THE PEOPLE
President
Enrico Marrone
Coming soon!
Secretary
Jarrod Gunn
Jarrod started playing at WUSC in 2016 and started VCFA coaching in 2017. He joined the committee in 2018 and became the FV Women's Reserve coach in 2020.
Previously Jarrod played and coached at Caulfield Cougars for 7 seasons in the VicSoccer Amateur Association. He was also a referee in VicSoccer leading the 2018 and 2019 finals. He was involved at a community level as State Coordinator and coach for The Big Issue's Community Street Program for 6 years.
Jarrod recently commenced work as a Triple-0 Call Taker with Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA).
In his spare time, Jarrod is a Committee Board member at Vermont South Learning Centre and School Councillor at Livingstone Primary School. He enjoys cycling, walking, travelling and being active in local issues.
Technical Director
Luke Marrone
Luke comes to us as an established member of the Whitehorse United family, having been at the club in some capacity since 1994.
Luke began coaching at a young age and brings over 10 years experience to the role. He has coached several junior teams while honing his coaching skills through his work with world-renowned technical coaching academy Coerver Coaching.
He has completed his FFA C Youth Licence and is well positioned to take the players at WUSC to the next level.
General Committee
Doug Omand
Coming soon!
Vice President
Amanda Armstrong
Amanda has been with the club since 2017 when her son, Thomas, joined the kick off program. In 2020 she joined the committee as the Uniform and Merchandise Coordinator. Last year she led a sponsorship drive which resulted in successfully secured nine new sponsors for seasons 2022 - 2023. This year Amanda was elected as Vice President however she would only take on the role as long as she could still look after Merchandise, Uniforms, Sponsorship, Events and Social Media (MUSES!)!
During the day Amanda works as a Tender Coordinator and in her spare time makes handbags and wallets for her hobby, Made by Moo.
Treasurer
Anna Tran
Anna joined the WUSC Committee in January 2015. In her role as Treasurer, she knits together her professional experiences gained at KPMG of budgeting, forecasting, preparation and presentation of annual financial reports and general financial management with a community lens applied. Anna is not a soccer player but is definitely learning all the rules from her partner and WUSC TD, Luke Marrone, and quickly becoming an avid fan herself.
Outside of work and WUSC, Anna is passionate about personal financial health and is the co-founder of a not-for-profit initiative within KPMG that aims to promote financial freedom as a pillar of one's overall wellbeing. She believes that financial literacy is a key life-skill that is not widely taught but should be free for all. Reach out to Anna for WUSC treasury related queries or for an open chat on all money matters!
Junior Coordinator
Kim Marrone
Kim is one of the founding members of WUSC,previously known as East Nunawading Eagles Junior Soccer Club, founded in 1994. Over the last 28 years, Kim has taken on many positions on the committee and was involved in the merger with Mitcham United SC, which then became Whitehorse United Soccer Club. Currently, Kim is the Junior Coordinator and Club Registrar. It has been a big part of her life, being involved, and it has been a joy to watch many players over the years, from little ones in our KickOff program, moving through the Juniors, then playing for one of our 7 Senior teams.
Kim completed working as a Primary School Education Support Aide, after 21 years at Holy Saviour Primary School. In her younger years ,she studied Interior Decoration. Her two children have both played at the Club and her son, Luke, is the WUSC Technical Director.
Outside the club, Kim enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren,Hunter and Parker
General Committee/VCFA Representative
Dr. Terry Howse
Dr. Terry Howse has been with WUSC for the last 10 years. He has two grandchildren participating in the Juniors. His son, Nick, captained the VCFA seniors for 6 years and previously represented the FV Seniors. He also represented Victoria at Under 14 level.
Terry has been retired for 10 years having previously been the Head of Forming Development for Owens Illinois, the largest glass container manufacturer globally.
Nowadays Terry assists the VCFA in an administrative role.
He played soccer as a junior but ended up playing hockey at county and national level. He also played Rugby Union and Cricket.
He was a former Club Secretary of Glen Waverley and President of Boronia Cricket Club.
Recently, Terry very much enjoyed home schooling one of his grandchildren and currently represent the VCFA on the WUSC Committee.