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Mike Runeare, in his second season as head coach of the Slugs, brings vast experience as both a head coach and as a former player. As a coach, the New York native boasts an extensive resume, including an “A” license from the United States Soccer federation as well as a “Premier” license from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. He is also the former head coach of the Santa Cruz Breakers U-16 Academy team, Santa Cruz Breakers NPSL team, and is the current head coach of the Santa Cruz Breakers U-18 Academy team.

As a player, Mike played four years at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, captaining the team in 1984. He went on to play professionally for the Houston Dynamo in 1985 and for the Kalamazoo Kangaroos in 1986 as part of the American Indoor Soccer Association. Mike was the UCSC Head Women’s Coach from 2002-2008 where he led the team to an outstanding four NCAA post-season appearances. In his first year with the men’s team in 2009, Mike once again was able to bring his team to the NCAA tournament. 

Assistant Coaches

In his second season with the Slugs, Dave brings a depth of playing experience to the team. Dave graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2006 with a degree in Business and Economics, where he was a three year starting central midfielder, and served and team captain in his senior year. In 2004 Dave helped to lead the Slug to an appearance in the NCAA Final Four and a National Runners Up finish. In 2006 Dave captained the Slugs to a 21-2 record and an appearance in the NCAA tournament's round of 16. In

addition to his successful college career, Dave has stared for the Semi-Professional San Jose Frogs, and spent several months playing with Arminia Bieiefeld of the German Bundesliga. Dave is currently a Head Coach for the Santa Cruz County Breakers, the Harbor High School girls varsity team, and is the Director of the Catalyst Soccer Player Development Program in Santa Cruz and Monterey County.

Devon, a native of New York comes to us with a career in professional coaching and education in his first season with the Slugs.  Devon graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts with a degree in Physical Education and Coaching, where he played 3 seasons including one as Captain.  The past four seasons Devon has been the Associate Head Men’s Coach, and Women’s Assistant at Bard College in Red Hook NY. 

Devon has spent his past on the east coast coaching with such organizations as Eastern NY Olympic Development Program, and Middlepath Premiere FC coaching several successful teams in his young career.  Currently Devon is pursuing his Masters Degree in Physical Education and Coaching, and is Co-Director of the Catalyst Soccer Player Development Program here in Santa Cruz.