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Geoff VanDeusen

CEO

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Geoff VanDeusen

CEO

Our fearless leader Geoff VanDeusen first joined the National Office Staff in 2011. Before becoming CEO, he was the Director of Operations and Events for the association, in addition to coaching teams at the youth, high school, and college levels. In addition to building and leading a team, Geoff finds joy in scuba diving and spending time with Caroline, his wife of 25 years, and three kids.

Angie Eliason

COO

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Angie Eliason

COO

An experienced veteran of event management, Angie Eliason joined the National Office Staff in 2021. With experience in nonprofit organizations, events, and athletic administration, she is the perfect fit as our Chief Operating Office. New to Kansas City, Angie is still getting used to life downtown and still figuring out who has the best barbeque!

Beth Sullivan

CFO

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Beth Sullivan

CFO

Since first starting with us in 2017, Beth has been essential in the Finance Department of the National Office. Beth has always worked within Not-For-Profits and has been nominated for "CFO of the Year" in the KC Business Journal. Originally from Duluth, Minnesota, Beth prefers to smoke her own BBQ in her backyard instead of sample KC's barbeque giants!

Brandon Milburn

Director of Strategic Growth

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Brandon Milburn

Director of Strategic Growth

Since first joining the National Office Staff in 2021, Brandon now leads the United Soccer Coaches Marketing Department as the Director of Strategic Growth. Since ending his playing career after graduating from Baker University, he has always worked in soccer, and in his first year with United Soccer Coaches, he won first place in the annual Chili Cook-Off!

Allison Pronske

Director of Membership Services

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Allison Pronske

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICEs

A National Office Staff Member since 1999, Allison has gone through the United Soccer Coaches ranks from an intern to a manager and then to a director. The 2023 Convention will be her 22nd in-person Convention in at least 8 different cities. Allison and her family are avid KU fans, despite going to mascot tryouts and finding out she was too tall to be Baby Jay and too short to be Big Jay.

Dave Simeone

Director of Education Programs

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Dave Simeone

Director of Education Programs

While he was named Director of Education Programs in 2022, Dave Simeone has been a United Soccer Coaches Instructor since 1990. As a longtime coach, Dave was part of the 1994 FIFA Men's World Cup as a US Soccer Technical Study, the 2002 US U19 Women's National Team Staff, and the 1999 US Women's National Team Staff, making him a part of two World Cup Champion Teams.

Patricia Hughes

Director of College Programs

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Trish Hughes

Director of College Programs

A National Office Staff Member since early 2021, Trish Hughes has been an integral part of the College Services program and advocating for college coaches across all divisions and genders. Drawing from her soccer experiences as a student-athlete, college coach, and administrator, Trish works each day to serve the association and its stakeholders, while moving college soccer forward in the athletics space.

Your Team

Rusty Kugler

Creative and Brand Manager

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Rusty Kugler

Creative and Brand Manager

A member of the National Office Staff since 2016, Rusty was vital in the visual aspects when United Soccer Coaches rebranded from NSCAA. As head of our Creative Team, Rusty enjoys giving life to a story for others to enjoy. When he's not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife Megan, and his three rambunctious boys, Max, Avery, and Julian.

Aaron Weatherford

Website and Database Manager

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Aaron Weatherford

Website and Database Manager

From database management to telling us to "unmute" before we talk on meetings, Aaron is our main man when it comes to technology. Among his successful database migrations and tech upgrades, Aaron is the 2015 Office Chili Cook-Off Runner-Up and 2020 Holiday Party Scavenger Hunt Winner. When he's not online, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and dogs.

Steve Veal

Awards Manager

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Steve Veal

Awards Manager

In joining the National Office Staff in 1993, Steve was the third full-time employee (Program Director at the time) and has worked under all four Executive Directors/CEOs. Steve is a proud son of a Pearl Harbor survivor and a Kansas City native who supports Sporting Kansas City and the KC Current. He looks forward to Convention every year to see the Awards Program come alive.

Toby Truog

Partnership Manager

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Toby Truog

Partnership Manager

Toby Truog joined the National Office Staff in 2016 and has been crucial in connecting United Soccer Coaches Members with the best in the soccer business through partnerships and sponsorships. A diehard Norwich Canaries and Sporting KC fan, Toby had the honor of having the 2013 MLS Cup on the altar at his wedding.

Michael Kodama

Coaches Community Relations Manager

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Michael Kodama

Coaches Community Relations Manager

One of our newest National Office Staff members, Michael joined us in July of 2022. Originally living in LA, Michael is getting used to life in Kansas City with his wife Cristina. Dedicated to helping people in the game of soccer, he works closely with our Coaches Communities to have coaches of all backgrounds be heard.

Lee Jarrell

High School Programs Manager

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Lee Jarrell

High School Programs Manager

Lee first started at United Soccer Coaches as the Advocacy Relations Manager in 2017 before moving into her role as the High School Programs Manager in 2022. A lifelong lover of the game, Lee was the first female referee at a local soccer club when she was just 13 years old. Her favorite teams are “the ones she's coached” and “the ones her kids played on” (no bias here!)

Cassidy Weiss

Youth Programs Manager

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Cassidy Weiss

Youth Programs Manager

A friendly face in the youth soccer space, Cassidy joined the National Office Staff in 2022 as the Youth Programs Manager. Originally working in Miami, Cassidy jumped in her car with her canine son Jax and drove up to Kansas City to join us at the National Office! As an association member, Cassidy holds multiple United Soccer Coaches Diplomas.

Bailey Conklin

Marketing and Communications Manager

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Bailey Conklin

Marketing and Communications Manager

Since starting as a Communications Intern in 2017, Bailey has spent time at the National Office in intern, contract, and specialist roles before becoming the Marketing and Communications Manager in 2022. With a background in marketing and sports media, Bailey assists with many of the day-to-day communication efforts send to Members and beyond. Outside of work, Bailey enjoys attending concerts and sporting events around Kansas City.

Erika Dyer

Events Manager

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Erika Dyer

Events Manager

Since starting as an intern in 2014, Erika is now our full-time Events Manager. As a key player in the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention, one of her favorite aspects of the job is coming together as a staff to put on such an amazing event for our Members. When away from the office, Erika enjoys spending time with her pup Conrad.

Pat Madden

College Programs Coordinator

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Pat Madden

College Programs Coordinator

An integral part of the United Soccer Coaches Awards and Rankings Program, Pat Madden has been a United Soccer Coaches employee since 2005. Pat is a Kansas City native and a walking sports almanac that has worked under all four Executive Directors/CEOs of the association. He finds the relationships he makes with members from all corners of the US one of his favorite work perks!

Absalom Solorio

Digital Marketing Specialist

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Absalom Solorio

Digital Marketing Specialist

Joining the Marketing Team in April of 2022, Absalom dove right into implementing the online learning platform, The Training Ground. As a former player, Absalom's only red card in his career was in his very last college game. When he's not crafting email newsletters and website posts, he's coaching youth soccer players for Funbolista.

Jordan McDowell

Education Program Specialist

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Jordan McDowell

Education Program Specialist

As one of our newest National Office Staff members, Jordan McDowell is excited to have the opportunity to work in the sport of soccer alongside David Simeone and Vince Ganzberg in our Education Department. When he's not in the office, he's planning his wedding with his fiancé and coaching youth boys soccer teams for Kansas City Scott Gallagher.

Emily Miller

Events Specialist

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Emily Miller

Events Specialist

The newest member of the United Soccer Coaches National Office, Emily is excited to help put on the association's annual Convention. As an events professional, she enjoys putting on events that make an impact and loves seeing others enjoy the planning and hard work that goes into each event. As former coaches, both her and her husband have won a national championship.

Eta Arrey

Staff Accountant

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Eta Arrey

Staff Accountant

Originally from Cameroon, Etakibie Mbua Arrey joined the United Soccer Coaches National Office Staff in 2022. A member of our Finance Department, he hopes to make an impact in soccer every day he goes to work. When he's not crunching numbers in the National Office, Eta enjoys coaching boys and girls youth soccer teams for Sporting City West.

Sara Mason

Development Officer

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Sara Mason

Development Officer

What started as a part-time role in 2019 for Sara, has blossomed into a full-time passion with United Soccer Coaches. As a seasoned professional and hard worker, she won a Game Ball at her second United Soccer Coaches Convention. As a person who loves connecting with new people and building relationships, Sara has found success in her position with the United Soccer Coaches Foundation.

Shelby Frazier

Graphic Designer

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Shelby Frazier

Graphic Designer

Since joining the National Office Staff in 2018, Shelby has been the creative hand behind many of the graphics and designs you see throughout the association. As a major force in designing each and every Soccer Journal, Shelby loves to create and enjoys working on a variety of materials and Member benefits and initiatives with everyone on staff.

Sarah Wilbur

Membership Services Manager

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Sarah Wilbur

Membership Services Manager

Sarah joined the National Office in September of 2022 and has since been a major help in our Membership Department. From answering member chats and calls to managing our 30 Under 30 Program, Sarah exemplifies professionality and kindness in all her daily tasks. As a former Junior Varsity Coach, Sarah brings her own coaching experience to her current role with the association.

Ana Suarez

Membership Services Representative

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Ana Suarez

Membership Services Representative

Ana joined the United Soccer Coaches National Staff in November of 2022. In addition to assisting our Membership Services Department, Ana works as a Graduate Assistant Women’s Coach at Avila University and is currently finishing up her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.

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