Steven Ecker
Competitive Head Coach
Coaching Info
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
Cell: (410) 262-0778
Email: secker@westlakesoccer.com
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
Bio
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland Steve studied at The University of Arizona earning his bachelors degree in 2016.
After graduation Steve moved to New York City where he did marketing for Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and retail consulting. Steve lived in NYC for three years and moved to Austin in 2021.
Since moving to Austin, Steve decided to leave the corporate life and go a different route. While in Austin, Steve has been a soccer coach, barista, kayak tour guide, and now runs his own art business
His coaching career began in the Junior Academy with FC Westlake in the spring of 2021. In the junior academy, Steve spent time coaching both 5v5’s and 7v7’s. Steve is passionate about the game of soccer and wants to share his love for the game with every player he coaches. He wants all his teams give 100% effort, to never give up, and most importantly have fun playing the beautiful game of soccer.
Outside of coaching, Steve is an artist who specializes in making mixed media collages. He teaches art workshops, curates gallery shows, and runs Get Lost Collages.
Steve is a big Baltimore Ravens fan, his favorite hobbies include martial arts, meditation, playing soccer, vinyl collecting, music festivals, biking, and hanging out at Barton Springs