Tariq Walcott is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. He started his coaching career in 2012 at West Virginia University, studying Athletic Coaching Education with a minor in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

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While attending university Tariq played soccer for the Men’s Club team while also assisting with the Women’s Club team. He also coached at a local youth soccer club called Mountaineer United SC, where he worked with players at all age groups as an assistant coach and a player coach.

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During his time in Seattle, Tariq previously worked with UK Elite (Steel Soccer) and Cascade FC; currently he also works with the WA Youth Soccer EPD Program, and the Seattle Sounders Discovery program during his off days from EFC.

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Tariq continues to advance in his USSF coaching licenses, currently working towards his National 'B' license. Fun facts about Tariq: His parents are from Jamaica, his favorite soccer club is Chelsea FC, and he has a Catahoula Hound named Oscar!