United Soccer Coaches

Please join us in welcoming Jason Neumann to the United Soccer Coaches National Staff team as our new Full-Time Partnerships Manager!

Jason will be leading partnership development and helping strengthen relationships with the organizations, brands, and businesses that support our mission to serve coaches and grow the game.

If you're interested in exploring partnership opportunities with United Soccer Coaches, Jason is your point of contact moving forward. We're excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he'll make for our members and partners alike.

Welcome to the team, Jason!

The story of United Soccer Coaches begins with the dedicated leaders who helped build the association from the ground up. Here's a look at the presidents who served during the 1940s:

1941 — John Brock, Springfield College (Mass.)
1942–1944 — Earle Waters, West Chester State University (Pa.)
1945 — Richard Schmelzer, Rochester Polytechnic (N.Y.)
1946 — Robert Dunn, Swarthmore College (Pa.)
1947 — Larry Briggs, University of Massachusetts
1948 — Bill Jeffrey, Penn State University
1949 — John Wood, Oak Park High School (Ill.)

These pioneering leaders helped shape an organization dedicated to serving coaches and advancing soccer nationwide. Their vision established a legacy that continues to influence the game 85 years later.

Membership Matters: Supporting the Coaches Who Shape the Game

As we prepare for the 2026 season, we're focused on one mission: helping college coaches build stronger programs.

College Services is designed specifically for college soccer programs providing resources, recognition, education, and connections that support coaches both on and off the field.

More than a membership. A community built for college coaches.

Learn more about College Services and how your program can benefit - https://bit.ly/3xsGosW

📊 Week 4 | How to Use Match Day GPS Data to Plan Training ⚽

Match day provides the most valuable data of the week. It is the basis for how to properly plan practice and training. Yet, coaches without GPS are blind to what goes into a game or how hard players are working in practice.

In this video, Karlie Young explains:

• Why match data should drive your weekly training plan
• How to use GPS match data to guide load and recovery
• What to look for when comparing match demands to training sessions
• How GPS helps coaches prepare players for the next level

This breakdown is designed for soccer coaches who want to turn match data into practical, day-to-day training decisions. Simple. Actionable. Built for the modern game.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/mk-zkuQgjFU

⚽ Coach Spotlight: Megan Ostrelich

What started by chance turned into a passion for making a difference—especially for young female and non-binary athletes.

Focused on inclusion, growth, and building confidence, success is measured in the small moments that keep players loving the game.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3RTnudM

🌟 Coach Spotlight: Erica Demers 🌟

From camp assistant to Head Coach at the University of Cincinnati, Erica Demers has built her career on mentorship, growth, and a passion for developing strong, resilient young women. 💪⚽️

Her definition of success? A lasting culture that shapes players long after they leave the field.

🔗 Read more about her journey and impact: https://bit.ly/4vvZKLk

Every coach has a starting point ⚽

As we celebrate 85 years, we want to hear YOUR story. How did your coaching journey begin? OR tell us how you became a member of United Soccer Coaches!

Share a photo or video + your story and tag us using

⏰ Time is Running Out! ⏰

Registration is closing soon for the next Sport Performance Diploma (SPD)—and seats are filling fast!

📅 Start: June 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM CDT
📅 End: August 12, 2026 | 8:30 PM CDT

This 20-hour, 12-week online course is designed for coaches at all levels—youth, high school, college, and professional—who are ready to elevate their impact and take performance to the next level.

💡 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Cutting-edge performance training methodologies
✅ Practical, real-world application strategies
✅ Tools to immediately implement in your program
✅ Knowledge to boost athlete development and results

🎯 Our Goal: Equip you with the latest high-performance insights and give you actionable strategies you can use right away.

If you’re serious about growing as a coach and maximizing your athletes’ potential, this is your opportunity.

👉 Sign up now - https://bit.ly/4d2GDSB!

In its 85th year, United Soccer Coaches reflects on a longstanding legacy of leadership, education, and service to the game at every level.

Across generations, the association has been closely connected to the global game and its defining moments, including the World Cup era that has shaped the modern landscape of soccer in the United States. In addition, United Soccer Coaches has consistently elevated the coaching profession through World Cup-focused webinars, educational programming, and events that highlight the impact of coaches in shaping the game’s growth and cultural relevance. As the world again turns its attention to the World Cup, the association remains committed to advancing coaching excellence and strengthening the game for future generations.

For generations of Mexican-American players and fans, soccer has never been just a game. In this compelling feature, Hal Phillips explores the evolving relationship between U.S. Soccer and Mexican fútbol, the rise of dual-national talent, and how young players navigate culture, family, and ambition in one of the sport's most unique rivalries.

Get a glimpse of Hal Phillips' exploration of identity, dual-national talent, and the evolving U.S.-Mexico soccer landscape, featured in the Summer 2026 issue: unitedsoccercoaches.org/soccer-journal.