Your Voice Matters

Feedback. Accountability. Get Involved.

The official community feedback platform for Bend FC. We're committed to transparency, open communication, and continuous improvement — because this club belongs to all of us.

What is Bend FC Listens?

Share Your Voice

Submit feedback on any aspect of the club — coaching, communication, scheduling, player experience, and more. Every submission is read and routed to the right person.

Accountability

We believe in transparency. Know who handles what, how decisions are made, and what standards our coaches and staff are held to. No runaround — just real answers.

Get Involved

This club has served Central Oregon since 1994. Whether you're a parent, player, coach, or community member — your input helps us grow stronger together.

Club Communication Policy

For any club-related issues, concerns, or disputes, please refer to and follow the official Bend FC Club Communication Policy before contacting staff members. This platform is designed to help families, players, coaches, and staff efficiently direct questions and requests to the appropriate Bend FC leadership and personnel.

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Submit Your Feedback

All submissions are confidential and routed directly to the appropriate staff member.

Staff Directory

Know who handles what. Transparency starts here.

Executive Leadership

Donnie Emerson

General Manager / Executive Director

Legal, Club management, Events & tournaments, Media, Field project oversight, Long-term club vision

Greg Ryan

Technical Development & Girls DOC

Girls Academy & Competitive, Coach education

Jessica Passage

Dir. of Business Operations

Registration, Adult leagues, Payment plans, Marketing, Vendors, Facility rentals

Cole McCool

Competitive Ops Director & Boys DOC

Boys Competitive, OYSA league, JDA Boys, Payroll

Alli Carrillo

Futsal Center Manager

Futsal Center operations, Indoor rentals & management

Stef Emerson

Recreation Director

Rec Youth programs, Tech support, Bend Premier Cup

Perris Burnley

Administrative Assistant

Collections, Flyers, Social media, Adult league registration

Kelly Gieber

Camps & Clinics Coordinator

Camps and clinics, JDA Girls

Tom Bunnell

Director of Goalkeeping

Goalkeeping programs

Isaac Villanueva

Head Coach, COCC Programs

COCC programs and classes

Zac Hansen

Head Coach, Jr Stars / Rec Stars

Junior Stars, Rec Stars

2026–2027 Club Calendar

Key dates for the upcoming season. Subject to change as league and tournament schedules are finalized.

April 2026

  • Apr 1: Club Tryout Registration Opens
  • Apr 4: COSL Games Begin
  • Apr 12 – Jun 7: Spring Men's & Coed Adult League
  • Apr 28 – Jun 17: Spring Women's League

May 2026

  • May 11 – 18: Club-Wide Tryouts
  • May 22 – 24: Oregon Surf Tournament (Select)
  • May 23: Scholarship Fund 7v7 Tournament
  • May 29: 2nd Annual Club Picnic
  • May 30: Bend FC 3v3 Tournament

June 2026

  • Jun 1: Competitive Practices Begin
  • Jun 17 – Aug 23: Summer Men's & Adult Coed League
  • Jun 26 – 28: Clash of the Border
  • Jun 28 – Jul 4: Club 4th of July Break

July 2026

  • Jul 6: Competitive Training Resumes
  • Jul 10 – 12: Bend Premier Cup
  • Jul 25 – 27: Oswego Nike Cup (Select)
  • Jul 31 – Aug 2: Mt. Hood Tournament

August 2026

  • Aug 3: HS-Age Teams Conclude Summer Training
  • Aug 7 – 9: Mt. Hood / Oregon Super Cup
  • Aug 10 – Sept 1: Club-Wide Summer Break
  • Aug 30 – Oct 25: Fall Men's & Adult Coed League

September 2026

  • September: GA Regional Event (U13 & U14)
  • Sept 1: Spring COSL Registration Opens
  • Sept 12 – Nov 1: OYSA Fall League (U11–U14)

October – November 2026

  • Oct 13 – Nov 17: Fall Women's League
  • November: GA Regional Event (U15–U19)
  • Nov 1 – 22: OYSA Cup (U11–U14)
  • Nov 21 – 29: Club Break
  • Nov 22: HS Players Resume Training
  • Nov 30 – Dec 18: Club Winter Training

December 2026 – January 2027

  • Dec 19 – Jan 3: Club Break
  • Jan 4: HS-Age Teams Resume Training
  • Jan 9 – 10: First GA Play Date
  • Jan 16: OYSA Winter League Begins (U15–U19)

February 2027

  • Feb 1: All Competitive Teams Begin Training
  • Feb 20: OYSA Spring League Begins
  • Feb 21: Men's & Adult Coed League Begins

March – April 2027

  • Mar 15: 2027/28 Competitive Registration Opens
  • Mar 21 – 28: Spring Break
  • Mar 29: COSL Begins
  • Apr 3: COSL Games Begin
  • Apr 17: OYSA Cup Play

Coaching Standards

Every Bend FC coach goes through a rigorous hiring and development process aligned with U.S. Soccer, USYS, and Oregon Youth Soccer standards.

Competitive Coach
3–4 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Employment offer
  3. OYSA background check
  4. U.S. SafeSport certification
  5. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Course
Select Coach
12–16 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Employment offer
  3. OYSA background check
  4. U.S. SafeSport certification
  5. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Course
  6. Field time & U.S. Soccer D Course
Premier Coach
24–30 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Employment offer
  3. OYSA background check
  4. U.S. SafeSport certification
  5. U.S. Soccer Grassroots Course
  6. U.S. Soccer D Course
  7. Enroll in U.S. Soccer C Course
Platform League Coach (U16)
96–104 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Background check & SafeSport
  3. Grassroots & D Course
  4. 6-month waiting period
  5. U.S. Soccer C Course
Platform League Coach (16+)
200–220 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Background check & SafeSport
  3. Grassroots, D & C Courses
  4. 1-year waiting period
  5. U.S. Soccer B License
DOC / Technical Director
400–440 weeks
  1. Interview & alignment evaluation
  2. Background check & SafeSport
  3. Grassroots through C Course
  4. U.S. Soccer B License
  5. U.S. Soccer A License or Technical Leader

Contact Bend FC

Get in Touch

Have a general question? Use the feedback form above or reach out directly. For specific topics, refer to the staff directory to find the right contact.

Bend FC
Bend, Oregon
Est. 1994
General Inquiries
info@bendfc.com