Position
Director of Community Engagement & Juniors Programming
Certifications and Licensing
Physical Education ISBE License
U.S. Soccer Federation D License
U.S. Soccer Federation Grassroots License
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
B.S. in Kinesiology, Michigan State University
M.S. in Global Sports Business, New York University
Playing Experience
Gordon Tech High School – Varsity Goalkeeper, 4 years, Chicago, IL
Michigan State University – Recreational/Club Soccer, 2 years, East Lansing, MI
coaching Experience
Rush Soccer Club Juniors Coach Lansing, Michigan
Assistant Director of Operations, Chicago Edge Soccer Club – coached U6–U11 teams, led events, and girls’ empowerment programs
North Shore Country Day School – JV Girls Basketball & Soccer Coach; Middle & High School Health and PE Teacher, Chicago, IL
Morgan Park Academy – Curriculum Director for PE and Health; Varsity Basketball & Soccer Coach, Chicago, IL
Bio
Born and raised in Chicago, Sarena Marwah-Blanke is passionate about giving young players a fun, positive, and inspiring introduction to soccer. As Director of Community Engagement & Juniors Programming, she works to create a supportive environment that helps players build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the game. Sarena has 8 years of experience coaching and leading youth sports and physical education programs, including roles at Chicago Edge Soccer Club, North Shore Country Day School, Morgan Park Academy, and Francis W. Parker School. She lives in Chicago with her golden retriever, Hank, and is thrilled to be part of the Celtics family.