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Former MLS Players member of Montreal Impact and New England Revolution, Bojan (Bo) Vuckovic knows soccer. After all, he’s played the sport at the highest levels in the United States and Europe. But Bo’s not just a player. He bought the Vermont Voltage in 1999 and in one season transformed it not only into a playoff team, but also into the most improved franchise in the 130-team United Soccer League. Bo’s love affair with soccer began early.

His immense skill translated into a spot on the prestigious Partizan Soccer Club, as well as a place on the Yugoslavian Youth National Team. Bo came to America to attend college and immediately made an impact at Franklin Pierce University n New Hampshire. He set many school records and was named to the All-Conference team four years in a row. In 1993 and 1994, he was the nation’s leading scorer.

Bo’s professional soccer career began with the Arizona Sandsharks (CISL). He was Rookie of the Year and led the team in scoring. He moved on to the Tampa Bay Terror (NPSL) and again led the team in scoring. In 1996, he was a starter for the New England Revolution (MLS) and in 1997 and 1998 he was member of Montreal Impact (MLS). Bo then took his skills back to the indoor game where he was the Offensive MVP for two seasons with the Baltimore Spirit. In 1998-99, he was the leading scorer for the Detroit Rockers and made his third appearance in the NPSL’s All-Star Game. Bo has scaled back his indoor career, as turning the Voltage into a first class operation has taken much of his time. However, he’s still in high demand. He was recently asked to compete for the US National Team in the 5-on-5 World Indoor Championships.

Bo has lead his Voltage team to an impressive record of 108-47-26, and the 2002-2003 Northeast Division Championship, in the last three years as Head Coach/Player. The Voltage were also the 2005 Franklin County Business of the Year, 2003 Northeast Cup Champions, and were awarded the 2002 Marketing Excellence award, the 2001 Organization of the Year, and 2000 USL Progress of the Year award. In 2010 Bo was inducted into New England Hall of Fame.

In the past two years Bo has completed his FIFA/UEFA B and A Pro license! Bo has been head Coach for the Serbian Women National Team U19 and Senior Team for the past two years. Additionally, Bo is the new Sport Director/Coordinator for the entire Women’s Soccer Program in Serbia.

Certainly among the elite in the United States indoor ranks and top scorer outdoors, Bo looks forward to sharing his talents, knowledge and passion for the game to help develop the skills of young soccer players in Vermont, New Hampshire, upstate New York and southern Quebec.

Coach Ilda Saulic Vuckovic was born on December 8, 1978 in Belgrade, Serbia and began her early education there. She completed her high school studies in Switzerland. At the age of seven Ilda learned the game of tennis and since 1996 she has participated in professional WTA tournaments earning good results including being ranked 816 th out of over 2500 players from 92 countries which compete in 55 events of the WTA Tour and four Grand Slams in 33 countries. Ilda’s role models were Monica Seles and Steffi Graf. Ilda’s early training included participating at tennis camps in both Europe and the United States of America (Bruguera Academy in Barcelona, Spain and John Newcombe Tennis Camps in Texas). Tennis offers a positive effect on mental development building self-confidence, the ability to act under pressure, as well as social skills and many other positive influences.

Coach Brian Bushee is the Athletic Director and Head Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Grace Christian School.  Coach Brian has been responsible for building the sports programs at GCS into competitive state and regional-level teams. He has coached basketball for more than 30 years at local high schools and is involved in the Syracuse Men’s Basketball and Southern Vermont College Basketball programs.  He has also been a guest speaker at many summer camps.  Brian, his wife Aimee, and their six children reside in Bennington, VT.

As a native Vermonter who completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont Cheryl brings a diverse background of experience to the Vermont Voltage. Having joined the Voltage in 2012 she continues to be part of both the behind the scene and hands on day to day operations of the Vermont Voltage Soccer Club. In her free time she enjoys being physically active whether it be running, walking, snow shoeing or skiing as well as being an avid reader and all around life learner. She loves to explore life and learn something new every day as well as be active in the community of St. Albans where she has resided with her family since 2001.