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Sean BaumannHead Coach

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Biography
Originally from Illinois, Sean played Division I soccer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) before continuing his career at the professional level. His passion for the game led him to Sweden, where he spent two years playing professionally before making Colorado his home in 2018. With a USSF A License and a USSF C License…
Originally from Illinois, Sean played Division I soccer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) before continuing his career at the professional level. His passion for the game led him to Sweden, where he spent two years playing professionally before making Colorado his home in 2018.
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With a USSF A License and a USSF C License Coach Educator certification, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field. Beyond his credentials, he is known for fostering strong, lasting relationships with players, staff, and the broader soccer community.
Throughout his career, Sean has worn many hats—including coach, director of coaches, director of soccer operations, and most recently, USL general manager. Now, he’s excited to bring his expertise and energy to Colorado Storm, helping to develop the next generation of players and positively impact the communities they represent.
Daniel AgnewAssistant Coach

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Biography
Originally from Northern Ireland, Daniel began his playing career with Ballymena United Football Club in the Northern Ireland Football League’s (NIFL) professional development phase before continuing at Ashford University, a nationally ranked men’s soccer program in Iowa. With coaching experience spanning grassroots to elite youth levels—including work within Major League Soccer (MLS) Academy—Daniel plays a…
Originally from Northern Ireland, Daniel began his playing career with Ballymena United Football Club in the Northern Ireland Football League’s (NIFL) professional development phase before continuing at Ashford University, a nationally ranked men’s soccer program in Iowa.
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With coaching experience spanning grassroots to elite youth levels—including work within Major League Soccer (MLS) Academy—Daniel plays a key role in identifying and developing top young talent in Colorado. His focus is on ensuring a seamless transition for players to compete at the next level, both regionally and nationally.
A lifelong student of the game, Daniel’s dedication to education extends beyond the field. Holding a master’s degree, he continues his professional development through multiple governing bodies, including UEFA and USSF. His commitment to coaching excellence was recognized when he was selected for the 2023-24 United Soccer Coaches 30-Under-30 program—an elite education and mentorship initiative supporting the next generation of top coaches.
Michael LindAssistant Coach

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Biography
Michael Lind is the current Head Coach of the Colorado Rapids U16 ECNL team and serves as an assistant coach for the U13 Academy team. A Denver, Colorado native, he brings over 12 years of experience in youth soccer development. He is currently pursuing his UEFA A coaching license and a Master’s degree in Coaching…
Michael Lind is the current Head Coach of the Colorado Rapids U16 ECNL team and serves as an assistant coach for the U13 Academy team. A Denver, Colorado native, he brings over 12 years of experience in youth soccer development. He is currently pursuing his UEFA A coaching license and a Master’s degree in Coaching from the University of South Wales.
Over the course of his career, Lind has held coaching positions at top Colorado clubs, including Real Colorado, Boulder, and Edge Soccer Clubs. He has coached across elite national platforms such as the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (DA), MLS NEXT, USL Academy League, and ECNL. As a player, he developed through the Colorado Storm system.
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Max PolandAssistant Coach

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Biography
Max brings a wealth of experience, blending international playing exposure with a deep passion for coaching and player development. Starting at an early age in Fort Collins, he quickly became immersed in the game and honed his skills with local clubs like Arsenal and Storm. His move to Germany, where he played for TV Erkheim…
Max brings a wealth of experience, blending international playing exposure with a deep passion for coaching and player development. Starting at an early age in Fort Collins, he quickly became immersed in the game and honed his skills with local clubs like Arsenal and Storm. His move to Germany, where he played for TV Erkheim 2019, enriched his understanding of the game on an international level. After returning to the U.S., Max pursued a Bachelor’s in Sport Management at the University of Northern Colorado, which set the foundation for this transition into coaching. He holds a USSF “B” License and is currently working towards his “A” License. Max is dedicated to the development of players on and off the field. His coaching philosophy centers around playing an aesthetically pleasing style of soccer while fostering an unmatched work ethic, ensuring his teams are not only skilled but also hardworking.
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Tristan LainGoalkeeping Coach

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Biography
Tristan Lain joins the Colorado Storm staff, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong background in goalkeeper development. A former Division I goalkeeper, Tristan began his coaching journey with the largest youth club in Fargo, North Dakota, while also volunteering with the women’s program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He later became the Director…
Tristan Lain joins the Colorado Storm staff, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong background in goalkeeper development.
A former Division I goalkeeper, Tristan began his coaching journey with the largest youth club in Fargo, North Dakota, while also volunteering with the women’s program at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He later became the Director of Goalkeeping, where he was instrumental in building the program from the ground up.
Tristan went on to serve as the assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s programs at Franklin College, where he helped guide several goalkeepers to conference honors.
In February 2022, Tristan relocated to Colorado and took over the South region’s goalkeeping program. Since then, he has made a significant impact—not only in the South region but also within the ECNL-RL Girls program.
We’re excited to officially welcome Tristan to the staff and look forward to the continued influence he’ll have on our goalkeepers throughout the season.