Mike Haas signs as Technical Director for Colorado Rush, Haas brings an enormous amount of experience to the club. Director of Operations, John Carroll, "Mike Haas is one of the most knowledgeable, experienced instructors within the game of soccer. His influence on the game goes way beyond the Colorado landscape. As a youth player, Mike Haas was my first Director of Coaching and provided me great opportunities to excel. After my playing career was over, Mike was there again to influence and guide me to become a youth coach. I am extremely excited to have the chance to work with him again. Our club is lucky to have him".
Russell Finch, “I think this is a good step for the club. This will allow me to focus as the Girls Academy and Mike can look at the club from a holistic viewpoint”.
Mike will oversee the following departments, the Goalkeeping Department, the Recreational Department, both Boys and Girls Academy’s, the Competitive Branch and the Adult Branch.
Mike Haas is a US Soccer National Instructor; holds his National “A” License; has 35 years coaching experience including the US National Paralympic Team; National Teams Scout; Colorado State Dir. Of Coaching; Mike Played Professional Soccer and Dallas Tornado and the Denver Avalanche; Technical Director for the Storm; Rapids DA Coach and just recently, the Technical Director for Downtown Las Vegas SC.