- (614) 619-8320
- 330 W Case St, Powell, OH 43065
Our Coaches
Kid-people first. Soccer experts second.
Every coach understands that their job here is to help shape confident and resilient kids who learn to love the game of soccer. When a child feels genuinely supported by a coach who knows their name, understands how they’re wired for their age, and can provide an experience that is focused on fun, that is when something shifts.
“What really sets Locker Soccer apart is the quality and skill level of the coaches. They are knowledgeable, encouraging, and know how to meet players where they are.”
— Christine Schillinger
The Team
Meet the Rest of the Coaching Staff
Each coach brings their own playing history, perspective, and energy — but they all share the same priority, your child.
Coach Mike
ACADEMY, ELITE
Coach Mike has been a cornerstone of Locker Soccer Academy since 2005, bringing over three decades of coaching experience and a lifelong love for the game. A collegiate athlete at Otterbein University and the Community College of Allegheny County, he turned his playing background into a coaching career that has shaped players at every level.
Coach Mike has coached nearly every class and program at Locker Soccer Academy, from toddlers who are stepping onto a soccer field for the first time to middle school-aged players who are competing on our club team.
He has a deep passion for the tactical side of the game, but his absolute favorite group to coach are the Little Kickers 2 yr olds. There’s something special, he says, about introducing a child to soccer for the very first time and seeing young kids come out of their shell and grow into their confidence and independence.
Central to everything he does is a simple belief. When a kid says “I can’t do that,” he doesn’t let it stand. His response is always the same: “It’s not that you can’t — you just can’t yet. And we’ll get you there.”
At the heart of it all, Coach Mike stays involved with coaching because he truly enjoys it, and the kids can feel that energy in every single class. His classes are filled with as much joy and laughter as they are soccer.
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Coach Matt
ACADEMY COACH, ELITE U8 BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Matt brings elite-level knowledge and passion to the Locker Soccer team. A Worthington, OH native, Matt’s playing career includes Club Ohio Dynamo, the U17 U.S. National Team, and The Ohio State University.
His extensive coaching background spans Ambassadors, Crew Jrs, Olentangy Classics, and Club Ohio, all contributing to his dynamic leadership at Locker Soccer.
Currently coaching players ages 5–7 and Elite U8 Boys and Girls teams, Matt is known for creating a positive, supportive environment where athletes grow in both skill and character.
His ultimate goal: to instill a lifelong love of the game.
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Coach Blaize
ACADEMY, ELITE U10 BOYS
Coach Blaize, from Powell, OH, brings great energy and focus to Locker Soccer’s summer camps, Performance Lab, and the Elite club team.
A former varsity player at Olentangy Liberty High School and club player with Classics Eagles and Olentangy United, Blaize continued his love for the sport through intramural soccer at the University of Dayton.
Now in his second year coaching at Locker Soccer, he emphasizes real-game scenarios to build hardworking, passionate players.
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Coach Katie
ACADEMY, ELITE
Coach Katie brings an enthusiasm to coaching and a love of soccer that is contagious! She grew up in Middletown, Ohio and started playing soccer when she was 4 years old and has never stopped playing.
Her playing career includes Hammer F.C. and a four year starter at Ohio Wesleyan University. While at Ohio Wesleyan University, her team won the National Championship.
She continued her love of the game by being an assistant coach at Ohio Wesleyan for a year, coaching High School Soccer at Buckeye Valley for 4 years, and coaching her own son’s soccer teams.
Her background as an elementary school teacher helps her understand the importance of making each child feel special and meeting each child where they are in their soccer journey.
Her favorite part of coaching is passing her love of soccer onto a younger generation and seeing the kids’ big smiles when they have success.
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Coach Bryce
ACADEMY, ELITE
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Come Meet Us in Person
The best way to understand what we’re about is to walk through the door and experience it firsthand. All new families are welcome to join us for a free trial class before registering.