Wes Branstetter - 97 Boys Red, 99 Girls Red and White, Academy Admin.
Email: wes.branstetter@superiorpipeline.com
Phone: 918.639.9229
aCOACHINGa
- WSA 92 Boys Assistant Coach (2003-2008)
- WSA 97 Boys Head Coach (2006- Current)
- WSA 99 Girls Head Coach and Age Coordinator (2008- Current)
- Sapulpa High School Assistant Coach (2006-2008)
- Former players playing collegiate soccer around the country
- State Playoffs Sapulpa High School
- President’s’ Cup Finalist WSA 97 Boys Red
aPLAYINGa
- Played for Anderson College (SC) under Coach Rob Miller
- Oklahoma Olympic Development Team 1999-2000
- Oklahoma All-Stater, All-Conference
aEDUCATION/CREDENTIALSa
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Adminstration (Marketing), The University of Tulsa, 2006
- Masters of Business Administration, The University of Tulsa, 2008
- D License
a PROFESSIONAL
- Natural Gas Scheduler, Superior Pipeline
a FORMER WSA COACHED TEAMS
- WSA 92 Boys- State Runner up (2009); Regionally and Nationally Ranked
a PERSONAL BIO a
Favorite Player
Ireland -- Robby Keane
Aregentina -- Messi
U.S. National Team -- Charlie Davies
Favorite Club Team
Everton and Fulham
Favorite Saying
In order to succeed as a team, we have to be willing to sacrifice our own wants and needs for the needs of the team.
Coaching/Teaching Philosophy
Kids need to learn to play the game the right way, even if that means sacrificing the short term. Sometimes sacrifices made early on in a soccer players career will pay dividends beyond belief in the long term. I want every kid to have a goal, no matter how big or small, and my job as a coach is to help them reach that goal. Soccer is my passion. I love coaching soccer because it gave me so much as a youth and taught me so much about myself, and I want to do the same for others.
Favorite Quote
"Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion."
-- Michael Jordan
"Never give up. Don’t ever give up."
--- Jimmy Valvano
Great moments... are born from great opportunity. And that’s what you have here, tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight. One game. If we played ’em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, WE are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It’s over. I’m sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw ’em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it.
-Miracle on Ice
Winners Creed:
If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you’d like to win but think you can’t, it’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost. For out in the world we find success begins with a person’s will. It’s all in the state of mind. Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster hand. But sooner or later the person who wins is the person who thinks "I can".
Favorite Song
Call on Me -Eric Prydz
Don’t Stop Belieiving -Journey
Meaning -Gavin Degraw
Belief -Gavin Degraw
Favorite Movie
Rocky I, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V
Coach Carter
Finding Forrester
Miracle
Super Troopers
Favorite Hobbies
Coaching Soccer, Playing golf, soccer, tennis, hockey, FIFA ’10, Listening and singing to good music
Other Favorites
Football Team: Dallas Cowboys
Food: Steak and Mashed Potatoes
Time: Getting off work time
Short Life Bio
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Grew up in Sapulpa and started my soccer career when I was 8. Attended Sapulpa High school and was a 3 year soccer and cross country athlete. Played for the Anderons College Trojans, and then transferred back to finish school at The University of Tulsa and graduated with a Marketing Degree, and two years later an M.B.A. I have a true and thorough passion for sports. I love the Chicago Cubs, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and the New York Rangers...all struggle to win championships.
