ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced the addition of assistant coach Max Rogers and strength and conditioning coach Nathan Steinmetz to the first-team technical staff for the 2018 USL season.

Rogers was born in Grantham, England and graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a Bachelor of Science honors degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He started his coaching career at St. Mirren FC in the Scottish Premiership in 2014 and was named the Assistant Head of Youth Development while also assisting with the reserve team and serving as the first team opposition scout. Rogers then joined the Orlando City SC Development Academy in 2016 and was in charge of Methodology and Player Development for both the academy teams and USL team. While serving in the Development Academy, he coached at the U13 and U16 levels and assisted for the U18 squad that reached the USSDA Championship quarterfinals in 2017. He currently holds a UEFA A License, UEFA B License, and the UEFA Elite Youth A License.

“I’m delighted to be joining a well-structured club with a passionate and vibrant following,” said Rogers. “The history of soccer in the city clearly shows that the sport is ingrained in the people, and if we can capture that passion and energy to make our stadium a difficult place for away teams to visit, we have a great chance for success. I’m also excited to work closely with Anthony [Pulis] again as I have witnessed first-hand his ability to lead a team, implement a style of play, and gain success.”

Steinmetz earned his Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee while working with multiple teams in the NCAA Division I athletics program. He coached at various levels including the US Youth Soccer National League and Midwest Regional League over a 17-year career before joining St. Louis Scott Gallagher in 2015. Steinmetz serves as the Academy Director of Performance for the Saint Louis FC Academy and will oversee both physical and psychological player development as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the first-team. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, K-12 Physical Education and Health, and is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Specialist.

“I was thrilled when [STLFC Academy Director] Blake Decker first brought me on board with the Academy in 2015 and it’s been an honor to wear the badge and work with everyone in the club thus far,” said Steinmetz. “I’m ecstatic for my role to expand to the first-team and the opportunity to work with Anthony, his staff, and the team he is assembling is very exciting.”