Coach Krissi Whitaker
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Coach: Present select teams
U13B East Ridge Express ‘ 96 Red Boys
U16B East Ridge Express ‘ 93 Red Boys

Previous Recreation league U6 thru U10B (ERSA)
Asst. Coach: Recreation league U6 (ERSA) 1998-2000
Training/Licenses: USSF “E” License 2003
USSF “D” License 2004
NSCAA National Diploma  2009
USSF “Referee” license grade 8

Playing Experience:
Recreational league
1976-1979 Milton High School Alpharetta, GA
1982-1985 Auburn University
1999-present Chattanooga Adult League Amateur
(indoor & outdoor) goalkeeper & defender


Present Team Records:
East Ridge Express ’93 Red Division 1(Select)
Semi-finalist Ocoee Cup 2003 (U10)
Finalist Ocoee Cup 2004 (U11)
5th Place State Cup 2004 (U11)
Finalist Cobb Classic 2006 (U13)
Finalist RYSA Cup 2007 (U14)
Semi-Finalist East Ridge Adidas Spring Fling 2007 (U14)
Finalist Redoubt General’s Invitational 2007 (U14)
Champion Thunder Road Classic 2007 (U15)
Finalist Bash in the Boro 2007 (U15)
Champion East Ridge Express Pre-Season Cup 2008 (U15)
Champion Tennessee State Cup Division 3 2007 (U15)
Finalist FC Alliance SM Fall Classic 2008 (U!6)
Semi-Finalist Bash in the Boro 2008 (U16)
Champion Tennessee State Cup Division 2 2008 (U16)

East Ridge Express ’96 Red Division 2(select)
Finalist Indoor shoot-out 2005
Champion Ocoee Invitational 2005 (U10)
Champion Diadora Impact 2005 (10)
Champion Bash in the Boro 2006 (U11)
Champion Tennessee State Cup D3 2006 (U11)
Champion Atlanta Cup 2006 (u11)
Champion Ocoee Invitational 2006 (U11)
Champion Adidas United Cup of Champions 2006 (U10)
Finalist Cobb Classic  2007 (u11)
Champion East Ridge Express Spring Fling 2007 (U11)
Champion Atlanta Lightning Spring Challenge 2007 (U11)
Champion Redoubt Invitational 2007 (U11)
Semi-Finalist East Ridge Express Spring Fling 2008 (U14)
Semi-Finals Alliance Premier Cup 2008 (U12)
Finalist Nasa Friendship Cup 2008 (U12)
Semi-Finalist Atlanta Cup 2008 (U13)
Champion Bash in the Boro 2008 (U13)

Training Days:
Sunday & Wednesday

Coaching Philosophy:

Soccer is a great sport for fun, fitness and team work. In the early stages of player development ages 8 thru 13, coaches need to spend 70% of their practice time on technical skills . I follow TSSA’s approach to training: starting with fundamental skills to match related skills, then to match condition(the game), and some simple tactics so that the player and the team are both prepared for the game. I also follow TSSA’s approach of micro-soccer, ball control, dribbling and short passes. I also teach chipping, crossing, heading and volleying as part of their technical skills. During my scrimmages I select coaching moments to stop play and teach the players various options and decision making to enhance their knowledge of the game. I believe in order to build a good team a coach needs a competent and motivated staff which includes good Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Team Manager, Team Parents and some good parents and kids that love the game. I also believe it is just as important for each child on the team to feel that they have long lasting friendships with their teammates. I want playing soccer to be fun and something they want to do even when they are adults. I always run an Open practices and I am here to help any child who wants to learn more about soccer.