Utah Soccer Alliance

Nermin Sasivarevic

Director of Coaching/Coaching Committee Director

Nermin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to USA as the club’s coaching director.  He played professionally in his native Bosnia and in Germany.  He holds the prestigious USSF A coaching license, NSCAA Premier Diploma, National Youth license and Director of Coaching Certificate.  Nermin is on the state coaching staff and ODP staff.  He is also an assistant coach with the Real Salt Lake academy.  Nermin is one of the top coaches in the Region and as a professional teacher, is dedicated to developing players in the Club.  Nermin has 2 children and is married to Dubravka.

Ryan Mitchell

Boy’s Competition Director

Ryan is a native of Seattle, Washington and has coached with USA since the club was officially formed in early 2005.  Ryan has a USSF D license and is on the state ODP staff.  Recently, he was hired as the head coach for the new Herriman High School men’s team, where he will also be a teacher.  Ryan played 2 years at BYU and 2 years at Sacramento State, and was the leading scorer all 4 years.  He also played professionally for 4 years with the Sacramento Knights and the Reno Rattlers.  Ryan is also a graduate of the Pro Am soccer course in Nottingham, England.  He is married to the former Heather Carter.

Eric Blommer

Girl’s Competition Director

Eric Blommer is a vast resource of soccer knowledge, partly because he has been doing this for so long, but mostly because he is the ultimate student of the game.  Owning one of the largest libraries around of soccer books and videos, Eric is passionate about continuing his soccer education and helping others do the same.  He was the US Youth National Soccer Coach of the year in 2000, the first and only coach from Utah to win that prestigious award.  Eric has coached for USA since the club was officially formed and works with the girl’s program.  He holds a USSF B license and National Youth license.

Justin Call

Club President/Coaching Committee

Justin has been involved in soccer as a player, referee, coach or administrator for over 20 years.  He grew up the son of an Air Force officer, and had the opportunity to live in many different areas of the country.  Justin started playing soccer as a youngster, and was fortunate to have a coach, who was from Nigeria, that instilled his passion for the game into the kids he coached.  Justin holds a USSF D license and the National Youth license.  He has coached both boys and girls competition & recreation teams, including state cup runner-up in 2006.  Justin is an avid soccer fan and student of the game.  He is married to the former Jennifer Kay, and they have 4 children.

Ahmed Bakrim

Ahmed Bakrim joined USA in 2006, after serving as technical director for a club near San Diego, CA.  Ahmed played professionally in his native Morocco, as well as Brazil, Costa Rica and Guatamala.  Ahmed holds a USSF D license.  Ahmed speaks 4 different languages, English, Arabic, Spanish & French.

Eric Stephens

Eric played at Weber State University and trained with the Utah Blitzz for 2 years.  He has coached High School since 2004 and is currently the head coach at Lone Peak High School.  Eric was most recently the Director of Select teams for the Utah County Rangers. Eric has a USSF D license.

Karen Wunderli

Karen has been coaching with USA since the club formed.  Karen was an All-State high school performer, ODP player and won 4 state cup titles with her club team, Devastation.  She was a 4-year starter at BYU, and earned Academic All-WAC honors.  Karen Robbins-Wunderli ranks in the top 10 all-time in goals and assists at BYU.  She has a USSF D license and is married to John Wunderli.

Sean Angeletti

Sean has been coaching with USA since the club formed.  Originally from Littleton, Colorado, he played varsity soccer at Columbine High School and was a member of a number of elite youth club teams and the Colorado ODP squad.  Recruited to Westminster College of Salt Lake City, he played four years of soccer there and earned All-Conference and Academic All-District honors.  Sean also played 5 years with the Utah Men's Select/ODP team.  He currently holds his USSF D license.  Sean has led the USA 99 boy’s team to several premier division and tournament championships.

Jose Araneda

Jose joined the USA staff in 2008, bringing with him a wealth of coaching and playing experience.  Originally from Chile, Jose played for Club Huachipato and played collegiately at INACAP, Concepcion, Chile.  He has been coaching in Utah since 1994, where he has coached U9-U16 boys and girls.  Jose has a USSF D license and continues to compete as a player in the Utah Adult League.  Jose and his son, Chris, train the USA U8 boys and girls academy.

Jeff Cassar

Jeff Cassar is the USA goalkeeper coach.  He began working with USA in 2007 and brings an impressive background.  Jeff is currently an Assistant Coach with Real Salt Lake, coaching the goalkeepers.  He played 10 years in MLS and also had a brief stint with Bolton of the English Premier League.  Jeff played in the 1995 U-20 World Cup and the 1996 Olympics.  Was the #8 overall pick in the 1996 MLS Draft.

Mark Osborne

Born in Germany, Mark Osborne has been coaching with USA since the club was formed.  He grew up playing in Utah Youth Soccer and at Bingham High School, where they were region champs in 1992 & 1993.  Mark was recently an assistant coach at Bingham High School.  Mark holds a USSF D license.

Jorge Estrada

Jorge started soccer at age 3. He played for Highland High school and received state MVP, and was selected to the All-State team.  He played for U-18 Sparta club and that won the San Diego surf cup.  Jorge also played for the Men’s state select and was selected for the region pool.  He played 1 year at Salt Lake Community College and then signed to play professionally with the Utah Blitzz, where he played for 5 years, including being voted as the team MVP in 2001.  Jorge was also selected for the USL top 15 players and was ranked 12th in the division.  He has trained under Valerei Volesnick of Russia and coach of the Salt Lake Sting, and Chris Agnello, coach of the Utah Blitzz.  Jorge has a USSF D license.

Danyell Estrada

Danyell is a local girl who started playing soccer at age 3.  She played for a variety of clubs growing up, such as America Soccer Club, Hot Spurs and Layton Strikers.  Danyell also played ODP and Women’s state select, then 1 year at Salt Lake Community College.  She has trained under Valerie Volesnick of Russia and coach of the Salt Lake Sting, Sandro Salvadore of Italy, who played with Juventus and coached the U-17 Juventus boys team, and Chris Agnello, coach of the Utah Blitzz.  Danyell has a USSF D license.

Gary Tingey

Gary has been a staff coach for the Utah Soccer Alliance for the last three years where he most recently has coached the U11 Premier team and the U13 Division 2 girl’s teams.  Gary’s teams have seen great success this year as the U11 team won the Premier League title in both the fall and spring seasons and the U13 team won the title in the fall season for Division 3 as well.  Before moving to Utah, Gary lived in Fort Collins, CO and coached with the Fort Collins Soccer Club.  Gary holds a USSF D license.  Growing up in California, Gary’s roots were in soccer and basketball as he played both through high school.  He began his coaching career at Fountain Valley High School where Gary coached the freshman boy’s basketball team for two years.  Both of Gary’s daughters also play for USA and the entire family is committed to making USA the best soccer club in the state of Utah.

Ron Hansen

Ron has coached with USA since 2006, as a head coach with the girl’s program and assisting in the boy’s program.  He grew up in a soccer family and has had 3 kids and a nephew compete in the USA program.  Ron & his wife Christy, live in West Jordan with their 4 children.

Kent Hercules

Kent first learned to play soccer when a friend in his Kansas City neighborhood moved away to Spain and came back a year later with this amazing new game.  He moved to Dallas at age 9 and began playing recreational and then competitive soccer, eventually starting as a midfielder and defender for his high school team in Dallas.  Played collegiately as a goalkeeper at BYU, where he was a teammate of USA’s own, Ryan Mitchell.  Kent played with club team, Flamengo, in US Open cup, where they advanced to the national quarter-finals.  Was the Sophomore coach and eventually the head coach for the boy’s teams at Lehi High School in the early 90's.  Kent has coached boys for 18 seasons and girls for 10 seasons at Waterford School, where he also teaches French and Spanish.  His teams have won numerous state championships.  Kent will be the head boys' coach beginning in 2010-11.  He joined USA in 2008 and has a USSF D license.

Sinisa Jotic

Sinisa started playing soccer in his native Bosnia when he was 4 years old.  Continued playing for a variety of youth clubs, and eventually played professionally in Bosnia, Germany and Australia.  Also played for 3 years in a Florida Veterans league.  Joined USA in 2010 after coaching most recently for Impact United.  Sinisa is an ODP staff coach and has a USSF D license.

Mansour Ariazand

Mansour is a highly committed and passionate individual with more than 20 years of competitive youth, high school, state, and regional level coaching experience.  He has a proven ability to motivate and create a positive environment for player and team development.  Mansour has been recognized for inspiring players to excel by realizing their maximum potential.  As the Head Coach for the 80 ODP Girls; Mansour placed four players on the Regional Pool, two progressed to the National Pool (including his daughter), and the majority participated in collegiate athletics. This level of achievement was a first for the State of Utah. Mansour currently holds a USSF C License and his coaching experience includes, ODP Regional Staff Girl's Coach, ODP Girl's Head Coach, State Select Team, Women's Head Coach and various other high school and club coaching assignments.  He joined USA in 2009 and is excited to be a part of a growing and developing club.

Tim Ruff

Tim joins the USA competition program after having coached in our recreation program for a number of years.  As a coach, Tim has had tremendous success in player development and is excited for the opportunity to continue his successful track record.  Tim grew up playing soccer and continues to be an avid player and fan.  He is the starting center mid-fielder for a local adult team, playing alongside his oldest son.  He is the father of 6 current soccer players and a soon to be 7th.  Tim has a passion for the game and truly understands what it takes to be a successful coach. He holds a USSF D license.

Miguel Nunez

Miguel is excited to be one of the newest additions to the USA club. He grew up in El Salvador, Central America where he learned to play and love the beautiful game. Miguel played at the college level, and professionally in Liga B, up until moving to Utah. He has been coaching boys and girls competition teams since 1985 and has coached three different teams to five State Cup championships.  Miguel has coached boys and girls ODP teams for 11 years, under Bill McNichols, Gordon Miller, and Greg Maas. He holds a USSF C license.

Gordon Augat

 He holds a USSF D license.