Email: lakeshorepremier@gmail.com

Mailing: P.O. Box 385, Ferrysburg, Michigan 49409 

Phone: 616-318-9085

Brent Kowalski has spent the last eight years successfully coaching Premier teams while earning the USSF “C” license.  He has attended the National Soccer Coaching Seminar at Notre Dame, The World Class Coaching Seminar and the Soccer Champions Coaches Clinic. He recently completed his course and practical work for the USSF "B" license in preparation for his final test this summer.

In 2012, he obtained the National Soccer Coaches Association of America National Diploma. Brent is well regarded in youth soccer circles along the lakeshore as he works with players of all ages in the off season, is founder of the Heart Soccer Academy and served as an Assistant Coach for the Muskegon Community College women's soccer team. 

Additionally, Coach Brent works with the U12 & U13 age groups. In this capacity, he will be working directly with the team coaches to help refine a training curriculum for players that increases individual technical skills, speed of play and the tactical knowledge to be successful at every level.

As Lakeshore Premier SC continues on the journey providing the highest levels of competitive soccer along the Lake Michigan Shoreline, it is imperative that our players receive the additional attention of a gifted coach like Brent Kowalski. In addition to a specialized training curriculum for the U12 & U13 age groups, he'll be providing in-season technical training opportunities for players on top of their regular weekly practices.

He impresses parents with a philosophy that encourages player development and excellence at the younger ages, in preparation for the more advanced tactical development in the years just prior to high school.  If you have questions for Coach Brent, he can be reached at mailto:kowalskib84@gmail.com.

Josh Watson is in his fourth year with the club and leads with an impressive soccer background and passion for teaching the game to young people.  He took the Muskegon Community College women's team to the National Junior College Association of America national tournament in the program’s first season in 2012. His MCC team was one of the top 12 in 2013 . His coaching record includes a first district title for Goodrich High School Boys Soccer team and leading the Goodrich High School Girls Varsity team to their first District Title and Regional appearance. He's also coached with Alliance FC in Grand Rapids. 

Coach Watson is known as someone who encourages positive attitudes and motivates players to maximize their potential. He was a first team all-state player in high school, and played the college game at Western Michigan University.

Since that time, he’s spent over 20 years in coaching.  He has the USSF National “C” License.  He recently completed his course and practical work for the USSF "B" license, and uses his degree in Exercise Physiology to shape his training and mentoring capabilities.  You can contact Coach Watson at j_scotty10@yahoo.com

Michelle Van Duyn has overseen instruction and training for the U13 girls team in 2016-17.  Michelle served with the Michigan Fire Juniors where she was the Assistant Director of Coaching for Girls and training the U12 girls Academy team. While there, she also coached girls at U13/14/15. She holds the USSF “D” license and is certified by the Rene Meulensteen Academy in the Meulensteen Method which is named for and taught by Rene Meulensteen, First Team coach of England’s Manchester United professional soccer team.

Michelle does additional training in small group environments and has also coached the JV girls at both Allendale and East Grand Rapids high schools and is currently coaching the Fruitport High School JV girls squad. She played her collegiate soccer at Aquinas College and Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She's had a tremendous spring season with the U14 Girls in 2014-15, leading them to Premier 2 Division championship..  She begins her 5th year with Lakeshore Premier SC in 2017, spending nearly all that time in the top two MSPSL divisions with her teams.   

Coach Van Duyn can be reached at: mi.vanduyn@gmail.com