Tim Walters
Timothy "Tim" Walters is a retired American soccer player. He played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Timothy Walters | ||
| Date of birth | July 29, 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1976–1979 | Indiana Hoosiers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1982 | Denver Avalanche (indoor) | 78 | (63) |
| 1982–1985 | St. Louis Steamers (indoor) | 122 | (57) |
| 1985–1986 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 48 | (10) |
| 1986–1987 | Tampa Bay Rowdies (indoor) | ||
| 1992–1993 | St. Louis Ambush (indoor) | 33 | (12) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1996–1998 | St. Louis Ambush (assistant) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Player
Walters attended Indiana University where he played for the men's soccer team from 1976 to 1979. In 1980, he turned professional with the Denver Avalanche of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1982, he moved to the St. Louis Steamers where he played three seasons. In 1985, he moved to the Wichita Wings. On September 16, 1986, Walters signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies for their single season in the American Indoor Soccer Association.[1] Walters finished his career with the St. Louis Ambush during the 1992–1993 National Professional Soccer League.
Coach
Walters coached the boys' and girls' soccer teams at Lafayette High School. In 2008, he received the Jimmy Dunn Memorial High School Coach of the Year Award.[2] In addition to coaching high school soccer, Walters served as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Ambush for two seasons (1996–1998). In September 2001, Walters became an assistant coach with the St. Louis Steamers.[3]