We employ over 200 staff in the Greater Cincinnati area every year
At Cincinnati United Soccer Club, we are deeply committed to the development and success of our coaches. We believe that investing in our coaches directly benefits our players and the overall growth of the club. By fostering a culture that prioritizes education and development, we aim to empower our coaches to reach their full potential.
Additionally, we are dedicated to promoting from within, ensuring that our coaches have a clear path to progress in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the success of Cincinnati United. Join us and be part of a community where your growth is our priority.
-Blake Decker, Chief Executive Officer
Expectations & Requirements
- Person-First and Player Centered Approach to Coaching, Teaching & Leading
- Responsible, dependable teammate who desires to be a part of something bigger than just the team they coach
- Previous coaching experience preferred, but not required. A willingness to model a growth mindset for players is a non-negotiable
Benefits & Pathway
- Support in your growth as a coach from a time-tested and proven coach and player development model
- Progressive coaching pathway that provides the appropriate challenge as a coach develops
- Club hosted coaching licensing opportunities held every season and financial support for those pursuing national level licensing with US Soccer
You can either complete this application form or go to our Contact Us page and identify the person who you think you should reach out to depending on your desired role or location.
Why Work For Us?
Coaching at CUSC gives you a home to grow as a coach that is run with fantastic structure. The challenging organizational side of coaching is often handled by the amazing staff, and if it isn’t they are there to support. You WILL always feel like the club is supporting you.
-Jared Minderman, CUP 2008 Boys
The best aspect of coaching at CUSC is the collaborative culture that allows coaches to share the sideline. The openness and support from everyone in sharing ideas greatly enhances my development as a coach.
-Ross Brogan, CU North 2010 Boys, CUP 2013 & 2014 Girls
My favorite part of coaching at CU is to be a part of the development of the various players and teams. Going through the process of taking a new team in the Fall and watch them progress as individuals and as a group is a great process to be a part of.
-Maria Bates, CU Southeast 2011 Boys & CU Southeast 2014 Girls
Prior to CUSC, I only coached HS for 18 years and coaching the younger age groups was a transition for me. However, it has made me a better coach as the focus was more on development than winning. Being a teacher of the game has been a great experience.
- Kevin Turnick, CU Southeast 2015 Girls
Complete this form if you would like to register your interest to talk to us about a possible future role.
Coach Profiles
Below you will find a list of all club coaches and staff along with profile information. We have organized them by community as well as listing our full-time staff too. You can use the buttons below to jump to a specific one, or feel free to scroll through. Each section will also contain a link to view team assignments for each community.
If you believe a name is missing please feel free to contact us here.
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CUP Girls Coaches
Adam Minnaugh
Current Teams: CUP 06/07GA Gold, CUP 11GA Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: BS - Marketing & Business Management, Game Analyst Level I SoccerHub, Football Video Analyst Certificate NacSport. Currently in A Youth Coaching Course (Expected June 2025)
Coaching Experience: Beadling Soccer Club (14 Years), Pittsburgh, Pa. West Mifflin High School (2 Years), Pittsburgh, Pa.
Current Occupation: Coach
Fun facts: Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro
Ahmed Gaber
Current Teams: CUP 12G Red, CUP 13B South
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Master in Sports Law at Universitate de Lleida (UdL) in Barcelona. Sports Administrators courses. The Business of Football course.
Coaching Experience: Played as a Professional in Egypt in the second and Third Divisions, Coached Mercury 10 & 15 Boys
Current Occupation: International Sports Lawyer / Founder Stadia Sports Law Firm
Fun facts: When I was kid I slept with a soccer ball in my bed
Brian Goff
Current Teams: CUP 09G Red, CUSE 12G Elite
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: USC 11v11 Pre- National Diploma
Coaching Experience: CUSC and I am also the head coach at Saint Ursala Academy JVB
Current Occupation: Commercial HVAC
Fun facts: I am a multi instrumentalist and was in a band that toured the country for 5 years in the mid 90’s.
Cade Pantano
Current Team: CUP 14G South Future
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Product Engineer
Fun facts: Play guitar, enjoy hunting
Canniggia Johnson
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Elite, CUSE 13B Arsenal, CUP 14G South King
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 8 years at the club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like my alone time sometimes!
Christopher Plesa
Current Teams: CUP 13G North Ultra, CUP 14G North Future, CULM 15G Alaves
First Season with CUSC: 2006
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Masters in Education and Allied Professions
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Recreational/SAY
Current Occupation: Teacher and Staff Trainer
Fun facts: With club since its inception.
Climbed the Eifel Tower in Paris using the stairs. Coached the wife of one of our current staff members when she was in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade.
Chris Yapp
Current Team: CUP 13G South King
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelors with a focus in economics
Coaching Experience: Club: 2013-2020 Midwest United and TKO (Michigan). Pre academy teams primarily U11 and U12. 2023-present with CUP girls.
Current Occupation: Marketing
Fun facts: I’m on an endless pursuit to play guitar. I’ve snowboarded all major mountain ranges in the US and the Austrian Alps. I cannot turn down a bag of Swedish Fish.
Darren Gallagher
Current Teams: CUP 09GA Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma
Other Education: US Soccer National Youth / Master's in Educational Leadership
Coaching Experience: MLS and USL experience with FC Cincinnati and Colorado Switchbacks. College Experience with University of Cincinnati (DI), UIS & UCCS (DII), University of Wisconsin Oshkosh & Ripon College (DIII), and Ancilla College (NJCAA).
Former club director at Total Futbol Academy, Colorado Rush, Jr. Irish, Cutters SC, and FC Green Bay.
Current Occupation: College Soccer Coach - Mount St. Joseph University
Fun facts: None!
Declan Pierce
Current Teams: CUP 11G Red, CU North 13B Elite 1, CULM 16B Aberdeen
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, UEFA B, UEFA C, Scottish Football Association (SFA) levels 1.1 - 3
Other Education: Bachelor with Honors, Current Masters Student
Coaching Experience: Academy, School, Grassroots, Club
Current Occupation: Student / Intern
Fun facts: Originally from Dunfermline, Scotland , and yes, I own my own kilt.
Erik Schoening- coming soon
Info coming soon
Greg Deutsch
Current Team: CUP 06/07G Black
First Season with CUSC: 2000
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Business degree from University of Central Florida
Coaching Experience: With CUP Girls since club was started, former head coach of the Cincinnati Cheetahs professional
soccer team, have run the Greg Deutsch annual goalkeeper camp for 43 years
Current Occupation: Founder and part owner of Soccer Village
Fun facts: I have 2 dogs, Levi and Ruby
Jake Cowens
Current Team: CUP 11G Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots, UEFA C
Other Education: Undergarduate degree Business,Sports and administration
Coaching Experience: Club/High School/College
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I have lived in 38 states!
Jay Schneider
Current Teams: CUP, MLS & GA Goalkeeper Coach
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Undergraduate Degree from the University of Cincinnati,
MBA from Miami of Ohio
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati Country Day HS 3 years, Lakota West HS 2 years, Miami of Ohio Graduate Assistant 1 year, Warren County Soccer Club 2 years, CUP 9 years, Cincinnati Swerve Mens Professional Indoor Soccer Team 7 years, US Women’s Mini Football, Arena Football, and Futsal Goalkeeper Evaluator
Current Occupation: Senior Account Manager Graco Inc.
Fun facts: I played 9 years of Professional Outdoor Soccer and 10 years of Professional Indoor Soccer and still play today.
Jordan Geis
Current Teams: CUP 13G South Future & CUSE 13G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: Grassroots / Club
Current Occupation: Student
Katrin Kaarna
Current Teams: CUP 08GA Gold, CUP 12GA Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Youth, UEFA Pro License, Educator License
Other Education: MSc Exercise and Sports Sciences
Coaching Experience: Club coach since 2001 (youth and senior), National team coach 2003-2017 (youth and senior, Estonia)
Current Occupation: CUP GA Director
Fun facts: I have an accent :)
Kemar Jackson
Current Teams: CUP 10GA Black, CUP 12GA Black, CUP 13GA North King
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Psychology with a minor in Sociology
Coaching Experience: 3 years Head Coach UC Clermont Women’s Soccer, won USCAA national championship D2 with team in second season.
Current Occupation: Supervisor at Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services
Fun facts: Broke my Clavicle twice playing soccer and I love country music
Kevin Botkins
Current Teams: CUP 09GA Black, CUP 11GA Black
First Season with CUSC: 2010
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons:
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: USC DOC License
Coaching Experience: CUSC, FOSC, Fairfield High School, and UC Womens Soccer
Current Occupation: U13-U19 Age Group Director (Black)
Fun facts: I am a former player of CU/CUP
Kyle Kosco
Current Teams: CUP 08G Silver, CUP 10G Red
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Bachelors Degree from University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience: Thomas More Men’s Assistant, Executive Director at Warren County Soccer Academy, Director at Kings Hammer, Director at Cincinnati Elite, Varsity Head Coach at various schools. Won 6 state championships as a player and coach within club soccer.
Current Occupation: VP of Marketing at Caring Transitions & CTBids
Fun facts: No matter how old I get, I still play fifa and college football on PS5.
Michael Litvack
Current Teams: CUP 10GA Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2013
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: Life!
Coaching Experience: too much to type!
Current Occupation: Owner Organic Development
Fun facts: Jiu Jitsu
Rachael Collins
Current Teams: CUP 08GA Black
First Season with CUSC: 2023
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Bachlors Degree
Coaching Experience: University of Cincinnati Women's Soccer
Current Occupation: Coach
Fun facts: I need to find one!
Ross Brogan
Current Teams: CU North 10B Astra, CUP 13G North Future, CUP 14G North Ultra
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Senior, USSF A - Youth, USSF A, Grassroots, UEFA C
Other Education: Football coaching, development administration degree (currently completing)
Coaching Experience: Played soccer for 20+ at High school, county, college, semi professional and PDL/ NPSL levels. Coached for 7+ years.
Current Occupation: Sports Coach / Student
Fun facts: Travelled to 25+ countries
Sid Tarafder
Current Team: CUP 14G North King
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: BSC Sport Management
Coaching Experience: Club, Semi pro
Current Occupation: Coach
Fun facts: I’ve lived in 5 different countries across 4 continents before I turned 20
Stephanie Webb
Current Team: CUP 09G Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA B, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Sport
Coaching Experience: College Assistant and College Head Coach from Div 1-Div 3, club coach U7-U19
Current Occupation: CUP Girls Technical Director
Fun facts: I can whistle like a Disney bird
CUP Boys Coaches
Ahmed Gaber
Current Teams: CUP 12G Red, CUP 13B South
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Master in Sports Law at Universitate de Lleida (UdL) in Barcelona. Sports Administrators courses. The Business of Football course.
Coaching Experience: Played as a Professional in Egypt in the second and Third Divisions, Coached Mercury 10 & 15 Boys
Current Occupation: International Sports Lawyer / Founder Stadia Sports Law Firm
Fun facts: When I was kid I slept with a soccer ball in my bed
Andrew Paez
Current Team: CUP 09B Silver, CUP 11B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Brasil and Venezuela PRO License, CONMEBOL A License.
Other Education: System Engineer.
Coaching Experience: Pro - Team Estudiantes de Merida First Division Venezuela.
Academia Emeritense FC Sporting Director.
Head Coach Academia Emeritense FC.
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I also play soccer!
Anthony (AJ) Kisor
Current Team: CUP 10B Red
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: BA in English Education
Integrated, Language Arts 7-12 Teaching License, Referee License
Coaching Experience: 7 years High School, 4 years club
Current Occupation: English Teacher
Fun facts: I lived in several different states growing up including California and Hawaii.
Ben Josiah
Current Teams: CUP 12B Silver, CUP 13B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Master of Science Kinesiology - Sport Management, The Ohio State University
Coaching Experience: 4 years coaching club soccer. Currently coaching High School at Mason High School assisting varsity and leading the JVB team.
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: Both my parents are from Ghana
Grant Ingham
Current Team: CUP 06/07B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Spots Management and Marketing degrees from Bluffton University
Current Occupation: Xavier Men’s Soccer Director of Operations
Jamison Edwards
Current Team: CUP 08B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: University of Louisville - BA Economics. University of Notre Dame - Masters of Science in Engineering, Science & Technology Entrepreneurship
Coaching Experience: Hanover College - Assistant. University of Notre Dame - Grad Assistant.
Current Occupation: Consultant
Fun facts: I once made 47 consecutive free throws
Jared Minderman
Current Team: CUP 08B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, Milford High School Varsity Assistant
Current Occupation: Data Analyst for the Ohio Department of Education
Fun facts: I have 3 dogs!
Jay Schneider
Current Teams: CUP, MLS & GA Goalkeeper Coach
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Undergraduate Degree from the University of Cincinnati,
MBA from Miami of Ohio
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati Country Day HS 3 years, Lakota West HS 2 years, Miami of Ohio Graduate Assistant 1 year, Warren County Soccer Club 2 years, CUP 9 years, Cincinnati Swerve Mens Professional Indoor Soccer Team 7 years, US Women’s Mini Football, Arena Football, and Futsal Goalkeeper Evaluator
Current Occupation: Senior Account Manager Graco Inc.
Fun facts: I played 9 years of Professional Outdoor Soccer and 10 years of Professional Indoor Soccer and still play today.
Kadeem Dacres
Current Teams: CUP 06/07B Black, CUP 14B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: Bachelors in Communications
Coaching Experience: High school assistant - Trinity High School Louisville
Current Occupation: Tech
Fun facts: Born in NYC
Kalu Abass
Current Teams: CUP 11B Black, CUP 12B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2017
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor in Business Management
Coaching Experience: Fairfield High School
Current Occupation: Full-time coach
Fun facts: I speak 5 different languages
Keith McHenry
Current Team: CUP 11B Red
First Season with CUSC: 2002
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma
Other Education: NASM PES YES GFS CPT(CPT expired)
Coaching Experience: High School, Club
Current Occupation: Banking
Fun facts: I like Japanese sport cars
Manoj Khettry
Current Teams: CUP 11B Gold, CUP 14B North
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, USSF B, USSF C, USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma
Other Education: BA in English and Spanish Language and Literature, MA in Spanish Language and Literature
Coaching Experience: College coach-18 years
Current Occupation: MLS Next & U11-U14 Age Group Director
Fun facts: Love all kinds of food and travel
Mauricio Posada
Current Teams: CUP 12B Gold, CUP 13B Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: CONMEBOL B License
Coaching Experience: Youth Soccer Club (US), Youth Soccer Academy (COL)
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: U20 Youth Copa Libertadores Runners-Up against San Lorenzo (ARG)
Mike Welker
Current Teams: Support Coach
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 9 years varsity coach at Moeller HS, 15 years total. CUP 03B Gold and CUP 06B Gold. Assistant with CUP 01B Gold and CUP 02B Gold
Current Occupation: President of Sales
Fun facts: 3 boys all participating at CUSC
Nathan Heath
Current Team: CUP 13B North
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: FA Level 1, BTEC extended diploma in sports coaching and fitness
Coaching Experience: Private training 1 to 1 - worked with numerous FCC academy players, college players and national team players, Thunder Bay Chill
Current Occupation: Coach, College Recruitment Director at FiveZero International
Fun facts: From England, Previous season ticket holder at Man City
Nedim Gracanin
Current Teams: CUP 06/07B Gold, CUP 07B Gold, CUP 08B Gold,
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Youth
Other Education: Bachelor in Education
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: U15-U19 Age Group Director
Fun facts: TBD!
Nikolai Christow
Current Teams: CUP 14B South
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Current Occupation: Operations Management
Fun facts: Cincinnati native & CUP Alumni
Reece Hands
Current Team: CUP 10B Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA A, UEFA B
Other Education: Bsc Coaching, Development & Business Administration
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: CUP Boys Technical Director
Fun facts: My team is Sheffield United
Ryan Derge
Current Teams: CUP 09B Gold, CUP 10B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Bachelor of Science
Coaching Experience: Wyoming Varsity Head Coach
Current Occupation: Geospatial Data Analyst
Fun facts: CUP Alumni
Scott Stockum
Current Teams: CUP 09B Black, CUP 14B Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: B.S. of Communications from the University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience: Over 14 years coaching experience Club, 5th year Associate Head Coach Moeller HS Men’s Varsity team.
Current Occupation: Age Group Director CUP Boys
Fun facts: I collect Vinyl records, have an incredible Dog, and enjoy anything outdoors!
Scott Phipps
Current Teams: CUP 10B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma
Other Education: Master's Degree in Teaching in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Coaching Experience: 20 years as a Collegiate Coach
Current Occupation: Head College Soccer Coach
Fun facts: Avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and love the band 30 Seconds to Mars.
CU North Girls Coaches
Allison Kessling
Current Team: CU North High School Fall Team
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Education: Pursuing Bachelors in Civil Engineering
Current Occupation: Bridge Engineer
Fun facts: I’ve been with the club since I was 7 years old. I love to fish and build legos
Becki Poeppelmeier
Current Team: CUSM 15G Amiens
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma
Other Education: Masters Degree in Education
Coaching Experience: Asst. Women’s Coach University of Cincinnati & The College of Wooster. CHCA JV Head Coach
Current Occupation: CU North Girls U8-U11 Director
Fun facts: I love to take family trips
Blake Cooke
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Education: Bachelor's Degree - Huntington University (Psychology & Sociology)
Current Occupation: Operations Coordinator - Vernovis
Fun facts: Four year Varsity Letter - Huntington University Men's Soccer
Claire Wellington
Current Team: CUSM 17/18G Competitive
First Season with CUSC: 2008
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Sport Management Bachelors Degree; Personal Training Certification
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach at Wilmington College 2004-07; club coaching with our merger clubs (LSO and Lakota United before CU) since 2003
Current Occupation: Personal Trainer
Fun facts: 2 High School aged daughters that play in the organization, love to hike, love to build wood projects
Christopher Plesa
Current Teams: CUP 13G North Ultra, CUP 14G North Future, CULM 15G Alaves
First Season with CUSC: 2006
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Masters in Education and Allied Professions
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Recreational/SAY
Current Occupation: Teacher and Staff Trainer
Fun facts: With club since its inception.
Climbed the Eifel Tower in Paris using the stairs. Coached the wife of one of our current staff members when she was in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade.
Erin Loftus
Current Teams: CULM 16G Athletico, CUSM 16G Auxerre
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: USSF D - pending
Coaching Experience: Club - CWSC, High School - Mother of Mercy HS
Current Occupation: Graphic Designer
Fun facts: Playing Experience - Ohio University
Eva Kiper
Current Team: Juniors 2019-2020's, JDL Alaves, JDL Montpellier, JDL Marseille, JDL Auxerre
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Educator License
Other Education: Secondary Education
Coaching Experience: CU Juniors
Current Occupation: Teacher
Fun facts: I was on the team that won the club's first National Title!
Garry Hancock
Current Team: CUSM 15B AS Roma
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, UEFA B
Other Education: BSC Sports and Exercise science, BA Sports Coaching
Coaching Experience: Club, HS, Pro/ Pro, Youth, Grassroots, Camps,
Current Occupation: CU North Program Director
Fun facts: Still looking for one!
Hima Devgan
Current Teams: CU North High School Fall Team, CU North 10G Elite 1 (assistant for both teams)
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Education: Kentucky Soccer educational symposium 2024
Coaching Experience: Club Soccer
Current Occupation: Physical Therapist
Fun facts: I love playing tennis and soccer (soccer more, obviously)
John Horstman
Current Team: CU North 11B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Coaching Experience: Club - St. Louis Scott Gallagher, Illinois
Current Occupation: Part-time Bookkeeper / Part-time Coach
Fun facts: I have a dog
Kris Hill
Current Teams: CUSM 15G Bastia, CULM 15G Betis
First Season with CUSC:
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Masters of Computer Science
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Director Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Fun facts: Run a nonprofit robotics center, Lego collector
Mathew Jackson
Current Team: CUSM 16G Bordeaux
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA C
Other Education: Degree in Sports Coaching
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: My favourite team is Arsenal
Michael King
Current Teams: CU North 11G Elite 1, CU North 12G Elite 2, CU North 14G Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Currently taking USSF D License course hosted by CUSC
Coaching Experience: 3 years coaching U11-U14 girls at Pacesetter Soccer Club in Sylvania, Ohio. 3 months as interim age group director at Pacesetter Soccer Club. 1 year as Girls Varsity Assistant Coach at Bowling Green High School
Current Occupation: CUSC Girls U12-U14 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I was born on Friday the 13th. I have moved 15+ times with only 2 of those being outside of Ohio
Molly Meredith
Current Team: CU North High School Fall Team
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Education: Bachelors Degree
Current Occupation: General Manager
Fun facts: Played for CU my whole high school career
Nicola Ranieri
Current Teams: CU North 12G Elite 1, CU North 13G Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: E License
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Forensic Scientist
Fun facts: Born and raised in Bari, Puglia, Italia.
Parker Vaughan
Current Teams: CU North 10G Elite 2, CU North 10G Fall Team
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Masters in Anatomy & Physiology
Coaching Experience: Club, High School
Current Occupation: Investment Advisor
Fun facts: Manchester United is the greatest team in the history of the game
Rich King
Current Team: CUSM 15G Caen
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, Rec & High School
Current Occupation: Commercial Banker
Fun facts: Completed 1st Century Bike Ride in 2024!
Ron Brickley
Current Teams: CU North 10G Elite 1, CU North High School Fall Team, CU North High School Program Team
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, Grassroots
Current Occupation: Senior Technical Project Manager
Fun facts: Australia is wider than the moon
Samantha Obermeyer
Current Team: CUSM 17/18G Competitive DL
First Season with CUSC: 2010
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: BA in Graphic Design
Coaching Experience: Trained ever since I graduated from BGSU in 2006, after my playing career I decided to pass along my knowledge and love of the game.
Current Occupation: Graphic Design and Professional Photographer
Fun facts: I have 5 kids!!! Four boys and only one girl.
Shane Page
Current Team: CU North 13B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: High School and Youth
Current Occupation: Physical Therapist
Fun facts: I can play 3 instruments!
Stevan Vaughan
Current Teams: CU North 07/08G Elite, CU North 09G Elite, CU North 10G Fall Team
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: NSCAA Goalkeeping I
Coaching Experience: Club soccer since 2002, High School soccer since 1988, Dayton Christian School Hall of Fame Class of 2020 for coaching
Current Occupation: Financial Planner and Investment Advisor
Fun facts:I was able to coach all 4 of my now adult children through their soccer years. My son Parker has coached with me off and on for the last 10 years
Tony Ripberger
Current Team: TBD. Spring only coach
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors Degree in Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 17 years as Head Varsity Coach, 21 years coaching club soccer
Current Occupation: Senior Director of Software of Engineering at Sila
Fun facts: I have run 75 marathons in 46 different states as well as 2 full Ironman events
Zekeriya Yalcin Karatas
Current Teams: CU North 14G Puma One, CULM 17/18G Competitive DL
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: PhD in Mathematics
Coaching Experience: Mason SAY
Current Occupation: Associate Professor of Mathematics at UC Blue Ash
Fun facts: Love soccer and statistics
CU Southeast Girls Coaches
Abbie Flanagan
Current Teams: CUSE 15G Dortmund, CUSE 15G Everton
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelors degree in Sports Management
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Business Taxes
Fun facts: I am a two-time USCAA soccer National Champion (2018 & 2019) for UC Clermont. I was also selected All- Tournament Team (2019). I played soccer since I was four, and played two seasons with CUSE Southeast in high school.
Alex Melin
Current Teams: CUSE 17/18G Arsenal/Barcelona, CUSE 17/18G Chelsea/Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Educator License
Other Education: Masters Degree Education
Coaching Experience: University of Nebraska Womens Assistant Coach, EGA Omaha, Tulsa Soccer Club, Minnesota Eclipse
Current Occupation: Consultant
Fun facts: Played professionally for Ajax in Amsterdam
Austin Sarns- coming soon
Info coming soon
Brian Berning
Current Teams: CUSE 15G Arsenal, CUSE 15G Barcelona, CUSE 15G AC Milan, Rec Outreach
First Season with CUSC: 2009
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: State Keeper License, BS Biology/Chemistry, Numerous courses in technology - Google Classroom, Web Design, basic programing, etc.
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, ODP Regional
Current Occupation: Teacher / CUSE Program Director
Fun facts: I am an Ohio Licensed Sports Massage Therapist, but have not practiced in 15 years
Brian Goff
Current Teams: CUP 09G Red, CUSE 12G Elite
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: USC 11v11 Pre- National Diploma
Coaching Experience: CUSC and I am also the head coach at Saint Ursala Academy JVB
Current Occupation: Commercial HVAC
Fun facts: I am a multi instrumentalist and was in a band that toured the country for 5 years in the mid 90’s.
Cannigia Johnson
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Elite, CUSE 13B Arsenal, CUP 14G South King
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 8 years at the club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like my alone time sometimes!
Dahlian Anderson
Current Team: CUSE 08G Elite, CUSE 09G Elite
First Season with CUSC: 2017
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Advance Leadership Development Course, Associate in Theater Arts
Coaching Experience: Kings Hammer 2012-2015, Scott High School 2013-2015 (District and Regional winners, State Finalist 2014),
CUSC (2022 President Cup Champion and 2023 President Cup Finalist)
Current Occupation: Military / Maintenance Technician
Fun facts: I didn't learn how to juggle until aged 14
Erik Vanags
Current Team: CUSE High School
First Season with CUSC: 2013
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Masters in Education
Coaching Experience: High School Boys for 29 years and Club for 20 years- 1 State Title, 5 District Titles, 4 League Titles, Ohio Coach of the Year Twice
Current Occupation: Teacher and Coach at Mariemont High School
Fun facts: I can pop some of my teeth out
Greg Berning- coming soon
Info coming soon
Jacob Berning
Current Team: CUSE 15/16G AC Milan
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelors in Marketing from University of Dayton
Coaching Experience: CUSE
Current Occupation: Assistant Business Development Manager for Digital Promotions and E-commerce
Fun facts: I used to play for Cincinnati United
Jordan Geis
Current Teams: CUP 13G South Future, CUSE 13G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: Grassroots / Club
Current Occupation: Student
Jordan McCollam
Current Team: CUSE 14G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: BA in Communications
Coaching Experience: CUSE, Turpin High School Head Coach for JV Boys, University of Charleston Player Coach for UC soccer camps
Current Occupation:Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I played in college on scholarship for UCWV, multiple-time DII National Champion. I also briefly played for the West Virginia Chaos in the USL.
Kevin Turnick
Current Team: CUSE 14B Dortmund, CUSE 15G Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Coaching Experience: 18 year High School
Current Occupation: Sr Director Finance at Luxottica
Lauren Deckert
Current Teams: CUSE 10G Elite, CUSE 10G Fall Team, CUSE 11G Elite, CUSE 16G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Obtaining D course, Bachelors of Science in Marketing
Coaching Experience: Played at Kings Hammer, CSA and Ohio Elite. Played at NKU from 2020-2022. Played on the US National futsal team when I was younger: Runner Up Miss Kentucky Soccer, Allstate American Award, 2X State Runner Up KY (2018-2019)
Current Occupation: Director Get Sharp Futsal, Soccer Coach CUSC, looking for a marketing job
Fun facts: I’ve played against players on the US National Team (Korbin Albert was my old teammate for futsal and we played Trinity Rodman in our final four games for ECNL)
Malik Suleman
Current Teams: CUSE 11G Arsenal, CUSE 12G Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Associate in Arts/ Data Analysis
Coaching Experience: Grassroots
Current Occupation: Data Analyst
Fun facts: I was one of the top prospects as a table tennis and represented my country Ghana national U15 football team
Maria Bates
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Arsenal, CUSE 14G Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Current undergrad student at UC
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Futsal, Private Training, After School
Current Occupation: Coach and Student
Fun facts: I’m a USCAA national champion (2023), I played with the Cincinnati Sirens my senior year of high school, I’ve had MCL (knee) surgery
Mike Haney
Current Teams: CUSE 15G Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2000
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma
Other Education: Masters of Education - Secondary Education
Coaching Experience: CU/CUP Staff Coach since we were founded, Mariemont High School Girls Soccer since 1998
Current Occupation: Teacher - Mariemont Elementary, CUSE Girls U8-U11 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I currently serve as VP of Honors for state scholastic coaches association (OSSCA). I previously served as President, VP of Education, and Southwest District President for OSSCA. Level 1 swim official. Avid competitive shooter, water sports enthusiast.
Nicki Skylis
Current Teams: CUSE 13G Elite, CUSE 16B Everton, CUSE 16B Fiorentina
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Minor in Coaching from Ohio University, United Soccer- Club Director Certification
Coaching Experience: 24th year as a club soccer coach- all ages, 6 years varsity soccer coach at Turpin High School, QSA Performance Training business owner 17 years.
Current Occupation: Coach and business owner
Fun facts: I was also a varsity assistant basketball coach for 2 years at Anderson High School, Turpin High School Hall of Fame inductee (for soccer, basketball and track) 2013.
Reece Odrobina
Current Team: CUSE 12G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's in Sports Administration
Coaching Experience: Grassroots
Current Occupation: Student
Fun facts: I am still playing soccer at UC Clermont
Sara Ventura
Current Team: CUSE 16G Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
Coaching Experience: Club soccer, High School basketball, grassroots
Current Occupation: Accounting
Fun facts: I’m a two-time USCAA Soccer National Champion (2018 & 2019). I played both soccer and basketball in college, I love to run marathons and find new ways to challenge myself
Tony Ripberger
Current Team: TBD. Spring only coach
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors Degree in Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 17 years as Head Varsity Coach, 21 years coaching club soccer
Current Occupation: Senior Director of Software of Engineering at Sila
Fun facts: I have run 75 marathons in 46 different states as well as 2 full Ironman events
Zach Santorelli
Current Teams: CUSE High School Fall
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: High-school, grassroots and Futsal
Other Education: Degree in Sports Administration with a Minor in Business
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach and Student
Fun facts: My favorite soccer player is Ronaldo and I love Michigan
CU North Boys Coaches
Chris Stoltz
Current Team: CU North 11B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, EMT-First Responder, Volunteer Firefighter
Coaching Experience: 12 years recreational/grassroots coaching
Current Occupation: Principal Scientist/Director, Corporate R&D, Procter & Gamble
Fun facts: 34 years experience as a soccer referee; current USSF Regional Emeritus and NCAA D1 official
Claire Wellington
Current Team: CUSM 17/18G Competitive
First Season with CUSC: 2008
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Sport Management Bachelors Degree; Personal Training Certification
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Coach at Wilmington College 2004-07; club coaching with our merger clubs (LSO and Lakota United before CU) since 2003
Current Occupation: Personal Trainer
Fun facts: 2 High School aged daughters that play in the organization, love to hike, love to build wood projects
Dakota Hampton
Current Teams: CULM 15B Bournemouth, CULM 15B Crystal Palace
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's of Science, Information Technology University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati Elite FC (1 yr.), SCSA Summer camp, PFP, CU Juniors
Current Occupation: Systems Administrator II at Cincinnati Children's Medical Hospital
Fun facts: I became a dad this year! (2024)
Declan Pierce
Current Teams: CUP 11G Red, CU North 13B Elite 2, CULM 16B Aberdeen
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, UEFA B, UEFA C, Scottish Football Association (SFA) levels 1.1 - 3
Other Education: Bachelor with Honors, Current Masters Student
Coaching Experience: Academy, School, Grassroots, Club
Current Occupation: Student / Intern
Fun facts: Originally from Dunfermline, Scotland , Yes I own my own kilt
Eduardo Padron
Current Teams: CULM 15B Aston Villa, CU North 13B Puma One
First Season with CUSC: 2019
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Coaching Experience: Head coach Thunder United 2017-2019. Head Coach CU 2019-Present
Current Occupation: IT Specialist
Fun facts: I played volleyball and soccer during college in Mexico
Eva Kiper
Current Team: Juniors 2019-2020s, JDL Alaves, JDL Montpellier, JDL Marseille, JDL Auxerre
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Educator License
Other Education: Secondary Education
Coaching Experience: CU Juniors
Current Occupation: Teacher
Fun facts: I was on the team that won the club's first National Title!
Garry Hancock
Current Team: CUSM 15B AS Roma
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, UEFA B
Other Education: BSC Sports and Exercise science, BA Sports Coaching
Coaching Experience: Club, HS, Pro/ Pro, Youth, Grassroots, Camps,
Current Occupation: CU North Program Director
Fun facts: Still looking for one!
Gerald Dogan
Current Teams: CU North 06B Elite 1, CU North High School Fall Team 2
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma
Other Education: BSEE
Coaching Experience: 40 years
Current Occupation: Electronic Engineer
Fun facts: I love coaching soccer!
Harlan Jackson
Current Team: CU North High School
First Season with CUSC: 2010
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Education: MBA
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Sales and Marketing Executive
Fun facts: Cleveland Heights High School Grad. Same as Travis and Jason Kelce.
Ian Mitchell
Current Team: CUSM 17/18B Competitive DL
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, USYF Level 2
Other Education: US Youth Futsal Level 1
Coaching Experience: Club, Grassroots, futsal (U8 and high school)
Current Occupation: Attorney
Fun facts: All three of my kids have played at the club. Oldest is a U17 and youngest is U9.
Jeff Woodson
Current Team: CUSM 16B Bayern, CUSM 16B Dusseldorf, CU North 13B Astra
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF F License, Grassroots
Other Education: Master's Degree in Education, Certified Leadership Excellence Teacher
Coaching Experience: Coached 10 Years of High School, 1 Year in College and 25 Years in Club
Current Occupation: Financial Advisor
Fun facts: I have an Amercian Pitbull named Zeus. I eat, sleep and breathe soccer. I like to go to the gym and workout. My son swims.
Jeremy Curington
Current Team: CU North 12B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: High School - CCS
Current Occupation: Roofing Contractor
Fun facts: I played for CUP when it was first established
Jeremy Pletz
Current Teams: CU North 12B Puma One, CU North 12B Evo Power
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: M.A. Teaching, B.S. Mathematics
Coaching Experience: HS Varsity Girls, Boys JV
Current Occupation: Teacher, HS math
Fun facts: 6 kids, all have been through CUSC
John Horstman
Current Team: CU North 11B Elite 2, CUSM 15B Dinamo Zagreb
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Coaching Experience: Club - St. Louis Scott Gallagher, Illinois
Current Occupation: Part-time Bookkeeper / Part-time Coach
Fun facts: I have a dog
Jose Rojas
Current Team: CULM 17/18B Competitive DL
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's in Media Communications
Coaching Experience: Soccer coach at Cincinnati Country Day School (6th and 7th Grade) 2018
Current Occupation: Account Manager
Fun facts: I play percussion
Marty Sargent
Current Team: CU North 13B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2010
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Bachelor of Public Administration
Coaching Experience: High School - Landmark (homeschool) D1 National Champions 2019
Current Occupation: VP of Sales
Fun facts: I’ve had a Kings Island Season Pass for 30 consecutive years
Mohammed Ubdullah
Current Teams: CU North 14B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA C
Other Education: Bachelor Degree In Operation Management
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Operating Director
Fun facts: I am really good at pool!
Phil Russell
Current Teams: CUSM 15B Bologna, CUSM 15B Cagliari
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF E license
Coaching Experience: College in the UK
Current Occupation: CTO
Fun facts: I am a Leicester City fan
Ramiesh McKnight
Current Teams: CU North 14B Evo Power, CULM 16B Brechin
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Associate degree
Coaching Experience: Club, college and futsal
Current Occupation: Plumber, soccer and futsal coach
Fun facts: I am the coach that always has a bucket hat on!
Ron Brickley
Current Teams: CU North 10G Elite 1, CU North High School Fall Team 2024, CU North High School Program Team
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, Grassroots
Current Occupation: Senior Technical Project Manager
Fun facts: Australia is wider than the moon
Ross Brogan
Current Teams: CU North 10B Astra, CUP 13G North Future, CUP 14G North Ultra
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Senior, USSF A - Youth, USSF A, Grassroots, UEFA C
Other Education: Football coaching, development administration degree (currently completing)
Coaching Experience: Played soccer for 20+ at High school, county, college, semi professional and PDL/ NPSL levels. Coached for 7+ years.
Current Occupation: Sports Coach / Student
Fun facts: Travelled to 25+ countries
Shane Page
Current Team: CU North 13B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: High School and Youth
Current Occupation: Physical Therapist
Fun facts: I can play 3 instruments!
Teek Phou
Current Teams: CU North Fall Team 1
First Season with CUSC: 2002
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: K-12 bachelor education degree
Coaching Experience: Mason HS, Lakota East Assistant Varsity High school, CUSC
Current Occupation: Sycamore Schools Physical Education Teacher
Fun facts: Golfer
Tim Brown
Current Teams: CU North 14B Elite 1, CU North 14B Puma One, CUSM 16B Augsburg
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like motorcycles
Tony Fletcher
Current Teams: CU North 08B Elite 1, CU North 10B Elite 1, CU North 10B Fall Team, CU North 12B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: BSBA Information Systems
Coaching Experience: Club (CU), SAY (LMYSA & Kings SAY)
Current Occupation: (Data/Tech) Sr. Advanced Technology Product Manager
Fun facts: Married to Amanda (22yrs) with 3 sons (Drew - UD, Alex &Aidan - Moeller) and 2 Goldendoodles (Bella & Duke).
Tony Ripberger
Current Team: TBD. Spring only coach
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors Degree in Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 17 years as Head Varsity Coach, 21 years coaching club soccer
Current Occupation: Senior Director of Software of Engineering at Sila
Fun facts: I have run 75 marathons in 46 different states as well as 2 full Ironman events
CU Southeast Boys Coaches
Adam Eckart
Current Team: CUSE 16B Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Education: Bachelors of Science: Sport Management , Bachelors of Arts: Business Management
Coaching Experience: 1 year coaching CUSE B2014 Granada, 1 year assisting CUSE Elite G2008 , 1 year manager of Wilmington College Women’s program
Current Occupation: Insurance Underwriter
Fun facts: FCC season ticket holder
Alan Grothaus
Current Teams: CUSE 17/18B Arsenal, CUSE 17/18B Barcelona, CUSE 17/18B Chelsea, CUSE 17/18B Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2013
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: Masters in Education
Coaching Experience: Milford High School Varsity Boys Head Coach & Assistant for a total of 32 years, Cincinnati Classics Coach, Miami Township Soccer Club DOC, Alliance Soccer Club Director of Operations
Current Occupation: Retired teacher/ Soccer Club Director/Coach
Fun facts: 2 boys who both played college soccer and one that played professionally. Proud grandfather of one. My dad started soccer in Milford, Ohio. My first job at 10 years old was selling refreshments at Cincinnati Comets professional soccer games and Paul Rockwood was playing
Brian Berning
Current Teams: CUSE 15G Arsenal, CUSE 15G Barcelona, CUSE 15G AC Milan, Rec Outreach
First Season with CUSC: 2009
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: State Keeper License, BS Biology/Chemistry, Numerous courses in technology - Google Classroom, Web Design, basic programing, etc.
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, ODP Regional
Current Occupation: Teacher / CUSE Program Director
Fun facts: I am an Ohio Licensed Sports Massage Therapist, but have not practiced in 15 years
Canniggia Johnson
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Elite, CUSE 13B Arsenal, CUP 14G King South
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 8 years at the club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like my alone time sometimes!
David Crawford
Current Team: CUSE 10B Elite 2, CUSE 10B Fall Team 2
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: BS Civil Eng., MBA
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Consultant
Fun facts: I was a Parent Coach for 10 years prior to getting license and head coaching.
Erik Vanags
Current Team: CUSE High School
First Season with CUSC: 2013
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Masters in Education
Coaching Experience: High School Boys for 29 years and Club for 20 years- 1 State Title, 5 District Titles, 4 League Titles, Ohio Coach of the Year Twice
Current Occupation: Teacher and Coach at Mariemont High School
Fun facts: I can pop some of my teeth out
Erika True
Current Teams: CUSE 15B Chelsea, CUSE 16B Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, USSF C, USSF D, Grassroots, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma, Educator License
Other Education: Masters degree: education, womens coaches academy x 2, variety of safety courses / character courses
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati United - Team Head Coach, SAY Soccer National Educator - Director of Coaching, US Soccer - Coach Educator, Loveland Youth Soccer Association - Executive Director / Director of Coaching, Cincinnati Christian University - Team Head Coach, Indiana State University - Team Head Coach, Terre Haute Flyers Soccer Club - Technical Director, Cutters Soccer Club - Technical Director, Indiana University - Team Assistant Coach, Region 2 – ODP - Specialist Coach Goalkeeping, Nebraska / Iowa ODP - Team Head Coach, West Omaha Gladiators Soccer Club - Team Head Coach, Creighton University - Team Assistant Coach, Greater Toledo Futbol Club - Specialist Coach Goalkeeping
Current Occupation: SAY Soccer National Educator - Director of Coaching (coach educator)
Fun facts: I have coached soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, baseball
Jack Hermans
Current Teams: CUSE 14B Arsenal, CUSE 16B Arsenal, CUSE 16B Barcelona, CUSE 17/18 Granada/Hoffenheim
First Season with CUSC: 2011
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU Southeast, CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A
Other Education: Dutch License, Masters in Education
Coaching Experience: All levels for over 50 years, 6 years in The Netherlands, 44 years in USA
Current Occupation: Soccer Unlimited Camp director, self employed
Fun facts: I'm known for my whistle (I swallowed it!!!!!!!)
Jacob Mastroianni
Current Teams: CUSE 15B Fiorentina
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's Degree in Software Development
Coaching Experience: CUSE
Current Occupation: Software Engineer
Fun facts: I've been to three premier league matches
Jos van Gils
Current Team: CUSE 14B Everton
First Season with CUSC: 2012
Total Years At CUSC: 5 years
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: BS Architecture & Design, former staff trainer Soccer Unlimited/Ohio South ODP
Coaching Experience: Coach and Assoc. Director Boys Classics Hammer, Coach CUSE Boys & Girls
Current Occupation: Retired
Fun facts: Became a USA citizen in May 2024
Kevin Turnick
Current Team: CUSE 14B Dortmund, CUSE 15G Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Coaching Experience: 18 year High School
Current Occupation: Sr Director Finance at Luxottica
Mac Garrigan
Current Teams: CUSE 13B Barcelona, CUSE 14B Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2017
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma
Other Education: Business Degree from XU and Law Degree from UC
Coaching Experience: High School Varsity Head Coach (5 years) and JV Coach for 7 years
Current Occupation: Lawyer
Fun facts: I summited Mount Sherman in Colorado (14,036 ft.) Summer 2023
Maria Bates
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Arsenal, CUSE 14G Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Current undergrad student at UC
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Futsal, Private Training, After School
Current Occupation: Coach and Student
Fun facts: I’m a USCAA national champion (2023), I played with the Cincinnati Sirens my senior year of high school, I’ve had MCL (knee) surgery
Mark Whyte
Current Teams: CUSE 10B Elite 1, CUSE 10B Fall Team 1, CUSE 12B Elite, CUSE 12B Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's Degree
Coaching Experience: CUSE, Get Sharp Futsal
Current Occupation: Government
Fun facts: I enjoy playing soccer, reading and listening to music
Mitch Galvin- coming soon
INFO COMING SOON
Nicki Skyliss
Current Teams: CUSE 13G Elite, CUSE 16B Everton, CUSE 16B Fiorentina
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Minor in Coaching from Ohio University, United Soccer- Club Director Certification
Coaching Experience: 24th year as a club soccer coach- all ages, 6 years varsity soccer coach at Turpin High School, QSA Performance Training business owner 17 years.
Current Occupation: Coach and business owner
Fun facts: I was also a varsity assistant basketball coach for 2 years at Anderson High School, Turpin High School Hall of Fame inductee (for soccer, basketball and track) 2013.
Omar Walcott
Current Teams: CUSE 12B Barcelona, CUSE 14B Chelsea, CUSE 15B Dortmund, CUSE 15B Everton
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor 's in Business Management
Coaching Experience: Club, High School
Current Occupation: HVAC Journeyman
Fun facts: I have played soccer since I was 4
Paul Rockwood
Current Teams: CUSE 07B Elite, CUSE 08/09B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2014
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, USSF B, USSF C
Other Education: USSF National Youth License
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, College, Assistant Professional, Coach, consultant at Columbus Crew, 17 years as Videographer for Columbus Crew
Current Occupation: Retired Educator of 38 years, CHCA Head High School Coach
Fun facts: I used to have a full head of hair!!
Pierce Turner- coming soon
Info coming soon
Ryan Grothaus
Current Teams: CUSE 17/18B Everton/Fiorentina, CUSE 17/18B Inter/Juventus
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Coaching Experience: 10 years of coaching camps, 2 years of coaching 2015, 2014, 2013 OP boys teams
Current Occupation: Coach/Trainer
Fun facts: Played in USL Pro
Steven Swaney
Current Teams: CUSE 13B Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2024
Current Occupation: Logistics for DHL
Fun facts: Played with PA ODP
Timothy Sakelos
Current Team: CUSE 17B Cologne
First Season with CUSC: 2022
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: BS Physical Education, BA Comparative Religion (Miami University), AM University of Chicago
Coaching Experience: Mariemont High School JV coach, Cincinnati State Men's Soccer Assistant Coach, Cincinnati Classics Coach, Wilmington FC Coach, ODP District and Assistant Regional Coach, Pleasant Run Farms SC Coach, Mariemont Recreation Association, Coach and Board Member/Field Coordinator, Kings Soccer Club- Club Trainer, Soccer Unlimited Camps (13 years).
Current Occupation: Substitute Teacher, Commissioned Pastor (PCUSA), Trainer
Fun facts: Father of two girls. Girls Scout Troop Leader. History buff and Antique collector.
Tom Eckart
Current Teams: CUSE 15B Arsenal, CUSE 15B Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2022
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Education: M.Ed. in Community and Agency Counseling; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Certified Sports Counselor. B.A. Psychology from UC
Coaching Experience: Coke Classics, Tempest SC, STAR SC-staff coach/trainer/coaching director, Assistant Coach Roger Bacon Boys Soccer, Head Coach Roger Bacon Girls Soccer, JV Gold Turpin Girls Soccer
Current Occupation: Mental Health Counselor
Fun facts: In high school my team played a midnight indoor game vs the Ringling Brothers Circus-which went very late because we were winning, and they didn't want to concede.
Tony Ripberger
Current Team: TBD. Spring only coach
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors Degree in Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 17 years as Head Varsity Coach, 21 years coaching club soccer
Current Occupation: Senior Director of Software of Engineering at Sila
Fun facts: I have run 75 marathons in 46 different states as well as 2 full Ironman events
Ubong Ekarika
Current Teams: CUSE 10B Arsenal, CUSE 12B Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Associates in Architecture
Coaching Experience: Between 2022-2024 I have coached various CUSE teams in the 2010-2014 age groups
Current Occupation: Contractor with Spectrum
Fun facts: My father player professional soccer for the Nigerian National team in the 80's
Zach Santorelli
Current Teams: CUSE 09B Elite, CUSE 11B Barcelona, CUSE High School Fall
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Degree in Sports Administration with a Minor in Business
Coaching Experience: High-school, grassroots and Futsal
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach and Student
Fun facts: My favorite soccer player is Ronaldo and I love Michigan
Leadership
Andy Murison
Current Occupation: CUSC Director of Business Operations
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bsc Strength and Conditioning, Crossfit Level 1 Personal Training.
Coaching Experience: Grassroots in the US and the UK, through to CUP Girls
Fun facts: I am from Linlithgow, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots.
Blake Decker
Current Occupation: CUSC CEO
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, Club Technical Leadership Level 2, Educator License
Other Education: MEd in Educational (K-12), B.A. Secondary Education (6-12)
Coaching Experience: High School (7 years), Collegiate (3 years), Club (22 years), Professional (1 year), Recreational (2 years)
Fun facts: I enjoy winding up Scott Bower
Hugh Seyfarth
Current Occupation: CUSC Technical Director
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, Educator License
Other Education: MBA Operations/Marketing
Coaching Experience: College Men and Women, High School, Women's Semi-Pro, U9's. ODP
Fun facts: Scott Bower is my best friend
Scott Bower
Current Occupation: CUSC Boys Director of Soccer | Interim Girls Director of Soccer
First Season with CUSC: 2014
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, Club Technical Leadership Level 2
Other Education: Business Administration
Coaching Experience: Hillsborough High School girls, TBU Boys and Girls, U14 YNT, ODP Florida, ODP Region iii
Fun facts: I will try to find something one day!