George Fox University

Erin Grand joined the men’s soccer coaching staff in 2021, and has been coaching soccer for over 15 years, working with driven and talented soccer players in both the USA and Canada. She has coached college and youth at the highest levels and is a dedicated coach that focuses on the development of the player and the person. Erin’s breadth of experience within coaching, kinesiology, and sports psychology enables her to impact her players and team in a positive way that drives character development and performance.
 
Previous Coaching Experience

• Portland Thorns Academy 2007 Head Coach – 2020-Present
• Bridge City Soccer Club 2004 Head Coach – 2019-20
• Region 4 ODP 2006 Assistant Coach – 2019-20
• Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club 2001 Head Coach – 2019-20
• North Carolina Football Club Youth U13 Head Coach – 2017-19
• University of North Carolina Match Analytics Women's Soccer – 2014-18
• North Carolina ODP Staff Coach – 2014-18
• Triangle Futbol Club Alliance 2003 and 2004 Head Coach – 2014-17
• University of Western Ontario Assistant Coach Women's Soccer – 2013-14
• North London Soccer Club 2001, 1997, 1996 Head Coach – 2013-14
• Wilfrid Laurier University Assistant Coach Women's Soccer – 2011-14

Playing Experience

• Four-year starter University of Western Ontario Women’s Soccer – 2007-11
• Canadian National Training Team – Ontario – 2004-06

Education:

• University of Western Ontario – 2007-11
  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours Specialization in Kinesiology, Psychology Minor
• Wilfrid Laurier University – 2011-13
  • Master’s of Science, Kinesiology

Coaching Licenses

• USSF B License
• United Soccer Coaches Premier License
• Canada Soccer Pre-B License