Before joining the Switchbacks staff, Hogan served five years as an assistant coach for the Bethlehem Steel FC, the former USLC affiliate of Philadelphia Union, including two playoff years in 2017-2018. During his time with the Steel, Hogan helmed Reading United, the USL League Two affiliate of Philadelphia Union. He led the squad to an overall record of 22-5-1 in his two seasons with the club, as well as an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final. 

The 2024 season saw the club achieve several major milestones, including their highest regular-season finish in history (2nd place), winning the Western Conference Cup, setting a league record with half a million viewers on CBS, and claiming the USL Championship Cup—all in James Chambers’ first season as Head Coach.

Chambers has led the team to a 61-43-30 record, securing a spot in the championship playoffs for four straight seasons.

Chambers joined the Switchbacks after a storied career as a player and one season coaching with the Philadelphia Union Academy. Chambers’ playing career lasted 16 years with stints at clubs across Ireland, England, Scotland, and the United States. The Dublin, Ireland native played with Bethlehem Steel FC for four seasons, becoming a mainstay in the starting lineup making 126 appearances and scoring 18 goals in the USL Championship.

Alan McCann joined the Switchbacks in 2021 as the club’s Director of Performance and Assistant Coach. He previously served as the Head Coach of the Philadelphia Union’s USL League Two affiliate, Reading United in 2018 & 2019. From 2018-2022 McCann also served as a Scouting Director for the USL League Two Scouting Network.

McCann has helped lead the team to a 61-43-30 record, securing a spot in the championship playoffs for four straight seasons.

Matt Besemer became the Director of Performance starting in the 2024 season. Besemer has previously worked with the Armstrong State University Women’s soccer team, Orlando City Soccer Club,  Athlete Training and Health, the Houston Dash, and Hartford Athletic. During his time with the Houston Dash, he helped the team win the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. 

Calle Brown, joined the Switchbacks late in the 2023 season. Brown started his professional career back in 2011 and has since played for Northern Virginia Royals, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Houston Dynamo, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, Seattle Sounders FC 2, and Loudoun United FC. 

Power joins the Switchbacks for his second season after previously having the role of Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach at Florida Atlantic University.

Power is also the Head Coach for the Switchbacks II team.

Bergen joined the Switchbacks in 2021 after graduating from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a degree in Business and an emphasis in Sport Management. After spending one year working with the Stadium Operations department, Bergen is entering into her second season as the Team Operations Manager.

Upham joined the Switchbacks in 2023 after one season as the Head Athletic Trainer with the Arizona Rattlers in the Indoor Football League. Upham previously worked as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Phoenix Rising Football Club in the USL Championship league.

Handlovitch is entering his second season as Head of Equipment following being an Equipment Intern for the 2023 season. Handlovitch graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Sports Communication.