2021 PRESENTERS
United Soccer Coaches is excited to unveil a wide variety of presenters you will get to experience within the Digital Convention, January 11-15, 2021. This event will be like no other experience, giving attendees live access to 50 educational sessions and workshops presented by some of the top talent in the World. You will hear from coaches in MLS, NWSL, national federations, top European clubs, and NCAA soccer programs. The presenters and organizations listed below will continue to grow. Be sure to check this page often for new presenters!
^The full Digital Convention schedule with session descriptions will be released later this fall. Please check back frequently as the Digital Convention schedule will be updated often. Presenters are subject to change.
Freya Coombe
Head Coach, Sky Blue FC
Presenting Topic: The Sky Blue FC Way
Jesse Marsch
Head Coach, Red Bull Salzburg
Topic Coming Soon, Powered by Beyond Pulse
Carrie Taylor
Technical Consultant, Jamaica Women's National Team
Presenting Topic: Everyone Loves Feedback… Even You Coach
Hubert Busby Jr.
Head Coach, Jamaica Women's National Team
Presenting Topic: The Role of the Modern Day Coach: Creating a Culture of Excellence
Staci Wilson
USWNT Olympic Gold Medalist; Founder, In Balance Training
Topic Coming Soon
Carlos Somoano
Head Men's Soccer Coach, University of North Carolina
Presenting Topic: Coach and Captain Journey to a Championship
Amanda Cromwell
Head Women's Soccer Coach, UCLA
Topic Coming Soon
Anson Dorrance
Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of North Carolina
Presenting Topic: Coaching Mentally Tough Athletes: Are They Born or Made?
Dr. Colleen Hacker
Pacific Lutheran University Professor, Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Presenting Topic: Coaching Mentally Tough Athletes: Are They Born or Made?
Keidane McAlpine
Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of Southern California
Topic Coming Soon
Donna Fishter
Leadership Coach & Team Architect, Donna Fishter Consulting
Presenting Topic: How to Train Your Captains and Team Leaders
John O'Sullivan
Founder, Changing the Game Project
Presenting Topic: To be a Better Coach, Be a Better You: How Self Awareness Drives Coaching Excellence
Head Coach, Chelsea FC Women
Topic Coming Soon
Ray Reid
Head Men's Soccer Coach, University of Connecticut
Presenting Topic: Coach and Captain Journey to a Championship
Yael Averbuch West
Founder, Techne Futbol
Topic Coming Soon
Giovanni Savarese
Head Coach, Portland Timbers
Topic Coming Soon
Carlos Llamosa
Assistant Coach, Portland Timbers
Topic Coming Soon
Guillermo "Memo" Valencia
Goalkeeping Coach, Portland Timbers
Topic Coming Soon
Willie McNab
Head of Children’s Program, Celtic FC
Topic Coming Soon
Chris Gbandi
Head Men's Soccer Coach, Northeastern University
Dan Abrahams
Sports Psychologist
Presenting Topic: Performance with Wellbeing in Mind: Developing a Psychologically Informed Environment
Ian Barker
Director of Coaching Education, United Soccer Coaches
Topic Coming Soon
Kia McNeill
Head Women's Soccer Coach, Brown University
Theresa Hirschauer
HS Girls Soccer Coach and Middle School Head, Cincinnati Country Day School
Presenting Topic: Embracing Challenges and Developing Resilience
Amy Griffin
Technical Director, OL Reign Academy
Presenting Topic: Embracing Challenges and Developing Resilience
Samantha Snow
Executive Director, Liberty Soccer Club and Bluesprings Youth Soccer Association
Presenting Topic: Embracing Challenges and Developing Resilience
Lesle Gallimore
Commissioner, The Girls Academy
Presenting Topic: Creating a Positive Team and Playing Culture
Oguchi Onyewu
Onyx Elite
Presenting Topic: How To Be An Ally – Panelist
Becky Burleigh
Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of Florida
Presenting Topic: Communication and Feedback
Kelly Kratz
National Lead Trainer, Positive Coaches Alliance
Presenting Topic: Creating a Positive Team and Playing Culture
Peter Vermes
Manager and Sporting Director, Sporting Kansas City
Presenting Topic: 1 on 1 with Peter Vermes
Jon Parry
Academy Director, Sporting Kansas City
Topic Coming Soon
Bo Oshoniyi
Head Men's Soccer Coach, Dartmouth University
Presenting Topic: Coach and Captain Journey to a Championship
Ben Speas
Director of Men's Soccer Operations, University of North Carolina
Sean McCafferty
Academy Director, New York Red Bulls
Presenting Topic: Accelerating the Individual Development of Top Talents
A.J. Barnold
Performance Analyst, United States Women's National Team
Topic Coming Soon
Graeme Murty
Head of Elite Academy Development, Rangers FC
Topic Coming Soon
Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak
Head Women's Soccer Coach, University of Central Florida
Presenting Topic: Creating a Positive Team and Playing Culture
Jim Curtin
Head Coach, Philadelphia Union
Topic Coming Soon
Charlie Inverso
Head Men's Soccer Coach, Rider University
Presenting Topic: Coach and Captain Journey to a Championship
Sammy Castellanos
Academy Coach, New York Red Bulls
Presenting Topic: Accelerating the Individual Development of Top Talents
Kevin Thelwell
Head of Sport, New York Red Bulls
Presenting Topic: The Role of the Sporting Director
2021 PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS
United Soccer Coaches
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