Technical Staff

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Adam Fenster - Manager/Head Coach

Adam comes to us with a USSF 'B' License and a wealth of experience coaching at the youth and collegiate levels, including long tenures at Bellevue College and The Evergreen State College. Currently, he serves as the Camp Director at Sound FC while also coaching a youth team. Additionally, he has played at every level available during his active career, including a stint in the Netherlands.

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Anastacio "Stas" Rivera - Sporting Director & Assistant Coach

Anastacio is the acting Sporting Director and an assistant coach for the program. He is responsible for player acquisition, team-related sponsorships, arranging friendlies, and handling general team-to-player communications, along with addressing any other needs the Head Coach may have. He also serves as an assistant coach for the first and second teams. His experience includes nearly 10 years of coaching youth soccer on the Eastside, primarily with Bellevue United FC and Mercer Island FC. Additionally, he coached at Juanita HS for one season before shifting his focus to the development of Bellevue Athletic.

Brian Burkholder - Assistant Coach

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Tao Shen - B2 Head Coach

Coach Tao holds a USSF C License. He previously served as the head coach at Trinity Lutheran College and Bellevue College, as well as the head coach for the Snohomish Skyhawks, a semi-professional team. He brings extensive experience working with various local premier youth clubs, including academy teams, futsal teams, camps, and team settings. He firmly believes that player development varies for each individual, and he emphasizes that proper training and the right environment are key to success. Coach Tao is happily married to his wife, Emerisse. They are proud parents of two children: Izzy (9) and Evan (5).

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Kelly McCracken - Athletic Trainer

Dr. Kelly McCracken is a dual-credentialed physical therapist and athletic trainer. Kelly's ambition to excel as a top provider, coupled with her distinctive background as an athletic trainer, makes her a fantastic candidate to work with aspiring professional athletes. Her dedication to personal growth and expanding her expertise align seamlessly with the Bellevue culture.