BECKY PAULSEN GIRL'S DIRECTOR, LOU FUSZ STRIKERS SC HEAD COACH U15 GIRLS - PREMIER CELL: 573-999-1381 E-MAIL: bp14tigers@aol.com COACHING PHILOSOPHY Success in soccer comes with hard work and involves small steps focused on the technical, psychological, physical and tactical development of each player and team. In a competitive, goal-oriented environment, we will work together to perfect our skills and develop life qualities such as resiliency, leadership, confidence and trust that will benefit the student athletes’ personal growth. Finally, my goal is to help young women in their pursuit of becoming collegiate level players by offering broad coaching and training experience, strong athletic and educational credentials and a passionate attention to detail. COACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Coach for University of Central Missouri, Division II (2004-2007); responsible for defensive operations of an NCAA tournament team and overseeing all aspects of team fitness and mental development for student athletes Interim Head Coach, St. Francis University, Division I (Spring 2004) Assistant Coach, St. Francis University, Division I (2003-Spring 2004); served under Michael Coll, who played on the Irish National Team and is now the Assistant Soccer Coach at Penn State University Head Coach, St. Catherine’s High School, Virginia (2002-2003) Athletic Trainer, Victory Lady Fitness Center (2002-2003) Head Junior Varsity Coach, Columbia Hickman High School (2000-2002) 5 years coaching youth club select soccer USSF National “D” Coaching License (planned “C” course in Summer 2008) USSF Goal Keeping Level I and Level II Diploma PLAYING EXPERIENCE University of Missouri Women’s Soccer, Division I, four year scholarship player (1997-2001) 1999 Most Improved Women’s Soccer Player at Mizzou 1998 Show Me State (Missouri) Athlete of the Year Two year Missouri All State Selection (1996-1997) Missouri ODP Player EDUCATION Masters of Psychology, University of Central Missouri (Summer 2007); Thesis: Perfectionism and Interpersonal Difficulties in College-Age Women (planned completion in 2008)