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Coach Profiles
Coach Scott:
Founder & Owner.
42 years old. Scott was born and raised in Santa Clara, and took his first job as a CPA
in San Francisco 19 years ago. He’s been playing sports his whole life, including soccer, baseball, football, water
polo, basketball, golf and track. Scott was a 4-year starter in soccer at St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA. He has
a lovely wife, Kim, and three young children (Kyle, 10, Nicole, 8, and Molly, 5). They have enjoyed countless hours
outdoors in San Francisco, especially participating in sports and recreational activities. Scott has been actively involved
in coaching children's sports for the past 15 years. Over the past three years he has read, learned and focused
on facilitating a positive environment for children to enjoy recreation and sports. At Kids Outdoor Club, the cornerstone
philosophy is unstructured free playtime, which current scientific research embraces. Scott is happy to know that Kids Outdoor
Club is at the cutting-edge of what doctors say is pivotal for our young children. Additionally, Scott is real competitive
and believes strongly in sports for children. He spends a considerable amount of time learning and applying positive
coaching techniques. Scott loves children, the outdoors, and sports. Nothing excites him more than a smile on a child's
face when that child has reached his/her goals.
Coach Jakob:
Director. 32
years old. Grew up in California and Denmark, and is a dual citizen of both countries. Currently lives in Pacific Heights.
Received BS in Finance from University of Colorado at Boulder. Former Financial Analyst for Morgan Stanley for five years.
MBA from INSEAD Business School in France. Served on the Board of Directors for Saint Vincent’s Day Home, a 100 year
old school for underprivileged kids in Oakland, CA. Currently running operations for Kids Outdoor Club in addition to coaching.
Loves to play all sports, especially soccer, which he played at the university level in Colorado and Denmark. Finds great
joy in teaching children about nature and wildlife. Is very focused on kids having fun outdoors in a safe environment. When
Jakob is not in San Francisco you can find him hiking the Five Lakes Trail on the backside of Squaw Valley with his black
lab, Ranger. Speaks 3 foreign languages, including Danish, French and German. Trained in CPR.
Coach Zoe:
18 years old. Born and raised in San Francisco. Currently, a senior at The Urban School
of San Francisco. And is aspiring to major/minor in: Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, Child Education. Has
worked at The Grattan School (Public Elementary School in Cole Valley) as a substitute teacher for the 3rd grade classroom.
Also, has babysat for the past two years for many families :) While working with Kids Outdoor Club for the past month Zoe
has started an, "Art Station" which encompasses weaving, yard baskets, and “Friendship Bracelets”.
Together with Coach Bailey there will be more even more to come! Zoe enjoys crafts, being outdoors, writing, playing basketball,
tennis and soccer, and exploring San Francisco.
Coach
Paul:
22 years old. Born and raised in San Francisco, attended the JCC, St. Raymond’s and Heather
Grammar School. The summer before the 5th grade, Paul moved to Minneapolis, MN and lived there through high school.
He has always loved the outdoors. Through middle school and high school Paul spent every evening snowboarding in the
winter and skateboarding in the summer. Paul was a YMCA camper as well as counselor for the overnight Camp Ichagowin
in Wisconsin. Paul has taught snowboarding for Hyland Ski and Snowboard School in MN (the second largest and top rated
snowboard school in the country). Snowboarding and teaching are Paul’s passions. He trained to be a professional
snowboarder but after a series of injuries Paul’s attention has been directed towards teaching. Currently, a
Business major with a concentration in Business Law at the University of San Francisco, Paul still loves the cold air and
the smiles of children learning. Paul got involved with Kids Outdoor Club through Scott and loves his job. He
loves spending time with the kids and watching them learn. He loves the freedom they have and appreciate their creativity.
Kids Outdoor Club is a special place for him, as it helps him to learn and grow in many of the same ways the kids do.
Coach Jason:
Over ten years experience working with children-- as camp counselor, child development major, classroom assistant, and nanny--
and happy father of Maïa, 3, and Sasha, 1. A firm believer in the Kids Outdoor Club mission and grateful to the Club
for enabling his family to divide their time between California and his wife's native France. Passionate about world travel,
the great outdoors, and environmental education. Grew up in Southern California wrestling, rock climbing, and playing football
and beach volleyball, but for exercise nowadays mainly enjoys hiking, backpacking, and camping.
Coach
Vince:
Born and raised in N. Calif., Vince graduated from UCSB
in 2002, and has since spent all of his time with children in Sebastopol, his hometown. He has also spent much time in foreign
countries, knows a few languages, and loves the outdoors. Very courteous, honest and warm.
Coach
Glenn:
Raised in Simsbury, CT. and has lived in SF for 15+ years.
Lives in the Richmond district with wife Simone and three year old daughter Maxine. Received a BA in History and a CA Teaching
Credential from San Francisco State University and an MA in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from St. Mary's College.
Currently teaches high school physical education. Loves sports, is crazy about physical fitness and also enjoys hiking, camping,
fly fishing and windsurfing. Glenn is committed to providing a safe, fun, and exciting environment for children to enjoy outdoor
recreation and sports.
- Professional baseball player in the Oakland Athletics
Organization for 4 years
- 12 years of college and high school coaching experience
- Director and counselor at numerous summer athletic and recreation camps
- Credentialed physical education teacher for 8 years
Coach
Kit:
27 years old. Born and raised in Easton, CT. Has a Fine Arts
Degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Worked with Cats and Dogs as a veterinary assistant during 4 years
of college. Moved to San Francisco 3 years ago. Since then, have worked at the Sports Basement in the Presidio, helping with
running shoes, gear, and many things outdoor oriented. Enjoys running, cycling, basketball, hiking, and camping. In spare
time, keeps up interest in landscape painting. Has worked summer camps for kids in high school. Has enjoyed working with the
philosophy of Kids Outdoor Club since fall 07.
Coach Peter:
27 years old. Born and raised in Redding, CT. Has a dual degree in Cognitive Science and Modern Culture/Media from Brown
University. Moved west to San Francisco 5 years ago, and currently writes and performs music for his band, Birdmonster. Other
professional experience includes editorial work for Wired Magazine, brain research at Brown and Stanford Universities, as
well as summer camps and classroom programs within the Connecticut School System. When not playing music or having fun at
Kids Outdoor Club, Peter enjoys backpacking, tennis, basketball, and various aquatic activities.
Coach
Yu:
24 years old. Born in Monterey Park, CA. Raised in Sebastopol,
CA and currently living in Lower Haight. Received a BA in Global Studies at University of California Santa Barbara. Played
for UCSB's D-1 roller hockey team for 4 years. Recently finished San Francisco State University's Post-Bac Pre-Med program.
Planning to go to Ecuador this fall for clinical volunteering and then take the MCAT in the spring of 2009. Enjoys working
with kids, hoping to make their summers safe and fun.
Coach Lughan:
17 years old. Grew up between Dublin and London. Currently living in SF's Richmond district while mother serves term as
Irish Consul General. Senior at Stuart Hall High School in Pacific Heights. Loves soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and Irish football.
Has 2 younger sisters (9 and 2). Wants to develop skills in dealing with children.
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