United Soccer Coaches has announced the 30 individuals selected from a pool of almost 300 applicants as the 2021-22 class of the United Soccer Coaches 30 Under 30 Program.
The 2021-22 class includes coaches from the youth, high school and college game. See a breakdown of this year’s class below.
- 17 College coaches
- 9 Youth coaches
- 4 High School coaches
Launched in 2013, the 30 Under 30 Program is a year-long education and mentorship opportunity designed to support up-and-coming members of the coaching profession who are 30 years of age or younger. The program gives participants exposure to mentorship, and the opportunity to take advantage of educational offerings, such as advanced diplomas and the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
Warren Backman
Organization: Lynn University
Role: Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Boca Raton, Fla.
Cameron Carter
Organization: University of Texas San Antonio
Role: WOmen’s Soccer Assistant & GK Coach
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Cynthia Cervantes
Organization: El Paso Juventus FC
Role: Director of Coaching
Location: El Paso, Texas
Christine Chiodo
Organization: Baldwin-Whitehall High School
Role: Head Coach
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Tori Christ
Organization: Boston University
Role: Women’s Assistant & GK Coach
Location: Boston, Mass.
Collin Cone
Organization: LeTourneau University
Role: Men’s Soccer Head Coach
Location: Longview, Texas
Stokely Davis
Organization: Inter Atlanta FC
Role: Head Coach
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Aulani Fernandez
Organization: California State University Stanislaus
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Turlock, Calif.
Alyssa Finelli
Organization: Bethany College
Role: Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Location: Bethany, W.Va.
Brad Gieske
Organization: Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Role: Missouri Olympic Development Program Head Coach
Location: St. Louis, Mo.
Breanna Haberl-Kellogg
Organization: Sporting Iowa
Role: Grassroots Director
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Maya Hayes
Organization: University of Minnesota
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Minneapolis, Minn.
Anthony Madonia
Organization: Hinsdale Central High School
Role: Head Coach
Location: Hinsdale, Ill.
Erik Marquis
Organization: Atlanta United FC
Role: Performance Analysis
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Charlton Muhlauri
Organization: FC Athletico
Role: Jr. Boys & Girls Program Director
Location: Mooresville, N.C.
Alex Ng
Organization: University of Richmond
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Richmond, Va.
Nicole Pacapelli
Organization: Binghamton University
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Binghamton, N.Y.
Chelsey Patterson
Organization: University of Houston
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Houston, Texas
Debbie Pekel
Organization: Michigan Fire Juniors
Role: Head Coach
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Elias Perez-Zetune
Organization: Keystone FC
Role: Head Coach
Location: Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Matthew Pitcock
Organization: Hardin-Simmons University
Role: Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Abilene, Texas
Joshua Potter
Organization: University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Role: Head Coach
Location: Chicago, Ill.
Kathy Prescott
Organization: Fordham University
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Bronx, N.Y.
Samuel Raper
Organization: Wingate University
Role: Men’s Soccer GK and Assistant Coach
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
Ashley St. Aubin
Organization: Frostburg State University
Role: Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
Location: Frostburg, Md.
Caiman Stevens
Organization: Napa United
Role: Head Coach
Location: Napa, Calif.
Haleigh Svede
Organization: Manhattan Soccer Club
Role: Head Coach
Location: New York City, N.Y.
Daniel Szolosi
Organization: Columbus Crew
Role: Academy Assistant Coach
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Alyssa Taramona
Organization: LeTourneau University
Role: Women’s Soccer Head Coach
Location: Longview, Texas
Mario Zuniga-Gil
Organization: University of Michigan
Role: Women’s Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach
Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.