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

York City Football Club 1994-1997

Middlesbrough Football Club 1991-1994


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

COACHING TEAM

WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Joshua Bessinger U12 Boys Select Head Coach
Will Bowers Club Staff Coach
Bracken Burns U14 Boys Select Head Coach
Bracken Burns U14 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Benny Burrell U13 Girls Select Assistant Coach
Benny Burrell U15 | Tribe Head Coach
Littman Bustamante U16 Boys Select Head Coach
Jason Clark U13 Girls Select Head Coach
Brad Davidson U12 Girls | Tribe Assistant Coach
Shane Davis U10 Boys | Tribe Head Coach
Shane Davis U10 Girls | Tribe Head Coach
Shane Davis U12 Girls | Tribe Head Coach
Bryan Eubanks U9 Boys Select Assistant Coach
McKenzie Gregg U11 Girls Select Head Coach
Mark Hernandez U10 Boys | Tribe Assistant Coach
Mark Hernandez U12 Boys | Tribe Assistant Coach
Aaron Holland U10 Girls Select Assistant Coach
Andrew Jarvis Club Staff Coach
Noah Jones U18 Girls Select Assistant Coach
Adam Laney Club Staff Coach
Chris Mann U18 Girls Select Head Coach
Vaughn McConnell U12 Boys | Tribe Head Coach
Kathy McLain U11 Girls Select Assistant Coach
Chris Neal U18 Boys Select TSLD3 Head Coach
Adam Page U12 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Jacob Park Club Staff Coach
Andrew Pendelton U18 Boys Select TSLD2 Head Coach
Alex Regan U18 Boys Select TSLD3 Assistant Coach
David Romero U16 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Chris Rose U11 Girls Select Assistant Coach
Richie Rose Club Staff Coach
Dave Schubert U10 Girls Select Head Coach
Charlys Silva U10 Boys Select Assistant Coach
Spencer Stracener U9 Boys Select Head Coach
David Strickland USL Academy Team Head Coach
Patrick Willard U10 Boys Select Head Coach

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


KELSEY TAYLOR

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


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