| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shek Borkowski | ||
| Place of birth | Rzeszow, Poland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Manager | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | FC Indiana | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2004-09 | FC Indiana | ||
| 2009-10 | Zvezda-2005 | ||
| 2011- | FC Indiana | ||
Shek Borkowski (30 January 1963) is a Polish born women's association football manager most recently at Russian club Zvezda-2005[1][2][3] Perm. Borkowski co-founded Indiana Invaders of the Premier Development League, FC Indiana,[4] and Chicago Red Stars[5][6] of the Women's Professional Soccer. He is most notable for his success with FC Indiana. His achievement of winning two league and two cup titles with FC Indiana, a moderate provincial American club, is considered to be one of the great feats in USA women's football history.
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2011-: FC Indiana, USA
2009-2010: Zvezda-2005 Perm, Russia
2004-2009: FC Indiana, USA
2000-2004: FC Indiana (Men), USA
In six seasons Shek Borkowski led his teams to 7 finals; winning 3 league and 2 cup titles.
Russian Women’s Supreme League (2009)
Women’s Premier Soccer League (2005,[7] 2007[8] )
US Open Cup (2005,[9] 2008[10])
2005 - league 1st, cup 1st
2006 - /////////////////////
2007 - league 1st, cup 2nd
2008 - league 2nd, cup 1st
2009 - league 1st, cup did not participate
2010 - league 2nd, cup did not participate
2005 Women's Premier Soccer League Coach of the Year[11]
2008 FieldTurf W-League Coach of the Year[12]
FC Indiana 3, Chicago Red Stars 2[13]
FC Indiana 1, Australia 0
FC Indiana 1, New Zealand 0[14]
FC Indiana 3, Canada U20 0
FC Indiana 3, Mexico U20 1
It's been reported in August 2005 and in January 2007 that Borkowski attempted to sign Marta Vieira da Silva of Umeå IK.[15][16]
It's been reported in October 2005 that Borkowski attempted to sign Caroline Seger of Linköping FC.[17]
It's been reported in February 2008 that Borkowski was a candidate for the head coaching position with Chicago Red Star.[18]
It's been reported in March 2008 that Ghana FA and Borkowski held talks about the possibility of Borkowski becoming manager of Ghana women's football team.[19][20]
It's been reported in April 2009 that Football Association of Ireland and FC Indiana would hold an innovative 11 week training camp in Indiana.[21] Speaking of the camp, Ireland manager Noel King said, “This camp has the potential to be a milestone for the development of women’s football in Ireland," and "So far, this training camp has been a massive success from our point of view."[22]
It's been reported in May 2010 that Borkowski has dismissed speculation that he was being lined-up to be the next Chicago Red Stars manager.[23]
It's been reported in June 2010 that Borkowski was a candidate for China managerial position.[24][25]