Mike Hickman - Head Coach/Owner    

Mike started playing soccer in southern California when he was seven. His passion for the game grew as he did. He continued playing in various youth leagues until he joined the Air Force in 1982. He began coaching his children in 1986. Since that time he has coached many different youth teams varying in age from U-5 to U-18.

     Mike is currently the Head Coach at Bonneville High School for both the Boys and Girls teams. He has been the coach for the past 3 years. Both teams have made it to the State playoffs in each of those years. Most recently the girls made it to the semi-finals. The first season with the boys they went through Region 4 play without losing or tying a game and they did not allow a single goal, finishing region play 10-0-0.

     Mike has had success at every coaching position he has held. In the summer of 2004 Mike took over the Utah Salt Ratz formerly of the NPSL. The team had a .500 record when he took over. The Ratz did not lose another game the rest of the season. They were crowned champions after they beat the Arizona team in the championship.

Drew Wilhelmsen - Assistant Coach

     Drew has been playing soccer since an early age. He thoroughly enjoys the game having played 14 years in the "Keeper" position, 8 years of playing defencesive positions, 7 years of AYSO, 7 years of Competitive League, 3 years at Fremont High School, and 2 years at Weber State University. He continues to play in local recreation leagues.

     His coaching experience includes 3 youth teams, the U-14 Boys Predators, the U-15 Boys United Front, and the U-16 Boys Blue Smurfs. In 2003 he began working with the Bonneville High School Boys and Girls teams as an Assistant Coach, specializing in Keeper Training. He continues to work with Bonneville High School's teams, and is looking forward to the Boys 2006 Season.

     When Mike Hickman began coaching The Salt Ratz in 2004, Drew volunteered to help as an Assistant Coach. The Utah Salt Ratz won the 2004 Men's Premier Soccer League (MPSL) Championship.

Matt Broadhead - Associate Head Coach

     Matt Broadhead was born in Pasadena CA. where he began playing at an early age. He played with various All Star and Club Teams until moving to Orem, Utah. He played in the Utah Youth Soccer Associations (UYSA) for the Rangers during the fall of 1995 and 1996. Completing High School Soccer at Orem in 1997, where he was twice High School M.V.P.

     Matt played for Foothill College in 1998 before beginning his professional playing career. Matt has a broad knowledge of both Indoor and Outdoor Professional Soccer, having played professionally for 6 years. This includes having played in most of the Professional Leagues in the U.S.A. During his 3 years with the Utah Blitzz he played 42 games, 2120 minutes, with 3 goals and 10 assists. His Professional record is as follows:

2005 MLS FC Dallas 3 day Reserve Team contract 2005 Colombus Crew 3 day Reserve Team contract 2004 San Diego Sockers 2004 - Utah Blitzz USL Division 2A - National Championship 2002 - 2004 - Utah Blitzz - 3 Western Conference Championships 2002 MISL Dispersal draft KC Comets 2000 & 2001 Utah Freezz World Indoor Soccer League USL Division 2

     Matt also has a broad experience in coaching that includes numerous teams, camps and clinics. He has experience with Utah Freezz, Utah Blitzz, the San Diego Sockers, Rowland Hall St. Marks Varsity team, the 2001 Sparta United Soccer Club, the 2003 Inter Futbol Club, ODP coaching, and Inter Futbol Club.