Danny Burstein was named Head Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Minnesota Crookston in 2025. Burstein brings a wealth of coaching experience across multiple collegiate levels, with a strong background in player development, recruiting, and academic support.
“We are very excited to announce Danny as our head soccer coach,” said UMC Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson. “Danny has wide-ranging experiences as an assistant and head coach at various levels that I think will provide a great base for him as he hits the ground running at Minnesota Crookston. He understands the area after his time at UND, and we are excited to see his leadership of the Golden Eagle soccer program.”
Burstein most recently served as an assistant coach at the University of Nevada, where he helped guide the Wolfpack to a 6-13-2 record during the 2024 season, including a 4-6-2 mark in the Mountain West Conference.
Prior to his time in Reno, Burstein spent three seasons at the University of North Dakota, including his final year as associate head coach. At UND, he helped the program achieve a 7-9-4 record in 2022 and a return to the Summit League Championship for the first time in four years. Burstein specialized in training goalkeepers and forwards.
Before his time at UND, Burstein served as head men’s soccer coach at the University of Providence (MT), leading the Argos to a 3-3-2 mark during the pandemic-shortened 2020-21 season. He also had assistant coaching stints with both the men’s and women’s programs at Adams State and was part of the staff that led the Providence men to a Cascade Conference Tournament berth in 2018.
Burstein’s coaching resume also includes club and youth development roles, including time with Montana Rush (U-15 Girls and U-19 Boys) and the Montana Olympic Development Program. He led his U-19 squad to the 2018 State Cup championship. In addition, he coached with St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club and at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS).
Burstein holds a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a Master of Science in Sports Management from Minot State University. He also holds the Advanced National Diploma and the Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma from United Soccer Coaches, as well as a USSF C License.
