MAX VON RABENAU

Gunston Soccer Club proudly announces the appointment of Max Von Rabenau as its new Director of Coaching. Max brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our club having most recently served as the Technical Director at Fredericksburg Soccer Club, where he successfully implemented innovative coaching methodologies and developed a comprehensive game model. Max has also been serving on the coaching staff for the USYS Olympic Development Program.

Max holds several prestigious licenses and qualifications including a U.S. Soccer Federation National A License, United Soccer Coaches Video Performance Analysis (Levels 1&2), and a United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching Diploma. Additionally, he has earned a Masters of Coaching and Leadership Degree from the University of Delaware, demonstrating his dedication to continuous learning and improvement. With a proven track record at organizations such as the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns, Max's expertise spans all levels of the game, from grassroots development to professional soccer, which will align him seamlessly with the ambitions at Gunston Soccer Club.

“As we crafted the vision for this extremely important role at the club, we knew the right person would share the club’s commitment to excellence on and off the field and its desire to create a challenging but positive training environment for our players. In Max we found not only an individual of exceptional character but also a professional whose attention to detail and impressive portfolio of work has demonstrated his capability to excel as Gunston’s Director of Coaching as we continue to move forward as a club. I’m beyond excited to see how Max's diverse experience in the game, from grassroots development to the professional ranks, will have a positive impact on our players and the Gunston community as a whole” said Dave Sanford, Executive Director and Technical Director for Gunston Soccer Club.

In his new role as Director of Coaching, under the technical direction of Gunston’s Executive Director, Dave Sanford, Max will oversee Gunston’s travel program, spearhead the development of a cohesive game model and travel curriculum, and provide ongoing education and support to our coaching staff. Max’s strategic planning and administrative expertise will be instrumental in furthering the growth and success of Gunston Soccer Club’s travel program and overall operations.

“Max's appointment marks an exciting milestone for our club as we continue to expand and enhance our offerings to our Gunston families,” said James Beers, President of Gunston’s Board of Directors. “Max shares Dave Sanford’s vision for Gunston, and we’re confident that our players will really benefit from his expertise and professional background. Together, with their backgrounds with the DC United and Portland Timbers academies, Max and Dave will be uniquely positioned to help all of our players take their games to the next level. Please say hello to Max when you see him on the field this Spring!”

With Max taking on the role of Director of Coaching, Dave Sanford will assume the role of Technical Director while also continuing as Gunston’s Executive Director.

“I would like to thank Gunston Soccer for this amazing opportunity to lead the club’s growing travel program. I am really looking forward to getting to know all of Gunston’s players and families and seeing what we can accomplish together on our mission to create players that reach their potential on the field and are even better people off the field. Our goal is to create meaningful shared experiences through this sport that we can learn from, grow from, and most importantly be a part of something that is much bigger than just ourselves. It is a remarkable time to be joining Gunston as it continues growing, and I am thrilled to become the newest member of the Gunston community. See everyone on the field soon! Thank you.” said Max Von Rabenau, Director of Coaching.