Neko Young
We’re thrilled to welcome Neko Young as our Snohomish Premier Location Director!
Neko Young, originally from Anchorage, Alaska, has an impressive soccer background. He played four years of collegiate soccer at Chemeketa/Shasta Community College and concluded his playing career at Cal State Stanislaus. But his involvement in soccer didn’t stop there. Young transitioned into coaching, starting with his first head coaching job at the East Valley Earthquakes. He led various teams within his club, coaching both boys and girls. Later, he entered the high school game, coaching varsity soccer for four seasons at Enoch’s High School in California.
Young’s commitment to grassroots development was evident when he founded and directed his own recreational soccer league in Riverbank, which ran for eight seasons and impacted hundreds of kids. His coaching abilities caught the attention of the San Jose Earthquakes affiliate, where he served as Director of Coaching for five years.
Role and Responsibilities:
As the Snohomish Premier Location Director, Neko Young continues his legacy of growing youth soccer programs here at Western WA Surf SC. His responsibilities include guiding the strategic direction of our programs in Snohomish and growing our impact as a premier club in the Western Washington region. Neko’s commitment to Surf Soccer follows him from his roles as a Surf coach in California, bringing his unique talents up North.
We’re thrilled to welcome Neko Young to our Western WA Surf staff. With his extensive experience, strong knowledge of the game, and passion for encouraging young players, Neko is ready to hit the ground running in Snohomish. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Neko as he becomes an integral part of our team!