THE GAME WITHIN COACHING YOUTH SOCCER
A purposeful coaching site by Jeff Hopkins, Ed.S
About Coach Hopkins
Current Positions
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Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Coaching Education Instructor
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NSCAA Associate Staff Coach/Instructor
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Minnetonka High School Head Women's Soccer Coach
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Lake Conference Soccer Coordinator
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Section 2AA Girls Soccer Representative
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MN Soccer Coaches Association Coaching Education Coordinator
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Elementary Physical Education Specialist (K-5)
College Coaching Experiences
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Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of Wisconsin River Falls
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Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Club Coaching Experiences
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FC Barrington (IL)
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Tonka United
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St. Croix SC
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Westside FC
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Oshkosh United FC
High School Coaching Experiences
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Head Women's Coach Minnetonka High School
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Head Men's Coach Minnetonka High School
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Assistant Men's Coach Henry Sibley High School
Olympic Development Coaching Experiences
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Minnesota Olympic Development State Staff Coach
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Minnesota Olympic Development District Select Coach
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Illinois Olympic Development State Staff Coach
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Illinois Olympic Development Staff Coach
Playing Experiences
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1992-96)
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3 NCAA National Tournament Appearances
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3rd Place Finish NCAA Division III (1994)
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Nationally Ranked Top 10 (1992-96)
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Hastings Senior High School (1988-91)
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All-State
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All-Metro
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3x All-Conference
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2x Captain
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Senior Classic All-Star
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Internationals FC
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U17-U19
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U23
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MASL Division 1
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Minnesota Olympic Development (1987-91)
Honors/Awards
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United Soccer Coaches Minnesota HS Coach of the Year (2018)
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United Soccer Coaches Ranked #14 Nationally - Large School (2018)
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Minnesota State High School League Championship Coach (2018)
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Minnesota State High School League Championship Coach (2013)
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Minnetonka High School Coach of the Year (2018-2019)
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Minnetonka High School Coach of the Year (2013-2014)
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NSCAA Minnesota High School Coach of the Year (2013)
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NSCAA Ranked #20 Nationally - High School Division (2013)
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Head Coach of Minnesota Ms. Soccer - Elizabeth Endy (2013)
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Head Coach of Star Tribune Player of the Year (2013)
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Head Coach of Gatorade Player of the Year (2013)
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Head Coach of NSCAA All-American (2013)
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Minnesota AA State Qualifier (2020) *No State Tournament, COVID
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Minnesota AA State Quarterfinalists (2019)
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Minnesota AA State Champions (2018)
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Minnesota AA State Quarterfinalists (2016)
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Minnesota AA State Champions (2013)
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Minnesota AA State Boys Finalist (1997)
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Section 2AA Champions (2000)
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Section 2AA Champions (2019)
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Section 2AA Champions (2018)
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Section 2AA Champions (2016)
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Section 6AA Champions (2013)
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Section 3AA Champions (1997)
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Lake Conference Champions (2019)
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Classic Lake Conference Champions (2005)
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Classic Suburban Conference Champions (1998)
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Classic Suburban Conference Champions (1997)
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Section 6AA Coach of the Year (2012)
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Section 2AA Coach of the Year (2005)
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Section 3AA Assistant Coach of the Year (1998)
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Section 3AA Assistant Coach of the Year (1997)
Licenses/Degrees
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USSF A License
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USSF B License
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USSF C License
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USSF D License
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USSF National Youth License
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NSCAA Premier Diploma
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NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
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NSCAA National Diploma
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NSCAA Advanced National GK Diploma
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NSCAA Foundations of Coaching Diploma
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KNVB Advanced Coaching Certificate
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K-12 Licensed Principal, Minnesota
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Ed. S. in Administration (University of St. Thomas)
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M.A. in Athletic Administration (University of St. Thomas)
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B.S. in Physical Education (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh)
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Health Education License K-12 (Augsburg College)
Courses Instructed
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Andover, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Arlington Heights, IYSA E License
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Barrington, NSCAA National Youth Diploma
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Blaine, NSCAA Level 5, Diploma
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Blaine, NSCAA Level 6, Diploma
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Blaine, NSCAA 11v11 Diploma
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Bloomington, MYSA Youth U6-U12 Module
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Bloomington, USSF D License
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Buck Hill Ski Club, Coaching Youth-Adolescents Course
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Burnsville, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10
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Cambridge-Isanti, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Cambridge-Isanti, MN Youth Soccer Youth Course
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Chaska, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Chaska, MYSA Youth Module U6-U8
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Chan-Chaska USSF D License
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Chaska, MYSA E License
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Corcoran, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Eagan, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Eagan, MYSA E License
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Fusion Soccer Club USSF 9v9 Grassroots License
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Fusion Soccer Club USSF 11v11 Grassroots License
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Great River Soccer Club, Youth Module U6-U10
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Hastings, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10
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Hastings Youth Athletic Association Youth Clinic
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Hudson, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Kasson-Mantorville, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Lakeville, MYSA Youth Module U6-12
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Lyons Township, IYSA D License
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Mankato MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Maple Grove, MYSA E License
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Minnetonka, MYSA E License
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Minnetonka, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Monticello, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Moorhead, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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New Ulm, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Northern Lights SC, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Orono, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Orono, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10
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Orono, MYSA, Youth Module U6-U10
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Owatonna, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Owatonna MYSA Recreation/U6-U10
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Owatonna, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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Park Valley SC. MYSA Youth Module U6-U8
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Plymouth, US Soccer 7v7 Grassroots
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Plymouth, NSCAA Diploma 2
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Plymouth, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10
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Prior Lake, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10
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Sannah Foundation, NSCAA Diploma 5
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Shakopee, MYSA E License
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Shakopee, MYSA Youth Module U8-U12
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St. Anthony, MYSA Youth Module U6-U12
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St. Louis Park, MYSA E License
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St. Paul, MYSA E License
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St. Paul, MYSA D License
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Waconia, MYSA U6-U12
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Waseca, MYSA U6-U12
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Waseca, MYSA Competitive Coach Module
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West St. Paul, MYSA E License
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White Bear Lake, MYSA Youth Module U6-U10
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Woodbury, MYSA E License
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Woodbury, MYSA Youth Module U6-U8
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Woodbury, MYSA Youth Module U8-U10