Our Team

 

Hannah Allegretto: Lead Coach

Coaching Experience:

  • One year of coaching experience.

Soccer Background:

  • Played soccer for 15 years.

  • Recognized as Tri Valley Conference Honorable Mention in 2017 and 2019.

  • Awarded Most Inspirational Player in 2018 and 2019.

  • Served as Team Captain for the Varsity Team in 2018 and 2019.

Coaching Philosophy:
I believe soccer provides children with the opportunity to develop valuable life skills that extend beyond the game. It teaches teamwork, discipline, and resilience, all of which are important both on and off the field.

Favorite Thing About Coaching:
The best part of coaching is seeing the growth of players over the weeks and watching them gain confidence as they develop their skills.

Fun Fact About Me:
I grew up on a farm and was involved in advanced art, choir, and sports in high school. This helps me connect with kids and understand their diverse interests!

Morgan Richards: Assistant Manager of Coaching operations

Coaching Experience:

  • Ten years of coaching experience.

  • Worked with players ranging from age 5 through college.

  • Coached at clubs and programs across Oregon, including Eugene Metro Futbol Club, Umpqua United, Lane Community College, and the Portland Thorns Academy.

  • Holds a U.S. Soccer D License.

Soccer Background:

  • Played four years of varsity soccer at Roseburg High School.

  • Continued playing as a center-back at Lane Community College, earning both an All-Star and an Academic Excellence Award.

  • Concluded my playing career at Willamette University as a center-back defender, where I served as team captain and earned MVP and All-Conference honors.

Coaching Philosophy:
My coaching philosophy blends elements of Total Football and Youth Development. I emphasize mastering the basics and developing individual skills while encouraging players to discover their unique strengths. By embracing diversity in individual play, we build a versatile team where players can adapt, collaborate, and thrive in various positions and roles, both on and off the ball. In addition to technical development, I prioritize fostering social-emotional skills to help players grow as individuals and teammates, making them better players and better people. Above all, my goal is to nurture creativity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of the game.

Favorite Thing About Coaching:
What I love most about coaching is player development. It’s incredibly rewarding to connect with a player and watch them grow throughout a season!

Sydney Smith: Assistant coach

Coaching Experience:

  • 4 months of coaching experience at summer camps.

Soccer Background:

  • Played soccer for most of my life, starting in little leagues when I was in kindergarten and continuing through high school.

Coaching Philosophy:
I believe that as long as the kids are having fun, we are doing something right! Creating an enjoyable environment is key to keeping them engaged and excited about the game.

Favorite Thing About Coaching:
I love being able to share my passion for soccer and help create core memories for these kids, just as my coaches did for me!

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