Jeffrey Harden

USSF: E License Coaching Career Highlight: Happens every year when a player (players) translate what you tell and show them in training onto the field in match play. “Lightbulb moments” Playing Career Highlight: Winning a gold medal at Keystone State Games in ‘92. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: At CiTY there is an…

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Lance James

Coaching Career Highlight: A couple of years ago giving advice to a player on how to use their speed and seeing them take that advice to be a scoring threat. Playing Career Highlight: Winning MVP for teams USA East reagion while playing in Europe after HIghschool. Also, making All-Juco region xx in ’91. Why do…

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Vaughn Ridings

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) D License Coaching Career Highlight: Coaching at the high school I went to has been a special experience, especially developing the program. Playing Career Highlight: Winning the MIAA final in high school. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: I feel that CiTY does things for the right reasons and…

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Brian Reardon

United States Soccer Federatione(USSF) D License Coaching Career Highlight: Part of the coaching staff for the 2005 boys City team at the 2019 Gothia Cup in Sweden. Playing Career Highlight: Assisting the winning goal in the final of the last tournament my youth club team played in before we all went off to college. Why…

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Ben Ossei-Akoannor

United Soccer Coaches Association (USC) Advanced National Diploma Coaching Career Highlight: Being involved with the start up and success of the Ellicott City SC. Playing Career Highlight: Inducted York College Sports Hall of Fame. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: Love the club’s vision and support the club provides to players and coaches. The…

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Leslie Wray

United States Soccer Federation(USSF) B License Playing Career Highlight: Playing in the ACC tournament. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: Great sense of community and coaches working together. Personal Info: Winning the America East Championship for a bid into the NCAA tournament at UMBC. Going worst to first in AEC. Coaching Experience: Head Women’s…

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Kristen McManus

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) E License Coaching Career Highlight: Seeing players that I coached when they were young grow into adults and remaing connected to them. My daughters were flower girls in one of my former player’s weddings. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: I love that CiTY gives back to the community.…

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Glenn Cadenhead

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) C License Coaching Career Highlight: Special moments come with each team, I appreciate them all. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: Connecting with the players, and I am glad I can give back to the soccer community. Keeps you young! Personal Info: Real Madrid fan. Coaching Experience: High School…

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Steve Shurman

Position: Head Coach | Ellicott City Soccer Club (CiTY) Coaching Since: 1995 Coaching License: Advanced National Diploma – United Soccer Coaches Coaching Philosophy With over 30 years as a teacher and administrator, my coaching is grounded in education, mentorship, and building lifelong skills. At CiTY, I focus on creating a positive, disciplined, and player-centered environment…

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Maddie Shurman

Coaching Career Highlight: Seeing the players’ light up at the special needs clinic when they feel like soccer players for the first time. Playing Career Highlight: Winning 1999 Nationals in Florida. Why do you like coaching for CiTY?: It’s a family endeavor. My daughter is a CiTY player, and my spouse is also a CiTY…

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