EST. 1980

MEET THE TEAM

RICHIE ROSE

Director of Soccer and Club Development

Coaching Licenses

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) A License

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) A License


Coaching Experience

Head Coach – King University 2017-2021

Head Coach – Virginia Military Institute (VMI) 2010-2015

Assistant Coach – Virginia Military Institute (VMI) 2008-2010

Assistant Coach – Lander University 2004-2008

Academy Coach – Middlesbrough F.C. 2002-2004

Center of Excellence Coach – York City F.C. 1999-2002


Playing Career

Middlesbrough Football Club 1991-1994

York City Football Club 1994-1997


Education

Doctorate of Education in Global Sport Management –

East Tennessee State University 2025

Master of Science in Coaching Education – Ohio University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Lander University 


MEET THE TEAM

Director of Club | USL Operations
Director of Rec Soccer | Tribe Soccer
Technical Training Director

COACHING TEAM

WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
COACH TEAM POSITION
Bracken Burns U12 Boys Premier Assistant Coach
Bracken Burns U14 Boys Premier Assistant Coach
Bracken Burns III U10 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Littman Bustamante U12 Girls Select Head Coach
Dorion Dixon U12 Boys Select Head Coach
Stephanie Groenewold U15 COED Tribe Head Coach
Kyle Hughes U19 Boys Premier Head Coach
Chris Kudera U19 Boys Premier Assistant Coach
Chris Kudera U12 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Tanner Leach USL Academy Assistant Coach
Carrie Little U15 COED Tribe Head Coach
Jose Orellana Goalkeepers Coach
Andrew Pendleton U16 Boys Premier Head Coach
Chris Rose U10 Girls Select Head Coach
Dave Schubert U12 COED Tribe Head Coach
Spencer Stracener U10 Girls Tribe Head Coach
Spencer Stracener U10 Boys Select Assistant Coach
David Strickland USL Academy Head Coach
Patrick Willard U10 Boys Select Head Coach
Wilfred Williams U19 Girls Premier Head Coach
Wilfred Williams U12 Boys Premier Head Coach
Wilfred Williams U14 Boys Premier Head Coach

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


KIM LUNA

PRESIDENT

TIM NEAL

VICE PRESIDENT

CHAD PLAISTED

SECRETARY

JOHN BULLINGTON

TREASURER

CHAD PLAISTED

SECRETARY

JOHN BULLINGTON

TREASURER

WARREN AUSTIN

Chris Broglio

Doug Bulcao

Rico Ignace

Jason Park

Stephanie Strode

Tariq Zaidi

WARREN AUSTIN

Chris Broglio

Doug Bulcao

Rico Ignace

Jason Park

Stephanie Strode

Tariq Zaidi


JOIN OUR BOARD

TCU seeks leaders passionate about youth, community and soccer to serve on our Board of Directors.

The ideal board member would be committed to our mission, vision and long-term success.


Currently, we are searching for professionals in the Tri-Cities with experience in:

competitive soccer, strategic planning, corporate sponsorship, marketing and/or fundraising.


If you are interested in volunteering as a TCU Board Member - we invite you to submit the Board Interest Form.

BOARD INTEREST FORM

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