Head Coach - Brendon Boates
brendon.boates@colby-sawyer.edu
Boates has spent the past 3 seasons as an Assistant Coach at Springfield College. The Pride reached the NEWMAC conference playoffs in each of those 3 seasons and made it as far as the conference championship game in 2025. In 2024, while serving as Interim Head Coach, Boates led Springfield to its first 10 win season since 2019 and helped the Pride reach the championship game of the ECAC tournament. During his tenure at Springfield, Boates coached 13 NEWMAC All-Conference selections, including the 2024 NEWMAC Rookie of the Year, and 8 players who received All-Region accolades. Prior to his time in Springfield, Boates was an Assistant Coach for two seasons at Northeastern University. While at Northeastern, he helped the Huskies reach the CAA conference championship game in 2021 and 2022. He was also an Assistant Coach for the men’s team at Bridgewater State University in 2008.
In addition to his collegiate experience, Boates has a wealth of experience in the world of club soccer. During his time with FC Stars, NEFC, Scorpions SC, and Seacoast United his teams have tallied 10 Massachusetts state championships as well as multiple regional titles. Boates also owns and directs a private soccer training company through which he trains youth, high school, college, and professional players. Before returning to the collegiate soccer sideline in 2021, he spent five seasons as the girls varsity soccer coach at East Bridgewater High School and won the MIAA State Championship in 2016.
Boates currently works as a Head Coach and College Recruiting Coordinator for Seacoast United Soccer Club. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education/History from Springfield College where he was also a member of the men’s soccer team. He is currently completing his Master’s Degree in Athletic Leadership at Springfield as well. Boates resides in East Bridgewater, MA with his wife, Lila, three children, Maceo (16), Myles (14), Miranda (12), and their beloved yorkie, Bean (1).
Assistant Coach - Miro Gladovic
Miro Gladovic joined the Colby-Sawyer College Women’s Soccer coaching staff in 2025 as an Assistant Coach & Goalkeeper Coach, bringing a wealth of experience in player development, tactical analysis, and international soccer expertise. With a dynamic background spanning coaching, player representation, media, and consulting for some of the biggest names in global sports, Gladovic is dedicated to elevating the Chargers’ competitive edge on and off the field.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Gladovic’s soccer journey began as a young FIFA Players’ Agent—Australia’s first-ever licensed agent and the youngest in the world at the time. His deep understanding of the game led him to work with elite clubs such as FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
At Colby-Sawyer, Gladovic works closely with Head Coach Anthony Cosky, contributing to training sessions, tactical preparation, goalkeeper development, recruitment, and video analysis. He fosters a competitive yet supportive environment, challenging players to push their limits while embracing growth and accountability. His extensive background in professional pathwaysalso makes him a valuable resource for student-athletes aspiring to play at the next level.
Beyond Colby-Sawyer, Gladovic is the founder of Soccer Family Agent and the World Soccer Resource Center, pioneering soccer platforms designed to empower players and parents navigating the complex world of professional recruitment—both domestically and internationally.
Gladovic previously coached with the New York Red Bulls’ Youth Program and has spent the past two years as Head Coach of multiple Seacoast United youth teams. He is also a consulting educator with MSM Performance Academy in Naples, FL. He currently holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) C License.
With his unique blend of experience, passion, and global soccer knowledge, Gladovic is a valuable addition to the Colby-Sawyer College Women’s Soccer program, committed to building a culture of excellence and development for the next generation of players.
