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David Kenna became the Coach of the Hurricanes in the Fall of 2007.  David holds UEFA "A" and NSCAA National Licenses and has coached NCSL teams for 15+ years.  He has aided his teams to multiple State Cup Championships and Regional success.  A former semi professional player in Ireland, David has run his own soccer company, been the Technical Director of Herndon Youth Soccer, been awarded “World Cup ’94 Volunteer Achievement Award for Educational Programs”, created and implemented the MPS Girls U-9 through U-11 Developmental model, and been the Age Group Director for MPS U-14 & older team implementing a “competitive” model.

The Hurricanes’ outgoing coach, Marcelo Valencia continues to stay involved with the team as assistant coach.  He is the Head Varsity Coach of the Potomac School in Mclean, VA, holds USSF "B" and National Youth Licenses and has coached NCSL and WAGS teams for 10+ years.  A former professional player with Washington Warthogs and Philadelphia Kixx, Marcelo attended George Washington University, was four time Atlantic 10 first team member, Atlantic 10 Player of the year (1992) and member of the Atlantic 10 25th Anniversary soccer team.

The Hurricanes also receive training during the year through the McLean Premier Soccer (MPS) program which provides some of best coaches and clinicians in the Washington area, including Clyde Watson (recently the head coach of Washington Freedom). In addition, Hurricanes’ players do fitness and speed training with "Explosive Performance".