WOMEN’S SOCCER

from Athletics Media Guide Fall 2022

CROSS COUNTRY

Laura Velasquez Assistant Coach

I was born and raised in Texas, but I call Redding home. My undergraduate studies and BA come from the University of Houston, graduate degree in business from Texas Woman’s University. I played soccer in high school and throughout college. I have organized, planned, and lead numerous youth soccer clinics and camps throughout Texas. I am passionate about using soccer as a tool to teach leadership skills to young women.

Ana Sofia Depablos Assistant Coach

I was born and raised in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Played 10-yrs of competitive soccer for club and nation (Mexico). Recruited to play in the US for Simpson University. Four-year scholarship-athlete completing degree studies in Kinesiology in 2021. Actively pursuing US soccer coaching license. I’m passionate and committed to help young girls and women realize their soccer and academic goals.

Chris Gaido Head Coach

Chris Gaido is entering his first season as the Knight’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Coach Gaido brings four decades of soccer coaching experience ranging from developmental leagues, high school teams, and even some international experience in Kenya.

Prior to his coaching career, Chris was a Division-1 soccer player for the University of Evansville. During his time as a student-athlete Chris was an all-conference player while being selected to multiple all-tournament teams.

When not coaching soccer Chris works as a Civil Engineer for Caltrans. He has been married for 19 years to “Monique” and has two grown children named “Becca” and “Noah.” In his free time he enjoys back packing, skiing, cycling, and rock climbing.

Skylar Koekemoer Assistant Coach

Skylar Koekemoer is entering her first season as the Knight’s assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. Skylar has played soccer since the age of five through high school and competitive soccer. Skylar was captain of the Shasta High JV girls’ team and team manager for the varsity girls’ team. Skylar has played competitive soccer for North State Soccer, Missfits Maverick team and won two Northern California State Championship titles with this team. When not coaching soccer, Skylar works at Starbucks as a Barista and still manages a full-time student schedule while pursuing her goal of becoming a high school counselor. Skylar graduated from Shasta College Spring of 2022 with an associate degree in psychology. Skylar plans to continue her education at a qualified University. In her free time, Skylar enjoys freediving, rock climbing, long boarding, and traveling.

WOMEN’S SOCCER 2022 SCHEDULE

Bold = Home Games * Conference Matches

Roger Hatton Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach Roger Hatton returns to help coach the Women’s soccer team at Shasta College. Hatton is no stranger to Knight’s Athletics. He has been a part of Shasta’s football program for many years serving as the team’s manager.

Roger has coached for the Anderson Youth Soccer League for many years and has been an assistant for the West Valley High School soccer team. In 2005, Roger was selected as the Coach of the Year for District 9 youth soccer which covers the whole upper North State. Roger and his wife, Charlene, have four daughters, three son-in-laws and seven beautiful grandchildren.