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AND TRAINERS
Commitment to Coaching
All Coaches Have Soccer Coaching Licenses
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- All FC Storm Head Coaches are required to have or obtain a USSF D Coaching License. FC Storm sponsors annual USSF License classes.
- FC Storm coaches participate in continuing education through clinics and onfield training throughout the season. These include workshops on use of the FC Storm Curriculum “How to Train” and “How to Coach”.
Expectations of Coaches
Be Skilled in All Aspects of a Coaches’ Responsibility
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- Knowledge of and the ability to train and coach from the FC Storm Training Curriculum
- Be prepared, organized and enthusiastic
- Establish frequent and transparent communications with parents
- Provide feedback to players and parents on player and team development throughout the year
- Be coachable as a coach, willing to receive constructive feedback, and participate in FC Storm sponsored clinics, seminar and onfield training
Coaches’ Profiles
Below are profiles for Premier and Select Team coaches. If you’d like to contact any of the coaches, email FC Storm at [email protected] and the coach will be in touch with you.
What Do Parents Say?
Based on Responses from Fall 2024 Parent Survey
– 96%Â said FC Storm coaches are engaged and committed to helping players grow.
– 97% said their player had fun
What Do Coaches Say about FC Storm?
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PREMIER HEAD COACHES

JESSICA BURINGRUD
Girls 2014 and Girls 2009
USSF National C License
Meet Jessica
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP
For Coaching, Training & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy HS
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

HEATHER WOODYARD
Girls 2012 Premier
USCAA National License
Meet Heather
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP for Coaching & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy High School
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

ANTHONY DOHERTY
Boys 2014
USSF National B License
Meet Anthony
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP for Coaching & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy High School
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

ROSS ATKINSON
Boys 2012 & Boys 2010
USSF D License
Meet Ross
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

CHRIS CARLSON
Girls 2013 & Girls 2011
USSF National D License
Meet Chris
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

TOM GALPERIN
Boys 2011 PremierUSSF C License Pending
Meet Tom
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach B16 Loveland White
Head Coach Boys 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Owner Galperin Autism Consulting
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-2021 Recreational Soccer
2021 – Present FC Storm Select & Premier
EDUCATION
Master in Social Work
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club Soccer through High School – Regional & Divisional champions
ODP Multiple Years -West Virginia
George Washington High school (team leader in goals & assists)
FUN FACT
Traveled to 10 countries

DENISE KNIGHT
Boys 2013
USSF D License (pending)
Meet Denise
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

DANI GORDON
USSF D License
Girls 2010 Premier
Meet Dani
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT
SELECT HEAD COACHES

JESSICA BURINGRUD
Girls 2014 and Girls 2009
USSF National C License
Meet Jessica
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP
For Coaching, Training & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy HS
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

HEATHER WOODYARD
Girls 2012 Premier
USCAA National License
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP for Coaching & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy High School
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

ANTHONY DOHERTY
Boys 2014
USSF National B License
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP for Coaching & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy High School
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT

ROSS ATKINSON
Boys 2012 & Boys 2010
USSF D License
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

CHRIS CARLSON
Girls 2013 & Girls 2011
USSF National D License
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

TOM GALPERIN
Boys 2011 PremierUSSF C License Pending
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach B16 Loveland White
Head Coach Boys 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Owner Galperin Autism Consulting
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-2021 Recreational Soccer
2021 – Present FC Storm Select & Premier
EDUCATION
Master in Social Work
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club Soccer through High School – Regional & Divisional champions
ODP Multiple Years -West Virginia
George Washington High school (team leader in goals & assists)
FUN FACT
Traveled to 10 countries

DENISE KNIGHT
Boys 2013
USSF D License (pending)
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT

DANI GORDON
USSF D License
Girls 2010 Premier
READ MORE
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT