Buzz Lagos

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Buzz Lagos is the former head coach of the Minnesota Thunder. [1] [2] Until he retired in 2005, [2] he was the only coach in team history. He coached the Thunder for 16 years [2] with an impressive overall record of 324-148-46, and led the team to four A-league Championship matches (1998, 1999, 2000, 2003), winning the championship match in 1999. [1] He also taught math at St. Paul Academy and coached the SPA soccer team during their powerhouse years in the 1980s. [1]

Buzz currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife Sarah. [1] He is the father of eight children and more than twenty grandchildren all of which are involved in soccer.[ citation needed ] Two of his children, Manny Lagos and Gerard Lagos, have been professional players.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 La Vaque, David (2009-10-22). "Buzz Lagos coaches for more than kicks". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  2. 1 2 3 Kerr, Euan (2010-06-11). "A soccer pioneer's life after leaving the pro game". Minnesota Public Radio. Archived from the original on 2010-06-14. Retrieved 2010-06-14.