ELLIE TAYLOR

Joined Tonka United: 2023

Full-Time Staff Coach

A Cologne native now based in Victoria, Ellie Taylor leads Tonka United teams with a professional mindset and a teacher’s clarity—prioritizing organization, resilience, and steady technical growth. A Crown College alum and former captain/goalkeeper, Ellie blends age-appropriate structure with energetic, positive coaching that keeps players engaged and improving.

Ellie’s Tonka journey spans camps, goalkeeper development, and age-group management. She holds a USSF C License and has been recognized as MYSA’s Youth Female Referee of the Year, reflecting a well-rounded view of the game from multiple vantage points.

Coaching & Leadership Highlights

• MN Select Futsal, Coach (2022–present)
• Foothold, Camp Coach (2022–2023)
• CCU Master Coach (2017–2019) & GK Coach (2017–2018)

Playing Career

• Crown College — Starter all years; Captain; Defensive Player of the Year; All-UMAC Honorable Mention

Education & Licensure

• B.A., Communication
• USSF C License
• Award: MYSA Youth Female Referee of the Year (2019)

Family: Proud dog mom to Willow—her adventure buddy for Duluth hikes, paddle-board fishing, and upland bird hunting. She’s coached roughly hundreds of “kiddos” across teams and camps.

Fun Fact: Loves fixing cars—especially Audis—because they’re “one big puzzle,” a hobby she grew up doing with her dad and brother