Director of Coaching
TR Stoneback
Seattle, WA, resident TR Stoneback has been providing Coerver® Coaching programs for players, teams, clubs, and associations in the Northwest since 1995. He believes that the Coerver® method should be a part of every youth player’s development no matter his or her skill level or ability. Over the years he has worked with a number of talented young athletes, many whom have gone on to play at the collegiate and professional levels. He’s also trained several players who’ve represented the United States at the youth- and senior-National Team levels.
Technical Director
Troy Letherman
Since joining Matanuska Soccer Club in 2006, Troy Letherman has been an integral part of the club’s development programs, establishing the MSC Academy and associated individual-skill programs in 2007, directing academy training programs for players from U6 through the premier U14 levels and serving as head coach of the 98 boys age-division. The assistant director of Coerver® Coaching AK, he holds a USSF D license and NSCAA National Diploma, as well as additional credentials from UEFA and the KNVB.
Boys Age-Division Directors
U11-U14 Dan Jenkins
After seven years spent coaching recreational soccer in the Valley, Dan Jenkins began with Matanuska Soccer Club in 2006, and since that time has served as the head coach of the Polaris 97 girls, as well as assisting with many of the club’s academy training sessions and other development programs. He has played competitively for the past 31 years, including 4 years with Regis University (NCAA Division II), and currently holds licensing from the USS. Dan also serves as a Coerver Coaching trainer.
U15-U19 Andy Burden
Andrew Burden is beginning his second year with Matanuska Soccer Club, moving into an age-division director position after one year of directing training for the Strikers 95 boys squad. Andy began playing seriously at the age of 13, signing with AFC Bournemouth on the south coast of England. He then went on to play professionally for Wimborne Town FC in the Wessex League and for Cove Rangers of the Highland League. After declining an offer to trial with professional club Montrose, he continued to play semi-professionally for clubs like RingwoodTown and Inverurie Locos, of the Hampshire and Highland leagues respectively. His coaching stops include turns at the helm of the Scotstown School Primary 7s (12-year-olds) as well as several Saturday- and Sunday Amateur League teams in both Scotland and the north of England.
Girls Age-Division Directors
U11-U14 Donald Richardson
Born and raised in Alaska, Don began his career in soccer with the Boy’s Club in the 1970s, eventually moving on to start as a freshman for Chugiak High School, helping lead them to an undefeated, state-championship season his senior year (1985). After playing collegiately for BCC in Washington state, Don returned to Alaska and has coached both recreational and competitive soccer for over 12 years, the past seven with MSC, where he currently leads the 97 boys age division. He holds USSF U6/U8 and U10/U12 Youth Coaching Module certificates, a USSF National D License, and Grade 8 and High School referee certifications. Don also serves as the AYSA District Commissioner for the Mat-Su Valley and owns and operates Valley Soccer Services, LLC, providing soccer club and league organizational services and field maintenance.
Pre-Comp Directors
Sam Johnstone
A coach with MSC for over two years, Sam Johnstone splits his time between the Polaris 97 girls, the United 00/01 boys and the MSC Youth Development Academy, where he is responsible for instilling a foundation of individual soccer skills and fostering a love of the game for all of the club’s pre-competitive players. Sam currently holds a USSF E license.
Rob Sande
Having been involved in youth soccer throughout the Matanuska-Susitna Valley for more than five years, including time spent as a coach for both recreational and competitive teams, Rob Sande has recently assumed a leadership role within MSC’s revamped academy program for pre-competitive players. As a key contributor to the club’s many development programs, including goalkeeper training, Rob is ideally suited to take on the task of educating volunteer coaches, parents and players, while providing solid foundation-training for the MSC Premier players of tomorrow. He is the head coach of the Polaris 99 girls, and assists with the United 98 boys.
Team Coaches: MSC Premier Boys
MSC United 00/01 White
Head Coach: Andre Krozel
Assistant: Sam Johnstone
MSC United 00/01 Maroon
Head Coach: Dave Ralph
MSC United 99
Head Coach: Ed Forstner
MSC United 98
Head Coach: Troy Letherman
Assistant: Rob Sande
MSC United 97
Head Coach: Don Richardson
Assistant: Oliver Querin
MSC United 96
Head Coach: John Haley
Assistant: Amber Tubbs
Assistant: Tim Olsen
MSC United 95
Head Coach: Jimmy Sliwa
Assistant: Andy Burden
MSC United 93/94
Head Coach: Jeff Wruck
MSC United 92
Head Coach: Terrance Krueger
Assistant: Andy Burden
Team Coaches: MSC Premier Girls
MSC Polaris 00/01
Head Coach: Brian Fish
Assistant: Marcie Obremski
MSC Polaris 99
Head Coach: Rob Sande
Assistant: Dan Jenkins
MSC Polaris 98
Head Coach: Dan Kander
MSC Polaris 97
Head Coach: Dan Jenkins
Assistant: Sam Johnstone
MSC Polaris 96
Head Coach: Troy Letherman
Assistant: Ed Powell
