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9U-12U and Grassroots Staff Announced

06/29/2018, 3:45pm CDT
By Lisa Wolf

Reed, Marier, Peterson and McKuras named to Salvo Staff

Salvo SC is proud to announce our staff for the Tier 2 and 3 9U-12U programs and the Tier 4 Grassroots programs for the newly merged club. Staff will include Stephen Reed, South 9U-12U Director; Delaney Marier, East 9U-12U Director, Stephen Peterson, Assistant Director, and Sean McKuras, Grassroots Director. 

Stephen Reed has been with REV Soccer Club for 4 years and has been coaching for 10 years, his coaching experience includes both boys' and girls' teams at various ages in addition to spending time as a trainer for club programs. During Stephen's time with REV, his teams have been USYS State Cup Semi-Finalists, US Club Regional Finalists, US Club Regional Champions and US Club National Finalists. Stephen currently holds his USSF C License and a degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Regis University, where he also played for the Men's Soccer Program. Stephen also was a captain on the MN United Reserve team. 

Delaney Marier has been with Woodbury Soccer Club for 4 years, her coaching experience has included all ages and levels of programs within Woodbury SC, including the Academy Program and the Five Star Recreational program. Delaney has also been instrumental in the operations of the Winter League and tournaments for Woodbury Soccer Club. Delaney coaches in the Minnesota Olympic Development Program (ODP) and was an assistant coach for Carleton College Women's program.  She was also recently named to the Lakeville North Girls Soccer Staff.  Delaney currently holds her USSF C License and has a Master's in Business Administration. 

Both Reed and Marier will be responsible for overseeing the players, teams, coaches and programs for the Tier 2 and 3 9U-12U age groups within the South (formerly REV South) and East (formerly Woodbury) geos, respectively. 

Stephen Peterson has been with Woodbury Soccer Club for 2 years as the Girls Competitive Director, previously working as the Director of Operations and Staff Coach for Bloomington Soccer Club. During Stephen's time with Woodbury he has been involved in coaching girls' teams at various ages as well as in the Five Star Recreational Program. Stephen is also an Assistant Coach at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Women's Soccer Program and with Minnesota State ODP.  Stephen holds his USSF D, USC GoalKeeper Levels 1 & 2 and will be pursuing his USSF C.  In addition, he has his Masters' Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. 

Stephen will be overseeing the 9U-12U programs as well as the 9U-18U teams in the Central geo (formerly REV East). 

Sean McKuras has been the Director of Youth Development (DOYD) for Woodbury Soccer Club since 2014. During his time at Woodbury Soccer Club he has helped the WSC Recreation program gain Regional and National exposure as a leader in Rec programming. Woodbury Soccer Club’s Recreation program was the first and only Region 2 Five Star Award winner in 2016. In 2017 WSC became the only club to win the award twice. 

In addition to his work with Woodbury SC, Sean will begin his 17th season as the head coach at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. He has led the Falcons to a 144-140-27 record in 16 seasons. McKuras has led the Falcons to 15 Playoff appearances with seven WIAC semifinal playoff games and one final in his 16 seasons. In 2003 the Falcons advanced to the WIAC playoff championship match only to lose in double overtime (2-1). 

Prior to joining Woodbury Soccer Club McKuras was the Director of Coaching and DOYD for Bloomington Youth Soccer Club. His teams have had success over the years including multiple USYS State Cup and MYSA State Tournament Champion titles.   McKuras currently holds his USSF "B" coaching license, USSF National Y license, NSCAA Level III Goalkeepers license, and his NSCAA Director of Coaching diploma. He is currently a member of the Minnesota ODP staff and a member of the MYSA State education staff.    

As the Director of Grassroots, Sean will oversee the recreational programming within all areas of Salvo Soccer Club. 

Please join us in welcoming the newest additions to the Salvo Soccer Family. #twobecomeone #SalvoFamily. 

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