KANSAS CITY – Letourneau head women's soccer coach Alyssa Taramona was selected to the United Soccer Coaches 2021-22 30 Under 30 Program, which made the announcement this week.
 
Taramona is was one of 30 individuals chosen from a pool of almost 300 applicants. The class includes nine youth, four high school and 17 college coaches.
 
She was named LeTourneau University women's soccer head coach on July 24, 2020, after holding the same position at Schreiner in 2019.

Prior to Schreiner, Taramona was a graduate assistant coach at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. She was part of a staff that went 28-25-8 from 2016-18.  A former All-Heartland Conference goalkeeper, she helped the Rattlers pitch 13 shutouts during her three years coaching at her alma mater.

She has head coaching experience at the high school and club levels in San Antonio and holds a goalkeeping Level 1 diploma. Taramona has advanced technical training in three areas: passing patterns and functional training, developing a team philosophy and purpose, and creating talent: how to get the best from soccer and earned her United States Soccer Federation D License.

A native of Forney, Texas, Taramona was a four-year letter winner at St. Mary's. She finished as the school's single season and all-time career saves leader.

Taramona earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise and sport science from St. Mary's. She earned a master's degree in educational leadership from St. Mary's.

About the Program
Launched in 2013, the 30 Under 30 Program is a year-long education and mentorship opportunity designed to recognize up-and-coming members of the coaching profession who are 30 years of age or younger.

The program gives participants exposure to mentorship, and the opportunity to take advantage of educational offerings, such as advanced diplomas and the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
United Soccer Coaches highlights members of the 30 Under 30 Program throughout the year across a variety of platforms, including Soccer Journal, the United Soccer Coaches Podcast and the association's official social media channels. To learn more, visit UnitedSoccerCoaches.org/30under30.

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