Nicole Lukic
Head Coach // Nlukic@mnaurora.com
Lukic currently serves as Director of Operations at Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club, one of the largest youth soccer organizations in Minnesota where she works with coaches and teams to ensure success on and off the field. Lukic served as assistant director at Rush Select, an elite national program. Lukic has experience as a technical director, head coach, and assistant coach at the youth and college levels including starting a program for Rush Wisconsin West.
“Being part of this new club is so exciting. The soccer community is so hungry for opportunities to support clubs like this and being able to play a part in leading this team is absolutely incredible. We are excited to play a technical, attacking style of soccer that helps players grow their game and continue their soccer careers at the highest level and I can’t wait to get started.”
- USSF A License
- Masters Degree
- 2021 Midwest Youth Boys Coach of the Year
- 30 under 30 (2015)
- Collegiate Coach Experience
- Youth Club Director Experience
- Former NCAA D1 Player
Jennie Clark
First Assistant Coach // JClark@mnaurora.com
Clark most recently served as assistant coach at Dixie State University in Utah and has previously coached at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota. Her extensive playing career includes 5 seasons in the German Bundesliga, playing for Sky Blue in the Women’s Professional Soccer league, and starring as an All American at the University of Minnesota.
“Coming back to Minnesota and being a part of this club feels incredible. I’ve personally experienced the challenge of making the transition from college to pros and it’s very difficult. This club is perfectly positioned to help top players make that jump and I’m happy to play a part in that.”
- USSF C License
- Collegiate Coach Experience
- Club Administrator Experience
- Former Professional Player (NWSL & Bundesliga)
- Former NCAA D1 Player
Jen Larrick
Assistant Coach
Larrick most recently served as acting Head Coach for Hamline University and has previously been Director of Coaching at BV United, assistant coach at Augsburg University, and played at the University of Florida and University of Minnesota.
“Bringing a high-level, high-quality summer women’s soccer experience to Minnesota is exciting and timely. There is a real and growing love of girls’ and women’s soccer here in Minnesota – I hope we can give young girls a team they can dream of playing for one day.”
- USSF C License
- 30 under 30 (2018)
- Collegiate Coach Experience
- Youth Club Director Experience
- Former NCAA D1 Player
Cassie Ulrich
Goalkeeping Coach
Ulrich currently serves as the Head Coach for Salt Lake Community College, a nationally-ranked NJCAA Women’s Soccer program. She is also the Director of Goalkeeping for La Roca Futbol Club, Utah’s premier youth soccer club. Ulrich starred in goal for the University of New Mexico from 2011-2015 before continuing her playing career in England.
- USSF D License
- Masters Degree
- Collegiate Coach Experience
- Youth Club Director Experience
- Former NCAA D1 Player
