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Kevin Ireland
Kevin Ireland is the Academy Director and Assistant General Manager of Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC. Originally from Scotland, Kevin grew up immersed in the country's rich soccer culture, progressing through the youth ranks and joining Celtic's academy. His career spans multiple continents, including coaching stints in New Zealand and the US, where he gained experience in player development, youth systems, and building community-focused soccer programs. Passionate about making soccer accessible, Kevin advocates for affordable youth soccer and improving the US soccer system by addressing issues like the pay-to-play model and enhancing coaching quality.