Meet our U15-U19, High School Coaching Staff for the 2023-24 season, beginning in May '23.
Team | Head Coach | Assistant Coaches |
2009 Boys (U15) | Andrew Abalan & Brian McNicholas | |
2009 Girls (U15) | Armand Alija & Stephan Houff | |
2008 Boys (U16) | Ken Finney & Erick Wheelock | |
2008 Girls (U16) | Greg Webster & Quinn McGranaghan | |
2007 Boys (U17) | Nate Otto & Armand Alija | |
2007 Girls (U17) | Mike Machinski | |
2006/05 Boys (U18) | Matthew Moss & Nico Marquez | |
2006/05 Girls (U18) | Sara Elam & Travis Hall | |
Goalkeeper Training |
Ashton Betts: Head Coach 2009 Boys & 2006/05 Boys
atb.pcusc@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National C - License
Assistant Coach, Oregon Institute of Technology (2014)
JV Girls Head Coach at Central Catholic HS (2015-2018)
Portland City United Head Coach, since 2015
JV2 Boys Head Coach Central Catholic HS (2020)
Playing Background:
Club Soccer at Portland City United
Southridge High School, 3 year varsity & 1st team All-Conference (2009)
Oregon Tech, 2x Player of the Week (2010) & 2nd Team All-Conference (2014)
Michael Chrisman: Head Coach 2009 Girls & 2007 Boys
mchrisman.pcu@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National C - License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2018
Oregon ODP Staff (2021/22)
Louisville Soccer Alliance Coach of the Year (2016 & 2017)
Brescia University Men's Assistant Coach (2017/18)
Louisville Soccer Alliance Head Coach (2015-2018)
ISL Futbol/FC Barcelona La Masia trip (2016)
Camp Coach, ISL Futbol/FC Barcelona camp (2015)
Director of Player Ops, Derby City Rovers (2011/12)
Playing Background:
Lyon College (2011-2014)
Louisville Soccer Alliance U23 (2012-2014)
Louisville Soccer Alliance men's team
Louisville Soccer Alliance (92)
"I'm extremely excited to be with these two groups and some legendary coaches supporting both ages. I'm looking forward to continuing the development and tapping into the limitless potential of the 2009G and 2007B."
Jeff Enquist: Head Coach 2008 Boys, PCU CEO
jenquist@pcusc.org
Coaching Background:
USSF National B License
USSY National Youth License
Director of PCU for 27 years. Designed and oversaw construction of Buckman Field in partnership with City of Portland, Portland Public Schools and St. Mary's.
OYSA Administrator of the Year (2014)
Head coach of the Pacific University men's soccer team (1993-1999). In his seven seasons with the Boxers, he led the team to an 81-45-2 record and was named the 1994 and 1996 Northwest Regional Coach of the Year. His team made their first appearance in the NCAA playoffs in 1998 and was ranked seventeenth in the final NCAA Division III poll during his last year.
Head Coach Willamette University men's soccer team (2004)
Head Coach at Wilson High School & Fort Vancouver High School
Playing Background:
Beaverton High School, Oregon Player of the Year (1986), Parade Magazine All-American and a NSCAA All-American
Attended and played soccer at UNLV before transferring to Oregon State University.
In 1987, he played the collegiate off season with the semi-professional F.C. Portland of the Western Soccer Alliance.
In 1989, he signed with F.C. Portland, now known as the Portland Timbers. Following the 1990 season, he left professional soccer to devote himself to coaching. He returned for one more season in 1996 with the Cascade Surge as player and assistant coach.
Johnny Cardello: Head Coach 2008 Girls
Coaching Background:
USSF National C - License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2014
Playing Background:
Voorhees HS Graduate, 4 year letter winner, 2 year captain
Heinz Consten - Spartac Intl. Soccer School
Club - Princeton Union
Coaches: Bob Bradley, Manfred Schellscheidt, Jimmy Barlow
National Finalists ('99) & Region I Champions ('99)
NJ State Cup Champions – (’95, ’98, ’99)
New Jersey ODP
Region 1 ID team in 1997
Played for former US National Team Coach Bob Bradley
3 year NJ club State Cup winner
2nd Degree Black Belt
Kennedy Engelgau: Head Coach 2007 Girls
Kennedy.engelgau20@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
Working on USSF National D - License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2021
Playing Background:
David Douglas HS, lettered 4 years soccer, lettered 3 years Track, lettered 2 years Basketball
Clark College, attended for 2 years, NWAC South Regional Champions.
Club, FC Barcelona and CRUFA
"To be able to teach athletes more of what the game can teach them, not to just see the game as a sports. To show them that the pitch is a place that you can be 100% yourself and let all life struggles disappear."
Tim Copeland: Head Coach 2005/06 Girls
pcucopeland@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National C - License
6A PIL Coach of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
6A PIL and OSAA Coach of the Year (2010)
Grant High School Girls Varsity Coach (2003-2015)
Oregon ODP Staff Coach for 3 years
Former Women's Varsity Coach at Pacific University (1999 -2002)
Playing Background:
All-Conference (1991)
Graduate of Pacific University (1992)
Andrew Abalan: Assistant Coach 2009 Boys
Coaching Background:
2011 Boys Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
2008 Boys Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
2009 Boys Assistant Coach (2022-Present)
Playing Background:
Oregon ODP
Leodis McDaniel HS 3-year varsity letter, Captain for 1
2 years at North Idaho College (NJCAA), Captain for 1
"I'm very excited to assist in the growth of the age group and continue to watch them achieve great things in the future."
Brian McNicholas: Goalkeeping Director & Assistant Coach 2009 Boys
bmcnicholas25@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
U.S. Soccer 11v11 Grassroots (working on USSF National D - License)
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeper Level 1
United Soccer Coaches Level 2 Performance Analyst Diploma
Playing Background:
4 year Division III student athlete at SUNY Cortland
Finished 2014 Season #19th in the nation
2014 Division III "Sweet 16" Finalist
2 time SUNYAC Conference Finalist
3 time SUNYAC All-Academic Team
2011 New York Empire State Games Gold Medalist for Hudson Valley
2011 ESPN Disney Showcase Winner
New York State ODP
2 year North Rockland HS Captain
"I'm super excited to work with PCU kids both as a Staff Coach and Goalkeeper coach, while expanding my coaching knowledge in a positive environment. I believe in a holistic-athlete approach that teaches both the physical and mental skills needed to be a strong, confident person and athlete. I want the players and parents to feel comfortable speaking with me not just about soccer, but life as well."
Armand Alija: Assistant Coach 2009 Girls & 2007 Boys
armandalija54@live.com
Coaching Background:
Grassroots License
PCU Coaching Staff Since 2020
Former Head JV2 coach for Lake Oswego High School
Former staff coach at NW Elite
Playing Background:
Adidas team in Herzogenaurach, Germany
Chivas USA academy (former MLS team)
Varsity team at Lake Oswego High School
Portland State Universities men’s team
"I have had the honor of coaching and being a part of the 2007 boys and 2009 age groups for 2 years now, and am looking forward to continuing on the journey of helping these groups develop their soccer skills!"
Stephan Houff: Assistant Coach 2009 Girls
stefanhouff@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
PCU Staff Coach Since 2019
Great Britain Buckeye soccer camp, Springfield, OH (1993-1996)
Marquette High School boys and girls, St. Louis, MO (1996 - 1999)
NEU Rec 09 Girls (2015 -2019), Rec 11 Boys (2017 - 2023)
Playing Background:
Club soccer, Troy, OH (1984-1996)
North High School, Springfield, OH (1988 - 1992)
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN (1992 - 1996)
"I’ve had the pleasure to watch this age group develop into great soccer players over the years. I look forward to helping them continue to grow tactically, and develop yet better skill."
Greg Webster: Assistant Coach 2008 Girls
gregorygwebster7@yahoo.com
Coaching Background:
PCU Coaching Staff Since 2013
Former Coach at Lake Oswego Soccer Club, state title
Former Lakeridge High School JV coach
Playing Background:
Youth soccer in South Africa
State Championship in High School. Traveled with team to Europe and played in the Dana Cup
Played at Portland Community College, finalist in the North West Conference
OPSL (Adult Competitive Men's Soccer)
"I'm excited to continue to build a talented competitive teams with players who love the game and have a desire to improve."
Quinn McGranaghan: Assistant Coach 2008 Girls
quinny820@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National F License
PCU Coaching Staff Since 2015
LSC Soccer Camp Coach (2015)
Portland Timbers/Thorns Soccer Camp Coach (2017)
Assistant Coach PCU 2008G (2021-Present)
Assistant Coach PCU 2012G (2022-Present)
Grant High School JV2 Head Coach (2022-Present)
Playing Background:
PCU Alumni
Grant High School, 3 year letter winner
Guest played for PCU 97G, & Spartans Academy and Thorns Academy Team
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Women’s Soccer 4 year Captain
"I am excited to use my knowledge and playing experience about the game to help develop the 2013G & 2008G players into becoming talented athletes. Aside from coaching fundamentals, skills, and technique, I look forward to helping the players build social skills like teamwork, determination, hard work, and leadership on and off the field."
Nate Otto: Assistant Coach 2007 Boys
nathan.q.otto@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
US Soccer 11v11 License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2012
PCU Summer Camp Staff
Playing Background:
PCU alumni, captain
Wilson HS (Ida B. Wells) 3 year varsity starter, 2 year captain, 2 year all-conference first team
NCAA DIII four year centerback / holding center midfielder for the University of Puget Sound
One season of semi-pro with South Sound FC
I am ecstatic to return for another season with the 07 Boys group and continue the outstanding momentum they have built over the past year. It is a great group of young men, and I am looking forward to helping them on to continued success and the kickoff of college recruiting!
Mike Machinski: Assistant Coach 2007 Girls
machinski.mike67@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
E License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2010
Jackson Soccer Club coach (2005-2010)
Playing Background:
Bremerton High School Varsity (1984-1985), Captain.
"The 07s have taken great strides in the past year, nearly winning their division. I'm excited to see where the team can go this season!"
Matthew Moss: Assistant Coach 2006/05 Boys
mossyuk@hotmail.com
Coaching Background:
Coming Soon!
Playing Background:
Coming Soon!
Nicolas Márquez: Assistant Coach 2005/06 Boys
nicomarquez.pcu@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National D - License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2019
U18 Boys State Cup Champions (2022)
U18 Far West Regional Champions (2022)
U18 Presidents Cup Champions (2022)
U19 Presidents Cup Champions (2022)
U14 Founders Cup Champions (2021)
Playing Background:
PCU Alumni
Oregon ODP
LaSalle Prep, 3 year Varsity starter
4A State Runners-Up (2013)
3 time Conference Champion
Sara Elam: Assistant Coach 2005/06 Girls
saraelams@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
Assistant Coach for 2012 Girls (2021-2023)
Assistant Coach for 2008 Girls (2022-2023)
Tualatin High School Girls Soccer JV Head Coach (2022 Season)
Playing Background:
Tualatin High School Graduate, 4 year letter winner
Two-time 6A state champ (2013, 2014)
1 year 6A state champ runner-up (2015)
Golden Ball award for player of the State Championship Game (2015)
Player at Southside Soccer Club and Crossfire Oregon
Travis Hall: Assistant Coach 2006/05 Girls
hall.w.travis@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National D License
PCU Staff Coach since 2010
Recreational Coach since 1999
Playing Background:
US Army - Germany Premier League
Monterey Peninsula Soccer League
Street soccer over 12 years across three continents
Kicking a soccer ball over 50 years
"I have been involved with the 2006 Girls from 9 v 9 until many now enter their senior year of high school. It is an absolute pleasure to see the growth of this group as people as well as their soccer skills. I also enjoy meeting new players and welcoming them into the program."
GK Director: Brendan Robeck
bcrobeck@gmail.com
Coaching Background:
USSF National D - License
PCU Staff Coach Since 2011
Bangkok Soccer Schools Goalkeeping Director & Assistant Coach (2015-2016)
Playing Background:
PCU Alumni
Grant High School, Varsity Alumni
Clark College Team Captain (2005)
"I am looking forward to introducing new group of players to competitive soccer at PCU and with it a chance to coach 9v9 again. Also vey excited about the opportunity to help grow and elevate the goalkeeping program."