COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH DANNY STORLIEN
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
- USSF A License, USSF Youth license and USC Premier license.
- Masters in Education and in Athletic Administration
- Teacher & HS boys’ soccer coach at Bloomington Jefferson since 1996
- Former Professional Men’s Assistant Coach, Minnesota Thunder
- Former Semi-Professional Women’s Coach, Minnesota Lightning
- Former Region II ODP Staff Coach
- Has coached:
34 Current Division I Players - 349 Players Who Played Collegiate Soccer
- 11 Youth National Team players
- 17 Minnesota Ms. or Mr. Soccer Award Recipients
- 18 Gatorade Players of the Year
- 6 NSCAA or USC HS All Americans
- 5 time Minnesota Boys High School Coach of the Year
- Former Athletic Director, Jefferson High School
- 6 time ECNL Champions League Playoffs
- 3 time ECNL Midwest Division Champions
- Played D1 college soccer at UW-Green Bay and DIII at St Mary’s
- Played high school soccer at Park Cottage Grove
- Captain of both college and high school teams.
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
- 17th Season as MHS Varsity Assistant Coach
- Section 2AA Asst. Coach of the Year - 2012
- Section 2AAA Asst. Coach of the Year - 2021
- 2021 MN State HS Assistant Coach of the Year
- Math Teacher at MHS
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH NICK SAMSAL
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH ALEX JOHNSON
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH NICK SAMSAL
- 11th Season on MHS Coaching Staff, 2008-2010 &
- 2016-Present
- 2023 Section 2AAA Assistant Coach of the Year
- Asst. Coach at Chaska HS 2015
- Asst. Coach at Eden Prairie 2006
- Asst. Coach at Willmar 2005
- Tonka United Team Coach 2008-2010 & 2016-2021
- Played & Coached at Adolphus College 2001-2004
- Played at Bloomington Jefferson HS 1995-2000, State Runner-up in 2000
- U.S. Soccer National "C" License
JV HEAD COACH EVAN MORENO
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH NICK SAMSAL
- 2nd Season on MHS Coaching Staff (2025-Present)
- Asst. Coach of South High School Minneapolis (2023-2024)
- Head JV Coach of South High School Minneapolis (2023-2024)
- Asst. Coach MPLS City Futures (2025)
- Asst. Coach Joy Athletic UPSL (2024)
- Played UPSL with MN Twinstars (2026)
- Played MASL2/NPSL with MN Blizzard (2025-2026)
- Played NPSL/UPSL/NFPL with Joy Athletic (2023-2024)
- Played at Northern Arizona University (2018-2021)
- Played for Westwood High School (6A Austin, TX) Varsity (2017-2018)
- Played for Lonestar Academy (Austin, TX) (2015-2017)
- Played for Roosevelt High School Minneapolis Varsity (2014-2015)
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
- 4th season on MHS coaching staff
- 3 years with a winning record with 9B
- Social Studies teacher at MHS
FRESHMAN A HEAD COACH ROON JOHNSON
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
B-SQUAD HEAD COACH JUAN PABLO SALCEDO
- Former Minnetonka High School Varsity Soccer Captain (2012–2013)
- 2025 MN Cup Semi-Finalist through the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
- Leads with an emphasis on culture, accountability, resilience, and helping players maximize their potential on and off the field
- Passionate about developing strong team identity, leadership habits, and competitive confidence through the game of soccer
- Speaker and mentor focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth
- Believes deeply in building community through sports, food, and shared experiences
- 13-0-2 record as Minnetonka Boys 9A Head Coach
FRESHMAN B HEAD COACH MATT VANBENSCHOTEN
FRESHMAN B HEAD COACH MATT VANBENSCHOTEN
FRESHMAN B HEAD COACH MATT VANBENSCHOTEN
- USSF B License
- Minnesota Thunder Academy - Juniors Director
- USL Head of Scouting -Central Region
- Minneapolis City (USL2) - General Manager
- Minneapolis City - Head Coach (2019-2022)
- M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy - Bethel Seminary