At our club, we believe that strong coaching is the foundation of player development and success on and off the field. Our coaching staff is a dedicated and experienced team of professionals who are passionate about the beautiful game.
Technical Director
Home Town – Middlesbrough, England
Years of Coaching - 23
Coaching Background - FA level 1 and 2, Grassroots, USSF E and D. High school coach at Shawnee Mission West, club coach at KC Select/KCSG/Sporting Missouri Valley, Preschool program director and
coach, Camp/Team Director and CCT at Challenger Sports, Technical staff member at Sporting Missouri Valley, Technical director at KCSC
Home Town – Cumbernauld, Scotland
Years of Coaching - 5
Coaching Background -
2 years of graduate assistant coaching at Missouri Baptist University, 3 years coaching club at Lou Fusz Athletic Soccer Club St. Louis at multiple age levels
Technical Director & Coach
Home Town – Lees Summit, MO
Coaching Background - She's been playing soccer for 20 years, starting as a four-year varsity player in high school, where she was named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. She went on to play at MidAmerica Nazarene University, serving as team captain and earning all-conference honors. She also played in the WPSL with Kansas City Courage. Her coaching and playing journey has taken her internationally, with experiences in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Tasmania, Australia. In Colombia, she even founded the first school soccer program for girls. Back in Kansas City, she coached for Toca FC, Legends Football Club, and Upward Soccer, and led training at college ID camps.
KCSC Club administration
Home Town – Pleasant Hill, MO
Years of Coaching - 30
Coaching Background - Grassroots, USSF D. Club coach, previous President of Blackfire soccer, competitive VP for LSSA. Spent 15 years on the board of LSSA/Sporting, Tournament Director for Sporting LS. 2016 Heartland Administrator of the year.
Hometown: Marshall, MO
Years of Coaching: 2
Coaching Background:
Assistant boys & girls High School coach for 2 years. (2019 & 2020). Personal soccer training sessions for goal keepers.
Hometown - Raymore, MO
Years Coaching - 27
Coaching Background -
Diplomas: National D Soccer License, Goal Keeping Level 1, Advanced youth Technical Training, Sports Performance, Counter Attacking and Counter Pressing, Modern Trends of the Game, Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills, 4v4 Diploma, Leadership Development.
Certificates: Advanced Youth Coach
Accolades:
Head Men's Soccer Coach Lone Jack C6 (Regional Coach of the year 2020) Head Women's Soccer Coach Lone Jack C6 (Missouri Coach of the year 2018) (Regional Coach of the year 2018) 3 state Final 4 appearances.
Home Town – Chihuahua, Mexico
Years of Coaching - 7
Coaching Background -
USSF Grassroots, USC High School Diploma, USC Advanced Youth Technical Training Diploma. High school coach (head and assistant), club coach.
Home Town – Lee's Summit, MO
Years of Coaching - 5
Athletic Background-Played soccer at Lee's Summit High School. Ran hurdles/sprints at Truman State University. Four time All-Conference MIAA
Coaching Background -
Grassroots license. Previously was co-founder, assistant coach and head administrator of Lee's Summit United 2018-2023.
Home town – Casper, Wyoming
Years of Coaching - 12
Coaching Background -
U.S. Soccer National C, U.S. Soccer National D, USSF Grassroots (11v11), USSF E, F, Y licenses.
Home Town – Omaha, Nebraska
Years of Coaching - 23
Coaching Background -
National Coaching & 'D' License, club soccer coach.
Home Town – Lee's Summit, MO
Years of Coaching - 7
Coaching Background -
Mike is a dedicated soccer coach from Lee's Summit MO, with a rich background in sports. With seven years of coaching experience, Mike holds a grassroots 9v9 soccer license, demonstrating a strong commitment to youth sports. In addition to coaching, Mike played college baseball at William Jewell, showcasing a well-rounded athletic background and a passion for sports.
Home Town – Olathe, KS
Years of Coaching - 6
Coaching Background -
A four-year varsity letter winner at Saint Thomas Aquinas and a two-time state champion, David continued their soccer journey at Ottawa University on a scholarship. With a passion for coaching, he has previously led both recreational and competitive teams at SLS before joining Kansas City Soccer Club.
Home Town – St. Louis, Missouri
Years of Coaching - 8
Coaching Background -
Donnie began coaching for Sporting Lee's Summit's Recreational program in 2016, stepping in mid-season after the departure of their son's team's head coach. They returned as head coach in 2017 and continued with the recreational program until the end of the 2021-2022 season. In Fall 2022, he transitioned to the competitive side of Sporting Lee's Summit, leading two teams for two years. This season marks Ryan's debut with the Kansas City Soccer Club.