Eric Adams is a USSF D Licensed coach and has been coaching at various levels for nearly a decade. He played through high school where he won 2 State Championships as well as 1 year at the semi-pro level. He currently coaches two 2013 Boys teams as well as is a coach for the Copper Hills High School Varsity Girls team. He is currently the Technical Director for Copper Mountain Soccer Club. 

As a lifelong learner, he is a student of the game and dedicated to relentlessly honing his coaching craft and endeavors to continuously develop along with all of his players.

He is passionate about providing a safe but challenging environment where players can learn and grow, fail and succeed, all while developing their own joy, passion and understanding of the game. He is dedicated to developing intelligent, self-reliant players that exemplify character (resilience, ambition, respect, accountability), cognition (vision, decision, precision), and competence technically and tactically, as individuals within the context of a team. His teams are recognized by playing a dynamic associative-style soccer using positional superiority which prioritizes possession over progression by intelligently creating and exploiting space. 

Karen Albright brings her leadership acumen from her extensive executive experience in the cosmetics and retail industries. As a holder of the US Soccer Federation Grassroots license, Karen is committed to grassroots development. She coaches U5 and U10 teams at Copper Mountain and also conducts skills clinics and fundamental technical courses for U4 to U8 players working alongside top coaches with leading coaches from other competitive soccer clubs. Demonstrating her versatility and dedication to youth sports, Karen also coaches a competitive volleyball team of U10 players competing in a U12 league.

Karen’s coaching approach is centered on skill development, teamwork, and positivity. She creates a supportive environment where players are empowered to grow and succeed. Karen, drawing upon her expertise in data management, collects and analyzes a diverse range of statistics for both teams and individual players, and uses this knowledge to craft personalized development plans for each player. She creates individualized reports for each player, providing players and parents with transparent and quantifiable insights into each player’s development journey. 

Together, Tom and Karen share a coaching vision focused on fostering complete soccer players and cohesive teams. They prioritize individual technical and tactical development, positive core values, and a supportive environment where every player feels valued and supported. Their combined expertise and dedication ensure that players not only excel on the field but also develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for success both on and off the field. Parents can be confident that their players are in capable and caring hands with Tom and Karen.

Tom Albright brings a wealth of experience to the soccer field, combining his background as a tech lawyer, CEO, and entrepreneur with his love for coaching. Tom holds a US Soccer Federation D License and United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeper License, and has over seven years of dedicated youth soccer coaching experience. He’s skilled at helping young players grow, from nurturing U4 beginners to honing premier level competitors. In addition to leading multiple Copper Mountain teams, Tom conducts skills clinics and fundamental technical courses for U4 to U12 players working alongside top coaches from multiple competitive clubs. 

His own soccer history, earning all-conference honors as a defender and playing and coaching adult soccer, gives him a deep appreciation for the sport. Tom  is an avid fan of the English Premier League and the NWSL and uses insights from professional coaches to enhance his training methods. His goal is to make soccer fun and rewarding for your daughters, helping them reach their full potential on and off the field.

Trevor has been coaching both recreational and competitive teams since 2016. Growing up, he competed in a variety of sports—including soccer, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and rugby—at both state and national levels. Soccer, however, remained his true love, and he continued playing in competitive leagues well into adulthood.

A firm believer in total dedication to mastery, Trevor immerses himself in continuous learning, studying top coaches, reading all available material, and absorbing as much knowledge as possible. His commitment to growth includes pursuing advanced coaching licenses to refine his skills and become the best coach he can be.

For Trevor, coaching is about more than just the game—it’s about developing well-rounded individuals. His philosophy isn’t just about building championship teams; it’s about building championship kids. He focuses on fostering character, resilience, and a love for the sport, while encouraging young athletes to step away from screens and embrace active, engaged lifestyles.

With six kids of his own—including his youngest, born in 2024—Trevor plans to be on the field for many years to come, shaping the next generation of players.

Chris is a E licensed coach through the USSF. Chris has played competitive soccer his whole life and has been coaching on and off since 1997 and as been with the club since its inception in 2016. Chris has coached competitive teams U8 through U15 teams with Avalanche, Utah Soccer Alliance and Copper Mountain. His previous teams are Presidents Cup and Glory Cup winners, Adidas Cup runners up and numerous Metro divisional champs. He currently coaches the Boys 2008 Metro A team. His coaching philosophy and desire is that the athletes set goals, increase their skills, develop mental toughness, learn good sportsmanship, and grow their love for the game.

I have coached soccer at many levels including high school, recreation, academy and competition. I am a US Soccer "C" licensed coach.

Most recently I have coached all three of my boys' teams and enjoy being with them and their friends. I currently coach my middle son's competitive team. And my youngest son's rec team.

I get the most coaching enjoyment out of seeing my teams improve, individually and collectively, and enjoy their experience of learning the game. My players learn to understand options in various situations to exercise their decision-making and control of the game. I appreciate soccer as a component of life-skill building and encourage dedication for my players in the aspects that will benefit them. I see the interaction they have with soccer as being only a part of their development, but one I hope they build on positively, take seriously as a fun activity and learning experience, and cherish long-term.

I have been coaching with Copper Mountain since 2017.  I have been an assistant with the Copper Hills HS Freshman/Sophmore team.  I have a passion for the beautiful game and enjoy seeing players reach goals and realize their potential.
I value development, commitment, discipline and effort and believe these lead to success, consistency and fulfillment on a team and as a player.  I currently coach the boys 2015 White team and am an assistant with the 2007 boys D2 team.

Scott Bloomfield has an USSF “D” license, Goalkeeper L1 and Goalkeeper L2 Diplomas from United Soccer Coaches. He has been involved with coaching at the youth rec and competition levels since 2013. Scott wants players to enjoy training sessions, learn grit and resilience in competition, and develop habits that will build the foundation of an active lifestyle. He strives to develop complete players by focusing on tactical understanding of the game (decision making), technical mastery of the ball (skills), physical endurance (fitness), and psychological/social awareness (teamwork and mental toughness). Scott’s coaching mantra can be attributed to a quote from the legendary USWNT coach Tony DiCicco – “If it isn’t fun, it’s not soccer.”

TJ has been involved in competitive soccer pretty much his entire life.  Growing up he played for Sparta Premier where he learned to play at a very high level.  He also enjoyed playing high school soccer for Hillcrest High School.  TJ has his E License for coaching.  He has been coaching for 11 years competitively.  For 5 years he coached with USA (Utah Soccer Alliance) and then decided to join Copper Mountain.  He coached 3 years as an assistant coach before taking over the head coaching position for the past 2 years. He believes soccer should be fun but also believes in developing the technical skills to be successful.  He believe it’s important for his players to understand the game and develop a love for soccer on and off the field. 

Brent Cook has a USSF “D” license and has been coaching for over thirty years, which includes coaching girls’ teams for over 20 years. He has coached both Rec and Comp teams for USA and for Copper Mountain Soccer Clubs. His coaching philosophy is team possession based on sound ball mastery skills and team defending. He believes in good sportsmanship, holding players accountable, cultivating an enjoyable team experience, working hard to develop personal skills and having fun.

Jeff Gaisford has a USSF “D” License. He played briefly as a youth but developed a love for the game watching his sons begin playing at young ages. He was able to step into coaching at the U6 level and as his love and understanding of the game and coaching and mentoring youth grew, he chose to take the step towards licensing and coaching education seriously and have learned from some great mentors at various levels. Have coached U6-U15 and has taken new competitive teams from bottom level and earned multiple promotions in the last 4 years. His teams have both won and been a finalist in President’s Cup, and multiple club sanctioned Tournaments (Adidas Cup, Glory Cup, and Dixie Invitational). Jeff promotes a positive, constructive, and driven environment to allow players to advance in the sport of Soccer, individually and as a team. Emphasizing that advancing skill level, knowledge of the game, and creative and strategic tactics and technical proficiency, improvement will abound, and a winning culture will follow. The game is for the players and is the best teacher. Fostering the technical, tactical, mental, and physical development within the game leads to a lifelong love of the game, a quality environment for growth, and ability to take skills and principles into the lives of the players for a lifetime.

Justin Hendrix has a USSF D License and has been coaching competitive boys and girls soccer for many years.  He grew up playing club soccer in the Salt Lake City area, including playing for an independent club Puma and Sparta Premier.

His coaching philosophy is to create a positive team culture with players focused on common goals, accountable for consistently giving their best effort and playing with high energy.  He believes if it's not fun, it's not soccer.   And any day is a beautiful day for soccer.

Justin is the head coach for both a Copper Mountain U19 girls premier team and a 2012 boys premier team.  

His girls team has produced 13 players who have signed and played college soccer.  Team highlights include winning the RSL Presidents Cup, playing in Far West Regionals, becoming the first Copper Mountain girls P1 team (after starting at the bottom of Metro B) and earning 6 promotions in 6 years.

His 2012 boys team plays in the UYSA P1 division.   Team highlights include winning the fall 2024 P1 division, 2X finalist of the Utah State Cup and winning 12 tournaments playing in the highest division.

In addition to coaching at Copper Mountain, Justin is the head coach of the Copper Hills High School Girls soccer program.  

With a decade of dedicated coaching experience, Kalen has honed a unique approach that focuses on instilling winning habits and foundational soccer principles in players at all levels. Beyond the soccer field, Kalen is a seasoned business owner and a devoted father to five daughters, experiences that have enriched his understanding of leadership, responsibility, and community building.

His journey in athletics spans a variety of sports, from basketball to football, providing him with a broad athletic perspective and a profound appreciation for teamwork and strategic planning. 

In coaching, Kalen emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking, which he believes are crucial for success both on and off the pitch. His training sessions are designed not only to enhance technical skills but also to foster the mental and emotional growth necessary for players to excel in competitive settings.

Over the years, Kalen has transformed teams, from recreation to compete at a high competition level.  His commitment to developing robust soccer fundamentals—like spatial awareness, ball control, and game intelligence—has consistently led players to achieve and surpass their goals.

Kalen is also deeply committed to his role as a father, believing that the values he teaches on the field—respect, perseverance, and sportsmanship—are the same values he instills in his daughters. This holistic approach to development ensures that his players are not only successful athletes but also well-rounded individuals.

As Kalen looks forward to continuing his journey in soccer coaching, he is eager to bring his depth of knowledge, passion, and unique perspective to more players and teams, fostering environments where young athletes can thrive and succeed.

Born and raised in the SLC area, Parker has played soccer his entire life, including Premier Division soccer through his youth and at the college level at Westminster College. He still plays in the “wash-up” leagues around the valley and will never stop loving the game. Also, importantly, he will forever be an avid fan of RSL and Liverpool.

Parker holds a D License through USSF and has coached at the Recreation and Competition levels for 6 years. His coaching philosophy revolves entirely around player development, encouraging and pushing the players to learn and grow according to their individual abilities and strengths, all while developing a deep love and passion for the game of soccer.

Rick Hyatt has been coaching youth soccer for the last 11 years, coaching both recreation teams and competition level teams in NUCS, USA, and now Copper Mountain Soccer Clubs. He received his Grassroots license (USSF E), and has coached teams from U4-U18. He played soccer recreationally as a youth, and has enjoyed watching his teams have much success.

His coaching philosophy is based around players having fun and developing to be the best player they can be both on and off the field. Players are taught good sportsmanship and good citizenship, and expected to work hard individually while the team focus is always on possession-based fundamentals. 

He and his wife have a wonderful family in Herriman with four kids, three of which play soccer. 

Kelly Johnson has a USSF D License and has been coaching soccer since 2013, and coaching at the competition level since 2017.  Kelly grew up playing soccer from age 6 and played competitively through high school and continued playing recreationally in college and beyond. Kelly currently coaches the Copper Mountain 09 Boys D1 team. The Copper Mountain 09 boys’ successes include several tournament championships gold (5) and silver (2) medals, indoor league championships, and multiple season championships in the UYSA State Competition leagues. Kelly is committed to developing competitive players with a solid Soccer IQ, technical ability, and a functional tactical understanding of the game of soccer while providing a fun and challenging developmental atmosphere for players to grow both on and off the field. 

Josh Kirn holds a USSF Grassroots license and is a TOVO-certified coach. Josh has been coaching soccer at the competitive level since 2023 and coaches a team of 2015 girls with Copper Mountain. He previously coached recreational and academy youth soccer teams between 2019 and 2024. He has also coached wrestling, tackle football, flag football, and futsal. Josh encourages his athletes to “play fast, play smart, and play aggressive,” and focuses on developing complete players on the field and high-character individuals off the field.

Renata Lawson has a USSF "C" license and National Youth License. She has been coaching since 2000 with Copper Mountain, Utah Soccer Alliance and Sparta United including recreation, academy, and competition teams. She ran a successful off-track soccer camp at the South Jordan Rec Center for 5 years and co-directed the U-8 academy in 2015. Currently, she is the Director of Coaching for Copper Mountain Soccer Club, and coaches two teams. Renata played soccer through high school in southern California and then with Cypress College in Orange County, California. She also played several years with the Mayhem competitive women’s team here in Utah and countless indoor leagues. Renata would like to see players learn good technique and come to appreciate the tactics of this beautiful game. Players should have fun, work hard, and develop a confidence in themselves on and off the field.

Todd Leonard has been coaching with Copper Mountain Soccer since 2017.  He spent 4 years as assistant coach and has enjoyed filling the role of head coach since 2021.  Coach Todd played competition soccer as a youth, and played high school soccer for Brighton High School.  Coach Todd is also known to his team as Chef Todd and is a professional Chef by trade. He teaches culinary arts at UVU and consults for local restaurants.  His favorite thing about coaching is inspiring players to constantly improve and having the opportunity to be a part of their development, both as soccer players and as individuals. 

Zachary Newbold has a USSF "D" license.  He has been coaching girl’s and boy's competition teams since 2009. He has coached Recreation Academy teams for 2 years giving him many years of head coaching experience. He has served as a head coach or assistant coach with Copper Mountain Soccer, Utah Soccer Alliance, and Revolution FC.  He currently coaches 2 girls’ teams and a boys’ team. Zach played several years as a youth in the UYSA program along with 7 years of intramural soccer at Snow College and the University of Utah. He trained formally for two years with Coach Chris Agnello at the U of U. Zach has a passion for sports and especially for soccer.  He wants the players to first develop a love for the game and learn to trust their team by giving their best effort to support one another and bring team success.  Supporting a team begins with self-improvement in technique and learning tactics and then incorporating their skills into the full squad. Individual effort will be rewarded with team growth providing self-confidence and the ability to create a team environment where each player knows their teammate will also provide their best effort.

Bryan has been coaching soccer teams at various levels for over a decade, including the past several years at the competitive level. He played soccer through the high school level as a center back. He has a deep understanding of the game and a coaching philosophy that emphasizes possession and creativity. He believes that players should be taught to value teamwork and use it effectively to create scoring opportunities.

As a coach, Bryan connects on a personal level with his players to make sure that they feel valued and that the team culture is always strong. His team is a place where players want to participate and excel. 

Jared Price has a USSF "E" Coaching License. He has been a head coach for 6 years including Gene Fullmer recreation and Copper Mountain. He is also an assistant wrestling coach for Victory Wrestling Club. Jared played competition soccer as a youth in the position of goalie. Coaching two sports that are so different gives him a unique understanding of the importance of team and individual development. The team is as strong as the individual players. Jared has an athlete-centered coaching approach. His coaching aims are: 1. Have fun! 2. Individual Player Development/ Individual Responsibility 3. Team Development/ Team Reliance and Accountability 4. Introduction of Soccer Strategy. Jared's overall goal is to build character, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment not just in soccer, but in life.

Seth Price has his USSF “E” license and has been coaching for 11 years with Copper Mountain and Utah Soccer Alliance. He is the head coach of the top ’04 and ’07 Copper Mountain Competition teams. Seth played soccer all through his teen years and has always had a love for the game. His focus is on developing players of any skill level while teaching them correct techniques, fundamentals, and tactics. Seth tries to uplift and encourage his players to instill confidence and help his players have the desire to improve on their own while teaching good sportsmanship, how to work hard, play harder, serve the community, and have fun.

Chris holds a USSF Grassroots Coaching License. He has been coaching for Copper Mountain Soccer for about five years and has been playing since he was five. He grew up playing competition soccer and played all 4 years in high school. Chris enjoys everything about soccer and the sport has consumed his life.

Chris loves to see players work hard and have a good attitude toward their teammates and the
opposition. He coaches due to his passion for the game and contributing to the growth of
players, not only in the game but also in life. He encourages players to learn from their
mistakes and brush them off quickly to keep them mentally engaged. He loves to have fun with his team and tries to vary up practices to ensure the players are enjoying the sport.

Scott holds a USSF Grassroots license, has been coaching for over ten years and has played the game since age five. He has been coaching with Copper Mountain since 2021 and currently coaches 2012 and 2008 girls teams.

Standing in lines is for Disneyland and he avoids them at all costs in his training sessions. He believes the game is the best teacher and he designs his sessions to provide as many touches as possible in game-like scenarios. His main focus is on the players developing skills for success on and off the field. His coaching philosophy is focused on learning from mistakes, a positive and respectful attitude, putting forth our best effort, and working together as a team.

Matt Speckman has been playing soccer for over 40 years and coaching in various capacities for 25 years. Matt holds a C license and is always seeking to further his coaching education through seminars, observing other coaches and watching professional training and other educational avenues. Matt has coached teams at all ages and all levels of competition including recreation, academy, and all competition levels from Metro to Premier. Matt's team are dedicated to playing an attractive brand of soccer modeled after the possession-based approach and positional principles of the teams he admires. His teams’ successes include numerous tournament wins both in-state and out-of-state, consistent performance in Premier level competition and successive promotions for teams that start at lower tiers of the State gaming competition. Ultimately, Matt measures the success of his team on the training environment with these questions: 

Are kids consistently present?

Are players improving?

Do they like their teammates?

Is the environment competitive?

Do players respect their teammates and coaches?

Do the players ask questions?

Do players understand our game model?

Jeromy Walk has a USSF National C license and holds the National Youth license.  He has been coaching soccer for 14 years and is the Copper Mountain U-8 Academy Director.  He also holds the NSCAA Level 1 and Level 2 Goalkeeping Diploma as well as the Coerver Youth Diploma.  His successes include numerous in-state and out of state tournament championships, a State Cup Championship, a Desert Premier League Championship and served as an UYSA Olympic Development Program assistant coach for 3 years.

John Wunderli is originally from San Diego, California, John started playing soccer at age five.  He also competed in a number of other sports including basketball, football, baseball, and surfing.  He has been coaching high school and competitive soccer for the last 20 years. He graduated from BYU with a degree in Coaching and Physical Education, and then earned a Master’s degree in Physical Education from Virginia Tech, and has 18 years of experience teaching Physical Education.

Karen Wunderli grew up in Utah and was a four year starter on Brigham Young University's women's soccer team 1996-2000.  Her senior year she was voted captain and led the Mountain West Conference in assists.

In the summer of 1997 she played semi-professionally for the Fort Collins Force and helped the team win the National Championship title.

After having five kids, she decided to play semi-professionally again and played for the RSL women's team 2014-2016.

She has a passion and dedication for soccer and has been coaching competition soccer for the Copper Mountain and Utah Soccer Alliance soccer clubs for the past 17 years,

Karen has her USSF D license.