Elisabeth Braun

 Coach Elisabeth holds a USSF D License and has 10+ years of competitive playing experience, including playing at Simpson University. She has had the opportunity to train as a coach internationally with Premier League Academies giving her exposure to high-level technical training and different approaches to the game.

She is passionate about teaching technical skills at the grassroots level, giving the young footballers the tools to play with confidence & creativity.

At TFP her goal is simple: help young footballers build the confidence they need to enjoy the game and reach their full potential.

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Ryan Braun

Coach Ryan holds a USSF C License and has 10+ years playing experience, including college soccer at Simpson University and William Jessup University.

He has served as a Technical Director in California and has traveled to England to study and train under Premier League Academies, where he has gained knowledge and perspective on long-term player focused development.

Coach Ryan is passionate about developing young players and creating an environment where they can build their skills, play with confidence & have genuine excitement for the game.

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Kelly Gieber

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Born and raised in Bend, Oregon. Coach Kelly wants to provide every player in Bend the best opportunity to become as great as they can be as he once did. He’s committed to providing the means to pursue your soccer goals and to fostering the environment that will help get you there.

Junior Development Academy Director at Bend FC

USSF D license

USC Advanced National Diploma

Played at Southern Oregon University

Semi Professional at Alicante City, Spain

Zac Hansen

Coach Zac grew up in Sacramento, CA and played soccer his entire childhood. He is driven to provide youth athletes in Bend constant opportunity to achieve their goals playing the beautiful game.

USSF D license

Played at Southern Oregon University

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