⭐ Angie Faraci — Vermont United Soccer Academy

We’re proud to spotlight Coach Angie Faraci, one of Vermont’s most accomplished, respected, and transformational soccer leaders — and the Director of Operations and U14 & Under Girls Program Coach at Vermont United Soccer Academy.

With 35+ years of coaching experience, a United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) National Diploma, and a legacy of building winning programs, Coach Angie brings unmatched leadership, expertise, and heart to every player she serves.

🏆 A Championship Coach & Program Builder

Coach Angie made history as the first woman in Vermont to win a boys’ high school state championship, leading Peoples Academy to two Division III State Titles (2020, 2022) and three state championship appearances.

Now as Head Coach of Lamoille Union High School Boys Varsity (Fall 2024–present), she has:

• Delivered program-changing wins not seen in 30+ years
• Secured the school’s first home playoff berth in five years
• Transformed once-lopsided losses into competitive, winning performances
• Built a culture of belief, accountability, and confidence

🌟 Historic & Regional Honors

• Vermont Soccer Coach of the Year (2020)
• Vermont Small School Coach of the Year (2017, 2020)
• New England Regional Coach of the Year — Boys Small School (2020)
• First Female Head Coach of the Twin State Lions Cup (2021)
• Led Vermont’s top 20 boys players in a historic interstate all-star match

⚽ Deep Club & Player Development Experience

• 10+ years coaching with VTUSA (now in her 3rd year as Director of Operations)
• 13 years with Nordic Premier Soccer Club (Girls U10–U18)
• 10 years as BRMS Girls Soccer Head Coach
• 3 years as Head Women’s Coach at Johnson State College
• Oversees player development, club operations, tournaments, training systems, and family experience at VTUSA

🧠 Coach Angie’s Philosophy: Build the Whole Player

Coach Angie is known for developing athletes who are:
✔ Confident and mentally tough
✔ Technically sound and tactically smart
✔ Disciplined, accountable, and resilient
✔ Great teammates and strong leaders
✔ Passionate about improvement — on and off the field

She creates environments where players feel challenged, supported, believed in, and empowered to reach their potential.

🎓 Educator, Mentor, and Role Model

Beyond soccer, Angie is a Physical Education & Wellness Teacher, a Vermont Distinguished Service Award recipient, and a mentor who teaches life skills through sport — including leadership, communication, perseverance, and self-belief.

❤️ Why Families Choose Coach Angie

Parents trust Coach Angie because she offers:
⚽ Elite-level coaching and structure
⚽ Honest feedback and personal mentorship
⚽ A proven track record of building winning programs
⚽ A safe, positive, disciplined, and motivating environment
⚽ A coach who truly cares about kids as people, not just players

If you want your child learning from a coach who has made history, built champions, developed leaders, and shaped lives, Coach Angie Faraci is the gold standard.