Ed Burkett - Behind the Shield

HOMETOWN: Florissant, MO

HIGH SCHOOL: Aquinas, McCluer

COLLEGE:  Central Methodist University

WHAT TEAMS DO YOU COACH?  KCSG 04 Boys Pre-Academy - MO, KCSG Jr Pre-Academy 09 Boys - MO Navy

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: 4 years at Central Methodist University

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE:  Paul Scholes

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD:  Spaghetti

WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME:  I enjoy shooting sports, and of course playing soccer!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE?  “Play every game like it's the championship game”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KCSG SHIELD VALUE And WHY:  Passion – Because that is where the inspiration to play soccer comes from!

WHY DO YOU COACH FOR KCSG? I want to share my knowledge and love of the game to the kids I coach, and inspire them to become great soccer players!