Tommy Geis appointed Technical Director for Mass Youth Soccer

Tommy Geis, Assistant Technical Director for Massachusetts Youth Soccer has been promoted to the role of Technical Director effective February 1, 2023.

A Pittsburgh native and graduate of La Roche College, Tommy has been an influential and respected coach and educator for Mass Youth Soccer since September 2010. Tommy holds a US Soccer A License, US Soccer Director of Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and US Youth Soccer National Youth License. Additionally, Tommy is a certified Lead Instructor for US Soccer’s C License and Grassroots License Pathway. Tommy has been at the forefront of coaching education developments for the past decade and is a prominent member of national focus groups dedicated to improving Coach Education content, opportunities, and experiences for coaches across the US.

“I truly appreciate this opportunity Mass Youth Soccer has offered me. I am thankful to have worked with Ian Mulliner and for his role as a mentor, colleague but most importantly friend.

His leadership has helped me prepare for these next steps in my career. It is also an honor to follow in the footsteps of all my predecessors from Dean Conway, Mike Singleton, Tom Goodman to Ian; all of whom have made me the soccer leader I am today. I’m looking forward to continued work with all the MA Youth staff I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 12+ years. Thanks to the MA Youth Soccer family, we will continue to advance the game of soccer in the region and beyond.” Tommy

Geis, MA Youth Soccer

In the role of Technical Director, Tommy will lead Mass Youth Soccer’s Technical Department staff in delivering programs and initiatives including Coach Education, Parent Engagement Initiatives, Olympic Development Program, GOALS / GOALS for Success, Town Select League and District Select Programs.

Prior to Mass Youth Soccer Tommy led Anchorage Youth Soccer Club in Alaska as Director of Coaching where he was recognized as Alaska Girls Coach of the Year in 2009.

“Mass Youth Soccer has been fortunate to have had a nationally regarded leader with Tommy’s knowledge, experience and capabilities delivering the highest quality programming and coach education for the past 12 years. Tommy is universally acclaimed for his kindness and dedication, and we are excited for Tommy to continue to develop Massachusetts’ strong soccer culture to continue empowering member leagues organizations, parents, coaches, referees and ultimately the players with safe, fun, affordable and inclusive soccer environments.” David Amidon, Mass Youth Soccer President.

Ian Mulliner joins US Soccer

Ian Mulliner, Technical Director for Massachusetts Youth Soccer will be joining the US Soccer Federations Coach Education department as a Coach Educator Developer in February 2023.

Ian has been a national leader in coach education initiatives for several years including involvement in the development of current US Soccer License Courses. As a Coach Educator Developer Ian will be overseeing the Formal Education Pathway his responsibilities will include recruitment of future coach educators and developing the Coach Educator Developer role.

Ian has expertly led Mass Youth Soccer’s Technical Department Coach Education, Programming and Initiatives since August 2010. A master in the art of questioning, Ian will be fondly remembered for his wit, humility and instant ability to energize a room or soccer field!

“It is with more than a tinge of sadness that I am concluding my time with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer family. It has been a great honor and pleasure to be able to alongside such a talented and devoted group of people. I have enjoyed every minute of my tenure and am proud of our achievements during my time in the role of Technical Director. I am confident that my successor Tom Geis will elevate the soccer landscape as he settles into his new role.

I want to thank each and every one that I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know and for the part you have all played in the success of Massachusetts Youth Soccer staying on the forefront in youth soccer.” Ian Mulliner, Mass Youth Soccer

“Anybody involved in the youth soccer landscape will surely remember if they encountered Ian Mulliner. Ian’s ability to teach, instruct, guide and mentor came with his unique style of humor, seriousness and compassion. I have known Ian since he arrived at Mass Youth Soccer as both a board member and as his partner in my current role. I couldn’t have been more blessed to work alongside a true leader, visionary, collaborative and hard-working professional. We wish Ian well in his new endeavors and are more than happy to share him with the rest of the country.” Mike Borislow, Mass Youth Soccer Executive Director.