David Janezic

Biography

Janezic, who enters his eighth year on staff in 2024, brings more than 20 years of club, collegiate and professional experience, both as a player and a coach, to the Red Storm. He was promoted to the position of associate head coach prior to the start of the 2021 campaign. In 2023, Janezic mentored a trio of All-BIG EAST selections in Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau (First Team), Macoumba Ba (Second Team) and Alec McLachlan (Third Team). He also supported the development of Fleuriau Chateau, who was drafted in the third round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by the Vancouver Whitecaps after producing 14 goals last season. The redshirt junior finished ranked seventh in the nation in goals scored and 22nd with four game-winning strikes. Janezic also earned a spot on TopDrawerSoccer.com's Top Division I Assistant Coaches following the season. Janezic guided a pair of All-BIG EAST Second Team selections in Antek Sienkiel and Brandon Knapp following the 2022 campaign. He also assisted in the development of Wesley Leggett, who signed his first professional contract with Loudoun United FC, USL affiliate of DC United, following the senior slate. In his first season as associate head coach, Janezic helped the Red Storm finish third in the BIG EAST, turn in a record of 11-6-3 and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Luka Gavran became the first Johnnie since 2008 to earn All-American honors from United Soccer Coaches and was one of three players, along