Our Team

With years of experience serving the game, we stand by ready to help you.

TCSL LEADERSHIP

MATT TIANO

CEO

Matt founded TCSL in 2017 with an eye on improving the youth soccer experience in the Twin Cities.

Beginning with 350 teams in the Fall of 2017, TCSL’s reach is now vast: serving 43 member clubs and 35,000 players.

Matt leads the day-to-day operations of TCSL and its office staff.

Focus Areas:

Office leadership
League Commissioner
Business Manager & CFO
State Referee Committee (SRC) Liaison

DAWN ELLERD

MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER

Dawn joined TCSL in August of 2021 after a long stint with the St. Paul Blackhawks as a Club Administrator.

Driven by a desire to constantly reflect and improve, Dawn serves TCSL member clubs by being an incredible resource for Club Administrators and Team Managers.

Focus Areas:

Primary contact for club administrative leadership and team staff (i.e. team managers)
Customer service & support, including but not limited to rostering, event registration and inbound support tickets
League formation and in-season reschedules
GotSport in-house expert

ERIC BOCAN

EVENTS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

After having spent three-plus years at Oregon Youth Soccer Association and two at the National Sports Center, Eric has significant experience in the youth soccer industry. Eric joined TCSL in July, 2024.

At TCSL, Eric oversees tournaments and events with a focus on ensuring that TCSL events are memorable, enjoyable and meaningful. In addition, he manages day-to-day administrative operations of the TCSL Reps and Coach Education departments as well as marketing functions within the organization.

Focus Areas:

TCSL events and cups leadership and execution
TCSL Intern Program
Marketing strategy and execution
Vendor management
TCSL Reps and Coach Education operations

ELLEN BECKEN

EVENTS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

A former TCSL Summer Intern, Ellen joined TCSL as its Operation Coordinator after having graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in May 2025.

Ellen keeps the TCSL office and its staff organized at all times, never saying no to a spreadsheet and ensuring an organized and professional experience at all times for TCSL members.

Focus Areas:

TCSL Reps and Coach Education operations
TCSL marketing and website
Special projects
TCSL league and events support

JOHN CURTIS

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT LEAD

John joined TCSL in August 2025 as a veteran and long-standing contributor to Minnesota soccer.

In his role, John leads all TCSL Player Development initiatives, including TCSL Reps and local programming related to US Club Soccer’s id2 program.

Curtis’s Experience

Current U.S. Soccer instructor
U.S.S.F ‘A’ License
Former Director of Coaching & Player Development, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association; Director, Minnesota ODP
Former College Assistant Coach; Macalester College, St. Olaf College

COLETTE MONTGOMERY

COACH EDUCATION LEAD

No stranger to Minnesota soccer, Colette joined the TCSL staff in August 2025 and serves as the TCSL Coach Education lead and is responsible for managing and delivering the TCSL Coach Education Calendar.

After leading a successful club for many years, in addition to collegiate and semi-pro (Minnesota Aurora) head coaching experience, Colette is well equipped to be an outstanding resource for Minnesota coaches.

Montgomery’s Experience

Current U.S. Soccer instructor
U.S.S.F ‘B’ License
Former Director of Coaching, Edina Soccer Club; Head Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach North Central University; Sporting Director/Head Coach, Minnesota Aurora FC
US Club Soccer Board of Directors