern Arizona to receive “United States Soccer Federation” National Coaching licenses (C License 1977, B License 1978, A License 1982).  Was the “Arizona Youth Soccer Association” State Coach from 1979 until 1992 - responsible for Coach Education and licensing, as well as the establishment of the Olympic Development Program.  USSF Regional Staff Coach from 1982 until 1994.  Started the High School Soccer Program at Salpointe Catholic High School in 1982 and have been there ever since.  Current record as 01-25-23 coached 888 Games, 733 Wins, 128 Losses, 27 Ties. State Finalist 12 times, State Champions 9 times.