DIRECTORY OF COACHES

AND TRAINERS

Commitment to Coaching

All Coaches Have Soccer Coaching Licenses

    • 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

    • 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%  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

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