Coaching Staff
Coach JT
Since 2014, I've been affiliated with TJ Soccer, initially serving as the Girls and Boys JV Head Coach. In 2018, I took on the role of Boys Varsity Head Coach, and now, in 2024, I am embarking on my first season as the Girls Varsity Head Coach. As a coach, I hold a National “D” coaching license and am presently pursuing my National “C” coaching license. My coaching journey commenced at the age of 16 right here in Colorado with the Colorado Elite Soccer Club.
During my playing days, I was part of Real Colorado and Rapids Academy in club soccer and played for Douglas County High School. Following that, I spent four years playing college soccer in Washington State at Pacific Lutheran University. Concurrently, I contributed as a coach for Rainier Soccer Alliance, a local club.
Beyond my involvement with TJ Soccer, you'll find me engaged in various activities, including hitting the weight room, navigating the golf course, participating in indoor soccer, and an avid Colorado Avalanche fan. I'm not a teacher at TJHS. My professional pursuits outside coaching lie in the Healthcare Tech Industry.
Coach Sydney
This is my first year coaching girls soccer, I helped coach softball this fall. I am a TJ alumni and played soccer for TJ. I went to Gillette College in Wyoming to play soccer and basketball and was part of the team that won regionals and made it to nationals. I then transferred to Adams State to continue playing soccer while getting my degree in Elementary Education. When I graduated college, I went and taught abroad in Honduras for a year while getting my master degree in curriculum instruction. I currently teach second grade at College View Elementary School. When I am not coaching or teaching, I enjoy traveling, fitness, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Coach Stephenson
Coach OT
Coach JT invited me to assist with the Boys TJ Soccer Program in 2018 as the Assistant Varsity Coach. As a coach, I have my National “D” license. I have coached boys and girls in Colorado since 1989 with Littleton, Real Colorado and Colorado Elite. I was honored as the Colorado Boys Developmental Coach of the Year in 1999. My entire coaching career was with Club Soccer until Coach JT recruited me.
I played club soccer in Washington State at Thomas Jefferson HS (Federal Way, WA), and college soccer at Green River College. Showing my age, after the NASL folded in the US, the only semi/professional soccer was the West Coast Alliance. I played in the Seattle Storm Program for a couple of years. When I moved to Colorado, I tried out for and was asked to play for the Colorado Foxes. Unfortunately, my wife told me no as we had children on the way. I do not teach at TJHS but instead work in the Healthcare Tech Sector.
Coach Bobby
Originally from San Diego, CA. Graduated Eaglecrest High School class of 2005. Joined the Navy (I come from a long line of Navy Vets) and got out in 2011. Did some oddball jobs but ultimately went to school and received my Bachelors in Exercise Science and Minor in Tactical Sports Performance. Currently operate my own personal training business and I am also the head trainer at Anytime Fitness Aurora.