University of Denver Athletics

Aaron Manahan enters his first season as an assistant coach (skill instruction and recruiting) for the DU women's soccer team in the 2025 season.

Prior to Denver

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club Coach (2024-pres.)

• Helped with player skill education and team position assignments
• Assisted with stretching, strengh and conditioning exercises

D'Evelyn High School Girls Soccer Coach (2023-pres.)

• Helped lead team to 11-5-1 record and Jeffco League 4A title in 2023-24
• Qualified for CHSAA state tournament in 2024

Mountain Rush Technical Director (2020-24)

• Oversaw operations for all age groups and divisions
• Directed training and conditioning programming
• Assisted with goalkeeper training

Additional Experience & Qualifications

• Served as assistant coach for FC Denver from 2021-23
• Served as high school/goalkeeper director for Altitude FC from 2015-17
• Served as boys soccer head coach for Golden High School from 2023-15
• Served as head coach for Colorado Edge from 20-15
• Played professional soccer for Denver Dynamite, Colorado Edge, Golden Strikers and FC Denver

Education

• Masters's degree in communications (Mount Marty College)
• Bachelor's degree in sports management (Colorado Christian)