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. They are organized by gender and then community, with a section on our leadership team at the bottom. You can use the buttons below to jump to a specific section, or feel free to scroll through.
If you believe a name is missing please feel free to contact us here.
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CUP Girls Coaches
Adam Minnaugh
Current Team: CUP 09 Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A
Other Education: BS - Marketing & Business Management, Game Analyst Level I SoccerHub, Football Video Analyst Certificate NacSport
Coaching Experience: Club (17+ Years), High School (3 Years)
Current Occupation: Coach
Fun facts: Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro
Brian Goff
Current Teams: CUP 15G South, CUSE 10G Elite 1
*contact if you are an interested player still looking for a team
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Coaching Experience: 10th year with CUSC, Head Coach Saint Ursula Academy JV B girls 2024 season. 1st year as HC McNicholas High School men’s JV; Assistant Head Coach men’s Varsity 2025 season.
Current Occupation: CU Southeast Assistant Technical Director & U16-U19 Age Group Director, Director of Futsal Operations (PFP)
Fun facts: While I am not related to the Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, my brother actually did play in the NFL for 12 years.
Cade Pantano
Current Teams: CUP 12G Red, 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 C, USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Mechanical Product Engineer, CUP Girls USYS U13-U19 Director (Silver & Red Teams)
Fun facts: Play guitar, enjoy hunting
Canniggia Johnson
Current Teams: CUP 15G Gold, CUP 14G Black, CUSE 13B Elite
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 9 years at the club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like my alone time sometimes!
Christopher Plesa
Current Teams: CUP 15G Black, CUP 14G Silver
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 Degree in Education and Allied Professions
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Recreational/SAY
Current Occupation: Math Teacher and Staff Trainer/Coach
Fun facts: With club since its inception. I have coached a team within every birth year/age group in our club history from 1995 birth year all the way to 2015 birth year with 2010 being the only exception.
Erik Schoening
Current Teams: CUP Girls Fall High School Team, CUP 09G Silver, CUP 09G Red
Current Team: CUP 12G Black, CUP 10G Black
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma
Other Education: Undergarduate degree Business,Sports and administration
Coaching Experience: Seton High School, Elder High School, TFA
Fun facts: I have 5 dogs: 4 dachshunds, 1 Great Dane/Poodle
Jake Cowens
Current Team: CUP 12G Black, CUP 10G Black
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: U13-U19 GA ASPIRE Director
Fun facts: I have lived in 38 states!
Jared Minderman
Current Team: CUP 10G Silver, CUSE 17B Arsenal
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 Boys, CUP Girls, MLS Next, and Girls Academy Goalkeepers
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 University
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 10 years, Cincinnati Swerve Mens Professional Indoor Soccer Team 7 years, US Women’s Mini Football, Arena Football, and Futsal Goalkeeper Evaluator, Goalkeeper Coach at multiple high level camps across the country
Current Occupation: Senior Account Manager Graco Inc.
Fun facts: I played 9 years of professional outdoor soccer, 10 years of professional indoor soccer, and I still play competitive soccer today
Katie Smith
Current Team: CUP 11G Red
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, UEFA C, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma
Other Education: Master in Soccer Coaching Edu - currently studying a doctorate in Global Sports Leadership
Coaching Experience: Club, HS, MS, Men's USL2, Women's College
Current Occupation: Soccer coach
Fun facts: I also used to coach basketball :)
Katrin Kaarna
Current Teams: CUP 12G Gold, CUP U19G 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), College coach 2018-2023, National team coach 2003-2017 (youth and senior, Estonia)
Current Occupation: CUP GA Director
Fun facts: I have visited almost every country in Europe
Kemar Jackson
Current Teams: CUP 14G Gold, CUP 11G Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls, CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, USSF C, USSF D
Other Education: Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
Coaching Experience: ISC Storm, Classic Eagles, CU, UC Clermont College
Current Occupation: CUP Girls Academy Assistant Director, Supervisor at Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services
Fun facts: Jamaican who loves country music, and I have broken the same clavicle twice
Kevin Botkins
Current Teams: CUP 13G Gold, CUP 13G Black
First Season with CUSC: 2010
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: USC DOC License
Coaching Experience: CUSC, FOSC, Fairfield High School, and UC Womens Soccer
Fun facts: I am a former player of CU/CUP
Marquis Walker
Current Team: CUP 11G Black
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C, UEFA B, United Soccer Coaches(NSCAA) - National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma
Other Education: MBA, PhD (in progress) Psychology
Coaching Experience: College Men - 8 years College women 12 years (Malone University, Hiram College, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Canisius University, Thomas More University
Current Occupation: Head Women's Soccer Coach - Thomas More University
Fun facts:I can really cook - probably would be a chef if I wasn't a soccer coach
Nicki Skylis
Current Teams: CUP 13G Red, CUSE 13G Elite
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: 25th year as a club soccer coach- all ages, 6 years varsity soccer coach at Turpin High School, QSA Performance Training business owner 18 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.
Oliver Owen
Current Teams: CUP 09G Black, CUP Girls U19 Black
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, UEFA C
Other Education: B.A. Degree (U.S.) & BTEC Level 3 in Sport (U.K.)
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Academy (across the U.K., Netherlands, and the U.S.)
Current Occupation: Account Director (Advertising) & Soccer Coach (Self Employed — OET, High School - La Salle, CUP)
Fun facts: Lived in three different countries
Rachael Collins
Current Teams: CUP 10G Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
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: CUP 15G Silver, CUP 14G South
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA C
Other Education: BSC football administration, coaching - land development ( in progress)
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Soccer coach / student
Fun facts: Travelled to 25+ countries
Ryan Sindall
Current Teams: CUP 13G Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls, CU Juniors, CU North, CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA B
Other Education: Bsc Degree - Football Coaching, Administration and Development
Coaching Experience: Club, Grassroots, High School, College
Current Occupation: Coach
Fun facts: I am from Liverpool, England and recently graduated from University of South Wales
Stephanie Webb
Current Team: CUP 12G Silver, CUP 11G Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2021
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, 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 & U11-U12 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I can whistle like a Disney bird
Yomar Vera
Current Teams: CUP 15G North, CUP 14G North
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: I run YV Performance (soccer training)
Coaching Experience: Claretiano - Assistant Coach (High School in Peru), Kings High school - Varsity/JV Assistant Coach, Kings Hammer (Head Coach), ODP (State Staff) & YV Performance (personal soccer training)
Current Occupation: Soccer coach & entrepeneur
Fun facts: My goal is to coach my national team, Peruvian food is the best, I currently play semi-pro
CU North Girls Coaches
Becki Poeppelmeier
Current Team: CUSM 17G Amiens
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North, 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, Asst. Women's Coach- The College of Wooster, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy- JV Head Coach/Varsity Asst. Coach
Current Occupation: CU North Girls U8-U11 Director
Fun facts: I love to take vacations with my family
Ben Bausmith
Current Team: CU North 13G Elite 1, CU North Boys Fall Team
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Education: Physical Activity and Sports Coaching
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Relationship Banker at LCNB National Bank
Fun facts:Went to college at Ohio University
Claire Wellington
Current Team: CUSM 18/19G Competitive DL
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: Private Trainer at the Cincinnati Sports Club, CU Juniors Programming
Fun facts: 2 High School aged daughters that play in the organization, love to hike, love to build wood projects
Declan Pierce
Current Teams: CU North 12G Elite 1, CULM 16B Aberdeen, CU North 13B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA B, UEFA C
Other Education: BA Honors Sports Studies, Current Sports Leadership Masters Student
Coaching Experience: Club & Pro Youth Academy
Current Occupation: Student Intern
Fun facts: I ran my very own soccer club at the age of 21
Erin Loftus
Current Team: 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: USSF D, 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
Izzy Maurer
Current Teams: CULM 17G Betis, CULM 16G Bilbao
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelors in English Education (grades 7-12)
Coaching Experience: Rec coaching experience
Current Occupation: High school English teacher at Lakota West High School
Fun facts: I have had season tickets to FC Cincinnati since they began in 2015!
Jacob Grant
Current Teams: CULM 17G Alaves, CULM 16G Atletico
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: BSBA Sport Management at Ohio Northern University, Grassroots 11v11 in-person coaching license, Grassroots 7v7 in-person coaching license,
Coaching Experience: Private soccer training from 2020-2025, wrestling coach/private training from 2015-2024, various camps and clinics ran at Ohio Northern University 2022-2025, and FC Cincinnati youth camp and clinics from 2024-current.
Current Occupation: Community Relations Associate at FC Cincinnati
Fun facts: Along with being a soccer player I wrestled all my life.
Jenn Laking
Current Teams: CU North 15G Puma One, CU Northwest 16G Atalanta,
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 10 years club coaching experience
Current Occupation: Supply Chain
Fun facts: I am originally from Canada!
Michael King
Current Teams: CU North 15G Elite 1, CU North 14G Elite 1, CU North 12G Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 3 years at Pacesetter Soccer Club, 1 year as Bowling Green High School Girls Assistant Coach, entering 3rd year with Cincinnati United
Current Occupation: CUSC Girls U12-U14 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I was born on Friday the 13th
Parker Vaughan
Current Teams: CU North HS / Elite Teams
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 Teams: CUSM 17G Bastia, CUSM 16G Bordeaux
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, High School, Grassroots
Current Occupation: Commercial Banker
Fun facts: I cycle in my free time and am always looking to push to another level
Ron Brickley
Current Teams: CU North Girls HS / Elite Teams, CU North 10G Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2007
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, NSCAA GK 2 certificate
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Senior Technical Project Manager, CU North Girls U15-U19 Age Group Director & CU North Girls High School Program
Fun facts: Australia is wider than the moon
Steve Vaughan
Current Teams: CU North U19G Elite 1
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
Zekeriya Yalcin Karatas
Current Teams: CULM 18/19G Competitive DL, CU North 14G Puma One
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 statistics and a Galatasaray fan
CU Southeast Girls Coaches
Abbie Flanagan
Current Teams: CUSE 17G Barcelona, CUSE 17G Chelsea
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 18/19G Arsenal/Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Masters Degree Education
Coaching Experience: Assistant Coach at The University of Nebraska, ODP Nebraska boys and girls, EGA Elite, Minnesota Eclipse U18 girls, TSC youth
Current Occupation: Educational Consultant
Fun facts: Played professionally for Ajax in Amsterdam
Andrew Ayres
Current Team: CUSE 16G Dortmund, CUSE 16G Everton, CUSE 17B Fiorentina,
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Business. Real estate business
Coaching Experience: Ohio Galaxies
Current Occupation: Manager Chuck E Cheese
Fun facts: Bengals season ticket holder
Blake Decker
Current Team: CUSE 12G Barcelona
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)
Current Occupation: CUSC CEO
Fun facts: I enjoy winding up Scott Bower
Brian Goff
Current Teams: CUSE 10G Elite 1, CUP 15G South
*contact if you are an interested player still looking for a team
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Coaching Experience: 10th year with CUSC, Head Coach Saint Ursula Academy JV B girls 2024 season. 1st year as HC McNicholas High School men’s JV; Assistant Head Coach men’s Varsity 2025 season.
Current Occupation: CU Southeast Assistant Technical Director & U16-U19 Age Group Director, Director of Futsal Operations (PFP)
Fun facts: While I am not related to the Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, my brother actually did play in the NFL for 12 years.
Dahlian Atkinson
Current Team: CUSE U19G Elite 1,CUSE 11B Elite 1, CUSE Boys HS / 'trapped players' Team
First Season with CUSC: 2017
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Advanced Leadership Development Course, Associate in Studio 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 to juggle until I was 14
Greg Berning
Current Teams: CUSE 18/19G Chelsea/Dortmund, CUSE 17G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: Bachelors
Coaching Experience: High school, Club 32 years
Current Occupation: Contractor
Fun facts: I played pro for Cincinnati cheetahs
Jacob Berning
Current Team: CUSE 18/19G Everton/Fiorentina
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: CUSE 14G Elite, CUSE 13G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: CUP 10G South I, CUP 13G South II
Current Occupation: Coach & Student
Fun Fact: Current player & 3 year captain for UC Clermont Women's Soccer
Jordan McCollam
Current Teams: CUSE 16G Barcelona, CUSE 15G Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coaches in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: BA in Communications, Member of United Soccer Coaches, Certified by the NFHS
Coaching Experience: Club, High school, College
Current Occupation:Soccer Coach
Fun facts:Briefly played for a USL team in WV during college. I own a private soccer training academy.
Kevin Turnick
Current Team: CUSE 15G Arsenal
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 Team: CUSE 16G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Marketing
Coaching Experience: US Futsal
Current Occupation: Fraud Analyst
Fun facts:I have two huskies
Maria Bates
Current Teams: CUSE 12G Elite, CUSE 11B Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Current undergraduate student at The University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience: Played for Kings/Kings Hammer my first couple years of club and then played with CUP/CU the rest of my club career. At CU as a 03, I played in the 01 age group. Played with the Cincinnati Sirens my senior year of high school as well as with my high school, West Clermont, all four years. I played at a small college called Hesston College my freshman year where I was defender of the year, KJCCC Honorable Mention, and received goal of the year. Finished my soccer career with UC Clermont my junior year after having to redshirt due to a knee injury.
Current Occupation: Coach at Seven Hills Middle School, CUSE Girls U12-U15 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I am a USCAA National Champion (2023), I scored an 80 yard goal my freshman year of college, and have torn my MCL completely off the bone.
Mike Haney
Current Teams: CUSE 16G AC Milan
First Season with CUSC: 2000
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma, Educator License
Other Education: Masters of Education (Secondary Ed)
Coaching Experience: 29 years coaching at Mariemont High School, 25 years with Cincinnati United
Current Occupation: Teacher, CUSE Girls U8-U11 Age Group Director
Fun facts: Level 1 swim official, former President and current VP of Honors for the state high school coaches association
Nicki Skylis
Current Teams: CUSE 13G Elite, CUP 13G Red
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 Teams: CUSE 11G Elite, CUSE 11G Arsenal, CUSE Girls High School Team, CUSE Girls 11G 'Trapped Players'
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
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
Coaching Experience: Club soccer, High School basketball, grassroots
Current Occupation: Hyde Park Lumber & Design Center
Fun facts: I played both soccer and basketball in college and I love to run marathons!
Ubong Ekarika
Current Teams: CUSE 14B Dortmund, CUSE 14B Everton, CUSE 12G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Other Education: Associate degree
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Field technician
Fun facts: I love to dance
CUP Boys Coaches
Aaron Waugh
Current Team: CUP 09B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA C
Other Education: Bachelors Degree in Sports Coaching and Development
Coaching Experience: 8 years of coaching experience at grassroots and pro youth academy soccer clubs
Current Occupation: Teacher
Fun facts: Ran the Edinburgh Marathon when I was 18 years old!
Ahmed Gaber
Current Teams: CUP 15B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Masters in Sports Law
Coaching Experience: Club soccer with both Mercury Soccer and CUP
Current Occupation: Sports Lawyer
Fun facts: Ohio Presidents Cup winner in 2025 with my heroes ,CUP 13B South
Andrew Paez
Current Teams: CUP 13B West, CUP 12B West
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
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
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 13B Silver, CUP 11B Silver
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, CUP Boys USYS U13-U19 Director (Silver & Red Teams)
Fun facts: Both my parents are from Ghana
Garrett Szabo
Current Team: CUP U19B Black, CUSM 18/19 Competitive DL (Assistant), CULM 17B Cagliari (Assistant)
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: BA in History from THE Ohio State University
Current Occupation: Orthobiologics Product Manager
Grant Ingham
Current Team: CUP U19B 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
Jay Schneider
Current Teams: CUP Boys, CUP Girls, MLS Next, and Girls Academy Goalkeepers
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 University
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 10 years, Cincinnati Swerve Mens Professional Indoor Soccer Team 7 years, US Women’s Mini Football, Arena Football, and Futsal Goalkeeper Evaluator, Goalkeeper Coach at multiple high level camps across the country
Current Occupation: Senior Account Manager Graco Inc.
Fun facts: I played 9 years of professional outdoor soccer, 10 years of professional indoor soccer, and I still play competitive soccer today
John Horstman
Current Teams: CUP 14B North, CUP 12B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelor of Science in Finance, Lewis University 2019
Coaching Experience: SLSG IL, CU North
Current Occupation: CU Facilities and Turf Billing
Fun facts: I have a dog
Kadeem Dacres
Current Teams: CUP 10B Black, CUP Boys Fall High School Team
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Boys, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Coaching Experience: Club, High School
Current Occupation: Sales Executive
Fun facts: Born in NYC
Kalu Abass
Current Teams: CUP 15B Gold, CUP 15B 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
Mauricio Posada
Current Team: CUP 11B 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: Club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: My team is Atlético Nacional (COL), 2-time South American club champions.
Mike Welker
Current Teams: CUP Boys Support Staff, CUSE 18/19B Chelsea/Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor degree from Ohio State University
Coaching Experience: High school - Moeller 14 years
Current Occupation: President
Fun facts: 3 boys at CUSE
Nathan Heath
Current Team: CUP 13B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Education: BSC Sport Management, PFSA Talent Identification in Football, Extended Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Fitness
Coaching Experience: 2024 - CUP 13B North, Thunder Bay Chill - Canada
Current Occupation: Owner - FiveZero International Sports Recruitment Ltd
Fun facts: Previously a 5 year season ticket holder at Manchester City
Nedim Gracanin
Current Teams: CUP 10B Gold, CUP U19B 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: Bachelors Education
Coaching Experience: St. Louis Scott Gallagher 2012 - 2022, Tulsa SC 2022-2023
Current Occupation: CUP Boys MLS NEXT 1 & 2 U16-U19 Director
Fun facts: I am not fun...
Nikolai Christow
Current Team: CUP 15B North
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coaches in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: College, Club
Current Occupation: Account Manager
Fun facts: I have played competitively in 6 countries, and I played my whole youth career right here at CUSC!
Paul Nicholson
Current Teams: CUP 13B Gold, CUP 12B Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Youth
Other Education: Master of Education with a Concentration in Athletic Leadership
Coaching Experience: I began my coaching career as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Rio Grande before moving into youth development, coaching club soccer in Wilmington, NC from 2011–2015. Since 2016, I have continued coaching at the club level in Cincinnati, working with MLS Next, ECNL, and USL Academy teams, while also serving as a head coach in USL League Two for six seasons.
Current Occupation: CUP Boys MLS NEXT 1 & 2 U13-U15 Director
Fun facts: I’m originally from England, and my favorite team is Manchester United.
Reece Hands
Current Team: CUP 09B Gold
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA A
Other Education: Bsc Sports Coaching & Administration
Coaching Experience: Professional soccer at Blackburn Rovers (England) and Greenock Morton (Scotland) season 2011-2016
Current Occupation: CUP Boys Technical Director & MLS NEXT Director
Fun facts: From Sheffield, UK and a Sheffield United Supporter
Ryan Derge
Current Team: CUP 11B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2020
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelor of Science from Ohio State
Coaching Experience: Wyoming High School Program Director
Current Occupation: Geospatial Data Analyst
Fun facts: CUP Alumni
Scott Stockum
Current Teams: CUP 14B Gold, CUP 14B Black
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: CUP Boys Age Group Director U11-U12 CUP Boys
Fun facts: I collect Vinyl records, have an incredible Dog, and enjoy anything outdoors!
Scott Phipps
Current Team: 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.
Steve Abbenhaus
Current Team: CUP 12B Silver
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Accounting and Management of Information Systems at Xavier University. USSF C Candidate
Coaching Experience: Xavier Men's Club Team, Dana Gardens U23 OVPL Team, and 7 years at Cincy SC
Current Occupation: Director of Finance at Caruso Inc
Fun facts: I lived in London for 6 years when I was in primary school
Thomas de Graauw
Current Teams: CUP 15B South, CUP 14B South
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Education: MBA
Coaching Experience: 7v7 Club soccer in the Netherlands, 1 on 1 private coaching
Current Occupation: Soccer coach
Fun facts: I have played every position on the field at the college level at least once, including goalkeeper!
Thomas Pazo
Current Team: CUP 09B Black
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B
Other Education: CBF Conmebol B Licese
Coaching Experience: College, Semi-Pro, Club
Current Occupation: NKU Men’s Soccer Lead Assistant
Fun facts: Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
CU North Boys Coaches
Andrew Nephew
Current Team: CU North 13B Puma One
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Coaching Experience: Mason High School JV Boys Head Coach
Current Occupation: Full-time soccer coach
Fun facts: Born and raised in Cincinnati, played 4 years in college as well as 4 years USL2. Currently playing MASL pro indoor.
Ben Bausmith
Current Team: CU North Boys Fall Team, CU North 13G Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Education: Physical Activity and Sports Coaching
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Relationship Banker at LCNB National Bank
Fun facts:Went to college at Ohio University
Brian Jung
Current Teams: CUSM 18/19B Competitive DL, CULM 16B Caledonian Thistle
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Education: Currently in college studying psychology
Coaching Experience: 1 year at CUSC
Current Occupation: Full time student at UC
Fun facts: Played for CUSC from U8 to U14
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: 14 years recreational/grassroots coaching
Current Occupation: Principal Scientist/Director, Corporate R&D, Procter & Gamble
Fun facts: 35 years experience as a soccer referee; current USSF Regional Emeritus and NCAA D1 official
Chris Tabeling
Current Team: CULM 17B Aston Villa (assistant)
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: MBA/MSIT/BSIT
Coaching Experience: Grassroots U8 and U9
Current Occupation: Cybersecurity Engineer
Fun facts:I still play soccer 2-3 times a week!
Dakota Hampton
Current Teams: CULM 17B Bournemouth, CU North 15B Puma One
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Juniors, CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Bachelor's of Science, Information Technology University of Cincinnati
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati Elite FC (1 year), SCSA summer camp, PFP, CU Juniors
Current Occupation: EBA Tech Analyst II
Fun facts: I got married in March, 2025!
Declan Pierce
Current Teams: CU North 12G Elite 1, CULM 16B Aberdeen, CU North 13B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA B, UEFA C
Other Education: BA Honors Sports Studies, Current Sports Leadership Masters Student
Coaching Experience: Club & Pro Youth Academy
Current Occupation: Student Intern
Fun facts: I ran my very own soccer club at the age of 21
Ed Kenney
Current Team: CU North 14B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Premier Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: NSCAA Goalkeeping 1 and 2 Diploma / NSCAA DOC Diploma
Coaching Experience: Fall 2025 marks my 26th year coaching soccer. Mason Soccer club, Thunder United, Warren County Soccer Club (DOC), Kings Hammer, and CU North.
Current Occupation: Partner / Owner Parallel Technologies 26 years
Fun facts: D1 Wrestler and track runner / If not on the soccer field I am working out or fly fishing
Eduardo Padron
Current Teams: CULM 17B Aston Villa, CU North 15B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2019
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
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
Garrett Szabo
Current Team: CUSM 18/19 Competitive DL (Assistant), CULM 17B Cagliari (Assistant), CUP U19B 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: BA in History from THE Ohio State University
Current Occupation: Orthobiologics Product Manager
Jeff Woodson
Current Team: CUSM 16B Cologne, CUSM 16B Dusseldorf, CU North 14B Puma One
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 26 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 Pletz
Current Teams: CU North 12B Elite 2, CU North 12B Puma One
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
Jim McGuire
Current Team: CU North 10B Puma One
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: MBA Finance and Accounting
Coaching Experience: Have coached club and high school level for over 5 years
Current Occupation: Insurance
Jose Rojas
Current Team: CULM 18/19B 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
Logan Gould- info coming soon
Current Teams: CUSM 18/19 Competitive DL, CUSM 17B Dinamo
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Luke DeWald
Current Teams: CU North 12B Elite 2 (assistant), CU North 12B Puma One (assistant)
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Current Occupation: Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
Fun facts: I love white water kayaking
Martin Raymondo
Current Teams: CULM 17B Crystal Palace, CU North 15B Evo Power
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Business and Sport Management Degree
Coaching Experience: Club, and Coaching youth for a Professional Club (FCC)
Current Occupation: Community Relation Associate
Fun facts: Born in Guatemala, speak three languages, and love the beautiful game!
Mohammed Ubdullah
Current Teams: CUSM 16B Bayern, CU North 14B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: UEFA B
Other Education: Performance Analyst license
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Operating Director
Fun facts: I am really good at pool!
Phil Russell
Current Teams: CUSM 17B Bologna, CUSM 17B 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: VP Technology and Innovation @ ID Privacy AI
Fun facts: I am a Leicester City fan
Ramiesh McKnight
Current Teams: CULM 16B Brechin, CU North 14B Evo Power,
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!
Ronnie Fernandez
Current Team: CU North HS Teams, CU North 10B Elite 2
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU North
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, United Soccer Coaches(NSCAA) - National Diploma
Other Education: United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) GK diploma level 1,
USSF E Licinse
Coaching Experience: Wittenberg University JV head coach/Asst Varsity for over 35 years, coached club soccer for over 35 years in both boys and girls division and age groups U12-U19, former USSF referee, former collegiate player University of Charleston West Virginia
Current Occupation: Teacher
Fun facts:I jump out of airplanes as a hobby
Sam Oberymeyer
Current Team: CULM 18/19B 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 Diploma
Other Education: BA specialization in Graphic design @ BGSU
Coaching Experience: Coached at FOSC prior to CUSC
Current Occupation: Photographer and Graphic Designer
Fun facts: I have 5 kids, 4 play at the club!
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
Other Education: BSN Exercise Physiology, Wright State 2007. Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of Dayton 2010
Coaching Experience: I have coached every level of youth soccer up to High School. I also do goalkeeper trainings
Current Occupation: Physical Therapist
Fun facts: I am a die hard FC Cincinnati and Liverpool fan
Shawn Parker
Current Teams: CULM 18/19B Competitive DL, CUSM 18/19B Competitive DL
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF B, USSF C, USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Coaching Experience: Club Soccer- Executive Director of Coaching (Shenandoah Valley United; VA.), Youth Director of Coaching (Kings Hammer; KY), ODP State Staff Coach (OH; KY; VA). High School- 8 years Varsity
Current Occupation: 2nd grade teacher, CU North Grassroots U8 DL Director, FC Cincinnati Discovery Program staff coach
Fun facts: Favorite color is orange, I've been booed in Madison Square Garden, center court in front of 100,000 fans to a sold out crowd. My team won Men's NCAA National Championship (2010); inducted into athletic Hall of Fame.
Tim Brown
Current Teams: CUSM 17B AS Roma, CUSM 16B Augsburg, CU North 15B Elite 1
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, CU North Boys U8-U11 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I like motorcycles
Tony Fletcher
Current Teams: CU North 12B Elite 1, CU North 11B Puma One, CU North 10B Elite 1, CU North U19B 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, CU North Boys U12-U19 Age Group Director
Fun facts: Married to Amanda (23 yrs) with 3 sons (Drew - UD, Alex &Aidan - Moeller) and 2 Goldendoodles (Bella & Duke).
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 14B Granada, 1 year assisting CUSE 08G Elite, 1 year manager of Wilmington College Women’s program, 1 year with CUSE 16B Chelsea
Current Occupation: Insurance Underwriter
Fun facts: FCC season ticket holder
Alan Grothaus
Current Teams: CUSE 18/19B Arsenal/Barcelona, CUSE 18/19B Chelsea/Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2012
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - National Youth Diploma
Other Education: Masters in Education
Coaching Experience: Cincinnati Classics, Miami Township soccer club, Cincinnati, soccer alliance, Cincinnati dutch lions - PDL, Milford, high school boys varsity soccer 30 years
Current Occupation: Boys U8-U11 Age Group Director
Fun facts: My dad started soccer in the Milford area in 1974. My first job was selling popcorn and soft drinks at the first professional soccer team in Cincinnati called the Cincinnati comets. I was 10 years old.
Andrew Ayres
Current Team: CUSE 17B Fiorentina,
CUSE 16G Dortmund, CUSE 16G Everton
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Business. Real estate business
Coaching Experience: Ohio Galaxies
Current Occupation: Manager Chuck E Cheese
Fun facts: Bengals season ticket holder
Canniggia Johnson
Current Teams: CUSE 13B Elite, CUP 15G Gold, CUP 14G Black
First Season with CUSC: 2016
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: 9 years at the club
Current Occupation: Soccer Coach
Fun facts: I like my alone time sometimes!
Dahlian Anderson
Current Team: CUSE 11B Elite 1, CUSE Boys HS / 'trapped players' Team, CUSE U19G Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2017
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Other Education: Advanced Leadership Development Course, Associate in Studio 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 to juggle until I was 14
David Crawford
Current Team: CUSE 13B Arsenal
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 my license and starting as a head coach.
Erika True
Current Teams: CUSE 16B Dortmund, CUSE 15B Arsenal
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, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Goalkeeping 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: Director of Education for SAY Soccer
Fun facts: I have coached soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, baseball
Emmett Kresslein
Current Team: CUSE 17B Granada
First Season with CUSC: 2025
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: BA Communications - NKU
Coaching Experience: Recreational / Grassroots based
Current Occupation: Operations Director at SAY
Fun facts: I play competitive disc golf and have traveled to several states to compete!
Kevin Turnick
Current Team: CUSE 14B Dortmund
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Coaching Experience: 19 year High School
Current Occupation: Sr Director Finance at Luxottica
Jack Hermans
Current Teams: CUSE 16B Arsenal, CUSE 16B Barcelona, CUSE 15B Barcelona
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, 45 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 16B Everton, CUSE 16B 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 Information Technology
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Systems Engineer
Fun facts: I've been to three premier league matches
Jared Minderman
Current Team: CUSE 17B Arsenal, CUP 10G 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!
Mac Garrigan
Current Teams: CUSE 15B Chelsea, CUSE 14B Barcelona
First Season with CUSC: 2018
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: 13 years High School JV, Varsity Assistant and Head Coach
Current Occupation: Lawyer
Fun facts: I have hit 3 hole in ones at golf
Maria Bates
Current Teams: CUSE 11B Arsenal, CUSE 12G Elite
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, CUSE Girls U12-U15 Age Group Director
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 14B Arsenal, CUSE 12B Elite, CUSE 12B Arsenal, CUSE 10B Elite 1
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's in business
Coaching Experience: Grassroots, semi professional in Jamaica
Current Occupation: Clients Rights Officer at Hamilton County JFS, CUSE Boys U12-U15 Age Group Director
Fun facts: I love spending time in nature
Mike Welker
Current Teams: CUSE 18/19B Chelsea/Dortmund, CUP Boys Support Staff
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast, CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor degree from Ohio State University
Coaching Experience: High school - Moeller 14 years
Current Occupation: President
Fun facts: 3 boys at CUSE
Mitch Galvin
Current Teams: CUSE U19 Boys Elite1 and 2
First Season with CUSC: 2015
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, Grassroots
Other Education: Bachelor's Degree in English
Coaching Experience: McNicholas High School
Current Occupation: VP of National Sales Radio One
Fun facts: I like to run
Omar Walcott
Current Teams: CUSE 16B Chelsea, CUSE 15B Dortmund, CUSE 14B Chelsea, CUSE 12B Barcelona
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 10B Elite 1, CUSE 10B Arsenal
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 39 years, CHCA Head High School Coach
Fun facts: I used to have a full head of hair!!
Ryan Grothaus
Current Teams: CUSE 18/19B Everton/Fiorentina, CUSE 18/19B Granada/Hoffenheim
First Season with CUSC: 2024
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Coaching Experience: 11 years of coaching camps, 3 years of coaching 2015, 2014, 2013 OP boys teams
Current Occupation: Coach/Trainer
Fun facts: Played in USL Pro
Tom Eckart
Current Teams: CUSE 17B Barcelona, CUSE 17B Chelsea
First Season with CUSC: 2023
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
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: Coca Cola 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.
Tim Sakelos
Current Team: CUSE 17B Dortmund, CUSE 17B Everton
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
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.
Ubong Ekarika
Current Teams: CUSE 14B Dortmund, CUSE 14B Everton, CUSE 12G Arsenal
First Season with CUSC: 2022
All CUSC communities coached in previous seasons: CU Southeast
Other Education: Associate degree
Coaching Experience: Club
Current Occupation: Field technician
Fun facts: I love to dance
Zach Santorelli
Current Teams: CUSE 13B Barcelona, CUSE 12B Chelsea, CUSE 09B Elite 1
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
CU Northwest Girls & Boys Coaches
Jenn Laking
Current Teams: CU Northwest 16G Atalanta, CU North 15G Puma One
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF C
Other Education: Bachelors in Business Administration
Coaching Experience: 10 years club coaching experience
Current Occupation: Supply Chain
Fun facts: I am originally from Canada!
Poetrie Bedgood - info coming soon
Current Team: CU Northwest 18/19B Atalanta
Profile info coming soon
Sondra Pflum
Current Team: CU Northwest 16B Atalanta
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D
Coaching Experience: Club, High School
Current Occupation: Sr Vice President of National Accounts
Fun facts: I have 4 Dachshunds named after Manchester United's former glory - Ferguson, Rooney, Becks, and Giggs
Steve Leyland
Current Teams: CU Northwest 14B Atlanta, CU Northwest 10B Atalanta
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF D, United Soccer Coaches (NSCAA) - Advanced National Diploma
Other Education: New Zealand Junior Coaching Certificate
Coaching Experience: 50 plus years coaching U10 up to senior players in New Zealand, Guam and Ohio
Current Occupation: Construction Project Manager
Fun facts: I'm the one without shoes...IFKYK
Steven Earls
Current Team: CU Northwest 17B Atlanta
First Season with CUSC: 2025
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: Grassroots
Coaching Experience: Club-8 years, Director of SAY Program 2 years
Current Occupation: District Supervisor-USIC LLC
Fun facts: I am also a high school wrestling official in the winter and travel the state to officiate
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 Director of Coaching
First Season with CUSC: 2018
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CU North, CUP Girls
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A, USSF B, USSF C, USSF D, Educator License
Other Education: MBA (Miami University), BA history DePauw University
Coaching Experience: 23 College Soccer Coach, 17 years youth soccer coaching. I also spent 14 years as a College Professor
Fun facts: I attended over 60 Grateful Dead Shows. That’s 60+ more than Scott Bower.
Scott Bower
Current Occupation: CUSC Director of Soccer
First Season with CUSC: 2014
All CUSC Communities coached in previous seasons: CUP Boys
Licensing and/or coaching diplomas: USSF A - Youth, Club Technical Leadership Level 2
Other Education: BS Business Administration
Coaching Experience: High School, Club, Semi Professional
Fun facts: Married in December of 24 with 2 kids Ranger and Lucy