Our Staff
Committed to excellence and the development of soccer players at all levels
Board Members/Directors
Mike Cook
Club President
mhmmc@fuse.net
Mike Cook, Club President
Teams:
G2010 Gold
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Greg Hirschauer, Director of Coaching
Greg was seated on the Ohio South Youth Soccer Board in January 2020 and also serves on the Ohio Youth Soccer Finance Committee.
Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach at Cincinnati Country Day School, entering his 29th season in 2020, CCDS career record 319-154-56. He has coached High School soccer for a total of 34 years, including two years as Assistant Coach at CCDS and three years at Turpin High School, where he was part of a staff on teams that won 2 State Championships and a State Runner Up.
National HS Coach of the Year finalist (2013), Great Lakes Regional HS Coach of the Year (2013), Ohio HS Coach of the Year (2000, 2013) and 7-time SW Ohio HS Coach of the Year (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2013, 2014). He has been a high level club soccer coach and club Director for more than 25 years, amassing over 800 club soccer wins, several OSYSA State Cup and Regional Championships, three National Final 4 appearances. He was recently invited to the Advanced National/Premier Licensing Camp, where he was named Captain of the 1st team playing group and achieved his 14th coaching badge/license (Advanced National); he also holds an Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma.
Former amateur, collegiate and professional soccer player (University of Dayton Soccer Club, All-US Marine Corps Soccer player pool, Cincinnati Cheetahs and Dayton Dynamo). He represented the USA in 1993 as part of Region II team that played 10 international matches (9-0-1) vs professional teams in Austria, Germany and Holland, including winning the Vorden Cup Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
He served in the US Marine Corps Reserve after USMC PLC duty 1982 – 1984.
University of Dayton BA; University of Cincinnati College of Law (Juris Doctorate); Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Tax attorney, volunteer with TOPS Soccer, Volunteer Lawyers Project and OSYSA Community Outreach clinics.
Drew Poling, Member-At-Large
15+ years of coaching experience at youth club and high school levels.
Teams
B2002/03 GOLD
G2004 GOLD
Licenses
- USSF National “D” License
- NSCAA High School Diploma
- NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Additional Info
- Batavia High School | Girls Varsity Coach (2012-Present)
- SBAAC National Division Coach of the Year (2013, 2020)
- Ohio South ODP District 1 Staff Coach
Kristy Dangel
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
ckzdangel@gmail.com
Andy Boyd
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
aboyd@integratedprotection.com
Andy Boyd, Member-At-Large
Teams:
B2010 Gold
B2010 Blue
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “D” License
Additional Info:
- Anderson High School Women’s Head Coach (2016 – Present)
- 2019 ECC Champions
- 2019 ECC Coach of the Year
- 2019 MSA High School Coach of the Year
- BSC Elite Girls 2001 Head Coach (2016)
- BSC Elite Boys 2002 Head Coach (2010 – 2016)
- State Cup Champions 2015
- State Cup Finalist 2013
- Ursuline Academy Assistant Varsity Coach (2000 – 2004)
- Anderson High School Men’s Assistant Varsity / JV Coach (1993 – 1995)
- Ranked #1 in the State
- Ranked #11 in the Nation by USA Today Super 25
- Conference Champions
- District Champions
- Regional Semifinalist
- Staff Coach, Cincinnati Classics (KHA) (1990 – 1993)
- Played at Heidelberg University
- Thomas More College – Master of Business Administration
Ted Wittwer
Boys & Girls Junior Director
ted.a.wittwer@gmail.com
Ted Wittwer, Boys & Girls Junior Director
Teams:
G2009 Gold
SQC 2005
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Joan Hopkins
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
hop_joan@yahoo.com
Training Staff
Interested in joining our coaching staff? Visit our Join Staff page for more into and to submit an application!
Greg Hirschauer
Greg Hirschauer, Director of Coaching
Greg was seated on the Ohio South Youth Soccer Board in January 2020 and also serves on the Ohio Youth Soccer Finance Committee.
Boys Varsity Soccer Head Coach at Cincinnati Country Day School, entering his 29th season in 2020, CCDS career record 319-154-56. He has coached High School soccer for a total of 34 years, including two years as Assistant Coach at CCDS and three years at Turpin High School, where he was part of a staff on teams that won 2 State Championships and a State Runner Up.
National HS Coach of the Year finalist (2013), Great Lakes Regional HS Coach of the Year (2013), Ohio HS Coach of the Year (2000, 2013) and 7-time SW Ohio HS Coach of the Year (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2013, 2014). He has been a high level club soccer coach and club Director for more than 25 years, amassing over 800 club soccer wins, several OSYSA State Cup and Regional Championships, three National Final 4 appearances. He was recently invited to the Advanced National/Premier Licensing Camp, where he was named Captain of the 1st team playing group and achieved his 14th coaching badge/license (Advanced National); he also holds an Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma.
Former amateur, collegiate and professional soccer player (University of Dayton Soccer Club, All-US Marine Corps Soccer player pool, Cincinnati Cheetahs and Dayton Dynamo). He represented the USA in 1993 as part of Region II team that played 10 international matches (9-0-1) vs professional teams in Austria, Germany and Holland, including winning the Vorden Cup Championship in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
He served in the US Marine Corps Reserve after USMC PLC duty 1982 – 1984.
University of Dayton BA; University of Cincinnati College of Law (Juris Doctorate); Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Tax attorney, volunteer with TOPS Soccer, Volunteer Lawyers Project and OSYSA Community Outreach clinics.
Drew Poling
Drew Poling, Member-At-Large
15+ years of coaching experience at youth club and high school levels.
Teams
B2002/03 GOLD
G2004 GOLD
Licenses
- USSF National “D” License
- NSCAA High School Diploma
- NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Additional Info
- Batavia High School | Girls Varsity Coach (2012-Present)
- SBAAC National Division Coach of the Year (2013, 2020)
- Ohio South ODP District 1 Staff Coach
Andy Boyd
aboyd@integratedprotection.com
Andy Boyd, Member-At-Large
Teams:
B2010 Gold
B2010 Blue
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “D” License
Additional Info:
- Anderson High School Women’s Head Coach (2016 – Present)
- 2019 ECC Champions
- 2019 ECC Coach of the Year
- 2019 MSA High School Coach of the Year
- BSC Elite Girls 2001 Head Coach (2016)
- BSC Elite Boys 2002 Head Coach (2010 – 2016)
- State Cup Champions 2015
- State Cup Finalist 2013
- Ursuline Academy Assistant Varsity Coach (2000 – 2004)
- Anderson High School Men’s Assistant Varsity / JV Coach (1993 – 1995)
- Ranked #1 in the State
- Ranked #11 in the Nation by USA Today Super 25
- Conference Champions
- District Champions
- Regional Semifinalist
- Staff Coach, Cincinnati Classics (KHA) (1990 – 1993)
- Played at Heidelberg University
- Thomas More College – Master of Business Administration
Ted Wittwer
ted.a.wittwer@gmail.com
Ted Wittwer, Boys & Girls Junior Director
Teams:
G2009 Gold
SQC 2005
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Mike Cook
mhmmc@fuse.net
Mike Cook, Club President
Teams:
G2010 Gold
G2002/03 Elite (Asst.)
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Edwin Sam Jr.
edwinsamjr@gmail.com
Edwin Sam Jr., Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2006/07 Premier
B2010 White
Alliance Cincinnati Future Stars
Coaching Licenses:
- USSF National “D” License
- United Soccer Coaches Futsal Level 1 Diploma
- United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Additional Info:
- Women’s Soccer Head Coach | Goshen High School (2020-Present)
- Men’s Soccer Varsity Assistant/JV Head Coach | Cincinnati Country Day School (2017-2019)
- Track & Field Assistant Coach | Cincinnati Country Day School (2018-Present)
- Trainer | Heather Mitts/Rose Lavelle Camp
- University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Karen Wood
coachksoccer10@gmail.com
Karen Wood, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2012 Gold
G2013/14 Gold
B2012 Gold, B2013 Gold (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses:
- OSYSA “E” License
- NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma
- NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Diploma
- NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
- NSCAA High School Systems and Tactics Diploma
Additional Info:
- OHSAA State Coach of the Year (2018)
- OHSAA D-II Girls Soccer SW-District Coach of the Year in (2011, 2012, 2018)
- CHL Coach of the Year (2018)
- Coached 6 Conference Players of the Year and 4 All State Players
- Coached 20 Players who received All District Honors
- GGCL Grey Central Division Coach of the Year (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- GGCL Grey Central Division Champions (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
- OHSAA D-II Girls Soccer SW-District Champions (2010, 2011, 2012)
- SBAAC American Division Coach of the Year (2007)
- Goshen Local School District Coach of the Year (2007)
- Set Goshen HS school record for wins in a season (13 – 2005)
- Goshen school record 8 shutouts
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University – BA in Education
- Wright State University – M.Ed
Justin DeMoss
justinwdemoss@gmail.com
Justin DeMoss, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2009 White (Asst.)
Alliance Cincinnati Future Stars
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “D” License
NSCAA Goalkeeper I and II
Additional Info:
- Walnut Hills HS | Boys Varsity Coach (2004-2007)
- Two District Championship
- Walnut Hills HS | JV & Varsity Assistant Coach (2002-2003)
- Madison Consolidated High School – Madison, IN | Varsity Asisstant Coach (2000)
- OSYSA HS summer camp for Girls (2017-2018)
- OSYSA ODP District Ccaching and Evaluating (2002-2007)
- Coaching experience with Westside Soccer Club, TFA, Loveland Storm
- Played at Centre College
Angel Paredes
angel_paredes5@hotmail.com
Angel Paredes, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2004/05 Elite
G2009 White
Coaching Licenses:
USSF Grassroots Modules Program
Additional Info:
- Hometown : Tegucigalpa, Honduras/Cincinnati
- Bilingual : Spanish and English
- Education : B.A. Ohio Christian University
- Magna Cum Laude.
- Dual major : Sports and Business management
- Honduras Soccer Academy
- Ohio Christian University
- NCCAA & KIAC All Region Team
- NAIA Scholar Athlete 2016, 2017
- NCCAA National Runner Up (2014)
- FC Cincinnati Business/Ticket Office (-2020)
- Columbus Crew SC Business Office (-2018)
- Pride SC Marketing (-2016)
Tara Murray
tarakmurray14@gmail.com
Tara Murray, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2007 Gold
G2008 Gold (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses;
USSF National “D” License
Additional Info:
- Lakota East High School | Girls Varsity Head Coach (12 years)
- University of Cincinnati | Women’s Soccer Assistant Coach
- Elite staff trainer for Club Cincinnati, Cincinnati Classics, Ohio Elite & Beechmont Soccer Club
- Ohio South ODP Staff Coach
- Region 2 ODP Regional Staff Coach
- Glen Este High School
- 2 time All-American & Player of the Year
- Xavier University & University of Cincinnati
- Regional All-American
- Cincinnati Leopards Semi-Pro
- United States Women’s National Team
- US Women’s U19 National Team
- US Women’s U16 National Team
Kiersten Johnson
kjohnson11.kj@gmail.com
Kiersten Johnson, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2009 Gold
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Morgan Bullock
Mbullock94@gmail.com
Morgan Bullock, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2009 Blue
G2010 Blue
G2004 (Asst.)
Additional Info:
Morgan is a native of Cincinnati, OH who played club with CSA and Ohio Elite; at Princeton High School, Morgan collected numerous awards during her HS career, including two time All State Honors and MVP of the SW Ohio Senior All Star Game. Upon graduation from Princeton HS, Morgan went on to play for California University of Pennsylvania, where she started every match, led her team to a PSAC Conference Championship and (2) NCAA Sweet 16 appearances; Morgan later transferred to La Roche College, where she was the AMCC Offensive Player of the Year. Morgan spent time coaching in Pennsylvania before her return to Cincinnati. Since her return she has been the Varsity Assistant at Roger Bacon High School and most recently the head coach at her alma mater Princeton High School. Morgan has a passion and an enthusiasm for the game
Danny Diceanu
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Danny Diceanu, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2002/03 Elite (Asst.)
B2004/05 Elite (Asst.)
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Mike Wood
coachmikesoccer17@gmail.com
Mike Wood, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2012 Gold
B2013 Gold
G2012 Gold, G2013 Gold (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses:
- USSF National “F” License
- NSCAA High School Diploma in Systems and Tactics
- NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
- NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Diplomas
- NSCAA Foundations of Coaching Diploma
Additional Info:
- Wyoming High School | Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach (2018-2020)
- OHSAA Girls D-II Assistant Coach of the Year (2018)
- OHSAA SW-District Girls D-II Assistant Coach of the Year (2018)
- Finneytown High School | Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach (2014-2017)
- Archbishop McNicholas High School | Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach (2009-2012)
- OHSAA Girls D-II Assistant Coach of the Year (2011)
- OHSAA SW-District Girls D-II Assistant Coach of the Year (2011, 2012)
- Goshen High School | Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach (2004-2009)
- OHSAA SW-District Girls D-II Assistant Coach of the Year (2009)
- Alliance Cincinnati SC (2018-Present)
- Sycamore Premier SC (2017-2018)
- The Ohio State University – BS in Economics.
- Otterbein University – MBA
Ron Maddy
rmaddy@integratedprotection.com
Ron Maddy, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2010 Gold (Asst.)
B2010 Blue (Asst.)
Additional Info:
- Anderson High School | Women’s Soccer JV Head Coach (2000-2002, 2017-Present)
- Anderson High School | Women’s Soccer Varsity Assitant Coach (2003-2004, 2016)
- Anderson High School | Men’s Soccer Varsity Assistant Coach (2004-2009)
Shannon Brueck
shannonbrueck@gmail.com
Shannon Brueck, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2011 Gold
B2011 Gold (Asst.)
Additional Info:
- Alliance Cincinnati SC (2019 – Present)
- Metro Soccer Club Dayton (2019)
- Wittenberg University Soccer(2015-2018)
- 4 year starter
- Milford High School Soccer Player (2011-2014)
- Cincinnati Soccer Alliance / Miami Township Soccer Club Player (2004-2015)
- University of Cincinnati M.S. Nursing (in process)
- Wittenberg University B.S. Biology (History minor)
Scott Brueck
Jbrueck@cinci.rr.com
Scott Brueck, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2011 Gold
G2011 Gold (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “E” License
Additional Info:
- Alliance Cincinnati (2019-Present)
- Cincinnati Soccer Alliance (2010-2016)
- Milford SAY (2007-2010)
- Assistant Wrestling Coach Milford Junior High (2010-Present)
- University of Cincinnati M.S. Environmental Health
- Wittenberg University B.A. Biology (History minor)
Brad Riffle
bradleyriffle@yahoo.com
Brad Riffle, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2008 Gold
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Brett Fangman
bfangman21@gmail.com
Brett Fangman, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2009 Blue (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “E” License
NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Additional Info:
- Madeira High School | GK Trainer, Assistant Coach (2013-Present)
- McNicholas High Scool | GK Trainer, Assistant Coach (2011-2013)
- Beechmont Soccer Club Trainer (2015-2016)
- Cincinnati native
- Former McNicholas high school player
- Club player with Cincinnati Classics and Team Cincinnati
- B.A. Wright State University.
Princess Tarrance-Lander
ptarrance23@gmail.com
Princess Tarrance-Lander, Staff Trainer
Teams:
B2006/07 Premier (Asst.)
Coaching Licenses;
USSF National “D” License
Additional Info:
- Alliance GK Trainer
- Alliance Trainer/Coach for Boys teams
- Mount Notre Dame | Goalkeeper Trainer (2019)
- Summit Recreational Team Trainer (2015-2017)
- Sycamore High School | Girls Soccer Goalkeeper Trainer (2015, 2016)
- Coached Youth House Teams Wall2Wall (2014-2016)
- Bellevue High School | Goirls Soccer Goalkeeper Trainer (2010)
- GK Trainer Bellevue High School Girls Soccer Team in 2010
- Muskie Challenge Day Camp for High School Girls Teams (2006, 2007)
- Goalkeeper Cincinnati Sirens FC, Women’s Professional Soccer League (2016-Present)
- Bowling Green State University | Women’s Club Soccer Team (2010-2012)
- BGSU two year starter defense and goalkeeper
- BGSU Women’s Club Soccer Treasurer
- Muskingum University | Varsity Women’s Soccer Team (2005-2009)
- Four year starting goalkeeper
- Varsity Letterman (2005-2009)
- Captain (2008)
- Ann White Strive for Excellence Award (2008)
- Most Dedicated Returner Award in (2007)
- Muskingum University | Varsity Track & Field
- Varsity Letterman (2005-2009)
- All Ohio Shot Putt 3rd Place
- Mariemont High School Girls Soccer Team (2001-2005)
- Sectional Champions (2004)
- District Runner Up (2004)
- Bowling Green State University Master of Public Administration (2012)
- Muskingum University Bachelor of Art in History & International Affairs (2009)
- Manger Tri-County Indoor Soccer (2016-2017)
- Assistant Manager Wall2Wall Soccer (2014-2016)
- USSF certified referee since 2009
Chris Shenton
shentonphotography@gmail.com
Chris Shenton, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2006 Premier
Additional Info:
Coming Soon!
Hayley Racer
hayleyracer4@gmail.com
Hayley Racer, Staff Trainer
Teams:
G2009 Gold (Asst.)
G2010 Blue (Asst.)
Alliance Cincinnati Future Stars
Additional Info:
Coming Soon!
Sporting Queen City
Ted Wittwer
ted.a.wittwer@gmail.com
Ted Wittwer, Boys & Girls Junior Director
Teams:
G2009 Gold
SQC 2005
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Dave Sandmann
dsandmann@mcnhs.org
Dave Sandmann, Staff Trainer
Teams:
SQC 2006
Coaching Licenses:
USSF National “D” License
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Additional Info:
- M.Ed. Coaching Education/ Athlete Development – Xavier University
- McNicholas High School Boys Varsity Head Coach: 2016 – Present
Billy Rohlfs
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Billy Rohlfs, Staff Trainer
Teams:
SQC 2006
Additional Info:
Coming soon!
Massimino Ionna
ionnalaw@gmail.com
Massimino Ionna, Staff Trainer
Teams:
SQC 2006 (Asst.)
Additional Info:
Coming soon!