Skyhawks coach Vasco Rubio says goodbye after eight indoor seasons
SNOHOMISH, Wash.—The Snohomish Skyhawks drew 6:6 on Saturday night at the Soccer Dome against the WSA Rapids. The result meant the end of the Skyhawks’ season. It also meant one final post-match walk by head coach Vasco Rubio to shake the opposing coach’s hand. After eight seasons with the indoor club Rubio is moving on.
‘As some of you know tonight was my last game as the Snohomish Skyhawks coach,” Rubio wrote on the club’s Facebook page. “I would to thank all the fans for their support over the last 8 years.
I also wanted to thank all the players that have come through this program for the last eight years. Hopefully I made you a better soccer player and most important better men. I have made some great friendships on and off the field and hopefully they will continue.
Thank you Pablo (club owner) for providing me the opportunity to lead this team over the years. You have always trusted my decisions and direction I chose to take the team. Thank you all. Vasco.”
Vasco Rubio, (left, outstretched arms) coached his last match for the Skyhawks last Saturday. It was a contentious 6:6 draw with WSA Rapids. (Wilson Tsoi)
Rubio was a star player at Seattle Pacific University in the late 1980′s and early 1990′s. He took over the Skyhawks as a new club back in 2004-2005. Before that he played for the Seattle SeaDogs of the CISL.
Rubio has been with the Skyhawks since their inception. He has a strong background with the indoor game. “I played for many years professionally in the CISL (including with the Seattle SeaDogs) watching and learning from guys like Preki, Tatu, Brian Schmetzer, and Fernando Clavijo, to name a few,” he told us in a previous interview.
“The game is very fast-paced and much like hockey. I try to teach our guys patience and awareness. Indoor to me is all about creating mistakes and from that you get your opportunities to capitalize. Our league is a developmental league so I also try to instill in these guys some professional attitude. If they get to the next level, they will be ready for what is thrown at them.”
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Vasco has always been a class act and one I have always respected. Truly a class act and will be missed in the PASL.
Thanks Vasco!
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I just wanted to send a quick note thanking Vasco for his years of service and his commitment to the indoor game and the PASL. Having the opportunity to play for Vasco and play against Vasco, I have to say playing against Vasco (as a keeper) I’m pretty darn happy that he is retiring! Being somewhat close in age and the fact I’m hanging it up as well, makes me wonder if I should stay in now that he’s gone! Huge compliment as it pertains to his abilities, even at the ripe age of retirement! Vasco has always been a leader on and off the field and as a player. I’ve had the honor to be coached by Vasco and play against him. He is hands down one of the best coaches, leaders, player, and friend that this league has ever seen! He will be missed not only by the Skyhawks, but by every team and player in the league. Vasco thank you for all you’ve done for the Skyhawks and the league. Your truly a class act! I think I can speak on behalf of the Arlington Aviators when I say that he will be sincerely missed! Thank you Vasco for always being there for anyone that wants to be involved in the game of indoor soccer! Respect had been well earned and well deserved! As a keeper, I’m pretty happy that he’s decided to hang it up!