Kip McDaniel || back to coaches list
Team: U11 Girls East/West Co-Coach

Background: Kip was born in 1984 and grew up in Champaign. He has five siblings, Shane, Tad, Keely, Drew, and Jaes. Drew played for Little Illini Soccer Club under coach Eddie McAuley.

Playing Career: Kip played for the Little Illini Soccer Club for eight years under coaches Stu Meacham and Mark Herriott. He then played high school soccer at Central High School from 1998-2002 under coaches Adam Jenkins and Kirby Crawford. He was Co-captain and starting sweeper his senior year. As a senior in high school, Kip was awarded Big 12 High School All-Conference and 2nd Team All-Area. After high school, Kip played two seasons for the Midwest United Football Club under coach Mike Wilson. During Kip’s junior year at Illinois State University, he coached several recreational soccer teams through the Town of Normal and for Game Time Gym II located in Bloomington, Illinois. He also was an assistant coach for John Rice in Colorado for the Denver Kickers. In 2005, Kip played the season as the captain, assistant coach, and starting sweeper of the Illinois State University Men's Soccer Team. He was also the manager of the Illinois State University Women’s Soccer Team under former coach Pete Kowall.  Kip has the NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma.

Coaching Philosophy: Kip’s philosophy in coaching is to provide first class soccer lessons focusing on touch, speed, endurance, shooting, agility, strength, teamwork, and especially fun. Each player will improve their soccer skills and learn to love the game of soccer. Kip’s personal experience has shown to respect coaches, keep it positive, and practice as if you were playing in a game. Kip will assist each player to develop to their optimal ability and to promote a positive team environment where self esteem is enhanced.