Barren River Soccer Club

Mission Statement:

Barren River Soccer Club is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing a healthy environment in which children of all ages and abilities can have fun and learn to play soccer. BRSC fosters a love for the sport of soccer and develops the soccer player by facilitating physical and mental growth through team play and structured training. BRSC provides an opportunity to play a sport that is truly a "Game For All Kids" through the recreational divisions for ages 6-18. BRSC is focused on providing coaching education for those who are unfamiliar with the sport in order to further enhance player development.

Executive Director/President:   Craig Trautman

Craig's Bio Coming Soon!!!

Coaching Director: Lawrence Nyken

  Born in Liberia Africa, Lawrence competed on the highest level in his home country while participating on the Liberian National Team in 1998.  He moved to the states to attend Lindsey Wilson College where he was a member of the NAIA National Championship Team.  He graduated with a Bachelors in Human Services and Mental Health Counseling and is pursuing a degree in Finance from WKU.  Lawrence currently holds a USSF "D" coaching license and is the head Barren County High School Boys Soccer Coach.  He is also coaching within the Kentucky State Associations Olympic Development Program and is the head coach for SKY futbol club's u14 boys select team.

Webmeister: Ryan Simpson

  Born in Glasgow, Ryan played through the Glasgow youth soccer system from the age of 6.  He was a member of  the Glasgow High School Class A State Soccer Championship team in 2002 and was also a member of the Kentucky Olympic Development team.  Ryan became the first soccer player from Glasgow to play for a Division 1 team when he signed to play WKU, where he played as a goalkeeper for three seasons.  He is currently pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at Western.  He is an assistant coach for the Glasgow High School boys soccer team and is also the head coach for the SKY u11 boys select team.  He currently holds a USSF "D" license.

Field Manager: Dennis Mitchell

Referee Director: Chris Radus

Volunteer/Fundraising Director: Doug Cain