Colorado United Boys Developmental/

Recreational

Coach of the Year.

Amy McCandless

We are thrilled to share that Amy has been honored as the Colorado United Girls Developmental/Recreational Coach of the Year. This prestigious recognition will be submitted to the Colorado Soccer Association, and she will be celebrated at the CSA Awards Banquet in January.

A heartfelt thank you to Coach Amy for her unwavering dedication and valuable contributions to our club. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

I started coaching soccer in 2021 when my son, Oscar, was 4½ years old and just starting his soccer journey. We joined Colorado United’s Lollipops program in 2022, and I’ve been coaching ever since! I feel truly blessed to have coached many of the same boys for several years, watching them grow not only as players but as teammates and friends. It’s an honor that many of their friends have also requested me as their coach, and a joy to see our little soccer family expand each season.



As a former high school volleyball athlete and youth basketball coach, I’ve learned the ins and outs of soccer right alongside my players, deepening our understanding of the game together. We’ve taken on the challenge of playing up an age group for the past few seasons and I’m so proud of how the boys have risen to every occasion. I truly believe coaching youth sports goes beyond the field or court; it’s an opportunity to help my athletes learn respect, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Watching these boys excel on and off the field has been a great honor and an extremely rewarding experience. Here's to next season!