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Cincinnati United Promotes Reece Hands to CUP Boys Technical Director
Cincinnati United Soccer Club is proud to announce the promotion of Reece Hands to the role of CUP Boys Technical Director effective January 1st 2024. Reece currently serves as the U11-U14 Elite Youth Director and will continue to oversee these age groups in his new role
He currently holds the UEFA B License as well as having his Bachelor of Science in Performance Coaching. Hands is currently working on his Masters of Advanced Performance Football Coaching as well as the UEFA A license. He has been on the CUP staff for nearly 6 years, serving at various times, the Silver, Black, DA, and Gold teams in both a head and assistant coach role as well as initiating the TDP program for our U11/U12 players.
Hands states:
“I am incredibly excited to continue my journey further with CUP. Eager to begin in this new chapter and playing a proactive role in providing our members with exceptional opportunities and experiences. I intend to use my expertise in club areas to offer innovation and foster further development. I'm proud to be in contribution of a bright and promising future for our club".
Blake Decker, Cincinnati United CEO:
“Reece is the perfect choice to lead the CUP Boys Program and serves as a reflection of our goal to provide a pathway, not only for players, but also for coaches and staff who demonstrate excellence in their craft and live the mission, vision and values of our club. Reece is a tremendously talented young coach and leader whose humility and work ethic are well known both inside and outside of Cincinnati United.”
As Hands officially begins in his new role on January 1, 2024, the following Cincinnati United Boys structural evolution will include:
Scott Bower: Director of Soccer (CU and CUP boys)
Reece Hands: CUP Boys Technical Director (U11-U19 CUP Boys)
Age Group Directors
U11-U14: Manoj Khettry & Reece Hands
U15-U19: Nedim Gracanin & Scott Stockum
Boys Director of Soccer Scott Bower expressed his excitement over Reece’s promotion, stating:
“At Cincinnati United, it is important that we look to add soccer leaders from outside our market to add quality and unique experience to our staff. Even more importantly it is vital to have developmental pathways for our current high performing coaches and directors. We are proud of our many former coaches moving on to coach in professional and college environments. That said, we are equally, if not more, excited when a forward-thinking, young, energetic director who aligns directly with our club’s core values is tapped to serve as a club leader. Reece will lead the CUP Boys program forward and take us all to greater heights.”
Cincinnati United Soccer Club is the most competitive club in the tri-state area of Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. The club currently fields 200+ teams of over 2,700 players. For more information on the club go to here.
For more information about this strategic plan and opportunities within CU/CUP organization, please contact either of the following:
Cincinnati United President Dan Kunkemoeller
DKunkemoeller@cincinnatiunitedsc.com
Cincinnati United Chief Executive Officer Blake Decker