The Soccer Box Team

Andrew Clifton

TSB Executive Director

Andrew is a native of Kansas City and played his entire youth career in town. Andrew spent his entire youth soccer career playing for Andy Barney and the Kansas City Legends. At age 17/18, Andrew received parent accolades for his coaching work in the K.C. Legends Academy training program.

While playing and coaching during his high school years Andrew spent time learning and developing a fanatical passion for soccer played the creatively. Andrew was a top midfielder for O'Hara and a standout club player. Andrew helped his club team to five first or second place finishes at the state level and also helped the team win five National Indoor Championships between 1992-1999. Andrew played for the notoriously strong Missouri ODP team as a youth player. A gifted deceptive dribbler and goal scorer, he served as captain for the O'Hara High School soccer team and earned all-conference, All-Metro, all-district, all-region and all-state honors. An honor student, Andrew was student body president at O'Hara High School.

He participated in the MLS KC Wizards Youth Training Program in 01-02. From 2002 to 2006 Andrew attended Drury University in Springfield, MO on a soccer scholarship and majored in Secondary Education and History. Andrew played in the Professional Developmental League for the Kansas City Brass. Andrew graduated from Drury University where he was a scholarship standout and an ever present player for four years. Andrew played lead roles in several plays while attending Drury University. After graduating from University Andrew taught History at Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Missouri. While teaching History Andrew was also the Boys Head Coach and Girls Assistant Soccer Coach.

In 2008 Andrew and his young family moved back to Kansas City to resume his presence in the youth soccer scene. With his trademark enthusiasm, phenomenal responsibility and strong communication skills, Andrew quickly established himself as an effective coach receiving numerous parent accolades for improving player's’ self-belief.

Kyle Hogge

TSB Executive Director
Phone: (913) 851-9898 x36

Email: kyle@kclegends.com

As a youth player, Kyle played for the 83/84 Legends and Andy Barney for 14 years. Kyle's team won the Kansas State Cup during his tenure. However, they are more noteworthy for winning 5 National Indoor Soccer Championships between the ages of 12 and 18. Kyle and his teammates (including TSB coach Andrew Clifton) were incredible at beating opponents and scoring goals in and around the box. After 14 years in the curriculum Kyle is a firm believer in the unique TSB philosophy.

Kyle had a storied career at O’Hara High School. In his four years he received four all state selections and two Kansas City all metro selections. Kyle’s high school career culminated in a second place finish at the state tournament, the school’s highest ever finish. Kyle was recognized for his achievements by being chosen to play in the Missouri vs. Kansas high school all-star game.

Kyle was also a mainstay on the Missouri ODP team and was chosen to participate in the Wizards youth academy along with several of his Legends teammates.

From 2002 – 2007 Kyle attended Drury University on a soccer scholarship. Kyle was a two year team captain at Drury and guided them to a top ten national ranking his senior year. Kyle graduated with honors from Drury and went on to receive his masters in business administration from the university also. While in attendance at Drury, Kyle also spent two years playing for the Springfield Demize in the Professional Development League. In 2007 Kyle was voted team MVP by the coaches and invited to the leagues combine in Florida.

Kyle’s coaching resume includes a one year stint as the assistant soccer coach at Hillcrest High School as well as coaching at several of the Drury University summer camps before spending the last 12 years as the Executive Director of the Legends Soccer Club.

Kyle has an immensely fun, caring, empathetic way with children.