CU Staffing Update
Greetings Colorado United Families,
It is with great pleasure, and also sadness, that I write this message regarding staffing changes within the club.
Sadly our Competitive Girls Program Director, Stu Sinclair, is leaving us at the end of this weekend. During his two spells with us, Stu has overseen many of our most successful programs as our Recreational Director, such as the school outreach program, TOPSoccer, HRSA, and managing winter and summer camps. He eventually moved into the Competitive side where he has overseen the Girl's program including the successful transition into the DPL and now the Girls Academy league. He also served on the Recreational Committee at CSA. His contribution as a highly respected team member, mentor, and friend will be greatly missed - not least his sense of humor.
Throughout his tenure, Stu always approached everything with a smile, a positive attitude, and brought an unwavering professional perspective. Stu is moving into a new role with Skyline SA as Director of Operations. He will be greatly missed, however, we truly wish him the best in his new role.
As sad as it is to lose an esteemed employee, change provides opportunities. We are excited to welcome Rafa Amaya to the club and also the return of Tito Ward in a full-time capacity.
Rafa has long stood in Colorado soccer circles for many years. He has played & coached professionally, served as a U.S. Youth National Team assistant & scout, a U.S. Soccer coaching educator, and a H.S. Director with Colorado Storm.
Rafa will be the U15-19 Boys & Girls Director of Coaching. This role will include coaching an EA and GA team while overseeing the Competitive teams below the Academy level and supporting the team head coaches. Rafa’s experience and expertise will be instrumental in helping our players pursue playing soccer in college and developing our competitive coaching staff.
Tito Ward is returning to the club in a full-time position as the Boys Transition Director. We are excited to have Tito back involved in a more senior role. Tito will oversee the U10 to U11 and U12 to U13 key transitions while managing the U11 & U12 age groups. Tito will also continue to coach EA and/or Academy Blue teams. His expertise and knowledge will be a huge asset to the club.
As part of this restructuring, John Senkosky will be adding the Girls Transition Director role to his other responsibilities within the club. John is excited to work within these key age groups and help foster the development and passion of these players who are the future of Colorado United. Katy Sackett will assist John and continue her awesome work within the club.
Rounding out the transition, Michael Fall will transition from Boys Program Director to U11-14 Director of Coaching. In this new role Michael will be overseeing both the Boys and Girls U11-14 programs with a special focus on the U13-14 age groups.
Barry Mantle will continue in his role as Head of Coaching-Competitive overseeing the entire Competitive program with a focus on coaching development & support and the finalization & implementation of our Colorado United Game Model and Methodology. Seth Trembly and Herman Sullivan have already begun the transition into their respective Boys Academy Director and Girls Academy Director roles where Seth will oversee the EA & Academy Blue boys teams and Herman the GA & Academy Blue girls teams.
We believe that this new structure of the Competitive program will provide a more unified experience for our players while allowing our Directors to oversee the age groups where they excel the most. The future is very bright for the Colorado United Competitive program and players.
Barry Mantle, Head of Coaching-Competitive
