2024-2025 Coaching Staff

Coach Dave Vassilaros is returning for his sixth year with Idaho Storm. He has coached soccer for 15+ years and holds a USCAA Grassroots & F license.

“The coolest thing about coaching is watching the kids grow together as a team while they learn the game of soccer. I’ve been playing, coaching and reffing since I was 5, and I’m still amazed at the goodness of young kids.

I preach togetherness, self-improvement, respect, and taking two touches instead of one. Every time you step on the field you should look your teammates in the eye and tell them that you are going to fight for them.

Playing in college was awesome, playing in high school was way more fun, but coaching is the best. And seeing Liverpool play under the lights at Anfield is a close second.”

Coach Steve Snider is returning to coach the 2008 Boys in his 4th year with Idaho Storm. He holds a USSF B & a KNVB Dutch License. His extensive 30+ years of experience includes: coaching club and HS teams in Colorado(15yrs), Washington(7yrs) and Idaho(8yrs). His leadership has been part of multiple State Championships or State Cup Championships at each with the most recent 3 coming as the girls coach at Centennial high school. He has also served as the Director of Coaching for Colorado Legends and Colorado Edge for a little over a decade and oversaw about 45 competitive teams.

“I’m so grateful for the soccer experiences I’ve been able to take part in but it is the people I’ve been able to share it with has been the most meaningful part for me. Of course winning and being successful is a lot of fun but we are in a unique position to be able to influence our players lives and that is so much more valuable than anything else we can possibly achieve out here.”

Ben Lowry has been coaching youth sports for 6 years and is glad to be returning with the 2008 boys again this year.

Coach Brandon played in the 2007 U17 World Cup representing the USA. He was a 4 Year all conference Division I Athlete and was drafted to the MLS with Philadelphia Union in 2012. Following this, Brandon began coaching with Santa Clara University and various level youth clubs. As many do, Brandon has moved to Boise for a better quality of life and to focus on the things that bring happiness: kids, soccer, and family. Brandon previously spent two years with Idaho Storm and has returned to the area to continue working to provide the best environment for kids to enjoy soccer. He currently serves as the Director of Coaching for Idaho Storm Soccer Club.

Coach Steve O’Meara has coached youth sports for 11 years and coached with Idaho Storm for 5 years.

After graduating college, Coach Rich served for 10 years (6 active, 4 reserve) in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Major. While serving in the Reserves, he earned a Law Degree. Shortly after law school Coach Rich decided to become a Realtor and has truly enjoyed what he does for the past several years.

Coach Rich has loved the game since he was four years old when he joined his first team, “The Care Bears.” Like most players, he started out in the local recreation leagues before joining competitive teams for tournaments and US Club Soccer. Coach Rich also is an avid fan of the English Premier League.

When his son was seven, the same recreational league Coach Rich grew up in asked if he would coach and he immediately knew it was his turn to give back. Coach Rich had many amazing coaches that knew nothing about soccer initially, but devoted a lot of time and effort to teaching young boys this foreign sport we call Soccer.

From the start, Coach Rich was a natural leading his first recreational team to league champions. He quickly repeated this success a year later and was then nominated to coach the competitive teams of AYSO Region 2. In total, he spent five years coaching both recreational and competitive soccer. In the process, Coach Rich earned his USSF License D and is committed to earning a License C.

Coach Rich believes the game of Soccer is for all kids. No matter your background, you should have a place on the pitch. “Football is the only sport where you put people together, it doesn’t matter if you are rich, or poor, or black, or white. It is one nation. This is the beauty of football.” -Pele

Coach Brandon played in the 2007 U17 World Cup representing the USA. He was a 4 Year all conference Division I Athlete and was drafted to the MLS with Philadelphia Union in 2012. Following this, Brandon began coaching with Santa Clara University and various level youth clubs. As many do, Brandon has moved to Boise for a better quality of life and to focus on the things that bring happiness: kids, soccer, and family. Brandon previously spent two years with Idaho Storm and has returned to the area to continue working to provide the best environment for kids to enjoy soccer. He currently serves as the Director of Coaching for Idaho Storm Soccer Club.

Coach Tyler Bruns is a graduate from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelors and Masters in Physical Education and Health. He played Club/HS soccer in Minnesota with some time at Azusa Pacific University. He has been a K-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher for 15+ years and has coached both Club and HS Soccer  in MN, CA, SD and ID.

This is Coach Darion’s 3rd year with Idaho Storm and his 5th year coaching soccer. He has a US Soccer National D Coaching License & a US Soccer National Grassroots Coaching License.

He played at Yavapai Community College and the College of Idaho and was 2nd team All-Conference both years at the College of Idaho. As a Coach, Darion became the first JV coach in Bishop Kelly history to win a District Championship in 2021. In 2021 he also won the 4A JV Coach of the Year award. He says, “I coach because I think this is the best job in the world!”

Melissa has been playing soccer since she was 5 years old. She, with her team, won 4 State Cup Championships with 4 Regional Tournament appearances. Melissa has been coaching club soccer for 15 years in Idaho, Washington, and Montana. She has played, reffed, and helped develop clubs. She loves to play, but has found real joy in coaching. She has coached all ages through High School. “Watching players grow and develop personally and athletically, and being a part of that, has taught me so much and brings me great joy. This isn’t a job to me, it’s fulfilling to work with the youth.”

Seth Olsen has really enjoyed coaching the 2009 girls team the last 4 years and has spent 11 years coaching youth sports. He has been playing soccer his entire life . . . and “should probably be much better than he is!”

Randy Frantz is entering his second year with Idaho Storm Soccer and has been involved in coaching youth sports for 40 years. He previously played Division 1 soccer at the US Air Force Academy.

Melissa has been playing soccer since she was 5 years old. She, with her team, won 4 State Cup Championships with 4 Regional Tournament appearances. Melissa has been coaching club soccer for 15 years in Idaho, Washington, and Montana. She has played, reffed, and helped develop clubs. She loves to play, but has found real joy in coaching. She has coached all ages through High School. “Watching players grow and develop personally and athletically, and being a part of that, has taught me so much and brings me great joy. This isn’t a job to me, it’s fulfilling to work with the youth.”

Coach Bill Humphries is returning for his 4 year with Idaho Storm Soccer and has 8 years of experience coaching youth sports. As a kid, Bill was constantly found playing sports as a kid and loving it. He naturally wanted to help kids have the same experience. Coach Bill strives to create an environment that is fun yet focused on improving and pushing for improvement. “In the end, I hope each kid looks back with great fondness at the time playing soccer and uses the challenges faced in the sport to successfully overcome life’s challenges.”

This is Coach Scott Ward’s second season with Idaho Storm Soccer. His playing career took him from age 3 rec through collegiate level soccer. He loves the sport and enjoys passing it on to the next generation.