Girls Academy Coaching Announcement for the 2026

Why Goalkeeper Development Matters at Coppermine Soccer Club

Goalkeepers have a unique role within a team. They see the game differently, communicate constantly, organize players in front of them, and are often asked to make quick decisions under pressure. Because of that, goalkeeper development cannot rely only on regular team training.

At Coppermine Soccer Club, we believe goalkeepers need consistent, position-specific coaching that helps them build confidence, improve technique, understand game situations, and grow as leaders. Our goalkeeper program gives players the chance to train with coaches who understand the demands of the position and can help them develop at each stage of the game.

This program supports goalkeepers across our youth teams, Girls Academy, and MLS NEXT pathway. The goal is simple: give our goalkeepers the training, feedback, and support they need to keep improving within their team environment.

Introducing the Coppermine 2026/27 Goalkeeper Staff

Coppermine Soccer Club is proud to introduce our goalkeeper staff for the 2026/27 season.

Boys Program

Brock Yetso Goalkeeper Director

The program will be led by Brock Yetso, a former University of Virginia standout and youth National Team player with more than 25 years of coaching experience across the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. Brock currently serves as the goalkeeper coach at Loyola Blakefield and Towson University and will help guide the club’s goalkeeper training structure.

Phil Saunders

Brock will work alongside Phil Saunders, a former UMBC standout and current Baltimore Blast goalkeeper coach, to lead training for Coppermine’s Boys Youth and MLS NEXT goalkeepers. Together, they bring strong playing and coaching backgrounds, along with a clear understanding of what goalkeepers need to compete in demanding environments.

Girls Program

Tiffany McKee

On the girls’ side, Tiffany McKee, current head coach at St. Paul’s School for Girls, will lead the Girls Academy goalkeepers. A former record-setting goalkeeper at Stevenson University, Tiffany has spent the past decade developing many of the region’s top female goalkeepers and brings valuable experience to our GA pathway.

Brenna Ellenberger

Supporting the girls’ youth pathway is Brenna Ellenberger, who had an outstanding collegiate career at Hood College, where she set multiple records in shutouts and saves while earning All-Conference honors. Brenna brings energy, experience, and a strong developmental approach to our younger goalkeepers.

Julie Yetso

Rounding out the staff is Julie Yetso, a former UCLA and Loyola College goalkeeper and National C licensed coach. Julie brings valuable insight, technical knowledge, and game-day feedback to both players and staff.

Together, this staff will work with goalkeepers across Coppermine’s youth, Girls Academy, and MLS NEXT teams, providing consistent training focused on confidence, communication, decision-making, technical growth, and continued player development.