George Kuntz Named to AYSO Post; Will Remain With 'Eaters
May 31, 2011
IRVINE, Calif. --- UC Irvine men's soccer head coach George Kuntz has joined the AYSO staff in the newly-created position of Player Development Technical Advisor.
Kuntz, who will remain as the Anteaters' head coach, will provide technical advice, direction and support to the AYSO National Coaching Advisory Commission, in addition to other duties.
He has been heavily involved in AYSO events and clinics throughout his coaching career.
"I am excited to help develop players and coaches in AYSO at the national level," Kuntz said in the AYSO release announcing his post. "AYSO is an organization that holds an important place in American soccer and has been instrumental in the development of the grassroots player."
Kuntz, who begins his 17th season as UCI's head coach in the fall, led the Anteaters to the program's first NCAA Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2009. His UCI teams won Big West Conference regular-season titles in 2008 and 2010, and Big West Tournament championships in 2008 and 2009.
The three-time Big West Coach of the Year was named NSCAA Far West Region Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2008.
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