Delaware Union Soccer Club Announces Promotion of Shane Engrem as the New Recreational Director
Delaware Union Soccer Club Announces Promotion of Shane Engrem as the New Recreational Director
For Immediate Release
MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE, July 11, 2023 — The Recreational Operations Board of the Delaware Union Soccer Club is pleased to announce the promotion of Shane Engrem to the position of Recreational (REC) Soccer Director, effective immediately. Shane brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as a REC coach for the club since 2018, as well as holding coaching positions at various schools and soccer clubs. Shane brings exorbitant Passion, vast knowledge and love for the game, technical expertise, team development, transformational goals, and solid core values – respect, integrity, and accountability. He is a collaborator and will bring a lot to encouraging, corralling, and engaging the parents and REC coaches. Shane loves helping others and is an extremely humble man. Some of his other strengths are soccer acumen, agility, adaptive learning, direct leadership style and a track record of success.
"We are excited to have Shane Engrem take on this new role within our club," said Karen Felix, Delaware Union Soccer Club Treasurer and Acting Chairman of the REC Operations Board. "His dedication and passion for the sport, as well as his commitment and experience in developing young players, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our club."
Qualifications & Experience
Shane’s qualifications include:
Graduate of Delaware Technical Community College
Played soccer for 20+ years on various teams including:
Glasgow High School (won Flight A multiple times)
Delaware Technical College
USSF National “D” License and Grassroots Referee from Delaware State Referee Committee
Active soccer coaching at various levels of the game including:
Serving as girls soccer coach for Delaware Soccer Union Club since 2018.
Serving as an assistant soccer coach at Glasgow High School.
Coaching and supporting a summer league for Middletown High School, at the Chase Field House in Wilmington, Delaware
Coached and trained winning teams for multiple 3v3 REC Tournaments including the most recent Spring 2023 Tournament
Throughout his career, Shane has shown a commitment to developing young players and building strong relationships with families. Shane's experience and qualifications make him the ideal candidate for the position of REC Operations Director, where he will be responsible for overseeing the development of young players and ensuring that they receive the highest level of coaching and support.
"I am thrilled to take on this new role with Delaware Union Soccer Club," said Shane. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue working with the boys and girls of our club and to help them develop both on and off the field."
About Delaware Union Soccer Club
Delaware Union Soccer Club is a premier soccer organization located in Middletown, Delaware. The club provides a positive and challenging soccer experience for players of all ages and skill levels, while promoting the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, diversity, inclusivity, and community involvement.