Tri-Cities Soccer hired Vlatko Minic to lead our high school premier program.  Mr. Minic, a former college and professional player, will lead the 14-18 year old teams (U15-U19) beginning in 2010.

Mr. Minic currently leads our TCSA Premier U14, U15, U16 and U19 Boys and Girls teams.  “The goal for our High School program is to build high level boys and girls teams which can consistently compete for Illinois State Cup, compete in College Showcase tournaments and help the boys and girls from the Tri-Cities area achieve college scholarships,” says Jeff Durocher, Board Member for Tri-Cities Soccer.  “Coach Minic has proven that he can do that so we look forward to having him join TCSA.” 

“I’m very excited about working with Tri-Cities Soccer to help them build their high school program,” says Mr. Minic.  “There is tremendous opportunity for high level soccer in the Tri-Cities area.”

About Vlatko Minic

Mr. Minic was a three time 1^st team all conference player in high school before going on to play at the University of Wisconsin Madison.  At UW Madison he was part of the building block for the Badgers’ 1995 National Championship.  Mr. Minic continued playing at the professional level with the Milwaukee Rampage and the Pittsburgh Stingers.  After retiring from playing, Mr. Minic went on to coach college soccer at University Wisconsin-Parkside where he helped lead the Rangers to a 47-6-3 record, two conference championships and two NCAA tournament appearances.