About the NHSA Director of Coaching
Mark Ruest became the Director of Coaching for the NH Soccer Association in the fall of 2002. As such, he acts as a technical resource for the members of the NHSA. Mark holds an ‘A’ License as well as a National Youth License through the United States Soccer Federation. Before becoming D.O.C., Mark was active in the NHSA both as a Coaching Course Instructor and as a Coach in the Olympic Development Program. Mark came to the association after working many years as a physical educator. He was honored by the NH Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as the 2001 Elementary School P.E. Teacher of the Year. Mark currently serves as a member of the USYS Region 1 Girls Olympic Development Staff and is still active in the physical education community as a presenter at conferences and local colleges and universities.