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Lauren Marcum - Girls Travel Director (U13-U19)
Lauren@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:

• USSF National B license 
• United Soccer Coaches: Director of Coaching 
• USSF Grassroots Instructor License 

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• The University of Findlay - Asst (2014)
•  Cincinnati United Juniors Assistant Director (2018-2021)
• Fredericksburg FC Director of Coaching - Girls Program 
• ODP State Staff Coach 2016-Present (OH & VA)
• Virginia Soccer Association (VSA) | Director of Player Development GU10-U12
• Virginia Development Academy (ECNL) - Assistant Coach U19

Playing Bio:

• The University of Findlay (D2) - 2010-2013 
• Cincinnati Saints, WPSL - 2015
• Cincinnati Sirens FC, WPSL, 2016-2020

Kellie Ernst - Girls Travel Director (U9-U12)
kellie@vareignfc.com

Coaching Licenses:
United Soccer Coaches - Regional Diploma

Coaching/Admin Bio:

• Currently serves as Director of Operations for College of William and Mary Womens soccer program
• Head Coach of Lafayette girls soccer - State Champions (first in school history) 2022
• Named State Coach of the Year for Virginia by the United Soccer Coaches Association for 2022
• Former Club Girls Director for Tidewater Sharks

Playing Bio

• Former Youth and HS Standout at Lafayette HS
• District and Regional Player of the Year,  Junior and Senior Years - holds the LHS record for goals in a career with 109
• Division 1 player at the College of William and Mary

Click Here for Information on the Coaching Slate for the 2024/25 Season