William Stara
River Hill High School
Impact Statement
Stara led Centennial and River Hill to a combined 14 State Titles over the course of his high school coaching career.
Biography
Stara has been the only soccer coach in River Hill High’s nine-year history. River Hill has become a state power during his tenure, reaching the Class 3A state final seven times and winning its sixth state title this season.
River Hill finished the season ranked No. 8 in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Adidas Region IV rankings, and Stara was voted National Division I Coach of the Year, becoming the first coach to be so honored by that association in both its High School and Youth Boys divisions.
Since being honored by the NHSCA Stara has continued to be active in soccer. He completed his high school coaching career with 14 state championships – seven at Centennial High School and seven at River Hill.
Stara is currently the Director of Education at the Broomfield Soccer Club in Colorado.
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