Coach Profile
Assistant Coach - University of Washington
Richard Reece
Richard Reece has been a long-serving member of UW soccer, joining in 2005 and recently completing his 16th season on the Husky sideline. Reece has developed five Husky keepers that have played in the MLS: Chris Eylander with the Seattle Sounders, Spencer Richey for Vancouver Whitecaps, Ryan Herman, a first-round MLS Draft pick to FC Dallas, Auden Schilder drafted to San Jose Earthquakes and Rylan Hawkins with New England Revolution.
Under the tutelage of Reece, the above keepers have all etched their names into the Washington history books by receiving Conference and Far West Regional honors, along with Ryan Herman being named an All-American in 2015.
Alongside the goalkeepers, Reece works closely with the team's defending unit which has seen Mike Chabala, Ty Harden, George John, Rafa Cox, Dylan Tucker Ganges, Andy Thoma, Justin Schmidt, Justin Fiddes and All-American Taylor Peay drafted and play in the MLS. In addition, he helped coach Washington's first Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year recipient: Ethan Bartlow (2019).
Reece holds the prestigious UEFA "A" license along with the USSF "A" coaching license, a USSF National Goalkeeping License, a USSF Youth license, a NSCAA Premier Diploma, a NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma and NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.
In addition to his duties with the Washington men’s soccer program, Reece is a Director at Seattle United where he oversees the club’s girls and goalkeeper programs, as well directing the ECNL teams, where he has built a staff to include former Husky soccer players Herman, Thoma, Cox, Megan Kufeld and Theresa Romagnolo.
He has served as Assistant Boys Director for the Region IV Olympic Development Program. He has also worked with youth national teams on both the men’s and women's programs as a GK coach. Reece served as an NSCAA national staff instructor and also served as the NSCAA Technical Director for Washington.
Reece has mentored many youth players to youth national teams and All-American honors, along with developing players into both the college and professional game on the men’s and women’s side.
Reece and his wife Brooke reside in Woodinville, Wash. with their daughters Jazzy and Charlie.