COACHING STAFF
MIKE SWENSON
Head Coach - Gold
Mike Swenson is in his first year of leading the Gold squad, having been leading Maroon since 2017 prior to making the jump to Gold. Under his guidance, Maroon saw a remarkable rise, qualifying for the national tournament 3 times in 4 seasons and becoming a top opponent in the region over many schools top club teams. A former Gopher himself, Swenson led the club team in scoring his senior year before taking over as coach the following season.
CAMERON NASE
Head Coach - Maroon
Cameron Nase returned to the Maroon squad as a head coach for the 2023 season after a brief hiatus from the Gophers. Prior to his absence, Nase led Maroon alongside Swenson since 2017. A former Gopher player as well, Nase was club captain and a dominant centerback before turning to coaching following his graduation.
AVERY LARSSON
Assistant Coach - Gold
Avery Larsson joined the Gopher coaching staff as a newcomer upon his graduation from the University of Minnesota in 2023. During his time at the Gophers, he was a stalwart center mid and cemented himself as a key player on some of the Gophers best ever teams, including the 2023 National runner-ups.
IAN YUNIS
Assistant Coach - Maroon
Ian Yunis also joins the Gopher coaching staff as a newcomer, following his 2023 graduation. Yunis was a longtime presence in Minnesota soccer, locking down the rightback spot for several seasons on some star-studded Gopher squads. Yunis brings defensive nous and grit to a young Maroon squad.
BENNET SCHEIB
Goalkeeper player-coach
Scheib is with the Gophers in a player-coach role for the 2023 season. As a new crop of keepers come through the ranks, Scheib is an invaluable asset to the Gophers. Prior to the 2023 season, Scheib enjoyed a stellar career with the Gophers, starting in net for two seasons and earning National Best 11 tournament honors as well as a joint golden glove performance in 2022.
SAJI FERNANDES
Assistant Coach - Maroon
Saji Fernandes joined as a new assistant coach for the 2023 season. Graduating from the Gophers in 2022, Fernandes was one of the most technically gifted players to come through the program. As a midfield maestro, Fernandes is a strong addition to Maroon's backroom staff.
