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Gary Eyles, Director of Coaching and Player Development
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Gary A. Eyles (515-360-5117, garykix@mchsi.com) is the Director of Coaching for the Ames Soccer Club, having joined our ranks on December 1, 2005. Gary brings a wealth of experience to our club. He was the first and only Director of Coaching at the Urbandale Soccer Club until he came to Ames, having worked with them for over a decade. Urbandale won over 30 state championships during his tenure, and he developed and administered coaching for all levels of play within that club, from U6 on up. |
Gary's resume includes:
- USSF “A” Coaching License
- USSF National Youth Coaching License
- Lead instructor of USSF D, E, and G licenses for Iowa Soccer Association
- Staff Coach for Region II Girls Olympic Development Program (ODP) 1997-2000
- Iowa Soccer Association, ODP Coach 1994-2000
- Four-year starter at Florida Institute of Technology (B.S., Business Communications, 1991)
- Apprentice-Professional Soccer Player, Bristol Rovers, England 1985-1987
Gary's responsiblities include coaching education and selection, supervision of all soccer programs, supervision of our soccer curriculum, coaching, and final decisions regarding placement of players on teams.
Nuno Ferreira – Assistant Director of Coaching
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Born in Bucelas, Portugal, Nuno (nunofh@isunet.net) has coached with Ames Soccer Club since the Fall 2003 season. Nuno played extensively as a teenager in Portugal largely with the Clube de Futebol os Bucelences, which reached Lisbon district cup finals when he was on the U16 team. Nuno further played with Bucelences, a team in the Portuguese National 3rd division and Lisbon District 1st Division. Nuno's responsibilities include coaching, supervision of certain programs, and organization of some of our winter and summer programs. |
Nuno Ferreira's resume includes
- USSF B Licence
- NSCAA National Diploma
- NSCAA National Goalkeeping diploma
Michael Norris - Club Coach
Michael Norris (mnorris@iastate.edu) is another remarkably qualified coach for our club. He holds two masters degrees from Ohio State in the areas of Physical Education Teacher Education Pedagogy and Physical Education. He is a member of the Health and Human Performance department at Iowa State. Michael played intercollegiate soccer at Central Michigan University.
Michael's resume includes
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) – National Diploma
- Ames High School Boys Assistant Varsity/JV Coach. Fall, Spring 2001-2003
- Bellefontaine XPRESS Soccer Club Head Coach/Founder, Played in Greater Columbus Area Soccer League 1998-2000
- Bellefontaine High School, Boy's High School Soccer Coach, Bellefontaine, Ohio August, 1989 to 2001
Staff Coaches
Tyler Anderson
Hometown: Urbandale, IA
U8 Academy Coach
tander22@iastate.edu
- Iowa Soccer Association U6/U8 Youth Module
- Coached in Special Olympics
- Urbandale Soccer Club, 3-Time State Cup Winners
- ISU Freshman studying Accounting
Andres Calabro
Hometown: Cipolletti, Rio Negro, Argentina
U8 Academy Coach
mcalabro@iastate.edu
- Coached numerous camps during college career in Montana
- Played collegiate soccer at Montana State University-Billings
- ISU Graduate student pursuing Ph. D in Physical Activity & Health Promotion
Susan Coates
Hometown: Londonderry, NH
U10 Academy Coach
scoates@iastate.edu
- USSF National D License
- ISA E License
- Staff Coach with Ames Soccer Club since 2005
- Participated on numerous select teams during youth soccer years
- Played collegiate soccer at Ohio Northern University, Division III
- Certified Teacher K-12 (Massachusets)
- Coordinate physical education programming for local home school cooperative (children ages 6-12, approximately 75 students)
- Coordinator of two after-school physical activity and health programs for children (Iowa State)
- American Red Cross Certifications (Instructor Certification: First Aid/CPR/AED)
- American Heart Association: Healthcare Provider BLS (Basic Life Saving)
- National and State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- ISU Graduate student pursuing Ph. D in Health & Human Performance
Kelsey Dicken
Hometown: Johnston, IA
U8 Academy Coach
kdicken@iastate.edu
- Coached in Rec Plus program for Johnston Soccer Club
- Played club soccer from 1st grade on up
- Played high school soccer Johnston High School
- ISU Freshman studying Design
Gina Flinn
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
U6 Academy Coach
gflinn16@iastate.edu
- Assisted father in coaching various age levels
- Played club and high school for over 13 years
- ISU Junior studying Genetics
Shawn Goedken
Hometown: Urbandale, IA
U11 Boys Navy & U11 Boys Gold Coach
goedkens@iastate.edu
- USSF “D” National Coaching License
- Iowa Soccer Association U10/U12 Youth Coaching Module License
- Played club soccer for West Des Moines-Attack, 3-Time State Champions
- Played high soccer at Urbandale High School, State Champions, 3-Time Conference
Champions - ISU Senior studying Finance & Accounting with Minor in History
Anna Hohenstein
Hometown: Omaha, NE
U8 Academy Coach
ahohenst@iastate.edu
- Iowa Soccer Association U6/U8 Youth Module
- Played club soccer (2-time State Champion)
- Played high school soccer (2-tiem State Runner-Up)
- ISU Junior studying English
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
U6/U8 Academy Coach
bkeenan@iastate.edu
- Played Urbandale Soccer Club, Multiple State Champions
- Valley High School, State Champions
- Iowa Soccer Association Olympic Development player
- Referring experience
- ISU Junior studying Business
Katherine Rohlfing
Hometown: Rochester, MN
U6 Academy Coach
krohlf@iastate.edu
- Club soccer in Minnesota
- High school soccer team, All-Conference team
- ISU Sophomore studying Graphic Design & Marketing
Giles Slocum
Hometown: Ames, IA
U10 Academy Coach
gslocum@iastate.edu
- Iowa Soccer Association U10/U12 Youth Module
- Ex-Ames Soccer Club player!
- Played collegiately in intramural soccer at ISU and University of Maine
- ISU Senior studying Biology