New ECNL Girls Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ECNL LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT UNITED FUTBOL ACADEMY
United Futbol Academy Announces Tara Koleski as New ECNL Girls Director

[Cumming, GA] — April 25, 2025 — United Futbol Academy (UFA) is proud to announce the appointment of Tara Koleski as the new ECNL Girls Director, bringing decades of experience, leadership, and player development expertise to the program.

Tara Koleski served as Head Coach at Mansfield University an NCAA DII program. Prior to Mansfield, Koleski was at FC Arizona, of the Arizona State Association, where she served as Director of Coaching, Director of the DPL program, Head Coach of semi-pro UWS team, and Vice President of Building Pathways since 2020. She previously held a position with the Department of State as a Sports Envoy and was part of the Athens, Greece tour working with the US Embassy, serving as a voice for women's soccer in Greece. During the summer of 2023, Koleski was a co-host for WTSM TV, Beyond the Pitch, commentating for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Tara was also former Head Coach at the Dominican University of California (2013-15), associate head coach at University Northern Iowa (2008), and head coach at NCAA DI UMBC (2006-2008) and NCAA DII West Chester University (2003-2006). Her accolades include National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), Northeast Region Coach of the Year, the Southeast Pennsylvania Coaches Association (SEPCA), Women's College Coach of the Year and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East Coach of the Year. 

As a player, she earned All American, WCC player of the Year and Adidas Far West Player of the Year. She was also a member of the United States U-21 National Team in 1996–97, and full US National Team pool 1999-2003, then played professionally in Germany in 1999-2000, was drafted by the San Diego Spirit of the Women's United Soccer Association in 2001 and played for the Philadelphia Charge and New York Power. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Tara to the UFA family,” said Iggy Moleka, Executive Director of Soccer at UFA. “Her resume speaks for itself, but what sets her apart is her passion for developing young athletes both on and off the field. Tara’s leadership will be instrumental in elevating our ECNL Girls program.” 

“I’m honored to join UFA and lead the ECNL Girls program into its next chapter,” said Koleski. “This is a club with a strong foundation and a commitment to excellence, and I look forward to working with these incredible players and coaches to build something special.” 

Koleski, who holds a USSF B license, DFB B and a Premier diploma, earned her BA in Sociology from University of Portland, a Masters in Administration Leadership from Northern Arizona University, a Masters in Non-Profit Strategic Management from Harvard University. She’ll begin her role immediately, overseeing all facets of the ECNL Girls program. 

For more information, please visit www.unitedfa.org or contact Executive Director of Soccer, Iggy Moleka at ecnl@unitedfa.org.