Buzz Lagos is the former head coach of the Minnesota Thunder

Minnesota Thunder

Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby...

. Until he retired in 2005, he was the only coach in team history. He coached the Thunder for 16 years with an impressive overall record of 324-148-46, and led the team to four A-league Championship matches (1998, 1999, 2000, 2003), winning the championship match in 1999. He also taught math at St. Paul Academy and coached the SPA soccer team during their powerhouse years in the 1980s.

Buzz currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota with his wife Sarah. He is the father of eight children and more than twenty grandchildren all of which are involved in soccer. Two of his children, Manny Lagos

Manny Lagos

Manuel "Manny" Lagos is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer, and is the current Head Coach of NSC Minnesota Stars...

 and Gerard Lagos

Gerard Lagos

Gerard Lagos is a retired American soccer player who played for the Minnesota Thunder. His father is Buzz Lagos and his brother is Manny Lagos.-Professional:...

, have been professional players.