Coach Sy Ketkeo
Coaching Experience
- North FC 2018-present
- Buckeye Soccer Association
- Boys Travel 2009-2018
- Girls Travel 1996-2006, 2020-present
- Buckeye High School Varsity assistant 2000-2010
- Buckeye JV coach 2011-2014
- Holds F license
Playing Experience
- Buckeye High School 1994-1997
- 4 year starter
- 4 year starter
- Medina Gazette honorable mention senior year
- Heidelberg college 1998-1999
Favorite Soccer Team
Tottenham Spurs
Favorite Position
Center back because I like to bother, annoy, anyone going to goal. Also, you can see the game a little better and read what is happening on the field.
Sometimes center midfield too
Best Soccer Memory
2016 U11 boys travel, Starburst Tournament.
After going 2-6 in the A division of travel soccer, these boys were put in a tough bracket with other club teams. Mind you, this was our first overnight tournament while others we just local ones. Well, these boys won their division and was heading into the championship game against a very good FC Union out of Michigan. After a long delay, due to weather, the game was heading into overtime after a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation. It was still tied after the overtime and now onto penalty kicks. 😬 First penalty was a good, the other team missed/goalie saved. Second one missed and they scored. It was down to our last kicker, with us up 3-2. We make it and we win, miss they have a chance to tie. Well, history was made, 5th kicker scores and these boys won the tournament and went undefeated! To this day, these boys talk about it.
Favorite Quote
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one”- Dolly Parton
Favorite Soccer Player
Roberto Baggio
Favorite Places to Visit
Thailand because that’s where I was born or Laos
Favorite Pre-Game Meal
In my younger days, I like to have a banana, oranges, or an energy bar. Now, it’s just Advil 😂
Favorite Soccer Brand
Diadora or Adidas