Greg Cumpstone serves as Boys Technical Director for Vale Rush United, overseeing the club’s girls MLS Next Academy Division, NAL, NEAL, and EDP Zone 1 programs. He supports the coaching staff through coach development, curriculum planning, and the implementation of consistent standards across training and competition.

Greg brings extensive experience across youth, collegiate, and senior soccer. Prior to returning to the club environment, Greg served as Head Coach of Colby College Men’s Soccer, leading the program to its second-most regular season wins in program history and its highest NPI ranking since before 2000. Previously, he was an Associate Head Coach and Assistant Coach at Wesleyan University and was part of the 2021 NESCAC Coaching Staff of the Year. On the club side, Greg has held numerous leadership positions with Connecticut Rush, including General Manager, Select Director of Coaching, Technical Director, and Shoreline Director of Coaching. In these roles, he has overseen player and coach development, curriculum and methodology, staff management, and club-wide programming.

As head coach and sporting director of the Connecticut Rush USL2 men’s program, Greg is involved in both player recruitment, leading the team, managing the performance environment, and providing the technical direction of the program. His role as USL2 head coach and VRU Boys Technical Director strengthens the pathway from youth soccer to the senior game. He holds both a U.S. Soccer B License and a United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma.

Professional Leadership & Coaching

• Vale Rush United | Boys Technical Director | Current
• Connecticut Rush | General Manager; Technical Director | Current
• Connecticut Rush | South Central Director of Coaching | Current
• Colby College | Head Coach, Men’s Soccer | 2024-2025
• Wesleyan University | Associate Head Coach | 2021-2024
• Daniel Hand High School | Head Coach, Boys Varsity | 2018-2021

Licensing & Credentials

• Master’s in History | Southern Connecticut State University
• Bachelor’s in Secondary Education | Hofstra University
• USSF “B” License | U.S. Soccer Federation
• Premier Diploma | United Soccer Coaches
• Club Technical Leadership License | U.S. Soccer Federation