United Soccer Coaches Announces the 2019-20 Class of the 30 Under 30 Program
United Soccer Coaches has announced the 15 women and 15 men selected from nearly 300 applicants as the 2019-20 class of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Program.
The 2019-20 class includes coaches from the youth, high school and college game. See a breakdown of this year’s class below.
- 18 College coaches
- 9 Youth coaches
- 3 High School coaches
Launched in 2013, the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Program is a year-long education and mentorship opportunity for a select few up-and-comers who have made coaching their career of choice. The United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Program is designed to give participants exposure to mentorship, and the opportunity to take advantage of educational offerings, such as diplomas and the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Women
Sarah Brink | Organization: Trinity College Role: Assistant Coach Location: Hartford, Conn. |
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Kristin Cox | Organization: East Texas Baptist University Role: Head Coach Location: Marshall, Texas |
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Morgan Ferrara | Organization: Eastern Kentucky University Role: Assistant Coach Location: Richmond, Ky. |
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Natasha Flores | Organization: Bremen High School Role: Head Coach Location: Bremen, Ind. |
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Ally Freitas | Organization: Nevada United Role: Head Coach Location: Reno, Nev. |
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Jane Grimley | Organization: Goldey-Beacom College Role: Assistant Coach Location: Wilmington, Del. |
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Karen Gurnon | Organization: Nichols College Role: Head Coach Location: Worcester, Mass. |
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Lyndse Hokanson | Organization: Georgetown University Role: Assistant Coach Location: Bowie, Md. |
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Maddie Jones | Organization: Titans FC/Puget Sound Premier League Surf Academy Role: Director/Assistant Coach Location: Kirkland, Wash. |
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Claire Knock | Organization: Barcelona Bay Area Role: Youth Director Location: San Jose, Calif. |
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Sarah Leiby | Organization: Saint Leo University Role: Assistant Coach Location: Lutz, Fla. |
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Megan Link | Organization: Grand Valley State University Role: Assistant Coach Location: Hudsonville, Mich. |
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Delaney Marier | Organization: Salvo Soccer Club Role: Head Coach/Director Location: Hastings, Minn. |
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Alexia Poon | Organization: Sacramento City College Role: Head Coach Location: Sacramento, Calif. |
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Tristin Stuteville | Organization: PS90 Soccer/SoccerGrlProbs Camps/KC Goalkeeping Role: DOC/Operations & Curriculum Location: Kansas City, Mo. |
Men
Sean Addison | Organization: Indy Premier Role: Staff Coach/TOPSoccer Director Location: Plainfield, Ind. |
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Nick Barron | Organization: Principia College Role: Assistant Coach/GK Coach Location: St. Louis, Mo. |
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Micah Collins | Organization: Michigan State University Role: Volunteer Assistant Coach Location: Okemos, Mich. |
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Thomas Coombes | Organization: Bloomsburg University Role: Graduate Assistant Location: Bloomsburg, Pa. |
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Duncan Gillis | Organization: Beloit College Role: Head Coach Location: Beloit, Wis. |
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Treg Lunger | Organization: Grove City College Role: Assistant Coach Location: Grove City, Pa. |
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Rob Mahoney | Organization: Melrose High School Role: Head Coach Location: Melrose, Mass. |
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Brian Mitko | Organization: SUNY Delhi Role: Head Coach Location: Delhi, N.Y. |
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Jason Orban | Organization: St. Francis College- Brooklyn Role: Assistant Coach Location: Brooklyn, N.Y. |
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Josh Perkins | Organization: NCFC Youth Role: Staff Coach Location: Raleigh, N.C. |
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Nicolas Pretelt | Organization: Orlando City SC Role: U19 Assistant Coach/Academy Video Analyst Location: Orlando, Fla. |
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Gabriel Rocha | Organization: FC Sonora/Catalina High School Role: DOC/Head Coach Location: Tucson, Ariz. |
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Kyle Smith | Organization: Houston Dynamo Academy Role: Assistant Coach Location: Houston, Texas |
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Edmund Steen | Organization: Contra Costa College/Spurs FC Role: Head Coach Location: Richmond, Calif. |
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Jordan Vejar | Organization: Spalding University Role: Graduate Assistant Location: Jeffersonville, Ind. |