MNUFC today announced the technical staff for the U13 and U14 Development Academy age groups. These age groups will launch the first phase of Minnesota United’s Academy program when it begins competition as an official member of U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy this fall.
Traditionally, each team within an age group has been run by a head coach and an assistant coach. This arrangement, though, can lead to coaches prioritizing wins for their team over player development at a crucial point for youth soccer players. The technical staff of Minnesota United’s Academy will instead function as a coaching wheel, with coaches working together and in a rotation to ensure that development is prioritized.