Phoenix Rising FC has added two assistant coaches, Juan Guerra and Danny Stone to its staff ahead of the 2021 season, which is set to open on or around May 1, the club announced today.
“I couldn’t be more excited about adding Juan and Danny to our staff,” said Phoenix Rising head coach Rick Schantz. “Juan’s experience as a player and excitement about coaching will be very beneficial. Adding Danny Stone to the first-team staff is another step in the right direction towards assimilation between our academy and first team. His experience will help our team tremendously.”
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Guerra played for clubs in South America, Europe and the U.S. from 2009 to 2018. He represented the Venezuelan National Team in the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers before retiring and transitioning into a coaching role with USL Championship side Indy Eleven after the 2018 season. Indy reached the Eastern Conference Final in 2019, boasting a record 27-game home unbeaten streak. Guerra holds an A-Senior coaching license.
“Year-after-year Rising are competing for trophies with a clearly defined style of play,” said Guerra. “That style is very attractive to our players and to our fans. I share a lot of values with Rick and the organization as a whole. We’re obsessed with growth and development. This club is focused on improving each year and so am I.
I want to thank Rick, Bobby Dulle and our ownership for bringing me here,” added Guerra. “I am very focused and determined to help this organization continue to develop. Hopefully we achieve great things together. I don’t consider being a here a gift. Representing Phoenix Rising is a great responsibility. I am very happy to be part of this family.”
Originally from Liverpool, England, Stone spent time with Blackburn Rovers FC and Notts County FC before transitioning to a coaching career with the Colorado Rapids in 2010. He worked to build the Rapids Alliance program, establishing a strong youth academy structure for the MLS club. Stone served as a first team assistant coach with the Rapids from 2015 to 2018 and spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with Oklahoma City Energy FC in the USL Championship. He holds a USSF ‘A’ license.
“I look forward to contributing to an already excellent group of players and club staff,” said Stone. “I'll work with Rick, Juan and Cory [Robertson] in all aspects of the training program, match-day preparation and coaching of the team. I'll be heavily involved in planning training sessions and the analysis of our team and opponents. My goal is to continue the hard work, further improve Rising’s players and add to the overall environment at Phoenix Rising FC.”
Phoenix Rising FC has added two assistant coaches, Juan Guerra and Danny Stone to its staff ahead of the 2021 season, which is set to open on or around May 1, the club announced today.
“I couldn’t be more excited about adding Juan and Danny to our staff,” said Phoenix Rising head coach Rick Schantz. “Juan’s experience as a player and excitement about coaching will be very beneficial. Adding Danny Stone to the first-team staff is another step in the right direction towards assimilation between our academy and first team. His experience will help our team tremendously.”
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Guerra played for clubs in South America, Europe and the U.S. from 2009 to 2018. He represented the Venezuelan National Team in the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers before retiring and transitioning into a coaching role with USL Championship side Indy Eleven after the 2018 season. Indy reached the Eastern Conference Final in 2019, boasting a record 27-game home unbeaten streak. Guerra holds an A-Senior coaching license.
“Year-after-year Rising are competing for trophies with a clearly defined style of play,” said Guerra. “That style is very attractive to our players and to our fans. I share a lot of values with Rick and the organization as a whole. We’re obsessed with growth and development. This club is focused on improving each year and so am I.
I want to thank Rick, Bobby Dulle and our ownership for bringing me here,” added Guerra. “I am very focused and determined to help this organization continue to develop. Hopefully we achieve great things together. I don’t consider being a here a gift. Representing Phoenix Rising is a great responsibility. I am very happy to be part of this family.”
Originally from Liverpool, England, Stone spent time with Blackburn Rovers FC and Notts County FC before transitioning to a coaching career with the Colorado Rapids in 2010. He worked to build the Rapids Alliance program, establishing a strong youth academy structure for the MLS club. Stone served as a first team assistant coach with the Rapids from 2015 to 2018 and spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with Oklahoma City Energy FC in the USL Championship. He holds a USSF ‘A’ license.
“I look forward to contributing to an already excellent group of players and club staff,” said Stone. “I’ll work with Rick, Juan and Cory [Robertson] in all aspects of the training program, match-day preparation and coaching of the team. I’ll be heavily involved in planning training sessions and the analysis of our team and opponents. My goal is to continue the hard work, further improve Rising’s players and add to the overall environment at Phoenix Rising FC.”
