KWI Team

Ownership & Front Office

Casey Clark

Co-Founder & CEO

Casey Clark is a native of Denair, California, where he grew up on a cattle ranch. He began playing youth soccer at the age of six. He played for Turlock Fire Elite, competing in the NorCal Premiere Division. Among the achievements during his high school soccer career were Team MVP, Captain, State Cup Champion, and NOMADS Goalie Wars Champion.

Clark played collegiate soccer at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, where he was a four year starter, six time GPAC Defensive Player of the Week, earned GPAC ALL Conference Honorable Mention Awards, was Team Captain three years, MVP, and was the first player in Doane soccer history to receive National Defensive Player of the Week. Casey has played for Lane United FC (USL PDL) and in 2015 he was signed as a goalkeeper for the St. Louis Lions of the USL PDL. (The MLS’s 3rd tier league.)

In 2016 he signed with the St. Louis Ambush of the MASL (Professional Indoor League) and remained in the top 5 on the national Goalkeeper leaderboard throughout the season for save percentage, as a rookie. He played for 4 years as a professional indoor goalkeeper.

Clark's latest achievement was signing a professional outdoor contract for the back-to-back USL National Championship team Louisville City FC for the 2019 season. While he was rostered here they made it to their third consecutive national championship game.

Casey has been coaching with Hall of Fame Goalkeeper Jamie Swanner at CORE Soccer Training for over 3 years. He is also been the head goalkeeper coach for GPS St. Louis, Impact FC, Norco FC and Lutheran High School of Saint Charles. He recently took on a goalkeeper coaching position with Missouri Youth Soccer Association’s (MYSA) Olympic Development Program. There, his mission is to identify and develop the top goalkeepers registered within the State of Missouri.

Clark is also the CEO & Co-Founder of Keeper Wars Ink. A company who puts on Keeper Wars events for the goalkeeper community throughout the nation!

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Tonya Pinkerton

Co-Founder & President

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Tonya Pinkerton grew up in Dallas, Texas where she began playing soccer at 4 years old. With her Dad as a coach and her sister on the field with her, soccer was a big part of her family's life. She moved to Baltimore, Maryland in high school, where she played on the varsity soccer team and later for Purple Haze, a team who played in a post collegiate, competitive league in the state of Maryland.

Tonya has over 10 years of experience in youth soccer at the recreational, club & semi-pro level, including but not limited to; new program initiatives, the concept phase, strategy, marketing and operations of tournaments, training programs, camps, youth coaching and team management.

In addition, while working for the St. Louis Lions USL 2 & WPSL teams, she helped the Owner and General Manager with marketing, ticket sales, corporate partnerships, event planning and the GameDay operations of the USL 2 & WPSL teams.

Tonya is the Owner of RedCard Graphics LLC. This company acts as a Website & Graphics department for many soccer clients, including the St. Louis Ambush, SLYSA League, Tony Glavin SC, St. Louis Lions USL 2 & WPSL teams, CORE Soccer Training and The National Women's Hockey League. Tonya transferred the management and all operations of this company over once Keeper Wars Ink was conceived and born, so that she could give 100% to the shared dream of building a goalkeeper platform and community.

Tonya is the Co-Founder & President of Keeper Wars Ink which she officially launched with Casey Clark January 31, 2020.

Tonya is also the Far West Program Manager for US Youth Soccer's Presidents Cup and US Youth Soccer's National Championships Series.

"I am blessed to have always had soccer in my life, to all of the places it has taken me and for all of the people I have met because of it. I am very excited that we were able to bring the vision of Keeper Wars Ink to life for the neglected heroes in the net! To be a part of changing the game for this generation and future generations of goalkeepers, to have a platform to provide support, to develop and impact not only the goalkeepers but their families as well is a dream come true! We are grateful to have partners like US Youth Soccer and the State Associations on our team. Blessed to help build this community with our amazing team and partners and continue my soccer journey with them."

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Sherri Clark

CFO & Consultant

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Sherri was raised in a small town named Parkfield, California. Parkfield is known as the “Earthquake Capital” of the world. "The farm life is a wonderful way to grow up. Sports are a big part of these small communities." Raising animals and farming with her dad was what led her to study Agriculture at Fresno State University.

While at Fresno State, she traveled across the country with the Livestock Judging Team and completed a degree in Agricultural Business and Agriculture Education. This led to a great career in the Dairy Manufacturing Industry, giving her a tremendous background in Management and Accounting.

During her career at California Dairies, Sherri worked her way from the front desk to be the Plant Controller over 2 locations as well as the Mercantile Style Store that served the co-op members as well as the local community. Her latest position was the Warehouse Manager where she oversaw shipping and receiving of millions of pounds of butter and powdered milk. Producing around 400,000 pounds of butter and about 500,000 pounds of powdered milk daily at the Turlock location alone. They are one of the biggest milk cooperatives in the nation. They supply a majority of butter for Costco under the Kirkland label as well as over 150 different private labels for many different grocery and food supply chains including Walmart and Sam’s Club.

In Sherri’s spare time she would also help manage Livestock shows and Junior Livestock Auctions for the county fairs in the Central Valley of California. Showing livestock and managing shows is a “Clark Family” tradition. This experience will be extremely valuable in transitioning to Keeper Wars Ink.

After raising her two wonderful sports driven kids, she has now chosen to pursue a new path and has joined Keeper Wars Ink.

Sherri enjoys reading positive impact books and strives to be a positive influence on the people around her. Sherri has true and valuable experience being a Goalkeeper's mom. "It is always a tough job. The goalkeeper position is a mentally tough, lonely position at times with tremendous pressure. I wouldn’t trade the experience for the world but it is not for the weak at heart."

"Casey is creating a new environment for “Keepers” and their families to thrive. He is creating opportunities that were not readily available and I am proud to be a part of this experience for keepers and their families across the United States.

Sherri is thrilled to share the loyalty and passion for this new exciting event, that is truly changing the “Game” for Goalkeepers. Sharing the passion to make a difference.

You can find her at the checkin and stats table, always with a smile on her face!

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Michaela Clark

Communications Director

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Michaela Clark hails from Snelling, Ca. She is a long-time soccer enthusiast that started playing at the age of eight. As time passed she found a different calling and further pursued an athletic career in volleyball and swimming. Her last year in college she was left with a decision to further her career in volleyball or to continue her passion for the livestock industry.

Following her career goals, she took a scholarship to join the livestock judging team for Connors State in Warner, Oklahoma. Then followed her family's legacy and continued her career at Fresno State.

Michaela is continuing her education at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with a focus in Animal Science. She is now working on startup programs to teach the general public about the importance and necessities of agriculture.

She enjoys a good laugh and some nice saves. Keep an eye out for her, she’s the one with a lot of hair.

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Jim Clark

Director of Community Relations & Color Commentator

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Jim Clark, nicknamed "Jackhammer" grew up in Fresno, California where he lived, worked and represented in the livestock industry since the onset of breath. "The majority of my life was spent traveling from Australia to Canada and the world in between." Jim graduated from Western College of Auctioneers in 1990, and attended Reedley College and Fresno State where he studied animal science.

Fresno State is where he met his wife Sherri of 30 years. He has raised two very special kids. He is a volleyball and soccer Dad and a cattle enthusiast. To date he has worked, judged, auctioned, and ran over 500 events.

Jim's experience in event management makes him a great asset to Keeper Wars Ink. He will be overseeing partner & community relations across the nation, developing relationships with local businesses as our events move from city to city.

On gamedays, you will find him at the DJ booth as the Announcer & Color Commentator , as his fun and quick witted charachter on the mic add to the exciting atmosphere during our events.

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Christian Fuentes

Director of Social Media & Videography

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A graduate from San Diego State University with a bachelors in Economics. Being a first generation college graduate from his family he was determined to learn anything he could. Biggest thing he learned is asking for help when needed!

His hobbies includes streaming video games, reading a nice book, taking naps by the ocean, and video editing.

He hopes to improve his videographer skills and continue to pursue it as a future career!

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Oscar Moreno

Social Media/Visual Designer

Oscar Moreno joined Keeper Wars Ink in March of 2022. He is a visual wizard that enjoys creating all kinds of graphics and videos; whatever is needed, he'll work his magic and get it done!

His hobbies include lifting, playing piano, watching sports, golfing, off-roading, traveling, and learning all things marketing. Oscar played as a midfielder throughout his soccer days and is stoked to be able to be a part of a team that values soccer and the athletic mindset.

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Jorge Contreras

Officiating Manager

Wellness Team

Rob Acosta

Fitness & Nutrition Specialist

Rob is a professional indoor soccer player, and a certified personal trainer and youth fitness specialist through the American Council on Exercise. He will use his education and experience to provide strength, speed, agility, flexibility, and position-specific workout routines for goalies via his mobile application, keGri. He will also offer nutrition and lifestyle coaching to help KWI players learn better habits to help them excel.

Goals and roles

Credentials:

BA from Wartburg College - Fitness Management.

ACE - Personal Trainer

ACE - Youth Fitness Specialist

ACE - Weight Management Specialist

ACE - Fitness Nutrition Specialist

Relevant coursework:

Kinesiology. Human anatomy & physiology. Physiology of exercise. Foundations of physical education & sport. Lifetime health & wellness promotion. Sports nutrition. Exercise assessment & prescription. Strength & conditioning. Administration & organization of facilities. Personal training. Sports agility, quickness, & reactivity. Sport strength: chest & back, legs & shoulders, core. Designing sports conditioning programs for personal training & group fitness. Thermoregulation & hydration. ABC (agility, balance, coordination) fitness training. Sports nutrition for health & performance. Weight Management. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

Work Experience:

a. Player:

· 2019-current Florida Tropics (MASL) Lakeland, FL

· 2017-2019 St Louis Ambush (MASL) St. Louis, MO

· 2017 IFK As (Sweden) As, Sweden

· 2015-2017 Cedar Rapids Rampage (MASL) Cedar Rapids, IA

· 2014-2015 Rochester Lancers (MASL) Rochester, NY

· 2011-2012 Norfolk Sharx (MISL) Norfolk, VA

b. Coaching/training:

· 2015-2017 Speed, strength, agility specialist - FC United - Cedar Rapids, IA

· 2018-2019 Fitness Director - PAO - St Louis, MO

· 2018-current Owner - Acosta Fitness LLC

Strength that will apply to making KWI rock:

Rob is HIGHLY energized and extremely passionate about helping others (especially young athletes) realize and achieve their true potential. KWI seeks to help goalies grow as players, and a healthy nutrition, fitness, and mentality regimen is an integral part of that.

Something cool about me:

I have the best beard in the MASL, as stated by numerous announcers, players, and fans. One announcer even likened it to a "James Harden" beard. So that's pretty sweet. Also I was the MASL 2018 Defender of the Year.

Bio:

Rob is a professional soccer player and highly energized fitness professional. Originally from Tucson, Lakeland is the 12th city he'll call home as he continues his soccer journey and builds his name in the fitness industry. When he's not micro-managing his own exercise and nutrition regimens, he's creating IG and YouTube videos, writing workout plans for others, or out coaching the youth. Away from fitness you can find him studying scripture, meditating, reading books about entrepreneurship, hiking, camping, listening to podcasts, or watching The Office.

He is thrilled to be a part of KWI and have an opportunity to work with and influence all the keepers! He seeks to help each and every person realize and take steps toward their true full potential….in fitness, and in life!

Website: acostafitness.com and keGri.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_ZD9u6J_R6hbRz285sdnQ

IG: AcostaFitness and kegriofficial

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Shae McNamara

Peak Performance & Mindset Coach

Shae McNamara was a former two sport professional athlete, in basketball and Australian Rules Football, and was the first American, born and raised, to play in the AFL. He is now a certified life coach who is the founder and CEO of Diamond State Of Mind for the past 8 years.

His athletic coaching service focuses on the athlete as a whole, making sure they're developing, performing and achieving in all facets that affect their path to brilliance.

Please visit Diamondstateofmind.com to learn more on how he can empower your athlete's brilliance.

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KWI Event Sqaud

Sandy Jackman

Store Manager

Sandy worked as a stunt person in the film industry, including The Thing, Nightmare On Elm Street, Fall Guy and others. She has two daughters that both raced go karts at a high level. One went on to race in the pro truck series.

Sandy is the Owner of Real Fast Kids Productions. Producing and directing action films about Motocross and Go Karts.

She has 5 grandchildren and lives in the Los Angeles area.

She has a genuine interest in people, and you will find her chatting with all of the keepers and their families as they visit the KWI store on gamedays.

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