Andrew Coughlin

Goalkeeper Coach

Syracuse

Division 1

Coughlin joined the Orange staff as a volunteer assistant coach in 2016. A Syracuse native, Coughlin has five years of experience playing at the collegiate level and is actively playing professionally.
 
Coughlin started his collegiate soccer career at Syracuse University, where he played for the Orange for three years. After redshirting his freshman year, Coughlin made three appearances in his career at Syracuse, not allowing a goal in any of those outings.
 
Following his redshirt sophomore season, Coughlin transferred to Canisius College, where he was a two-year starter at the goalkeeper position and team captain. He finished his collegiate career with seven school records including single-season records for shutouts (8), goals-against average (.85) and wins (9). He was voted to the 50th anniversary All-Canisius XI First Team. Coughlin was named WNY Goalkeeper of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
 
After graduating from Canisus in December of 2015, Coughlin signed with the Syracuse Silver Knights in the Major Arena Soccer League. A current member of the active roster, Coughlin went 5-2 and was voted to the MASL All-Rookie First Team. He also received the Syracuse Silver Knights Unsung Hero award voted on by the players and coaches.
 

Brian Bouhl

Assistant Coach

Georgetown

Division 1

Brian Bouhl joined the Hoyas in 2018 as the volunteer assistant coach.  He comes to the Hilltop from Coastal Carolina University. Bouhl assists in all aspects of the program, with primary responsibility on coaching the Hoya goalkeepers and managing the sport science program.




 


Bouhl spent the past three seasons at the University of Kentucky where he was the director of operations for mens soccer.  There he worked with all aspects of the program focusing on team operations including training, sport science, travel and camps. During that time, the Wildcats made NCAA tournament appearances in 2015 and 2016, including a program-first No. 16 seed in 2016.




 


While in Lexington, Bouhl was a staff coach with Lexington FC for five years, coaching the 1999 and 2001 boys age groups, as well as coaching goalkeepers for the club.




 


He began his coaching career at Centre College in 2014 as an assistant coach.  At Centre, Bouhl coached the goalkeepers while also managing the squads daily schedule from training to equipment and social media.




 


Bouhl also spent time coaching in the PDL with Myrtle Beach Mutiny and Derby City Rovers.




 


A native of Louisville, Kentucky, he earned a bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Kentucky. He holds his United States Soccer Federation (USSF) E License as well as the United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Diploma 1.




 


Bouhl resides in the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Ade Taiwo

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Wake Forest

Division 1

Wake Forest head men's soccer coach Bobby Muuss announced the hiring of Matt Poplawski as the program's new Volunteer Assistant Coach prior to the 2017 season. He enters his second year in 2018.

In his first year in Winston-Salem, he helped the Deacs to a 19-2-2 overall record and 7-0-1 mark in the ACC. By winning the ACC Championship, Wake Forest became the first team in the league to finish the ACC regular season and Championship undefeated since 1999. The Deacs were rewarded with ACC Offensive Player of the Year (Jon Bakero) and Defensive Player of the Year (Kevin Politz) honors, as each was also named an All-American.

Poplawski is part of a staff which earned the United Soccer Coaches Region Staff of the Year honors in 2017. He helped coach MAC Hermann Trophy winner Jon Bakero and CoSIDA Academic All-America of the Year winner Kevin Politz, who became two of the seven Deacons to head to the MLS ranks following the season.

Poplawski joined the Demon Deacons from Penn, where he was a 2017 graduate of the Wharton School of Business, and a two-sport varsity athlete.

On the pitch, Poplawski was a two-time All-Ivy League honoree and two-year team captain. He also played basketball for two seasons, appearing in 17 games.

Robert Thompson

Director of Operations

Clemson

Division 1

Rob Thompson joined the Clemson mens soccer program prior to the 2017 season. Prior to coming to Clemson, Thompson was heavily involved in coaching both youth and college soccer in New Hampshire since 1993.

Thompson spent 24 years coaching at Seacoast United Soccer Club (SUSC), New Hampshires premier youth sports club. He most recently served as the College Recruiting Coordinator and Director of premier HS age teams in the club. This past year, he coached two Seacoast teams to state titles. Both the 2000 girls NPL team and the 2004 boys NPL team won the US Club NH State Championship. His 2004 boys NPL team advanced to the US Club national championship tournament.

Thompson spent 20 years as the head coach of mens soccer at University of New Hampshire. Thompson is currently UNHs all-time wins leader, and he was honored as America East Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2009. His Wildcats won an America East regular season title in 2009, and their undefeated conference regular season record of 6-0-1 in that same year was the first by any America East team since 1997. He led UNH to conference semi-finals six times (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) and advanced to America East conference title games in 2010 and 2012, dropping both in penalty kick shootouts after drawing 0-0 both times. UNH squads were nationally ranked in 1993, 1994, 1997 and 2005. His teams led the America East conference in best discipline record 14 out of 15 years, and they finished in the top three in national Division I NSCAA fair play rankings three times (2009, 2012, 2013). His program had a record eight straight NSCAA team academic awards from 2007-2014.

Thompson was named US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) Regional Coach of the Year in 2008. He led the Seacoast United U18 Academy Team to its only USSDA playoff berth in club history in 2011. He coached the Seacoast United U17 boys team to the USL Super Y League championship match in 2007, and that same team went to the USYSA Region 1 final in 2007, finishing with a No. 8 national ranking. From 1998 to 2006, he led Seacoast United youth teams to eight New Hampshire state USYSA titles. He was also a member of the USYSA Region 1 Olympic Development Staff from 1994 to 2007.

By coming to Clemson, Thompson is reuniting with head coach Mike Noonan, as the two coached together at UNH in 1993 and 1994. During that two-year span, the Wildcats were nationally ranked and had the best two-year win percentage in UNH history. The duo also coached UNH to its only NCAA tournament appearance in program history.  While Thompson's been at Clemson, the Tigers have achieved national rankings each season while winning an ACC regular season division title in 2019 , 2020, and 2021 and the ACC tournament championship in 2020, finishing the fall as the #1 ranked team in the nation.  2021 culminated in Clemson winning their third National Championship.  This past season, Clemson won both the 2023 ACC title, and won their 4th National Championship.  Since Thompson has been at Clemson, the Tigers have won three regular season ACC division titles, two ACC championships, two National Championships, had two #1 MLS draft picks, and had two Hermann Trophy Honorees.

Jhojan Obando

Assistant Coach

Michigan

Division 1

Obando has been instrumental in producing some of the program's best goalkeepers. In 2019, he coached Andrew Verdi to Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year honors and a school record for lowest goals-against average (0.78, minimum 1,000 minutes). After Verdi went down with an injury late in the season, Obando quickly installed freshman Owen Finnerty between the pipes. Finnerty played every minute of the final seven matches, which included runs to the Big Ten Tournament final and the NCAA Sweet 16. Between the two of them, U-M had 11 shutouts in 2019, most in a single season in school history. Four of the five spots behind Verdi on the school's all-time list for lowest GAA were coached by Obando, including Henry Mashburn (0.81 in 2018), Verdi (1.02 in 2017) and Evan Louro (1.05 in 2015).

With Obando's goalkeepers in net, U-M has set, then tied, the school record for fewest goals allowed in a season, conceding 18 goals in both 2018 and 2019. Four of the top seven defenses in program history -- as judged by goals-against average -- have come in the last five years under Obando's watch (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019). He's mentored 2012 All-Big Ten second-team honoree Adam Grinwis (formerly of Orlando City SC) and fellow program alum Evan Louro (formerly of the New York Red Bulls). 

A native of Colombia, Obando possesses a USSF National C License, as well as an NSCAA Level III goalkeeping certificate. He played in 44 career matches (42 starts) as a goalkeeper at Providence under the guidance of Chaka Daley as a student-athlete, helping the Friars to a 24-14-4 record and recording 13 shutouts. In 2010, Obando helped the Friars to the championship game of the Big East Tournament and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

Additionally, he was part of three Providence teams that made the NCAA Tournament. During the last two seasons, the Friars hosted an NCAA Tournament first-round match for the first times in school history, and advanced to the second round on each occasion. He was one of four goalkeepers invited to the 2012 adidas MLS Player Combine and most recently played for the Des Moines Menace in the Premier Development League.

Miles Vaughn

Assistant Coach

Maryland

Division 1

Miles Vaughn joined the staff at the University of Maryland in February 2018. Miles assists in all aspects of the program and helped lead the team to the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer National Championship. 

Daniel O'Rourke

Assistant Coach

Mount St. Mary's (MD)

Division 1

Daniel O'Rourke joined the Mount's men's soccer coaching staff ahead of the 2020-21 season. He arrives in Emmitsburg from his alma mater, Keystone College.

After earning his degree from Keystone in 2014, he worked for Frostburg State and East Stroudsburg Universities before returning to Keystone. As a graduate assistant for the Bobcats, he aided both the men's and women's squads in all manners of coaching. This included recruiting, scouting, game analysis, practice plans, travel and game day tactics. O'Rourke advanced to an assistant role with East Stroudsburg, working with the Warriors' goalkeepers from 2016-2018.

Both the Bobcats and Warriors reached the NCAA Championships after winning conference titles during his tenure. He would do the same at his alma mater, when Keystone won the CSAC Championship in 2019.
Additional coaching stops include the Electric City Shock in Scranton and UCD Women's Soccer in Dublin, Ireland.

Hailing from Ireland, O'Rourke's playing career began on youth clubs for Dundrum AFC, St. Joseph Boys AFC and Cherry Orchard FC. All three clubs were league winners while he was on the team. Enrolling at Keystone, he was a four-year starter for the Giants and ranked nationally for saves. Accolades include a team defensive MVP honor in 2011, a CSAC Honorable Mention in 2010 and All-Academic honors in 2012. During his senior year, he was the college's recipient of the N. Scott Thurston award, given for both academic and athletic excellence.

Semi-pro experiences including stints with the Electric City Shock and the Pocono Snow, members of the National Premier Soccer League.
O'Rourke possesses two coaching licenses from the Football Association of Ireland, including certification in goalkeeping.

Iain Langstone

Assistant Coach

George Washington

Division 1

Revolutionaries hire UDC assistant with distinguished resume

WASHINGTON - The George Washington University men's soccer team has identified Iain Langstone as the newest member of the coaching staff, joining head coach Craig Jones and assistants Ben Mortimer and John Szaro in preparation for the 2024 season. Langstone comes to GW after three seasons as a full-time assistant at UDC and with over 15 years of combined club and college coaching experience. 

"Firstly, I want to thank Head Coach Craig Jones and Athletic Director Tanya Vogel for this opportunity," said Langstone. "I am extremely excited and privileged to be joining the GW coaching staff, and can't wait to get to work."

During Langstone's time at UDC, his role involved working on all aspects of the program, including match analysis, scouting, preparing and running field sessions, and both local and international recruiting. Langstone was a part of multiple successful seasons at UDC. Notably, he was on staff when UDC went on an 11-game unbeaten streak in 2021, and when UDC reached the East Coast Conference (ECC) Championship Final for only the second time in program history.

Langstone played a role in developing multiple highly-achieving student-athletes at UDC, which includes the 2021 ECC Offensive Player of the Year (Vitor Gomez), the 2023 ECC Rookie of the Year (Isaiah Daniel) and an assembly of student-athletes recognized with All-Conference and All-Region accolades.  

"We are excited to get Iain working with our group immediately when they return from break," said Jones. "His experience and player care are a strength that continued to impress me in our conversations."

Langstone brings a wealth of experience from his 15+ years of combined club and college coaching experience, having held numerous positions at each level. Age Group Director, Juniors Academy Director, Pro 23s Head Coach and Maryland State Olympic Development Program (ODP) Assistant Coach are all recent titles held by Langstone, and he also currently serves as the U16 (2008) MLS Next Head Coach and Age Group Lead at Alexandria Soccer Association.

"I know I am joining a program that is in a good place and I am looking forward to assisting in developing the current group while recruiting future student-athletes with a champion mentality, on and off the field," said Langstone.

Langstone played collegiate soccer at D-II Slippery Rock from 2005-09, where he led The Rock to two Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships, three NCAA tournaments and two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances. His career stats include being ranked T-3rd all-time in program game winning goals (six) and T-8th all-time for program games played (77).

Langstone is currently pursuing a US Soccer A youth license, and already holds a US Soccer B license, a United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper L1 diploma, a United Soccer Coaches Performance Analysis diploma, and is certified as an injury prevention specialist.

"From the start in a very competitive pool of candidates, Iain demonstrated the professionalism and character traits that I believe will improve and continue to grow our program. His enthusiasm for the role will be a great addition for our students' development and will help them individually, and as a team achieve the goals we hope to achieve moving forward," Jones concluded.

Taylor Thames

Assistant Coach

Cincinnati

Division 1

Thames joined the Bearcats following stints in a similar role at Stony Brook and Mount St. Marys.

Thames spent two years at Stony Brook as an assistant coach. He assisted in recruiting, while overseeing equipment, travel, the programs budget and NCAA compliance records. He also prepared and executed the conditioning and recovery programs, as well as team training with a specific emphasis on the goalkeepers.

Prior to his time on Long Island, Thames served in a similar capacity at Mount St. Marys in Maryland. In three seasons there, he oversaw recruiting, as well as the design and implementation of training again with oversight of the keepers. In addition, Thames was responsible for community and alumni outreach and he worked with student-athletes to oversee their class schedules and provide academic support.

Thames also has extensive youth experience, serving as head coach of the Maryland State Youth Soccer Associations (MSYSA) U-17 team and head coach for F.C. Fredericks U-15 squad. He was instrumental in coaching the keepers with both groups, serving as assistant director of goalkeeping for MSYSA and director of goalkeeping at F.C. Frederick. He has a B-level coaching license from the United States Soccer Federation and a goalkeeping diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, while he is also a grade 8 referee with FIFA.

A native of the Washington, D.C., area, Thames played collegiately at Delaware where he was a four-year letterwinner and recorded 10 career clean sheets at keeper. Twice a Deans List honoree, he graduated from Delaware in 2009 with a bachelors degree in political science.

Adam Whitehead

Assistant Coach

Binghamton

Division 1

My name is Adam Whitehead and I recently joined the Binghamton Bearcats Men's Soccer Coaching staff.

I moved from Long Island, where I coached within the ECNL for SUSA-Albertson. 




Prior to joining the Bearcats, I served as an assistant coach for Division III SUNY Purchase in 2019.

I also assisted the women's soccer program at the University of Northwestern Ohio in the fall of 2018. During that time, helped lead the Racers to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference regular season title.



Before that, I was the head coach for the Long Island Rough Riders United Women's Soccer team from 2017-18, winning the Eastern Conference title and being named UWS Eastern Conference Coach of the Year. 

I played 4 years for the Binghamton Bearcats and graduated in 2013 from with a bachelor's degree in Human Development. 

Joseph Davis

Radford

Division 1

I'm representing Radford University. My coaching experience includes club leadership and program oversight, working with players from when they start their soccer journey through college and beyond. I've worked in the D2 Women's and D1 Mens environments, and with players playing in UPSL, WPSL, and overseas. 

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My playing career involves playing for the Richmond Kickers Academy in the DA throughout HS, then a small stint in Germany after HS playing in Bundesliga 2 u18, and in Kreisliga, before returning to start my coaching career.

Aaron Lewis

Head Coach

Gonzaga

Division 1

Lewis moved into the head coaching role at Gonzaga on April 21, 2021. He was named an assistant coach on the Bulldog staff heading into the 2019 season. Lewis came to GU after six seasons as the men's soccer head coach at Corban University.

During his six seasons at Corban, Lewis has led his squad to six straight appearances in the NAIA Championships, three Cascade Collegiate Conference Tournament titles and two CCC regular-season championships. In both 2016 and 2018, Corban won its national tournament opening-round match and advanced to the NAIA Championships final site. Also during that time, Lewis spent three full seasons leading the Portland Timbers U23 squad and won a Northwest Division championship in 2017. With the Timbers, he coached numerous players that went on to sign professional contracts, including the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, Siad Haji.

Prior to coaching at Corban, Lewis worked for the Portland Timbers organization from 2010-2013. Lewis' main role was directing the Timbers U-23s program, helping it become one of the elite PDL programs in the country. Seven players from the Timbers U-23s program entered Major League Soccer camps during the 2013 offseason alone. Lewis also coached at Portland Christian High School, where he led the program to the 2008 state title.

Lewis, who also played collegiately at Corban, was inducted as part of the first-ever Warrior Hall of Fame Class in 2010. During his time at Corban (Western Baptist), he helped the program secure four-straight CCC Titles in 1995-1998 and was named the CCC Player of the Year in both 1996 and 1998. Lewis also earned three All-CCC 1st Team honors (1995, 1996, & 1998), while helping lead the Warriors to the 1996 National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship. Lewis was the first player in program, and NAIA history, to be drafted into Major League Soccer when the Dallas Burn (FC Dallas) selected him with the 35th overall selection in the 1999 College Draft. After his time in Dallas, Lewis played professionally indoors for the Portland Pythons of the World Indoor Soccer League.

Steve McCrath

Head Coach

Wheaton (IL)

Division 3

https://athletics.wheaton.edu/sports/mens-soccer/roster/coaches/steve-mccrath/1712



https://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2024/10/31/mccrath-anderson-and-escalante-earn-special-honors-as-wheaton-mens-soccer-has-five-players-named-to-all-cciw-teams.aspx

Scott Heinen

Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

Gustavus Adolphus

Division 3

I played and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2021 and rejoined the program in 2023 as the assistant soccer coach. In between that time I spent a year and a half playing professionally in Germany. My experience at Gustavus was amazing as a student athlete and the opportunity to coach my alma mater and positively shape the experiences of current student athletes is why I returned and why I continue to coach.

Brian Wright

Assistant Coach

Occidental

Division 3

Brian Wright enters his tenth year as Occidental College's men's soccer head assistant coach in the 2025-26 season.

Prior to joining the Occidental staff, Wright was an assistant coach for Caltech's men's soccer team for two seasons from 2014-2016.

A former Olympic Development Program (ODP) standout in southern California, Wright has been playing soccer since the age of five. He quickly knew soccer was his passion. His passion, combined with discipline and dedication, became the motivation to earn him a division 1 soccer scholarship to San Jose State University. Wright has played in several youth tournaments throughout Europe and has received world-renowned training from some of the best coaches at the professional level. This influence helped shape his personal philosophy and style of coaching. At the age of 17, he was offered a professional contract with Belgian side Club Brugge. Wright received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Cal State University, Northridge in 2007.

After capping off his collegiate career, Wright went on to train with the Los Angeles Galaxy as a reserve, followed by a stint in USL League One. In 2016, he completed his master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University in Irvine. He currently holds a U.S. Soccer Federation A-Senior Coaching License.

Chris Keller

Head Coach

Wabash (IN)

Division 3

Begins his 12th season as the Little Giants' head coach in 2023

Three-time North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2014, 2017, 2019)

Named Regional Coach of the Year in 2014

 Wabash team earned a sixth consecutive berth to the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament and seventh in ten years under Keller.

Cristian Aleman was named to the 2021 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III All-America Third Team, becoming the first Wabash player to earn All-America honors since 1998. Forty players have earned All-NCAC honors under Keller, with 11 earning all-district or all-region honors.

Michael Tanchevski was named the 2019 NCAC Defensive Player of the Year, earned All-Region and Scholar All-Region honors, and capped his career by earning an NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship.

Came to Wabash from Allegheny College where he served as an assistant coach.

Graduated from the University of the Southwest where he earned a bachelor's of science degree in psychology in 2005. He also earned a master's of science in curriculum and instruction from Southwest in 2009. Keller and his wife, Kate, live in Crawfordsville with their two children.

Brian Jaworski

Head Coach

Grinnell

Division 3

Coach Jaworski  has served as coach of the Pioneer men's soccer team since 2004. The 2009 Pioneer squad won the Midwest Conference Tournament title and earned the schools first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance as Jaworski was voted MWC Coach of the Year. Jaworski has helped build the Pioneer program into a consistent winner. After his first two teams went 10-19-2 overall and 5-13 in Midwest Conference play, Grinnell has posted a combined overall mark of 67-61-12 and league record of 45-22-7 in the past eight seasons. The Pioneers have posted winning records six of the last eight years and qualified for the MWC Tournament six times in that span. Under his guidance, Grinnell also boasted its first-ever MWC Player of the Year in 2010, Mark Rosenberg. Overall, Jaworski has developed six All-Region selections while at Grinnell and 10 Academic All-Region selections. Jaworskis 2014 team was one for the history books. Grinnell emerged as the NCAA Division III national leader in three categories. Isaiah Tyree led the nation in goals against average at 0.218 and save percentage at .959, while the Pioneers were also tops in team save percentage with a mark of .916.   Grinnell also tied or set five MWC records in 2014, including Tyree in goals against average and save percentage. The Pioneers established new league marks in goals allowed with eight and team goals against average at 0.44, with the latter mark ranking fourth nationally. Grinnell tied the MWC record for shutouts in a season with 11. Jaworski arrived at Grinnell in August of 2004, following a long and successful career as an assistant coach at DePauw University that spanned from 1991-2003. During his tenure as an assistant coach, the Tigers went 167-58-12 (.704) and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. In May 2003, Jaworski was named Aflac National Assistant Coach of the Year in recognition of his hard-work and dedication to the DePauw University men's soccer program. The award is based on a coach's longevity and expertise, as well as contributions to the school and community, and special achievements throughout their careers. In addition to his work with the men's soccer program at DePauw, he also was an assistant coach for the DePauw women's soccer team that advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 2003. Jaworski was a standout soccer player for the DePauw men's team from 1984-1988, and he became the first player in the school's history to earn all-America honors in men's soccer, earning the distinction in 1988. He currently ranks seventh all-time in career goals scored with 31, and is eighth all-time in career points with 75. Jaworski, a 1989 graduate of DePauw, was inducted into the DePauw Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. As a head coach, Jaworski has coached two separate club teams to Indiana state championships. In 2002, his under-17 Dynamo FC Indianapolis club team claimed the state championship, and in 2000 his under-18 Dynamo FC Indianapolis squad won the team title. In 2004, Jaworski guided his Carmel United under-18 club to the final four of the Indiana state championship, where his team lost to the eventual state champion. He and his wife Leslie (a staff member of the Colleges psychology department), with the assistance of College coaches Tim Hollibaugh and Andy Hamilton, began the Grinnell Sports Camp in 2005. The camp allows participants to learn fundamentals and participate in drills in a variety of sports while also learning the values of sportsmanship and enjoyment of several activities. Jaworski resides in Grinnell with his wife and they have three children: Ann Marie (25) is a former three-year captain of the Boston University Women's Soccer Team, a former member of the U-19 US Women's National team, and now Head Soccer Coach at Simmons University in downtown Boston.  John (23) attends Sacred Heart University and play Division I hockey.  Calvin (19) is a second-year football player (free safety) at the University of Northern Iowa.

Luke Boden

Assistant Coach

Rollins

Division 2

Assistant coach since: 2018

A native of Sheffield, England, Luke began his soccer career as an academy player at Sheffield Wednesday, before making his senior squad debut with the club in 2006.  Boden also spent time at Chesterfield, Rushden & Diamonds, and Northampton Town.

In 2011 Boden came to the United States and joined Orlando City in the USL Pro League.  He played with the club until 2016, staying on board during the team's ascension from USL to MLS competition.  Boden played in 87 USL Pro games for the Lions, earning Team of the Season Honors in 2014.  He saw time in 45 MLS games with the club.  Most recently Boden took his talents down I-4, playing with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the 2017 season.

Miguel Mendoza

Graduate Assistant

Concordia (CA)

Division 2

Miguel Mendoza is in his second season as a assistant coach with the Concordia University Irvine mens soccer team.
 
Mendoza played for the Eagles from 2014-2017 and earned his bachelors degree in exercise sports science (ESS). As a player, he was named 2016 PacWest Newcomer of the Year and was voted Second Team All-PacWest that same season.
 
As a Graduate assistant Mendoza has just finished his Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration (MCAA). Mendoza serves as the Technical coach for both the Mens and Womens Soccer Teams at CUI. 

Brett Parker

Head Coach

Saint Leo

Division 2

Saint Leo University Vice President and Director of Athletics, [Francis X. Reidy](https://saintleolions.com/staff.aspxstaff=9) announced on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, the hiring of Brett Parker as the ninth head coach in the men's soccer program's 51-year history. Parker joins the Lions after a run to the NCAA Division II Men's Soccer National Semifinals with Fort Hays State.

"We are excited to welcome Brett Parker as our next men's soccer coach. He has a proven ability to build programs into winners," University Vice President and Director of Athletics [Francis X. Reidy](https://saintleolions.com/staff.aspxstaff=9) stated. "This was a very difficult selection process but Brett's competitive nature, fit with our staff and his vision for the program were a clear match from the start."

"I'd like to thank Mr. Reidy and the search committee for believing and trusting in me for taking over a program with proud tradition and see my vision for the future of the program," Brett Parker mentioned. "I am excited for the opportunity to coach at Saint Leo and in the Sunshine State Conference, which most regard as the toughest conference in Division II."

The 11-year coaching veteran was the first head coach at Fort Hays State and reached the NCAA tournament in seven consecutive seasons while putting together a [100-40-18](tel:100-40-18)record at the helm of the Tigers over eight years.

Reidy continued, "Brett's seven consecutive NCAA appearances highlighted with a Final Four this past season are truly impressive. I believe we have recruited one of the best head coaches in all of Division II to lead our program."

At the helm, Parker has guided his programs to 10 or more wins in 10-straight seasons on his way to putting together a [126-61-21](tel:126-61-21)overall record, a .606-winning percentage. Parker has led his teams to seven NCAA regional tournaments, three quarterfinals appearances and one national semifinals appearance, which came this past season as the Tigers tied the eventual-National Champion Barry University, 0-0, before falling in penalty-kicks.

Parker added, "I look forward to hitting the ground running and looking to get the program back to where it was just a few short years ago."

This past season at Fort Hays State Parker, who was a two-time Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Coach of the Year (2017 and 2018), and his staff were named the Central Region coaching staff of the year by the United Soccer Coaches. He has coached six Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Americans, two United Soccer Coaches All-Americans, 39 D2CCA All-Central Region selections, four conference players of the year, three regional players of the year and one D2CCA national player of the year in Santiago Agudelo.

A Bozeman, Mont. native, Parker is a 2006 graduate of Ottawa (Kan.) University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology before going on to complete his Master of Science in Health and Human Performance at Fort Hays State in 2017. Parker played two years at Ottawa University where he was the 2006 First Team All-KCAC and Defensive Player of the Year while being selected as a NAIA All-Region IV player before going on to being named a NAIA Honorable Mention All-America.

Matheus Mantovani

Assistant Coach

Oklahoma Christian

NAIA

My name is Matheus Mantovani, Im 23 years old, been coaching at OC for 2 seasons and its been a really good experience. Before that I played 2 years at EOSC which is a Jr college, then I transferred to OC where I played for another 2 years. On my senior season I won 4 awards (Offensive Player of the week 5; All Conference Team; All Region Team and All Coaches list team) and I was the captain of team.

Fred Jungemann

Assistant Coach

Cal Poly Humboldt

Division 2

Fred Jungemann begins his tenth season as head coach of the Cal Poly Humboldt mens soccer program. He has compiled a 53-72-10 record with the Lumberjacks.

During this past season, Jungemann led the 'Jacks to a 10-5-2 including a a No. 14 national ranking in the United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Diivision II Poll.  Three players were named to the All-West Region Team in Marco Silveira (First Team), Adrian Gallardo (Third Team) and Dylan Tovani (Third Team).  Silveira was a First Team All-CCAA honoree while Tovani and Gallardo were Second Team selections.  Three 'Jacks earned Honorable Mention honors in Christian Gonzalez, Devin Hauenstein and Motoki Sato.  For the second in three years, Humboldt men's soccer had the recipient of the Outstanding Athlete in Excellence award for the institution, this year in Motoki Sato.  Dylan Tovani was the recipient of the CCAA Dr. Hal Charnofsky Award.  

led HSU to a 15-7-2 home record during the 2018, 2019 and 2021 seasons.  His 2019 squad was one of the nation's most offensive teams while his 2018 team finished the year on a three-game winning streak. During the pandemic year, Motoki Sato was named the 2020 CCAA Championship Men's Soccer Scholar-Athlete while Dylan Tovani and Devin Hauenstein were named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team. 

During the 2019 season, three Lumberjacks earned All-Conference honors in Isaiah Dairo (First Team), Gus Baxter (Honorable Mention) and Devin Hauenstein (Honorable Mention).  Dairo earned All-Region honors.

In 2018, Gus Baxter received a Second Team All-Conference nod as Bryan Hernandez, Ethan Waters, and Martin Calderon each earned Honorable Mention accolades.

During the 2017 season, Jungemann guided the Jacks to their second eight-win campaign during his tenure. HSU captured a trio of thrilling home victories against conference opponents with wins over Sonoma State, Cal State Los Angeles and Cal State San Marcos. Five Jacks earned All-CCAA honors for their efforts. Isaiah Dairo, Christopher Cherms, Mumbi Kwesele, Tyler Guptil and Cameron Spencer each received all-conference recognition.

Jungemann guided the Green and Gold to their first winning season since 2006 when he led the Jacks to an 8-7-2 record during the 2014 campaign. The team was led by NSCA All-Region selection Chuck Pitts who led the Jacks in point (19), goals (eight), shots on goal (20) and shots (40). Three HSU soccer players earned All-CCAA honors with Austin Swartz and Ryan Connor collecting awards with Pitts. The season featured a pair of four-match winning streaks, and HSU finished 4-6-1 in conference play.

In his first season on the North Coast, Jungemann coached the Jacks to a 6-11-1 mark. Senior Zach Hammond was tabbed an NSCA All-Region selection under Jungemanns leadership. Hammond led the CCAA in goals (14), points (32) and shots (60).

Jungemann joined Humboldt after spending the six years at NCAA Division II Barry University in Florida. Jungemann was the head coach of the women's soccer program at Barry, posting a 44-54-4 record in his six seasons leading the Buccaneers, and he guided them to a NCAA Regional bid in 2012. Prior to joining Barry, Jungemann spent two seasons as the assistant men's and women's coach at California State Los Angeles.

While at Cal State LA, he helped lead both men and women's teams to great success. With Jungemann's assistance, the Golden Eagles men's soccer team completed its most successful season in 12 years by winning the CCAA South Division title and reaching the second round of the NCAA Division II National Tournament.

Prior to his stint at Cal State LA, Jungemann spent seven years coaching at the Division II and junior college levels on the West Coast. From 2002-04, Jungemann served as the assistant coach to the Sonoma State University men's soccer team for three seasons. During his tenure at SSU, the Seawolves earned two CCAA North Division titles and won the NCAA Far West Region Championship.

Most notably, the Seawolves claimed the NCAA Division II National Championship title in 2002 with Jungemann aboard. In 2001, Jungemann was the assistant coach to the men's soccer team at Grand Canyon University.

Jungemann also spent three seasons on the coaching staff at Phoenix College (1998-2000). He spent one year as the assistant coach to both men and women's team before becoming the women's head coach for the 1999-2000 seasons. Under his leadership, the Bears qualified for the playoffs in both seasons for the first time in five years.

He coached high school soccer in the Phoenix area from 1995-99, including leading Arizona Boy's Ranch High to the state soccer title and Moon Valley High to a boys state soccer runner-up finish.

Jungemann played eight years with professional and semi-professional teams in the CISL, USISL, and WSL, primarily in Arizona, as well as two years on the collegiate level at Glendale Community College and Scottsdale Community College. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Integrative Studies from Arizona State.

Jose Alvarado

Assistant Coach

Lubbock Christian

Division 2

Assistant Coach at Lubbock Christian University (2022-) Goalie Coach

Head Coach at FC Dallas WTX Lubbock (2022-) Coach the FC Dallas WTX 05 Girls NPL


Houston Dynamo Dash Youth Academy Director (2018- 2022) Lead a group of 17 coaches and 300 players. Focus on collecting payments, creating year-long calendars, managing our budget, organizing youth and ID camp

Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School Soccer Coach (2019-2022) Won the TAPPS Division 1 State Championship in 2021. Focus on player development, promoting players to colleges, creating workout plans, and game and referee schedules. 

Liverpool FC America- Youth Academy Director (2015-2018) Lead a group of 10 coaches and 90 players weekly. Focus on making schedules, creating curriculum, and booking fields and referees. 
Texas Strikers/ Oxford City of Texas- Professional Arena Soccer Player(2014-2015) I was a part of Beaumont first professional soccer team. Here we were asked to train two times a day and travel for games once a week. I was a part of the team that played in the MASL semifinals with oxford city of texas.

Mark Zathey

Head Coach

Madonna

NAIA

Zathey is starting his second stint as a head coach at Madonna after leading the Crusader women's team from 2001-05. "I am very pleased that we were able to get such a great coach and even better person in Mark," commented athletic director Bryan Rizzo after introducing Zathey to the team. "His roots with Madonna soccer date back to the inception of the program and he has remained a strong supporter of both the men's and women's teams through the years. I'm excited for the future of the program." During Zathey's tenure with the Crusader women, his squads won five straight Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) championships and advanced to the NAIA National Championship in 2005. A three-time selection as WHAC Coach of the Year (2002, '04, '05), 21, all five of Zathey's teams were ranked in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Poll at some point during the season with 2005 team ending the season at number eight. Zathey is the leader in career wins with 71, posting a 71-21-12 mark in his five seasons for a .740 winning percentage. "I am excited about this opportunity," said Zathey after his introduction to the team. "This step in my coaching journey is one that is a very emotional one. Madonna was very much a second home for me from '94-'05 when I was a student-athlete, and later a coach. Both soccer programs have a rich history. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the men's program and hope to continue to build upon the shoulders of the previous players and coaches who gave so much to the game." A member of the first ever Madonna University men's soccer team in 1994 and a two-time team captain, Zathey is a 2000 graduate of Madonna with a degree in history and a certificate in secondary education. Zathey continued his academic pursuits, earning a master's degree in sports administration from Wayne State in 2006. Zathey also served as an adjunct instructor at MU in 2004. Zathey has served as the technical director for the Michigan Rush as well as the director of the boy's Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) Olympic Development Program (ODP) since 2006 and has been a staff instructor for the MSYSA Coaching Education program since 2002. Prior to his time with the Rush, Zathey was the director of coaching for the Northville (Mich.) Soccer Association from 2001-06. Zathey holds both a United States Soccer Federation "A" License as well as a National Youth License. He earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Premier Diploma in 2012. Zathey also served on the staff of the Michigan Bucks PDL team from 2010-2016. Zathey earn the USSF Grassroots Instructor License in 2018. The 2017 team finished in the National Tournament in the Round of 16. The 2018 team finished at the National Tournament in the Final Four. The 2019 team finished at the National Tournament in the Round of 16. 

Ali Simmons

Associate Head Coach

Elon

Division 1

Elon Associate Head Coach 

Simon Wieschemann

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Tulsa

Division 1

I am currently an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa, after having coached at the club, high school, d2, and international level in Spain and Egypt as well. Originally, I am from Germany, and I have enjoyed the aspects that come with coaching within the American College system a lot!

Will Greer

Head Coach

Lawrence

Division 3

Will Greer has been the head coach of the Lawrence University men's soccer team since 2016.

Greer brought a wealth of coaching experience at multiple levels and a diverse network of soccer connections. Greer was serving as the youth coaching director at Rush Wisconsin Soccer Club in Middleton, Wis., and as a head coach in the Olympic Development Program at the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association.

Greer was named interim head coach in September 2016 but was a familiar face within the program. Greer served as an assistant coach with the Vikings for six seasons from 2007-12. The Vikings made three Midwest Conference Tournament appearances during that stretch.

Greer, a 2003 Marian University graduate, led Lawrence to a 5-7-1 record in games he coached in 2016, and the Vikings finished with a 6-10-1 overall mark. He was then named the head coach in January 2017.

Greer and his wife, Jodi, live in Appleton and have three children.

Jorge Chavez

Pomona-Pitzer

Division 3

Jorge Chavez Jr. enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Pomona-Pitzer soccer program in 2023. 
 
Jorge finished his college career with Cal State LA Golden Eagles where he earned his bachelor's Degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences in 2020.
 
Secondly, he earned his master's Degree in Coaching and Sports Management from the Real Madrid University Graduate program in Madrid Spain in 2022. 
 
He also has college experience with East Los Angeles College where he earned First Team and All-League awards, as well as Student-Athlete Awards. 
 
Jorge comes to Pomona-Pitzer with top high school experience working with Division 1 program Cathedral High School from Los Angeles. Jorge is currently working at SouthHills High School where he has been an assistant coach to the Varsity program for the past two years. 
 
Jorge is also a personal trainer who focuses on developing elite soccer players throughout the Southern California region.

Cody Carlson

Assistant Coach

Redlands

Division 3

Cody Carlson
Title: Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Email: [email protected] Previous College: Redlands '12 '16





[Bio](http://goredlands.com/sports/msoc/coaches/Carlson-Codyview=bio)



Cody Carlson stepped into the newly formed role of full-time Assistant Mens Soccer Coach under the direction of Head Coach Ralph Perez in July 2018. 

Most recently, Carlson served as the Director of Operations for Mens Soccer at the University of Portland.  He contributed to the Pilots tied-for-second-place showing in the West Coast Conference by assisting with equipment management, video analysis, camp development, team travel, among other things. He also coached the U-12 and U-15 boys age groups at FC Portland and won the 2018 Presidents Cup in Oregon with the U-15 team. 

A student of the game, he currently holds his United States Soccer Federation B Coaching License and was recently named the Head Coach for Redlands F.C., which competes in USL League 2.

Carlson originally worked with the Bulldogs from 2014 to 2017, both as a graduate assistant and then in a part-time role.  While at Redlands, he helped the squad gain its highest national ranking ever when it reached No. 7 upon conclusion of the 2016 campaign.  The Bulldogs captured the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) regular-season championship each of his three seasons while also securing the SCIAC Postseason Tournament title in 2015 and 2016.  The Maroon and Gray advanced to the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals in 2016 to better the squads second-round appearance from the previous year. Carlson was among the 2015 SCIAC Coaching Staff of the Year and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-West Region Staff of the Year in 2015 and 2016. 

Overall, Carlson assisted in the development and success of 12 All-SCIAC players, one SCIAC Athlete of the Year, and eight NSCAA All-West Region selections.  With academics as a priority, he also coached three NSCAA Scholar All-Americans and a pair of College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District honorees.

In addition to coaching, Carlson completed his Master of Arts in Management through the School of Business at the University of Redlands.

In 2016, Carlson also served as the Head Coach of the Redlands High School boys varsity team.  In that one year, he elevated the Terriers from eighth place in the Citrus Belt League to third place while also making the CIF playoffs.  Finally, he gained coaching experience by leading the IER Pateadores B2000s and Riverside Coras of the NPSL.

Carlson earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Redlands in 2012. As a four-year student-athlete, he competed for the Bulldog mens soccer program and earned significant awards along the way. His presence on the field was unmatched during the 2011 season, as the Bulldog forward earned the 2011 SCIAC Athlete of the Year award.   In addition, he was a three-time First-Team All-Conference selection and landed on the NSCAA All-West Region team on three occasions.  After the 2010 season, he became an NSCAA All-American.

During his tenure, the Bulldogs won the SCIAC Championship in three of his four seasons and twice advanced to the NCAA Championships.  As a senior, Carlson played an integral role in the teams 16-game win streak en route to an NCAA Sweet 16 run.

Furthermore, he shined in the classroom, earning 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-District honors and 2011 NSCAA Scholar All-America accolades.

He currently resides in Redlands.

Kyle Clark

Assistant Coach

Ursinus

Division 3

Kyle Clark joined Ursinus as an assistant coach prior to the 2019 season.

Clark spent the prior year as an assistant at Penn State-Abington, which won the NEAC championship and made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He was responsible for film breakdown and review as well as assisting with daily preparations for training and matches. Abington produced seven all-conference players in the 2018 campaign, including the NEAC player of the year.

Clark also served as coach of the U12 Boys D and U10 Girls B teams of Lower Merion Soccer Club, developing and conducting training sessions and handling all operations.

Before his time at Penn State-Abington, Clark spent a year as an assistant for Homer Soccer Club in New York and completed a pair of stints as an assistant for his alma mater, Tompkins Cortland Community College. In 2013, the squad posted an undefeated regular season, won the MSAC title, and produced a pair of NSCAA All-Americans. Clark was a starter and NJCAA Region III All-Tournament Team selection for the 2012 group that also won the MSAC.

Kyle Clancy

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Knox

Division 3

Kyle Clancy joined the men's soccer staff in February of 2021. He comes to Knox after serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the last two seasons.

Clancy, a two-year captain, competed for UW-Whitewater during the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018 seasons, helping the team reach the NCAA Tournament as a starter in 2014 and 2015. He was named honorable mention All-Wisconsin State by the United Soccer Coaches in 2018 after posting 12 points on two goals and a team-high eight assists.
 
Clancy competed in 79 matches during his Warhawk career, including 63 as a starter, and totaled 19 points on three goals and 13 assists. He earned Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Scholastic Honor Roll accolades three times and was selected as a National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American in 2018-19 for his commitment to strength and conditioning coupled with his athletic accomplishments.

Clancy has earned three certifications from the United Soccer Coaches, including a Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma, a Futsal Level 1 Diploma and a Special Topics Diploma: Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills.
 
A native of Palatine, Ill., Clancy graduated with a bachelor's in physical education with an emphasis in health, human performance and recreation. He is pursuing a master's in education (professional studies) with an emphasis in higher education athletic administration.

Tyler Oliver

Head Coach

Hamline

Division 3

Tyler Oliver will embark on his second season as Hamline University head men's soccer coach in 2024 8-6-3 overall record).

Oliver comes to Hamline after four years with the Gustavus Adolphus College men's soccer program, including the last two as the associate head coach. The Gusties accumulated a 49-10-7 overall record, a 28-3-1 MIAC mark, and a pair of NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament appearances throughout Oliver's three seasons. The 2022 campaign resulted in many benchmarks that included a spot to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament Elite Eight, the MIAC Regular Season Championship, a MIAC Tournament Championship appearance, the MIAC Defensive Player of the Year, and the No. 8 ranking on the Final United Soccer Coaches Poll.

The 2019 season saw the Gusties claim both the MIAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. During his time at Gustavus, players earned two MIAC Defender of the Year Awards while four individuals earned five United Soccer Coaches All-American Awards. Gustavus also had nine United Soccer Coaches All-Region Awards, 11 All-MIAC Selections, and five honorable mentions accolades. They also got it done in the classroom obtaining four COSIDA Academic All-American Awards, and nine COSIDA Academic All-District Selections. Gustavus was No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches North Region Poll at some point in every season Oliver was a part of the program, as well as featured in the Top-25 National Poll each year. The roles of recruiting coordinator, travel logistics, and camp coordination also fell under Oliver's watch at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Oliver kicked off his career at NCAA Division III Elmhurst, where he spent the 2018 campaign as the graduate assistant men's soccer coach. He also served as the varsity reserve team head coach and led them to an 8-0-2 record. During his lone season at Elmhurst, two players went on to play professionally the following season. 

Oliver's experience also goes beyond the collegiate ranks, as he has held various head coaching positions with the St. Croix Soccer Clubs, ECNL, and Academy Teams. Tyler has obtained his United States Soccer Federation C-License and is a B-License Applicant. 

Oliver began his collegiate playing career at NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois University where he led the team in goals and points his sophomore year. He then transferred to former MIAC rival St. Thomas for his junior and senior seasons. He helped lead the Tommies to two MIAC Regular Season Championships, and two MIAC Tournament Titles; as well as appearances in the 2017 NCAA Division III Tournament Elite Eight, and the 2016 NCAA Final Four. St. Thomas registered a 42-4-3 mark throughout Oliver's two seasons with the program where he was second on the team in points in 2016 and 2017. 

Oliver, a native of Oakdale, Minnesota, graduated from North St. Paul High School where he was a three-time All-State attacker as well as a State Champion his senior year in 2013. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business financial management from St. Thomas in 2018. He is currently working toward a master of science degree in coaching & athletic administration from Concordia St. Paul.

Kris Hall

Assistant coach (Goalkeepers)

San Francisco State

Division 2

Dear VUSC Families and Members,




 


Now that fall season is well underway we wanted to reach out and thank you all for your support and flexibility. It takes a village to run a club and all of your help has been greatly appreciated!




 


We would also like to take this time to reintroduce our new Director of Coaching and Executive Director, Coach Kris Hall.




 


Coach Hall is a Northern California native who has US National, Professional, Collegiate, and youth club Director experience. Coach Hall currently serves as FC Davis Head Coach which competes in the semi-pro National Premier Soccer League. Prior to returning to the Vacaville area Coach Hall served as an assistant coach from 2019 Spring 2021 with the Professional team Oakland Roots of the USL Championship League.




 


Hall grew up in Northern California playing in the local competitive leagues, Super-Y League, and Player Development League (PDL). In his youth career Hall was one of the original classes of Project 20 which we know today as the Olympic Development Program. He rose from the District level to the California State Team, through the Regional Pool to the US Youth National team. Hall played four years of collegiate soccer and finished his professional career in the NPSL and what we know as the USL today!




 


Over the past two decades Coach Hall has coached at three universities; California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO), University of the Pacific, and California State University East Bay (CSUEB). Hall currently serves as a coach for San Francisco State University. In addition to coaching collegiately Coach Hall takes great pride in the development of youth soccer. Hes always created time to give back to the local communities and has served at multiple clubs as a Director of Coaching and Technical Director.




 


In 2012 Coach Hall started Maverick Goalkeeper Academy (MGA) and has grown the business from location performing camps into a powerhouse organizations that has 8 locations throughout the Sacramento area, Bay area, and Central Coast. MGA is a leader in curriculum development, tournaments, individual & groups trainings, and coaches education.




 


In his thirst for knowledge and developing the American game of soccer, Hall has traveled to over 10 countries learning and coaching in soccer clubs throughout Europe. Some note worthy clubs include: Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Ajax, Sheffield Wednesday, Chievo, Valencia, Real Madrid, Borussia Monchengladback, Borussia Dortmund, FC Sparta, FC Utrecht, Twente, Heracles, Sparta Rotterdam, and S.B.V. Excelsior. During Halls travels he has had the pleasure of working with world class coaches such as; Peter Bosz, Frans Hoek, Louis van Gaal, Brad Friedel, Kees Kalk, Edwin van der Sar, and Patrick Kluivert.




 


When asked which experience shaped his coaching and leadership style the most, he responded, I am an amalgamation of my experiences. There is so much Ive learned from traveling and coaching in professional clubs and within dedicated youth clubs. However I believe the most important thing Ive learned is there is not one right way to do things, but a right way for your club. In every club Ive been apart of, whether a professional team, college team, or youth team, Ive asked who are we. From there we define our culture and build development and business plans to be successful.




 


Coach Kris Hall joined Vacaville United Soccer Club in June 2021. He also serves as a coach in the Olympic Development Program (CalNorth), Player Development Program (NorCal), and as Vice Chair for NorCal. We are very pleased to have his leadership in the club and welcome him into the VUSC family.

Feliks Mats

Head Coach

Saint Thomas (FL)

NAIA

Felix Mats (M.S., 04) has been the Head Mens Soccer Coach at St. Thomas University since March 2006. During his tenure, Coach Mats has managed to transform the Mens Soccer program at STU into an international commodity that attracts top athletes and coaches from around the world. Under Coach Mats, STU Mens Soccer experienced the most successful period in their recent history, winning three consecutive Sun Conference Regular Season titles from 2010-2012. The 2010 season was especially remarkable for Coach Mats and the Bobcats: Not only did the STU Mens Soccer team win The Sun Conference Regular Season title, but they also won The Sun Conference Tournament and reached the NAIA National Championship Opening Round for the first time in program history. In the 2016 season, Coach Mats and the team were able to bring home the hardware yet again, winning The Sun Conference Championship Tournament for the second time in school history. Winning the tournament helped St. Thomas earn a bid to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round for a second time in the program's existence.




Background

Born in Riga, Latvia, Mats began learning the tactics and techniques of European football from a young age. He played in the Riga football school as a youth, the starting point for many Latvian internationals. He was also a member of the Youth Latvian National Players Combine, a highly selective group.

Mats left Latvia to attend Indiana University-Bloomington, graduating in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development along with a minor in Psychology. These specializations reflect his coaching style, which is viewed as gaining a true understanding of his players in order to maximize their potential. While working toward the completion of his Bachelors Degree, Mats served as a student assistant for the Indiana University Men's Soccer team from 1996-1998, including the 1997 season in which they reached the semifinal round of the NCAA Division I Mens Soccer Championship. 

Mats has been constantly expanding on his coaching experience since graduating from Indiana University. In 2001, he served as a volunteer assistant at NCAA Division II University of Tampa. In 2003, he was the Head Boys Soccer Coach at Miami Beach High School when they reached a regional semifinal. From 2002-2006, he began his career at STU as an Assistant Coach with the Womens Soccer team. During this period, Mats worked on obtaining his Masters Degree in Sports Administration from STU, which he completed in 2004. Additionally, Mats has served as Director of Coaching and Technical Development for the Miami Lakes Soccer Club and coached as a part of the U.S. Olympic Developmental Program (ODP).  He is a United States Soccer Federation (USSF A License) and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) licensed coach.