First Touch Ambassador Coaches are official First Touch Foundation representatives who lead, mentor, and advocate for youth through soccer.
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    Marcos Ugarte

    Rhode Island FC

    University of Michigan

  • Nicholas Woodruff

    NextStep Training Founder/ Mount St. Charles Academy Head Coach

    Michigan State University

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    Patrick Mehlert

    American University Mens coach

    American University

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    Edward Gonzalez

    Academy Scouting Manager - Austin FC

    St. Lawrence University

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    Noah Bushey

    New England Revolution Academy Coach

    Gonzaga University

  • Daniel O'Keefe

    Shattuck St. Marys MLS Next Head Coach

    Radford University

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    Patrick Barbosa

    Providence College Women’s Coach

    Southern New Hampshire University

  • A middle-aged man with gray facial hair, wearing a brown polo shirt and cream-colored pants, sits on a bench in a room with neutral-colored walls.

    Dylan Hogan

    Vale SC

    Southern Connecticut State University

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    Adam Gabbard

    Framingham State University Mens Soccer Coach

    Curry College