Darren Lilla | Head Coach, Thorns Academy
USSF “A” License
Previous Coaching Experience:
- Course Instructor – US Soccer & Oregon Youth Soccer Association
- Director of Methodology – Capital Futbol Club
- Club Development Manager – US Soccer
- Region IV ODP Staff Member
- RTC Director & Head Coach – Portland Timbers & Thorns
- Director of Coaching – FC Portland Academy
- Methodology Consultant – Portland Thorns Academy
- Head Coach – FC Portland Academy & Eastside Timbers
Education & Work History:
- Masters of Education, Portland State University
- Bachelors of Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State University
- Associate Principal, Dean of Students & English Language Teacher