Real Colorado Soccer
Patrick Hickey is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in wetland and wildlife ecology, project management, and environmental regulation. Currently serving as the Head Coach for Real Colorado Soccer since August 2023, Patrick has also held a long-term position as a Sr. Biologist and Project Manager at Jacobs since October 2016, focusing on NEPA compliance and environmental mitigation efforts. Previous roles include Project Manager and Wetland Ecologist at the Colorado Department of Transportation, where oversight of NEPA clearances was key, and Restoration Ecologist/Policy Analyst at Tamarisk Coalition, where sustainable ecological restoration policies were researched. Patrick's career began at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection as a Sr. Environmental Specialist, and formal education includes a Master’s degree in Natural Resource Policy & Management from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/Economics from Stockton University.
Real Colorado Soccer
Real Colorado sets the standard for the youth soccer experience, offering the most comprehensive program available from the youngest player to the elite athlete at the highest levels of soccer competition in the country. We offer our players more ways to learn and grow their love of the game than any other club in our State. Our programs are sometimes imitated, but the opportunities we can provide to grow each and every player are truly unmatched. Our club includes nearly 4,000 families and more than 450 soccer teams across Highlands Ranch, Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado in both recreational and competitive teams. Year after year we’ve won championships at the local, state and national level and consistently rank as one of the Top 20 clubs in the U.S. from Soccer America. Real players have gone on to play in Major League Soccer and give back to Real after college graduation with their time and talents. From fun on the field to cutting-edge programs, you can find it all at Real. We encourage you to explore all we have to offer on our website and to ask questions about our programs any time at RealCares@RealColorado.net. We hope to see you on our fields soon!