Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner-For Coaches by Coaches
United Soccer Coaches is dedicated to giving our coaches a voice in the world of soccer and we are pleased to showcase a new feature for coaches by coaches. Our Advocacy Groups, representing United Soccer Coaches members, have been asked to submit blog content on a variety of topics that cover countless aspects of the game and other responsibilities of a coach: career development, leadership, recruiting, culture, diversity and much more. This is the first post of what will become a weekly blog to provide coaches with helpful information and insight from fellow coaches.
Women’s History Month
During Women's History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of women in all fields, including sports. The women listed below have broken barriers and achieved success in soccer coaching and have made a significant impact on the game. The United Soccer Coaches...
Black Soccer Coaches Community Recognizes Yaneash Donaldson for Black History Month
United Soccer Coaches and the Black Soccer Coaches Community is proud to celebrate Black History Month by honoring Yaneash Donaldson, the new Chair of the Black Soccer Coaches Community. Yaneash is the owner of Soul & Sole, a Community Organization. She is the...
United Soccer Coaches Launches Phase 3 of Communities Initiative Grant Program in Partnership with US Soccer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO - February 17, 2025 — United Soccer Coaches is excited to announce the launch of Phase 3 of its Communities Initiative Grant Program, which will run from January 1 to March 31, 2026. This program is made possible through an...
United Soccer Coaches Announces 2023 Coaches Communities Awards of Excellence Recipients
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 16, 2023) – United Soccer Coaches announced the recipients of its 2023 Coaches Communities Awards of Excellence on Thursday.The recipients will be honored during the annual Advocacy Hour Reception at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 12, 2024, and...
Coach Q&A with Mark Lange
Mark LangeMatthew C. Perry High School Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan United Soccer Coaches Veterans, Active Military, & Affiliates Coaches Community "I have been able to network with like-minded individuals about something I am very passionate about....
Play With Pride Week 2023
As the “Home of All Coaches,” United Soccer Coaches and its LGBTQ+ & Allies Coaches Community offers a place of belonging as we break down barriers to participate at all levels of the game and create a truly safe space for all LGBTQ+ players, coaches, and...
Coach Q&A with Ali Hanif
Ali HanifArizona State University - Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach United Soccer Coaches API Coaches Community Member "I also measure success in the impact I make on others and how the student athletes I work with day in and out, grow as a individuals, grow as...
A Note from the Latino Coaches Community on Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for celebration, reflection, and recognition of the contributions of our people to the American soccer community and this wonderful country off the field. We want to take a moment to appreciate the incredible work our coaches are...
Coach Q&A with Christiana Ogunsami
Christiana Ogunsami Drexel University Goalkeeper Coach United Soccer Coaches Faith-Based Coaches Community Member "What inspires me to coach is the opportunity to pour into the next generation of athletes and continue to be involved in sport."Who or what inspired you...
Coach Q&A with Jeanne Nielson
Jeanne Nielson Wheaton College (IL) Women's Soccer Assistant Coach United Soccer Coaches Faith-Based Coaches Community Member "Success, for me as a coach, is teaching, inspiring, and shaping a group to far exceed an onlooker’s expectations on the basis of talent...
