DIRECTORY OF COACHES
AND TRAINERS
Commitment to Coaching
All Coaches Have Soccer Coaching Licenses
- All FC Storm Head Coaches are required to have or obtain a USSF D Coaching License. FC Storm sponsors annual USSF License classes.
- FC Storm coaches participate in continuing education through clinics and on-field training throughout the season. These include workshops on use of the FC Storm Curriculum “How to Train” and “How to Coach”.
Expectations of Coaches
Be Skilled in All Aspects of a Coach’s Responsibility
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- Knowledge of and the ability to train and coach from the FC Storm Training Curriculum
- Be prepared, organized and enthusiastic
- Establish frequent and transparent communications with parents
- Provide feedback to players and parents on player and team development throughout the year
- Be coachable as a coach, willing to receive constructive feedback, and participate in FC Storm sponsored clinics, seminar and onfield training
Coaches’ Profiles
Below are profiles for Premier and Select Team coaches. If you’d like to contact any of coaches, email FC Storm at [email protected] and the coach will be in touch with you.
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Based on Responses from Fall 2024 Parent Survey
- 96% said FC Storm coaches are engaged and committed to helping players grow
- 97% said their player had fun
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PREMIER HEAD COACHES
JESSICA BURINGRUD
Girls 2014 and Girls 2009
USSF National C License
Meet Jessica
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP
For Coaching, Training & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy HS
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT
HEATHER WOODYARD
Girls 2012 Premier
USCAA National License
Meet Heather
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2012 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2012 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2017
OCCUPATION
Middle School Science Teacher
COACHING EXPERIENCE
FC Storm Head Coach Girls 2007
Over 25 years coaching; 5 to 22 year olds, Club Soccer, College Club Soccer, High School Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
Masters in Education
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
FOSC Club Soccer
Fairfield High School Soccer
4 Yrs Ohio State University
FUN FACT
First Female Head Coach in FC Storm
ANTHONY DOHERTY
Boys 2014
USSF National B License
Meet Anthony
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Currently coaches Boys 2014 Premier
Head or Assistant Coach on number of FC Storm teams
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2008
OCCUPATION
Sr. Director of Coaching
FC Storm Academy Director
Director of Coaching for Premier Teams
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Challenger Sports Academy Trainer for 7 years
Head Coach Morton Brook U14 (England)
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Sports Coaching (UK)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Local club teams in England through hight school
FUN FACT
Came to Loveland as a trainner for LYSA; loved the area and made it home. Married with 3 future soccer players. Was instrumental in the creating and growth of FC Storm. Coached in 19 different states.
ROSS ATKINSON
Boys 2012 & Boys 2010
USSF D License
Meet Ross
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2012 Premier
Head Coach Boys 2010 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2022
OCCUPATION
FC Storm Director of Coaching
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head coach and trainer for FC Storm for 4 years
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Film Production
Masters in Leadership in Sports
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
SAFC Youth Academy (UK)
Northumbria Universtiy
FUN FACT
Worked on the set of Peaky Blinders
CHRIS CARLSON
Girls 2013 & Girls 2011
USSF National C License
Meet Chris
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2016
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Master Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
FUN FACT
Has been associated with soccer in the Loveland community for nearly 15 years
TOM GALPERIN
Boys 2011 Premier
USSF C Coaching License
Meet Tom
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach B16 Loveland White
Head Coach Boys 2011 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Owner Galperin Autism Consulting
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-2021 Recreational Soccer
2021 – Present FC Storm Select & Premier
EDUCATION
Master in Social Work
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club Soccer through High School – Regional & Divisional champions
ODP Multiple Years -West Virginia
George Washington High school
FUN FACT
Traveled to 10 countries
DENISE KNIGHT
Boys 2013
USSF D License (pending)
Meet Denise
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Boys 2013 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2012
OCCUPATION
Operations Sr. Analyst
COACHING EXPERIENCE
9 years coaching soccer; 7 years select soccer
EDUCATION
Masters in Accounting
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 years soccer & basketball at Glen Este HS
FUN FACT
Has a black belt in Taekwondo
DANI GORDON
Girls 2010 Premier
USSF D Coaching License
Meet Dani
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2010 Premier
Head Coach Girls 2014 Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Portfolio Risk Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
15 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science and Engineering
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Varsity
4 Years Division 1 College
SELECT HEAD COACHES
PAUL BUCH
Girls 2016 Loveland Orange
Grassroots 7v7, 9v9, 11v11
Meet Paul
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2016
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2019
OCCUPATION
Pediatrician
COACHING EXPERIENCE
LYSA Recreational Soccer
Previous FC Storm U9 to U12 Teams
EDUCATION
M.D.
ROB HARTZEL
coming
USSF D License
Meet Rob
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2015 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
People Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
9 years coaching recreational and club soccer
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played recreational soccer as youth
MARIOLA DWORNICZAK
Girls 2009, Girls 2015
UEFA B License
Meet Mariola
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Currently Coaches
Girls 2009 Orange
Girls 2015 Loveland Orange
Girls 2015 Loveland White
Previously coached a number of other FC Storm Teams from U9 to U15
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
FC Storm Soccer Coach & Trainer
Physical Education Teacher
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach in various clubs for over 6 years
Football Academy (U6 – U10)
Diamonds Academy (U11-U13)
American School of Warsaw – 2 Yrs (U15-U19)
EDUCATION
Masters of Physical Education
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Futsal League in Poland (winger)
Soccer 3rd Women’s League in Poland (outside back/midfielder)
BRIAN THOMPSON
Girls 2014 White
USSF D License
Meet Brian
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2014 White
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2022
OCCUPATION
Senior Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Recreational soccer & FC Storm
EDUCATION
Bachelors & Masters of Science in Welding Engineering
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club soccer growing up
FUN FACT
Dotted the ‘i’ in Ohio Script
LAUREN NUNN
G15 IH Orange, B13 Orange
USSF D License
Meet Lauren
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2015 Indian Hill Orange
Head Coach Boys 2013 Orange
Previously coached number of FC Storm Teams U10 to U15
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2017
OCCUPATION
Sales
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years coaching; club and ODP teams
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Criminal Justice & Psycology
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played club soccer growing up
High School Varsity
University of Cincinnati 4 Yrs
Semipro for Columbus Zaggs
FUN FACT
Worked as a corrections officier
MATHEW LAFKAS
Boys 2016 IH Orange
USSF D License
Coming Soon
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2016 IH Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2022
OCCUPATION
Business Owner; Electrochemical Plating & Industrial Real Estate
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Recreational and Club Soccer since 2012
EDUCATION
Accounting & Biology
Washington & Lee University
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club Soccer
St. Xavier High School
FUN FACT
I was a goal keeper who played more of a sweeper-keeper
KELSIE RUOFF
Girls 2015 Loveland Black
USSF D License (pending)
Meet Kelsie
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Girls 2015 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Social Media Manager
Social Media, Marketing and Outreach FC Storm
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Recreational Soccer -2 yrs
FC Storm 2 yrs
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Public Relations
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Penn State Harrisburg 4 Yrs (Div 3)
FUN FACT
DAN HODGE
Boys 2016 Loveland Orange
Working on Grassroots Courses
Meet Dan
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2016 Loveland Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2024
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
MARTIN RAYMUNDO
Boys 2015 Loveland Blue
Registered for USSF D License
Meet Martin
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2015 Blue
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2024
OCCUPATION
Student & Soccer Coach
Works for FCC as an Intern
PLAYING EXPERINECE
Played soccer as a youth
Lakota East High School Varsity
Intramural soccer at Miami University
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Coach at Soccer Shots
I9 Sports
EDUCATION
Business, Sports Management
FUN FACT
Love to play, watch and coach soccer!
NICK HARTMAN
Boys 2015 IH Orange
Grassroots 7v7, GK1
Meet Nick
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2015 Indian Hill Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
FUN FACT
AARON KAPLAN
Boys 2012 Orange
USSF D License
Meet Aaron
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Boys 2012 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2022
OCCUPATION
Attorney
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head 3 years head coach for FC Storm (U11 to U13)
Coached recreational soccer in LYSA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
JD
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Youth soccer
FUN FACT
I have 5-yr old triplets who all play soccer
JAROD DENNIS
BOYS 2014 ORANGE
USSF C License
Meet Jarod
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2014 Orange
Assistant Coach Boys 2011 Premier
Assistant Coach Boys 2012 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Senior Appliation Developer
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head coach and trainer for FC Storm for 4 years
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Data Analytics
Masters in Mathematics
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Recreational and Club Soccer
High School Varsity
College Intramurals
Mens League
FUN FACT
Lived in 6 different states
BRIDGET HAUSHALTER
Girs 2013 White
Registered for USSF D License
Meet Bridget
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2013 White
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Neurosurgery Division Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
8 years recreational and club soccer
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
13 years; club, high school and coed adult leagues
KEVIN HAAS
Girls 2015, Boys 2014
USSF D License
Meet Kevin
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2014 Black
Head Coach Girls 2015 Loveland Blue
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2024
OCCUPATION
Shipper/Receiver at White Cap
COACHING EXPERIENCE
U9 to U16
20-plus yrs experience coaching club and recreational teams
EDUCATION
Batchelors in Electronic Media
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played soccer for 8 years
FUN FACT
MIRCEA SARGHI
Boys 2014 Loveland Black
Grassroots 7v7, 9v9
Meet Mircea
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Girls 2015 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
IT Director
COACHING EXPERIENCE
FC Storm
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High school and college
FUN FACT
Born in Romania, spent most of my adult life in Poland before moving to the US in 2018
ZACH ROBBINS
Girls 2016 Loveland Black
Grassroots
Meet Zach
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Girls 2016 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2024
OCCUPATION
Teacher in Lakota School District
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Teaching
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club soccer
Loveland High School Varsity
MIKE KELLY
Boys 2015 Loveland Orange
USSF D License
Meet Mike
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2015 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
FUN FACT
KATIE MANLY
Boys 2006/07
USSF D Coaching License
Meet Katie
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 06/07
Previous head coach Boys 2009 Orange
Assisted with Boys 2004
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2015
OCCUPATION
8th Grade Math Teacher
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2000-2004 Wyoming girls HS soccer
2002-2004 Classics club trainer
2015-present trainer/coach for multiple Storm teams
EDUCATION
BS Education
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club Soccer in Massachusetts
High School Varsity (State Vice Champion)
Miami of Ohio 4 years
FUN FACT
Grew up in the Boston, MA area
TAYLOR ARONHOLT
BOYS 2011 ORANGE
USSF D License
Meet Taylor
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2011 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2021
OCCUPATION
Upstream Product Manager
Surgical Robotics
COACHING EXPERIENCE
8 Yrs club and recreational soccer
U 7 – U14
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
M.S. Biomechanical Engineering
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High school varsity
Club soccer
Adult indoor leagues
PHIL GETTINGER
Academy Boys 2017 White
USSF D License
Meet Phil
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Academy Boys 2017 Orange & Whilte Orange
Assistant Coach Boys 2014
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
FUN FACT
JAROD GREGORY
Boys 2015 Loveland Black
Registered for USSF D License 2025
Meet Jarod
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach B15 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Environmental Engineer
COACHING EXPERIENCE
6 yrs recreational and club soccer
EDUCATION
B.S. Chemical Engineering
M.S. Environmental Engineering
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club and high school soccer
Active in several year round adult leagues
CAMERON WASSELL
Boys 2011 Premier
USSF D License
Meet Cam
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
JONATHON TROYER
Boys 2008 Orange
USSF D License
Meet Jonathon
2FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2008 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Marketing Manager
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Over 25 years coaching experience across multiple clubs and recreational organizations
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Biblical Studies, Leadership & Ministry
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club soccer
High School
Cincinnati Christian Academy – NCCAA All American
FUN FACT
Film Director; first film to be released February 2025
LOGAN BULLOCK
Girls 2015 Loveland Black
USSF D License (pending)
Meet Logan
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Girls 2015 Loveland Black
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
FUN FACT
DIRECTORS OF COACHING AND TRAINERS
CONNER CLARK
SR. TECHNICAL TRAINER
USSF D Coaching License
Meet Conner
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
OCCUPATION
COACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played soccer for 8 years
FUN FACT
ROSS ATKINSON
DIRECTOR OF COACHING U11-15
USSF D Coaching License
Meet Ross
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2012 Premier
Head Coach Boys 2010 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2022
OCCUPATION
FC Storm Director of Coaching
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head coach and trainer for FC Storm for 4 years
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Film Production
Masters in Leadership in Sports
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
SAFC Youth Academy (UK)
Northumbria Universtiy
FUN FACT
Worked on the set of Peaky Blinders
EDWIN SAM, JR.
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
USSF C License
Meet Edwin
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach Boys 2009/10 Orange
Head Coach high school age FC Storm teams
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Software Developer
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Club: FC Storm (2023-), Sporting Queen City (2021-2023), Alliance Cincinnati (2018-2023) | HS: Goshen HS Women’s Varsity Head Coach (2020-2024), Cincinnati Country Day School Men’s JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant (2017-2020)
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science Economics
The Wharton School, Univ of Penn
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Club soccer
Cincinnati Country Day 4 yrs varsity
FUN FACT
I can play four instruments: piano, guitar, saxophone & clarinet
JESSICA BURINGRUD
VP OF COACHING & TRAINING
USSF C License
Meet Jessica
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach G14 Premier
Head Coach G09 Premier
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2007
OCCUPATION
FC Storm VP
For Coaching, Training & Personnel
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 – 06 Mother of Mercy HS
2014 – 2017 LYSA Rec Soccer
2017 – Present FC Storm
EDUCATION
MA Communication Sciences & Disorders
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
4 Yrs Shawnee State University
FUN FACT
ANTHONY DOHERTY
SR. DIRECTOR OF COACHING
USSF B License
Meet Anthony
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Currently coaches Boys 2014 Premier
Head or Assistant Coach on number of FC Storm teams
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2008
OCCUPATION
Sr. Director of Coaching
FC Storm Academy Director
Director of Coaching for Premier Teams
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Challenger Sports Academy Trainer for 7 years
Head Coach Morton Brook U14 (England)
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Sports Coaching (UK)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Local club teams in England
FUN FACT
Came to Loveland as a trainner for LYSA; loved the area and made it home. Married with 3 future soccer players. Was instrumental in the creating and growth of FC Storm.
KYLE MCLAUGHLIN
DIRECTOR OF COACHING U9 – 10
USSF C License
Meet Kyle
FC STORM COACHING EXPERIENCE
Boys 2014 Orange
BEGAN COACHING FOR FC STORM
2023
OCCUPATION
Social Media Manager
Social Media, Marketing and Outreach FC Storm
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Club: FOSC Staff Trainer 2017-2023;
FC Storm 2023-Present
High School: Assistant Coach 2016-2021; Head Coach 2022-Present
EDUCATION
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
NKU FC | Atletico Cincinnati | NKU Nitro | Cincinnati Swerve
FUN FACT
Loves backcountry backpacking! Currently about a third through the Appalachian Trail.