Staff
Our Coaching and Administrative Staff
Alaska Rush takes great pride in the coaches that coach for the club. In fact, they are the cornerstone and backbone of who and what we are.
Developing soccer players is the primary objective for our coaches, but what cannot be underestimated is the importance of coaches shaping lives. Gone are the days when coaching responsibilities consist of working with X's and O's. Today, coaches must not only be technically proficient and tactically sound, but also have an understanding of how to teach players to take care of their bodies and minds. Running sprints is no longer the only method of maintaining fitness. Today's athlete must understand the importance of endurance for sure, but strength, coordination, nutrition are all facets of physical conditioning. Understanding the psyche of youth players and managing those players is also a key component in coaching. Today's coaches must be able to motivate and build self-esteem in their players. All this simply means we need quality, well-rounded men and women to lead our youth to success both on and off the field. Coaches are now teachers, motivators, psychologist, mentors and more.
Our coaches continually strive to develop players on and off the pitch. It is a great privilege to coach in the Rush, the premier soccer organization in the world.
The administrative staff for Alaska Rush is also a key component to our club's overall success. We have a diverse staff of men and women who ensure that the club's day to day needs are met. Whether it is assisting the club's directors, sponsorship and fundraising, handling registration, answering phone calls and emails or simply working on general club business there are a few things that one will find consistent. The Rush administrative staff is constantly striving to be organized, professional and courteous while making sure that the wants and needs of our members is priority number one.
The administrative branch of our club plays a role in every championship we win, every player we develop and every branch partner with whom we team.
Chain of Command
Any concerns questions comments should follow the chain of command designed by the Rush. The communication chain should progress as follows: Head Coach of the team, Director of Coaching (of respective age/gender group), Technical Director, President & C.E.O., Board of Directors. Every effort must be made to adhere to the flow chart.
If you are interested in coaching or working with the Alaska Rush, please contact our
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Technical Director
Head Coach - 99 Girls Head Coach - 03G Black
Lead Coach - The Future
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UEFA B License
USSF B License
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Director of Coaching - Boys
Head Coach - 95/96 Girls Head Coach - 96 Boys Lead Coach - F.A.S.T.
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NSCAA National Diploma
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GO |
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Director of Coaching - Girls
Head Coach - 01 Boys
Head Coach - 02 Girls
Lead Coach - GK:1 Training
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USSF C License
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GO |
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Director of Coaching - Elite Programs
Head Coach - 99 Girls Black Head Coach - 03 Boys Lead Coach - Next:1 Training Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U8B/U8G Cadets
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Coerver Youth Diploma
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GO |
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Director of Coaching - Developmental
Head Coach - 00 Girls
Head Coach - 03 Girls
Assistant Coach - 97 Girls
Lead Coach - PT4U
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Carolyn Savage |
GO |
| Director of Coaching - Goalkeeping |
Steve Medina |
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| Lead Coach - The Future |
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USSF B License
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GO |
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Lead Coach - PT4U |
Cassey Bradley-Leonardis | |
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Head Coach - 97/98 Boys |
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GO |
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Head Coach - 02 Boys |
USSF B License
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GO |
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Head Coach - 04 Boys
Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U10B Bantams
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GO |
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Head Coach - 05 Boys
Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U9B Bantams
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GO |
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Head Coach - 97 Girls
Head Coach - 00 Girls Black
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GO |
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Head Coach - 98 Girls |
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GO |
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Asst. Coach - 02 Boys
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Chris Seidl
AYSA E License
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GO |
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Asst. Coach - 01 Boys
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Grant Warnke
USSF D License
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GO |
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Asst. Coach - 03 Boys
Asst. Coach - 99 Girls Black
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Chris Hoke AYSA E License |
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Asst. Coach - 99 Girls
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Stephanie Wettin AYSA E License |
GO |
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Asst. Coach - 00 Girls
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Jill Martin AYSA E License |
GO |
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Asst. Coach - 00 Girls Black
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USSF D License
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Asst. Coach - 02 Girls
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GO |
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Asst. Coach - 03 Girls Black
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John Johnson AYSA E License |
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Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U4 Beginnings
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AYSA E License |
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Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U6B Micros
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Scott Henry
AYSA E License
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GO |
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Lead Coach - School of Excellence: U6G Micros
Asst. Coach - The Future
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Grace Woern
AYSA E License
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Asst. Coach - School of Excellence: U8B Cadets
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Mercedes Curran | |
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Asst. Coach - School of Excellence: U8G Cadets
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Katie Cyr
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Director of Coaching - Fairbanks
Head Coach - 97 Boys Head Coach - 03 Boys
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GO |
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Head Coach - 00 Boys
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Shannon Sherwin | |
Athletic Trainer |
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| Adminstrative Staff | ||
| Title/Position | Name/E-mail | Profile |
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| Tournament/Camp Director | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Rush Thunder (TOPSoccer) Coordinator | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| R.E.A.C.H. Coordinator | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
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