Dennis Lukens is one of the most experienced and successful coaches in the country and serves as the technical director at Elite Development Academy.

Coach Lukens was previously the Director of Coaching for the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. He served as MYSA U-15 ½ State Team Head Coach and on the USYSA Region I Staff. Mr. Lukens was Director of Coaching for Sacramento (CA) United and Hayward (CA) Youth Soccer Association. Coach Lukens was also part of the United States Soccer Federation National Instructional Staff.

He has held numerous coaching positions with professional football clubs including: Assistant Coach for the California Cougars (MISL); Head Coach of the Boston Storm; Head Coach of the Bay Area Seals (USL A League); and Head Coach of Krystal Kherson (Ukrainian Second League).

• UEFA (European) “A” and United States Soccer Federation “A” License
• UEFA Pro License Course (enrolled)
• Masters Degree, Physical Education