Coach Ben Price   231 62nd Avenue NE   St Petersburg, FL 33702   (727) 522-8229

 I have been playing soccer since I was 4 years old, and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.  Soccer has given me the opportunity to express myself by focusing and placing my energy into something that I am good at.  It has helped build my self-esteem and self-drive.  Being on the competitive teams also helped me with everyday life skills that I still use today in my business and personal life.  I want to help make sure that the players of St. Pete Raiders are given the same opportunities that were presented to me.  Coaching a team will give me the opportunity to teach them different skills; not only skills that will help them excel in the sport of soccer, but also skills they can use later in life such as teamwork.  I believe all children should have positive role models and be challenged to their fullest capabilities.  
 

Playing Experience:

• 1999 – Present                    Play on Tampa Bay Club Sport soccer teams, both recreational and competitive leagues.
• 1992 - 1993                         Played on the Winter Haven High School Team
• 1990 – 1991                        Played on a Recreational team with the Northeast Raiders
• 1986 – 1990                        Played on a Competitive team with the St Pete Raiders
• 1980 – 1986                                Played on a Recreational team with the Northeast Raiders 

Coaching Experience: 

• 2006 – 2007                         Assistant Coach for U9 Competitive team 
• 2005 – 2006                         Assistant Coach for U9 Competitive team    
• 2004 – 2005                         Head Coach for U12 Blue Boys Competitive team
• 2004                             Spring Coach for U6 Recreational team
• 2003 – 2004                  Head Coach for U11 Blue Boys Competitive team
• 2002 – 2003                  Assistant for U10 Competitive team
• 2002                                       Spring Coach for U9 Recreational team
• 2001 – 2002                         Assisted U9 Boys Competitive team 

Coaching Licenses:

• 2005                            Attended Coaching course and Obtained “D” license
• 2003                            Attended Coaching course and Obtained “E” License