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Coaching Profiles

Dan Shoniker
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Coaching Certification

Current USSF License

USSF “D”, USSF “E”

NSCAA Diplomas

National, Regional

Additional Training Certificates

Numerous Clinics and Symposium’s

Education

Bachelor of Science

Years Coaching

21

Current Rhinos Team

Girls U-16 Elite

E-Mail

danielshonker@msn.com

Coaching Experience:
●Women’s Assistance Coach,  Rochester  Institute of Technology, 1996- Present
●Western New York Women’s  Amateur Select Team Head Coach 2000, Asst. 2001
●Girls U16 State ODP Head Coach 1996, 1997,1998
●Girls U19 State ODP Head Coach 1993, 1994, 1995,1999,2000
●Girls U13 State ODP Head Coach  2001, 2002,2003
●Girls U17 District ODP Head Coach 1992, 1993
●Girls U16 District ODP Head Coach 1991
●Girls U19  Head Coach, Rochester Spirit/Rochester Jr. Rhinos  Premier  Soccer Club 1997,1998,1999 ,asst. 1996
●Girls U12/U13/14 Rochester Jr. Rhinos Head  Coach 2000, 2001,2002,2003
●Girls Coach Chili Attack U13 – U19  1989 - 1995
●Boys U16 Travel Coach Chili Soccer Association 1987, 1988
●Boys U9 through U12 House League Coach 1981-1984
Coaching Accomplishments:
●Region I ODP Champions 1996 Girls U16
●Region I ODP Runner-ups 1995 Girls U19
●Region I ODP Semi-finalist 1994 Girls U19
●Three members of 1996 State ODP team selected to the Women’s U.S. National U16 team.  Four members to the Region I U16 team. 
●Eight  New York State West Championships and ten appearances at the Snickers Region I Championship. Two time finalist and two time semifinalist. Snickers Fair Play Award 1999.
●Six Upstate Premier League championships
●Twelve  Rochester District Championships
●Five  Monroe County Girls League Championships
●1994 New York State West “Girls Coach of the Year”
●2001 New York State West  “Girls Coach of the Year”
●2001 Region I  “Girls Coach of the Year”
●2001 United States Youth Soccer  National “Girls Coach of the Year”
Other Soccer Activities:
●Vice President Monroe County Girls League 1994-1999
●Vice President Rochester Area Youth Soccer League 1989-1996
●Member of the Chili Soccer Association Board of Directors from 1981-1995 serving in the capacities of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Commissioner of Fields, Commissioner of   Boy’s House League and Co-Chairman and co-founder of the Chili Hot Dog Recreational Tournament and Chili Travel Tournament.
●Rochester Representative on the New York West Appeals Committee.
●Vice President of the Rochester Spirit / Jr. Rhinos Premier Soccer Club 1995-Present
●Commissioner – Upstate Premier Soccer League 2001 - present
Skills important to Coaching: Read soccer books and watch training video’s, in addition to watching other coaches training sessions and games.
Your Coaching Philosophy: Provide a demanding yet enjoyable environment that challenges players to develop their potential as a player and person. In addition to teaching the technical and tactical aspects of soccer, teach players about dedication, commitment, responsibility and teamwork. Respect for the game, teammates, coaches ,opponents and officials. We strive to win but must always remember it ‘s only a game.