Assistant Coach Christiansen

Fall 2006-Spring 2007
Boys 93

Assistant Coach Greg Christiansen

Coach Christiansen is employed by VCU Medical Center. He joined the Blue Riptide Soccer team as an assistant Coach in the fall of 2006. In addition to soccer, he enjoys basketball, cross country, ice hockey and karate.

Coaching: I was fortunate enough to be involved in athletics since childhood. I played baseball, football & basketball at a competitive level in regional & national competition. I finished the sports in high school devoting more time to my studies in college. I took up college cross country because of the kinder training schedule, lettered & was awarded an All-American certificate. I also was given the college 'guts' award for my love of competition. I returned to youth athletics as both a coach & referee for competitive basketball & associated all-star teams. Once I finished medical school, I had the great opportunity to support the professional hockey team, Buffalo Sabers & on occasion the Buffalo Bills Football team. I even got to go to the Stanley Cup finals. Moving to heat in the south I was introduced to Futball (soccer). The combination of running & team play made it the perfect fit for me. I played 6 years in the CVSA league & once won the division. I have been learning & loving the game ever since.

Occupation: Emergency Physician & Assistant Professor, VCU Health Systems, Wilderness Medicine & Disaster Medical Assistance Team member.

Interests: Avid outdoor mans & fisherman of all types. I several citations including a bluemarlin & sailfish.

Community Service: Community Youth Violence Intervention program, parishioner of Nazarene Baptist Church

College: B.S. Biology, Delaware Valley College; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia PA; Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Assistant Professor S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo & V.C.U. Health Systems

Family: Endearing wife - Tracy; Sons Kevin & Kyle

Fall 2006-Spring 2007 Boys 93 Assistant Coach Greg Christiansen
		Coach Christiansen is employed by VCU Medical Center. He joined the Blue Riptide Soccer team as an assistant Coach in the fall of 2006. In addition to soccer, he enjoys basketball, cross country, ice hockey and karate.
	Coaching: I was fortunate enough to be involved in athletics since childhood. I played baseball, football & basketball at a competitive level in regional & national competition. I finished the sports in high school devoting more time to my studies in college. I took up college cross country because of the kinder training schedule, lettered & was awarded an All-American certificate. I also was given the college 'guts' award for my love of competition. I returned to youth athletics as both a coach & referee for competitive basketball & associated all-star teams. Once I finished medical school, I had the great opportunity to support the professional hockey team, Buffalo Sabers & on occasion the Buffalo Bills Football team. I even got to go to the Stanley Cup finals. Moving to heat in the south I was introduced to Futball (soccer). The combination of running & team play made it the perfect fit for me. I played 6 years in the CVSA league & once won the division. I have been learning & loving the game ever since. Occupation: Emergency Physician & Assistant Professor, VCU Health Systems, Wilderness Medicine & Disaster Medical Assistance Team member. Interests: Avid outdoor mans & fisherman of all types. I several citations including a bluemarlin & sailfish. Community Service: Community Youth Violence Intervention program, parishioner of Nazarene Baptist Church College: B.S. Biology, Delaware Valley College; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia PA; Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Assistant Professor S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo & V.C.U. Health Systems Family: Endearing wife - Tracy; Sons Kevin & Kyle