Coaching Staff

This is my 4th year as the Head Coach of the girls Varsity soccer team. Before I got into coaching I played 3 years of Varsity soccer at Hopkins High School. After graduating in 2013 I began coaching in the Hopkins HS program and at Tonka United. I spent six years there before being named the u10-13 age group director at NSSA. 3 Years ago I returned to Tonka United as the u11-12 girls director and coach of the 2011 Boys Tonka Fusion Elite academy team. My purpose as a coach is to provide an inclusive environment that encourages learning and joy for all players.

This will be my 7th year coaching at Mounds View and my 4th year as the Assistant Varsity Coach! I graduated from Mounds View in 2018 after four years on varsity, serving as captain for two of them. Soccer has always been a huge part of my life- I've also been coaching with the North Suburban Soccer Association since 2016, helping players grow their skills and love for the game. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from Bethel University in 2021 and will be graduated last fall with my Master of Education in School Counseling from Grand Canyon University. When I'm not on the field, you'll probably find me on the lake with friends, working out, spending time with family, or soaking up every moment as a proud Auntie to three amazing kids.

If you were to ask me to name my number one passion, the answer would be soccer. My name is Warren Herrera and I was born and raised in Costa Rica, with soccer being at the heart of my life experience. The skills that I have learned from playing soccer have served me well professionally and personally, having learned dedication, commitment, and perseverance to continually evolve into more and constantly striving to succeed. My youth playing days brought me internationally and since moving to MN I have continued to play in different leagues throughout the Twin Cities. I hold a grassroots coaching license and have been coaching throughout the state in various capacities. My wife and I lived in Shoreview for the last 15 years and we have two boys and a girl. I'm very excited to be part of the MVHS girls program. The skills that I have learned from playing soccer has served me well professionally and personally, having learned dedication, commitment, and perseverance to continually evolve into more, and constantly striving to succeed. My youth playing days brought me internationally and since moving to MN, I have continued to play in different leagues throughout the Twin Cities, I hold a grassroots coaching license and have been coaching throughout the state in various capacities. My wife and I have lived in Shoreview for the last 15 years and we have 2 boys and a girl, I’m very excited to be part of the Mounds View High School girls program.

Soccer has always been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started playing around three years old and have continued through club, high school, and collegiate soccer. I am going into my 3rd year of coaching and I love creating a fun and positive enviroment where players can build confidence, challenge themselves, and grow both on and off the field. Most importantly, I want my players to enjoy the game, create great memories, and love soccer as much as I do.

This is my 2nd season with MVGS after spending the previous 8 years at Irondale (5 with boys, 3 with the girls). I've been involved with soccer for the past 40 years as a player, referee, coach, parent, and booster. While my primary focus is in support of the goalkeepers, I'm always eager to offer up support anywhere it's needed. I'm excited to be back at MVGS this fall and look forward to working with this great group of girls and wonderful coaching staff.