Coach Keith Shepherd started playing youth soccer in 1975 and he continued to play throughout his childhood.  As a teen, he competed at many levels.  Coach Shepherd won state championships and multiple competitive league championships.  His hard work paid off.  In 1988, he was offered multiple college scholarships. 

After college, Coach Shepherd returned to Wichita and got involved in youth soccer again as an official.  In 1994, he was invited into the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA).  Coach Shepherd officiated at college soccer tournaments and leagues.  In 1996, Coach Shepherd became a National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) official.  He enjoyed officiating in this high level of soccer.

However, his soccer road was to change again.  After playing for 15 years and officiating for 10 years, Coach Shepherd turned in his whistle to try his hand at coaching.  He found he truly enjoyed teaching this wonderful game of soccer.

Coach Shepherd's coaching background includes six years of holding a level D coaching license.  He was involved with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for three years.  Coach Shepherd started the Wichita Cobras Soccer Club in 2004 & has coached teams from U8 thru U15.  Coach Shepherd is currently coaching multiple teams for FC Roar .