01. My story
I was a soccer player for 15 years before I started coaching and training. I can still remember every coach and trainer I had, and I learned something from each one. Before my playing career ended after college, I knew I wanted to have that same impact. I’ve worked hard to adapt my athletic abilities into coaching abilities. I’ve done the training, I’ve attended the workshops, and I’ve received multiple coaching certifications from nationally recognized organizations. I bring all of this experience to SBS, along with my passion, energy, and enthusiasm for this sport.
When I started playing soccerI was only six years old, but I was immediately hooked. It was like I found my element. Growing up, soccer gave me a sense of confidence and determination. Being an athlete takes hard work, discipline, and focus– and it requires a love and appreciation for the sport. For me, it was always fun, but it wasn’t just for fun. It was more than just a game, even early on. The game gave me a purpose.
I remember all the long hours of practice and training, the mix of excitement and anxiety before a big game, the thrill of a victory, and the disappointment of a loss. I know what it was like to be a college athlete, a high school player, even a player on a youth recreation team. I can relate to all players because I’ve been in their shoes.
I played for many incredible coaches that still influence me today. I’ve played for world-renowned coaches in Europe through the Olympic Development Program, NCAA Division 1 championship coaches in college, and semi-professional coaches. As a result, I’ve played with and against incredible athletes, some who have gone on to play professionally. I’ve learned what it means to be elite from the best of the best, but before that, I had rec coaches and travel coaches who pushed me to get there.
My first travel coach wasn’t world-renowned, but he was the one to develop my love for the game and instill in me a desire to compete. Looking back, I realize how critical it is to have a coach who truly cares about their athletes.
I knew what kind of coach I wanted to beand I set out to make it happen as soon as my playing career ended. Above all, I care about my athletes and I want to push them to be the best they can be. I adapt my style and approach depending on the age level of the athletes, but ultimately, this intention always remains true.
I’ve coached recreation teams as young as 6-7 years old, girls and boys high school teams, travel teams of all ages, and as the assistant coach for Marshall University’s men’s soccer team. With every team, I held the same values and brought the same dedication while adapting the rest to fit the priorities of the team.
Because I know the varying stakes at every level, I’m able to approach each session with an understanding of the particular age group and the level of competition. I’ve learned that being able to work with athletes for an extended amount of time is as rewarding as it is effective. At SBS, my goal is to make lasting connections with our athletes through our training sessions.
As a trainer, I like to play an active role in the session. Rather than simply telling athletes what to do, I show them by demonstrating techniques and playing with them. I bring my passion and energy to every session and I want to share that with each player. We build relationships with athletes and their parents because we care enough to put in the extra time and effort to get to know you.
We want to help athletes develop overtime by continuously challenging them, supporting them, and guiding them every step of the way.
I’ve been coaching and training for 10 years, and it has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I’ve worked with many soccer players, and I’ve watched them become incredible athletes and confident leaders. Witnessing that journey, seeing that progress, and sharing my love of soccer means everything to me today.
02. The Community behind SBS
I’m from a small town called Depew that’s just outside of Buffalo, New York. Even in the early 1990s, soccer had a large presence in the region which gave me the opportunity to develop as an athlete in my community. There were many travel teams, premier leagues, and training options for youth players that provided not only advanced competition and development, but also important connections to professionals in the industry.
This is something that I realized was missing in Huntington– and it’s one of the main reasons I decided to stay here after college.
In 2008, I accepted a full scholarship offer to join Marshall University’s Men’s Soccer Team and achieved my goal of playing soccer at the collegiate level. During my time on the team, I stayed during the summers to focus on soccer and work part-time as a student recruiter for Marshall.
I guided visiting tours for potential students around campus and shared the many reasons to join The Herd. This led me to reflect on my own positive experiences at Marshall and realize my genuine connection and enthusiasm toward the community. I wasn’t just making a pitch to prospects– I was sharing my personal testimony. With that, I can say that I am grateful I chose to play soccer at Marshall. Although I had offers from other Division I schools, Marshall showed a higher level of interest in me.
On my first visit, I recognized the sense of pride in the community, and I loved the energy of a college town. It was the right fit– I was a starter on the team all four seasons and co-captain my senior year. My choice to move to here for college impacted my life in more ways than I could have ever predicted, even after graduation.
After graduating in 2011, I stayed in the area and didn’t waste any time to start coaching soccer. For a few years, I balanced coaching with a corporate job in Charleston. Despite the salary and benefits, I decided to take a risk and leave the position to dedicate more time to coaching soccer.
I was driven by coaching and the opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise as a player, and to make an impact on individual athletes and their communities. After coaching club teams and school teams for boys and girls of various ages, I wanted to take it further by providing more training options for soccer players year round.
In 2014, I teamed up with The HIT Center of Huntington and offered my first eight week clinic. Through word of mouth alone, the clinic was a success. As more parents, coaches, and athletes showed excitement and interest, I realized the demand for specialized soccer training in the region and it became my mission to provide it. With support from the community, I set out to launch the first and only specialized soccer training program in Huntington, WV.
I’ve invested so much into creating this business because I want soccer players to have access to professional trainers and coaches dedicated to their athletic goals. Soccer by Sniatecki exists because I care about this region, the athletes, and this sport.
Growing up, I had the opportunities to continuously take my skills to higher levels of competition. Ultimately, those opportunities brought me here– and I think that happened for a reason. Now, it is my turn to share my experience and expertise to offer this region the opportunities and connections players need to make it to the next level.
Soccer by Sniatecki
The only specialized soccer training in Huntington, West Virginia.
Awards + recognitions03. My Coaching Experience
With over 10 years of coaching and training experience, Kyle has been involved in all levels of the game and has worked with both men’s and women’s teams of all ages. He continues to stay active in both individual and team coaching environments which lends his training methods additional insight into the competition. He has earned various certifications and continues to seek educational opportunities to enhance his coaching and training skills.
Coaching Education + Certifications
USSF: National C & D Licenses
United Soccer Coaches: Premier Diploma, Advanced National Diploma, National Diploma, Goalkeeping Level 1,2,3 Diplomas
United Soccer Coaches Mental and Physical Player Development Diploma
Coerver Coaching: Youth Diploma
Changing the Game Project: Transformational Coaching
Marshall University
Men’s Soccer, Assistant Coach (2021-2022)
2020 NCAA Division 1 National Champions (season played in spring of 2021)
2020 Conference USA Champions (season played in spring of 2021)
United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division 1 Men’s National Coaching Staff of the Year
United Soccer Coaches Southeast Region Coaching Staff of the Year
Eastern Elite Soccer Academy
One of the founding members
KY Youth Soccer Technical Committee Member Rep. for District 2 (2020-2022)
Director of Coaching (2016-2022)
Head Coach, 2001 girls (2016-2020)
2019 Kentucky Youth Soccer Girls’ Competitive Coach of the year
2019 Kentucky State Cup Champion
2018 Midwest Regional League Champions
Head Coach, 2009 Boys (2019-Present)
2021 KSSL Champions
Head Coach, 2010 Boys (2019-2021)
Assistant Coach, 2003 Boys (2016-2021)
Assistant Coach, 2007 Girls (2018-2019)
Kentucky Youth Soccer Village Cup Champions
West Virginia Olympic Development Program
Assistant Coach, 1999 Girls (2014-2015)
Lawrence County High School
Head Coach, Girls’ Varsity Soccer (2016-2019)
2017 & 2018 KHSAA District Champions
2017 KHSAA Regional Champions
2017 KHSAA State Elite 8
Huntington High School
Head Coach, Boys’ Varsity & Junior Varsity (2014-2016)
2015 WVSSAC Class AAA Sectional Champions
Assistant Coach, Boys’ Varsity & Junior Varsity (2012-2013)
2012 & 2013 WVSSAC Class AAA Sectional Champions
Assistant Coach, Girls’ Varsity (2013)
Huntington St. Joe Middle SchooL
Head Coach, Boys & Girls teams (2018)
Assistant Coach, Boys & Girls Teams (2019)
West Virginia Soccer Club
Head Coach, 1997/1998 Girls (2012-2014)
Head Coach, 2001/2002 Girls (2013-2014)
Kentucky Olympic Development Program
Head Coach, 2007 Girls (2021)
Assistant Coach, 2007 Girls (2020)
Meet Our trainers
Karson Boyce
Karson Boyce is a USSF licensed coach and has been working in the soccer setting for 10 years. She has extensive experience working in the club environment (WVSC, WVFC, EESA) as well as private/small groups. Since joining SBS in 2019, she has worked with upwards of 500+ clients in various capacities. Karson pursued a Master of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University and uses this background to emphasize the mental elements of the game. She has obtained over 10 diplomas related to Sports Psychology, LGBT Players Diversity + Inclusion, Team Philosophies + Purpose, and Creating Talent in younger players. Developing and working with players in the younger age groups has been the foundation of her passion since she started her coaching career and currently serves as the Junior Academy Director for EESA.
Brandon Stacy
Brandon has been coaching for over 8 years. He started coaching with the club XFC where he coached multiple boys teams. He currently carries a United States Soccer Federation National D License and a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma. Brandon has experience both coaching on the high school and club level here in the greater Huntington, West Virginia area. As a coach, Brandon has won sectional and regional titles in both West Virginia and Kentucky at the high school level on both the boys and girls side. On the club side he coaches at Eastern Elite Soccer Academy where he recently took the 2006 Boys Team to the Presidents Cup Final.Brandon was one of first trainers at Soccer by Sniatecki 6 years ago. He has worked alongside Kyle and has helped service over 500 clients of all ages in the Tri-State area.
Nick Turner
Nick Turner is a certified licensed coach and has achieved a high level amount of success on the club and high school levels over the last 7 years. Nick played collegiate soccer at Bethany College from 2011-2015 where he was an Academic All-American. He then immediately began his coaching career after college, coaching St. Joe Girls Soccer to a 62-23-2 record over 4 seasons. During that time, Nick coached multiple soccer players that went on to receive college soccer scholarships across all divisions including a Gatorade Player of the Year. On the club side, Nick coached two boys teams for XFC and also has many years of experience training and coaching in a small group private environment. Nick is currently the Head Coach of St. Joe Boys Soccer in Huntington, and has been a part of Soccer by Sniatecki for 3 years.
