United Soccer Coaches has announced the selection of Vince Ganzberg, (Indiana Soccer’s Director of Coaching and ODP Director in the early 2000s), as its 2026 Mike Berticelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient for his outstanding contributions to coaching education and his singular service to the game.
Ganzberg becomes the 27th person to receive this prestigious recognition from his peers. The award is named in honor of Mike Berticelli, the Association’s former Vice President of Education and men’s coach at the University of Notre Dame who passed away in 2000.
“Congratulations to Vince Ganzberg, this year’s Mike Bertcelli Excellence in Coaching Education Award recipient,” said United Soccer Coaches President Paul Payne. “Vince often speaks of the influence that Bert had on his coaching career which makes this award even more special. Vince has been a leader in coach education for many years and is well deserving of this honor.”