2025 Convention Presenters

The United Soccer Coaches Convention brings together the best presenters in soccer to offer engaging presentations and discussions. Our wide network of presenters consists of top-level coaches, doctors, legends in the game, and more.

Please note: Presenters are subject to change based on availability. Make sure to check back frequently as new presenters will be added regularly!

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Full List of Names

Dr. Missy Price
US Club Soccer
Vice President of Education & Development

Vince Ganzberg
US Club Soccer
Director of Coach Education

Roy Makaay
Bayern Munich
Coach and Former Player

Diego Contento
Bayern Munich
Former Player

Fox Sports
Fox Sports
U.S. National Teams & FIFA WC Broadcast Network

Jerry Yeagley
Former Indiana University
Head Men’s Coach

Nicolai Adam
Eintracht Frankfurt
Head of International Sport Projects

Tommy Wilson
Charlotte FC (MLS)
Technical Director

DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund)
DFB (German Football Association)
Governing Body for Football in Germany

BDFL (Bund Deutscher Fußball-Lehrer)
BDFL (Association of German Football Coaches)
Professional Coaching Association

Lindsay Tarpley
NliteTalent
Former U.S. International, UNC Women’s Soccer

BJ Snow
NliteTalent
Former College and US Soccer Women’s National Teams

Yolanda Thomas
Orlando Pride (NWSL)
Assistant Coach

Dr. Jene Baclawski
U.S. Soccer Federation
Coach Educator, Senior

Santo Rivas
U.S. Soccer Federation
Technical Lead, National Educator Developer

Morgan Church
U.S. Soccer Federation
Technical Development Manager, ENT

Dr. George Chiampas
U.S. Soccer Federation
Chief Medical Officer

Rick Cost
U.S. Soccer Federation
High Performance Director

Haley Carter
Orlando Pride (NWSL)
VP of Soccer Operations & Sporting Director

Samantha Ekstrand
Ekstrand & Ekstrand LLP
Attorney

Keith Tozer
US Youth Futsal
Technical Director

Colby Hale
University of Arkansas
Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Anson Dorrance
UNC Chapel Hill
Former Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Dr. Michael Walsh
Global Institute of Sport
Principal

Patricia Hughes
Girls Academy League
Commissioner

Lisa Cole
U.S. Women’s National Team
Goalkeeper Player Scout

JT Batson
U.S. Soccer Federation
CEO & Secretary General

Cindy Parlow Cone
U.S. Soccer Federation
President, Former US Women’s National Team Player

Dr. Colleen Hacker
Pacific Lutheran University
Ph.D., CMPC, FNAP; Professional and Olympic Athletes & Teams Consultant

Ali Arman
Riverdale High School (Murfreesboro, TN)
Boys Head Coach

Danielle Orel
Mill Valley High School
Girls Varsity Assistant Coach

Jason Pendelton
Park Hill High School
Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

Ariana Martinez
Louisville High School
Head Girls’ Coach

Andrea Rodebaugh
Mexico Women’s National Teams
Sporting Director

Marta Tejedor
Women’s Football Expert

Adrian Esparraga
Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
Technical Director

Adrian Vargas
Monterrey (Liga MX)
Manager of Official Schools & Competitions

Gary Lewis
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Academy Technical Director

Adrian Sanchez
Chicago Fire (MLS)
Academy Performance Coach

Steven Chapman
Deep Run High School
Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

Sean Paul Murray
Irish FA
Head of Coach Education

Amanda Vandervort
USL Super League
President

Lesle Gallimore
Seattle Reign
General Manager

Peter Wilt
Chicago House Athletic Club
President & CEO

Michael Hitchcock
Playbook Management International
Owner

Charlie Stillitano
Serie A USA
Managing Director

Paul Marco
SUNY Binghamton
United Soccer Coaches Senior Instructor

Keld Bordinggaard
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Head of Coaching

Dr. Lee Hancock
Director of Mental Performance LMU Men’s Soccer
U.S. Soccer Coach Educator

Tree Beeckman
Tree Roots Culture
Director

Randy Waldrum
Nigeria / Women & University of Pittsburgh
Head Coach

Vanessa Martinez – Lagunas
University of Manitoba Women’s Soccer
Head Coach/Diploma Manager

Sierra Cardenas
Girl’s Academy League
Diploma Manager