The Colorado Storm is pleased to announce the hiring of David Dir as the Club's new President/Executive Director.

David’s resume is very impressive with extensive soccer coaching and business operations experience.  David worked at all levels of soccer from the youth club level to professional and even international levels.

David was the first employee of the MLS where he helped form the league as its original head of player personnel.  David has also coached at the MLS level.  He became one of the first MLS head coaches and led the Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas) from 1996-2001, where he won the 1997 U.S. Open Cup and ranks 8^th all-time in MLS head coaching wins.  After leaving Dallas, David worked as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team from 2002-2011, helping in the development of many MLS and United States National Team players.

David has many connections to the Denver area, having been the head coach and vice president of the Colorado Foxes from 1991-1994 and the head coach of the Regis University men’s soccer team from 1990-1991.

Along with his professional and international background David also has extensive experience   running youth clubs as he founded and was Executive Director of ASG Futbol Club in Dallas for 10+ years.

 David’s past experience makes him an ideal candidate to lead Colorado Storm. In his own words, “For 30 years I have been involved in every aspect and level of the game in this country.  I bring a unique understanding of how to balance the soccer side and the business side which will be vital in leading this club forward.”

The Board of Directors feels very fortunate to retain someone of David’s experience as the President /Executive Director of Colorado Storm and looks forward to his leadership as we strive to be the premier youth soccer club in the region.