From Youth Coach to the College Sidelines: Teren Schuster’s FC Wisconsin Journey
- Mar 24
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 26
When evaluating a youth soccer club, getting the perspective of a former coach — especially one who now coaches at the collegiate level — provides an incredibly valuable lens. We hear from Teren Schuster, who spent nearly seven years at FC Wisconsin, beginning as a young assistant and eventually working his way up to Youth Director.
For Teren, FC Wisconsin was the ultimate launching pad for his career, largely due to the mentorship of the club's leadership and their unwavering "players-first" philosophy. He highlights several unique advantages that set the club apart, including top-tier turf facilities that beat the unpredictable Wisconsin weather, and a dynamic rostering system that allows players to fluidly move between ECNL and ECNL-RL teams to ensure they get the right amount of challenge and playing time based on their individual developmental timeline.
Most importantly for prospective families, Teren breaks down why the club is a powerhouse for college recruitment. Thanks to a massive network of coaching connections, FC Wisconsin consistently helps players find their perfect fit at the Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, and JuCo levels.
"The club is really big on individual player development and they're a players-first club, and that's something that I still take into my program, into our team here." – Teren Schuster, Coach
