 | Kevin SheniseExecutive Director of Coaching
Email: [email protected]
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Jason EspinozaDirector of Coaching - Girls
Head Coach - U13/14 Girls Red
Head Coach - U14 Girls Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Playing history: PSSA, Pueblo Rangers, Pueblo Central HS
Coaching history: I've been coaching since 1994 in the Ohio area started out in Mount Blanchard Ohio then coached out at Riverdale high school And with their rec program. Then I started coaching at Findlay Soccer Club in Findlay Ohio which is now currently pacesetter South soccer club I am also currently the DOC of Pacesetter South soccer club on the boys side And coach of u11/12 soccer team. I am currently also the assistant coach at Finldlay High School on the women's side.
Licensure: 11v11 Pre- National Diploma, National Diploma, Advanced National Diploma
Favorite soccer player: Frank Lampard
Favorite professional team: Chelsea FC and Columbus Crew SC
Fun Facts: Family and friends are the way to go. And my favorite hobby besides soccer is hunting.
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Ryan Elliott
Director of Coaching - Boys
Head Coach - U11 Boys Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Enon, Ohio
Playing history: Team Dayton club soccer, Greenon High School, University of FindlayCoaching history: Boys U6-U15 - 9 years
Licensure: US National D
Favorite soccer player: Will Trapp
Favorite professional team: Columbus Crew
Fun Facts: I played 3 sports in college I play the guitar I tried out for the NFL as a kicker |
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 | Jon HayfieldHead Coach - U18 Girls Red
Hometown: Findlay
Playing history: Findlay Travel Soccer, Pacesetter, Findlay High School, Tri State University (now Trine University- 3 Time WHAC Conference Champions, 2 Time MidWest Regional Runners- Up, Captain Senior Year).
Coaching History: Riverdale High School Boys Head Coach (2001-2017), Findlay High School Girls Head Coach (2018-Present).
Licensure: US Soccer Grassroots 4v4, 7v7, 9v9; United Soccer Coaches High School Diploma; United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
Favorite Soccer Player: Paul Gascoigne & Tim Cahill
Favorite Professional Team: Everton & Columbus Crew
Fun Facts: I have 2 boys with my wife Kate (Otto is 7 & Concrete Frank is 4). I collect football scarves from all over the world & once ran into King Eric Cantona in the parking lot of the Silverdome before the USA’s opening game of the 1994 World Cup. |
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Jeff Bracy
Head Coach - U09 Boys Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Benton Ridge, OH
Playing history: Hancock Soccer, VBSC in high school
Coaching history: 17yrs coaching with FSC and Pacesetter South
Licensure: State D license, USC National licensure, and 7v7 / 9v9
Favorite soccer player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Favorite professional team: Columbus Crew
Fun Facts: Mostly WFPB diet and enjoy weightlifting
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Brandon Hollopeter
Head Coach - U10 Girls Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Medina, OH
Playing history: 34 years - Rec/Travel/Club/HS/College/Adult - Cleveland Elite, AC Puma, Greater Akron Premier, German Family Society, Highland High School, Hiram College Terriers & University of Findlay Oilers
Coaching history: Ohio Extreme Soccer Club, Pacesetter South Soccer Club, Private Training Sessions - High School Players
Licensure: USSF Grassroots: 4v4, USC 7v7 and 9v9
Favorite soccer player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Favorite professional team: Chelsea
Fun Facts: I currently reside in Liberty Benton School District with my wife (Tara) and two daughters - Ellie (4) and Lyla (7).
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 | Alyx TeschelAsst. Head Coach - U10 Girls Red |
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Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Playing history: Charlotte United FC Premier & Region III, 2010 NCHSAA 3A State Champion
Coaching history: WCWAA U8 Girls Head Coach, WCWAA Summer Training Staff, YMCA Youth Soccer Volunteer, Pacesetter South U12 Girls Red Assistant Coach
Licensure: N/A
Favorite soccer player: David Beckham
Favorite professional team: Manchester United FC
Fun Facts: I currently reside in Findlay, OH with my husband (David) and our two goldendoodles. I enjoy golfing, traveling, and supporting the community.
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Andy Lynch
Media Director
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Huber Heights, OH (Dayton)
Playing history: Eagles, Warrior Soccer Club, and Miami County Rockers (club ball from U9-U16), Wayne High School - Div. 1 (3 year Varsity)
Coaching history: Boys - Little Kickers through U13 - Hancock Soccer Association, Bowling Green Soccer Club, Pacesetter South - Total of 7 years coaching
Licensure: USSF Grassroots: 7v7, USC 7v7 and 9v9
Favorite soccer player: Lionel Messi, Christian Pulisic
Favorite professional team: FC Barcelona, US Mens National team
Fun Facts: I currently reside in Findlay, OH with my wife (Becky) and two sons- Carson (12) and Chase (9). I was also a 3 year Varsity Swimmer in HS.
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Patrick MassaraHead Goalie Coach
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Hometown: Grew up in Forest, now live in Findlay.
Playing history: Upper Sandusky HS, Ohio Excel SC, Ohio Northern University.
Coaching history: Ada HS Boys Soccer (2010-2013), Upper Sandusky HS Girls Soccer (2014-2019), Upper Sandusky Youth Soccer Technical Director (2016-2019). Findlay HS Girls Soccer (2020-current), Pacesetter South SC (2021-current).
Licensure: (United Soccer Coaches Diplomas) Goalkeeping Level 1; Defending Principles of Plays; Attacking Principles of Play; 11 v 11 Formations and Systems of Play; Sports Psychology and Individual Mental Skills; Creating Talent; Key Moments in the Game; and Developing A Team Philosophy and Purpose.
Favorite soccer player: Fabio Cannavaro.
Favorite professional teams: Columbus Crew SC, FC Barcelona, FC Bayern Munich.
Fun Facts: In 2008, I met USWNT gold medalists Shannon Box and Lindsay Tarpley while on the field at L.A. Dodgers Stadium. In 2011, I caught a ball at the USMNT-Canada match and ended up on TV. I've been part of 3 soccer programs that set its program record for wins in a season.
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Josh Burton
Head Coach- U16 Girls Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Carharrack, England
Playing history: Toledo Villa, Dayton Dutch Lions, University of Findlay, Falmouth Town, Penryn Athletic & Cornwall U18’s
Coaching history: Pacesetter South, TFA, Carharrack U11’s, Various Camps and 1-to-1 Coaching, Currently the Head Coach at Van Buren High School on the women's side.
Licensure: FA Level 1, USSF Grassroots, USC 7v7 and 9v9
Favorite soccer player: Steven Gerrard
Favorite professional team: Liverpool FC
Fun Facts: I’ve visited over 10 countries and moved to the USA from England almost 4 years ago - I earned 1st Team All-Region and 1st team All-Conference honors whilst playing soccer for the University of Findlay |
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David LaRocco
Head Coach - U13 Boys Red
Email: [email protected]
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Hometown: Findlay, OH
Playing history: Club, High School and College
Coaching history: Club and High School
Licensure: Premier Diploma and National D
Favorite soccer player: Pele
Favorite professional team: Columbus Crew
Fun Facts: Middle name is Newport |
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Kayla SonnenbergEmail: [email protected]
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Hometown: North Baltimore, OH
Playing history: Findlay Soccer Club, VBHS Girls Soccer, Tiffin University Women’s Soccer
Coaching history: Fall 2018 Pacesetter South Asst U-14 girls coach, On The Ball Soccer Camp Coach Summer of 2018 & 2019 (through UF Men’s Soccer Coach Andy Smyth)
Licensure: USC 7v7 and 9v9
Favorite soccer player: Mia Hamm and Lionel Messi
Favorite professional team: USWNT
Fun Facts: 1st team All Ohio pick
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 | Rory Ferguson
Head Coach - U12 Girls Red
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
Playing history: Van Buren High School
Coaching history: Girls U10 Red
Licensure: USC 7v7 and 9v9
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 | Abbey Hatch
Head Coach - U09 Boys red
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
Playing history: Liberty Benton High School, Pacesetter South Girls U9-U17
Coaching history: Boys U10 Red
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