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Coaching Staff
Ed Puskarich
Eddie Puskarich
Matt Pitcock
Cannon Braggs
Luke Davis
Tiffany Van Hoose
Dennis Jones
Greg Muhr
Andrew Davidson
Lennart Stenstrom
Amanda PIerson
Mandy Brettingen
Ed Puskarich
Title: Executive Director
Email: epuskarich@gmail.com
Phone: 214-718-9963
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- USSF “A” license coach
- Head Coach/President, Texas Outlaws Professional Indoor Team – 2024-25
- Head Coach, Dallas Sidekicks Professional Indoor Team – 2023-24
- Director of Coaching, Texas Spurs Football Club – 2014-present
- Head Coach, Texas Spurs, UPSL – 2018 – present
- Head Coach, Texas Spurs, WPSL – 2015 – present
- Director of Coaching, Texas Football Club – 2006-2013
- Head Coach TFC U20 USL – 2013 – Division Champions, undefeated
- Head Coach TFC WPSL – 2013
- Head Coach – TFC U20 USL – 2012 – Division Champions
- Exec. Director for Texas Spurs Soccer Club – 2000-2006
- Head coach/owner Texas Spurs, PDL, 2001-2003, 2001 division champions
- Exec. Director/Founder Stars ‘n Stripes int’l soccer tours, 1987-present
- MLS scout and professional player evaluator 1997-present
- Assistant coach Dallas Burn, MLS, 1997-2000
- Director of coaching Ed Puskarich Soccer Camps, 1979-present
- Head coach Texas Toros, USL, 1998, conference finalists
- Director of coaching Stars ‘n Stripes soccer club, 1990-1996
- Head coach Aurora University 1994-1995, NIIC Coach of the Year 1995
- Head coach North Central College 1993-1994
- 11 years experience High School coaching
- 7 years experience College coaching
- Youth coach since 1979
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Professional player Texas Spurs, PDL, 2000-2003
- Professional player Dallas Burn, MLS, 1996
- Professional player Rockford Raptors, USISL, 1995, team captain
- Professional player Milwaukee Wave, NPSL, 1995-1996
- USA Men’s National Team Pool – 1994
- Professional player Chicago Power, NPSL, 1989-1995, Champions 1991
- Professional player Memphis Storm, NPSL, 1987-1988
- Professional player Dayton Dynamo, NPSL, 1988
- Professional player Los Angeles Lazers, MISL, 1987
- Professional player Ft. Wayne Flames, MISL, 1987
- Professional player Columbus Capitals, NPSL, 1984-1986
- Professional player Houston Dynamos, USL, 1984
- Played in over 650 professional games spanning 19 years
Specialized Soccer Experience
- 2017 – Present – VAR for Major League Soccer
- 2022 – Present – UPSL Central Conference Director
- 2022 – 23 – Dallas Sidekicks MASL Soccer – TV Commentary
- Guest Motivational Speaker and Leadership Speaker
Eddie Puskarich
Title: Director and Coach
Email: eddiejp3@gmail.com
Phone: 214-718-4006
- Coach – Texas Spurs FC – 2016 – 2022
- Player – Texas Spurs FC – UPSL – 2018 – Present
- Professional Player – Brenes Balompie, Spain – 2016
- Professional Player – Odder IGF, Denmark – 2014-15
- Player SMU, Southern Methodist University, 2012-2014
- Coach Stars ‘N Stripes international soccer tours 2012-present
- US National Youth Team Player Pool
- Member as Stars ‘n Stripes 2003 – 2014
Matt Pitcock
Title: Director and Coach
Email: eddiejp3@gmail.com
Phone: 214-726-6241
- Associate Head Coach -Hardin Simmons University – 2015 – Present
- USSF “C” License Coach
- Professional Player – Bern, Switzerland – 2015
- Player Hardin Simmons University, 2010-14
- Conference player of the year 2014
- Team Captain 2013-2014
- Coach Stars ‘n Stripes International Soccer Tours 2013-present
- Member as Stars ‘n Stripes 2010 – 2014
Cannon Braggs
Title: Coach
Email: cjbraggs98@gmail.com
Phone: 214-415-8897
Cannon Braggs started his soccer career in North Texas playing for Texas Football Club before moving to Estes Park, Colorado. He attended Estes Park High School and was a successful student-athlete in multiple sports including track, soccer, basketball, and cross country.
For soccer, he was named as an All-Conference Attacker three years in a row in his sophomore year through senior year. In his senior year of high school, he was also named the 3A Colorado Player of the Year. Throughout his high school years.
Player – Stars N Stripes International Soccer Tour and competed overseas in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden four summers in a row.
Braggs has gone on to play for the Texas Spurs UPSL Men’s team, finding consistent success in front of goal helping his team stay at the top of their bracket in the 2021 season.
Luke Davis
Luke Davis brings a wealth of soccer knowledge to Stars ‘n Stripes
Tiffany Van Hoose
Title: Coach – Social Media Director
Email: tiffany.l.vanhoose@gmail.com
Phone: 817-262-2077
Coaching Experience:
- USSF “D” License
- Head Coach Abilene High School 2022-Present
- 2022-23 District Champions, 2023 Regional Semifinalists
- Sting WTX Head Coach 2021-Present (u8-u11)
- Coach Stars ‘n Stripes International Soccer Tours 2023-present
Playing Experience:
- Player Hardin-Simmons University 2014-2017
- Final Four Participant, 2x Sweet 16 Participant
- 4x Conference Champion
- All Conference Player 2014-2017
Specialized Experience:
- Special Education Teacher
- CPR certified
- UIL CCP (Coaches Certification Program)
- CPI certified
Dennis Jones
Title: Director of Video Production
Email: dennisjones.mx@gmail.com
Phone: 214-460-1881
- USSF “F” Coaching License
- Director of Video Production (2018 to Present):
- Live Stream Games from Gothia Cup (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
- Live Stream Games from Dana Cup (2023)
- Live Stream Games from Cup No1 (2022,2023)
- Live Stream Games from Helsinki Cup (2019)
- Video Coordinator – Texas Spurs FC (2017 to Present):
- Live Streaming UPSL Men
- Live Stream UPSL Women
- VEO Coordinator of Youth Teams: Managing the VEO system to enhance the development of youth teams.
Greg Muhr
Title: Director and Coach
Email: gmuhr@hotmail.com
Phone: 773-331-1678
- USSF “B” license coach
- Coach Stars ‘n Stripes International Soccer Tours 2007-present
- Head Coach St. Louis Ambush, MASL, 2021-2022
- Head Coach Chicago Cobras, W League, 1997-2001, Coach of the year, Champions
- Professional Player – Chicago Stingers, USISL
- Professional Player – St. Louis Ambush, NPSL
- Professional Player – Detroit Rockers, NPSL
- Professional Player – St. Louis Storm, MSL, 1st round pick, 3rd overall
- Professional Player – Chicago Power, NPSL
Andrew Davidson
Title: Coach
Email: adavidson24657@gmail.com
Phone: 469-878-2772
COACHING EXPERIENCE
- Assistant MLS Next Coach, Dallas Hornets, (u13, u14, u17, u19), 2023-Present
- Head Coach, Dallas Hornets Youth, 2023-Present
- Stars N’ Stripes Head Coach, 2023-Present
- Academy Director, Texas Spurs, 2019-2023
- Head Coach, Texas Spurs, 2013-2023
- 10+ years coaching experience
- USSF License “C” pending
PLAYING EXPERIENCE/ACCOLADES
- Stars N’ Stripes, 2005, 2007, and 2008
- Stars N’ Stripes captain 2007 and 2008
- Collegiate Soccer, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 2009-2013
- All Conference forward, 2010, 2011, and 2012
- Recorded 91 Collegiate goals scored (2009-2013)
- Freshman of the year
- Sophomore of the year
- Junior of the year
- Top conference goal scorer 2011 and 2012
- Semi-Professional, Phoenix, AZ, 2013
Specialized Soccer Experience
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- Dallas Hornets MLS Next Talent Scout (U13,U14, U17, U19), 2023-Present
Lennart Stenstrom
Title: International Director, Swedish Coach
1992 – present Stars ‘N Stripes International Tours Staff Coach.
1979 – present Professional/semi professional football coach, national and international.
1985 – present Consultant and educator
1986 – 1995 Consultant and educator for the Swedish tele company, Telia.
1995 – present High school teacher. Teacher in sport and health,
2021 – present Director and Vice chairman for Ndokwa football club academy in Nigeria. Director, international affairs and business for NSP Football club academy in Nigeria.
Amanda PIerson
Title: Coach
Email: coachamandapierson21@gmail.com
Phone: 469-450-6905
Education:
- University of Colorado at Denver
Masters of Management and Organization – December 2010
- Specialization: Sports and Entertainment Management and Marketing
- St. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree – August 2009
- Major: Marketing
Soccer Licenses:
Certifications:
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) – 2011
Coaching Experience:
- Texas Spurs FC – UPSL Women – 2024-Present
- Texas Spurs FC – 2015 – 2025
- Texas Football Club (TFC) Allen, Tx. – February, 2013 – July 2013
- Head Coach/Assistant Marketing Coordinator
- Assistant Coach – Texas Football Club – WPSL
- University of Texas at Dallas – Richardson, Tx. – April, 2013 – July 2013
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
- Otero Junior College – La Junta, CO. – March, 2012 – Feb, 2013
- Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
- Colorado Ice Soccer Club – Golden, CO. – October, 2009 – April, 2011
- Spirit Soccer Club – Plano, Tx. – August, 2005 – May, 2006
Playing Experience:
- Texas Spurs FC – WPSL – 2015 – Present
- Fortuna Hjorring – Denmark – July, 2013 – Present
- Colorado Force – May, 2011 – June, 2011
- Colorado Rapids – May, 2012 – August, 2012
- Mile High/Denver Sizzle – May, 2010 – July, 2010
- Trained with Golden Strikers Men;s PASL Team (2010)
- WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League)
- Texas Football Club – May, 2013 – July, 2013
- Forth Worth FC – May, 2009 – August, 2009
College Experience:
- St. Mary’s University – August, 2005 – May, 2009
Mandy Brettingen
Title: Coach
- Head Coach – South Dakota University– 2010-present
- Assistant coach Minnesota State University, 2003-2007
- Assistant coach University of Utah 1999-2003
- Coach Stars ‘N Stripes international soccer tours 2000-present
- Member as player of Stars ‘N Stripes 1994
- Certified strength and conditioning specialist
