WPSL Head Coach

Laban DeFriese was born in Chattanooga and brings 30 years of Coaching experience in Tennessee including 2020-2022 Head Coach of the TN Force WPSL team and FC Alliance ECNL Women’s team. Laban holds a US Soccer Federation National “B” License. Before joining FC Alliance, Laban was Director of Coaching/ Women for Chattanooga Red Wolves. Laban was also the Executive Director of Harpeth Soccer/ Nashville Youth. An Award-winning coach at the Youth level winning multiple State and Regional Championships, Laban DeFriese brings incredible playing and coaching experience to 865 Alliance for the inaugural WPSL Season. Over 300 former players have played in college. Laban DeFriese coaching philosophy is “We will be successful, because we care the most at being the best, work the hardest, and compete with a focused determination at reaching goals of the highest expectation!” and his Favorite quote: “Players don’t care what you know until they know you care”