EBU is proud to announce its Academy Coaching Staff for the 2023-2024 season.
Joe Luedke, EBU Executive Director of Coaching
Kyle Lance, EBU Academy Coaching Director
| Age Group | Coach | Bios |
|---|---|---|
| 8U Boys | ||
| Jackson Golla | ||
| Louden Pucek | ||
| Andy Saunders | ||
| Cristian Raggio | Bio | |
| Vic Sosa | Bio | |
| 8U Girls | ||
| Mike Koerner | ||
| Emma Keckeisen | Bio | |
| Lisa Rouskey | ||
| 9U Boys | ||
| Michael Sykes | Bio | |
| Henrique Abreu | ||
| Jake Richter | Bio | |
| 9U Girls | ||
| Tim Mathewson | ||
| Emma Keckeisen | Bio | |
| Jake Ritcher | ||
| 10U Boys | ||
| Dennis Langer | ||
| Nick Hincak | ||
| Vic Sosa | Bio | |
| Ryan Schmidt | Bio | |
| Jose Ramirez | ||
| Michael DaSilva | Bio | |
| 10U Girls | ||
| Kyle Lance | ||
| Danny Makal | ||
| Natalie Esparza | Bio | |
| Jenny Fuller | Bio | |
Rory Vees
Certification: USSF National ‘E’ License
Coaching Experience:
- 2011-2018 Polonia Youth Soccer Club; Boys and Girls Academy; Boys Select U11-U15
- 1994 & 1995 DSHA Varsity Assistant
Playing Experience:
- High School, Varsity, 1986-1989
- Polonia Soccer Club, Majors, 1994-2004
Personal: Bachelor of Science from UW-Milwaukee. Supervisor/Administrator at Northwest Mutual. Married with two children – Matt and Sophie.
Dan Fink
Certification: USSF National C License
Coaching Experience:
- 2004: Upwards Youth Coach
- 2006-2013: FC Milwaukee Staff Coach
- 2006-2016: MKE Wave Camp Staff Coach
- 2009: Messmer High School Varsity Head Coach
- 2013-2016: SC Waukesha Staff Coach
- 2018-Present: Elmbrook United
Personal: Dan and his wife Denise have four children; Lucia, Cavani, Hadley, and Luca. They reside in New Berlin.
Marco Perez
Certification: Grassroots License, in 4v4, 7v7, 11v11. Pursuing D license
Playing Experience:
- Milwaukee Torrent – Semi Professional, 2017-2018 seasons, CDM Player
- Wisconsin Lutheran College – 3 years, Center Defensive Midfielder. Helped reach NACC Championship in 2016
- North Shore Majors – 2014- 2018, CDM Player
- Mequon United Soccer Club – 2007-2011, Super Y league, ODP
- Croatian Eagles Majors – 2012-2014, CDM Player, 2012 National Championship
Personal: I am Marco Perez, I was born in Mexico and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was lucky enough to have my father who Played pro soccer in Mexico to coach me as I was growing up. I played for Mequon United under Omar Sethi and Michael Konovalenko for 8 years, in which I played super-y league to ODP, overall was a great experience. I went to Alexander Hamilton high School in which i was Named City Conference Honorable Mentioned Junior and Senior years, Named Captain Junior and Senior years. I finished my collegiate soccer career at Wisconsin Lutheran College, in which I helped carry the team into the first ever NACC Final in 2016 making history for the program, was named to Warrior Cup All-Tournament Team.
I have 8 years of playing at high-level soccer including 2 years playing semi pro for the Milwaukee Torrent. This will be my 4th year as a coach, I am confident that my skills, abilities and experience can be of great service to teach the youth!
Michael Sykes
Certification: USSF National ‘D’ Coaching License
Coaching Experience:
- Ashbury High School-Canada (2003)
- Mequon Soccer Club (2004)
- Cedarburg High School (2007)
- North Shore United (2010-2018)
Playing Experience:
- Milwaukee Wave United Reserve (2005-2007)
- Mequon Majors (2004-2008)
- North Shore United Majors (2014-2017)
Ryan Seymour
Bio coming soon!
Kyle Bacon
Certification: TBD
Coaching Experience:
- Brookfield Soccer Association, 2016/2017
- Elmbrook United SC, current
Playing Experience:
- Sussex Hamilton, 1998-2001
- Trinity International University, 2003-2006 —– NAIA HM All American 2004
Personal: Kyle and his wife Katelyn have 3 kids (Kameron, Khloe and Koby).
Stuart Grable
Certification: F License
Coaching Experience & Awards:
- Brookfield Soccer Association U7 & U8 Boys Academy (1 year)
Playing Experience:
- Milwaukee Wave (2015-present)
- Milwaukee Torrent/NPSL (2016-present)
- UW-Green Bay (2008-2011)
Paul Piering
Certification: E License
Coaching Experience:
- Wauwatosa West Boys/Girls JV, Freshman, Varsity Assistant Coach: 2005-2017
- Veritas High School Head Boys Varsity Coach & and Athletic Director: 2013-2015
- Milwaukee Sport Club Boys Academy Technical Director & Coach: 2015-2018
Playing Experience:
- Youth Soccer Player at Bavarians, Elm Grove Rampage and Brookfield Soccer Association
- Brookfield East High School Varsity State Runner-up 1993, State/”National” Champion and Co-Captain 1995
- UW-Madison: 1997
- Fox River Rebels USISL: 1998
Emma Keckeisen
Bio coming soon!
Jake Richter
Bio coming soon!
Shawn Burns
Certification: USSF National D License, USSF National Goalkeeping License
Coaching Experience & Awards:
- Brookfield Soccer Association (2005-2017)
- Assistance Coach at Sussex Hamilton (2008-2011)
- New Berlin Eisenhower Girls Assistant Coach (Current)
- Lead the BSA U13 Girls’ Premier team to the semi-finals of State Cup
Playing Experience: Waukesha West High School
Personal: Shawn is an elementary teacher in the Germantown School District. He has undergraduate degrees in Physical Education, Health, and Adaptive Physical Education as well as a Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership. He has three children.
Travis Heyer
Certification: Completing F & E Licenses
Coaching Experience & Awards:
- Elm Grove Soccer Club; U8 Boys & U10 Boys Academy
- Milwaukee Sport Club
Playing Experience:
- Wauwatosa West High School
- Wisconsin Lutheran College (4years)
Personal: Travis is a 2015 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Sean Reti
Certification: D License
Coaching Experience & Awards:
- Elmbrook United 2017-2018
- Brookfield Soccer Association Select Boys and Girls U11, U14
- Elm Grove Soccer Club Boys U13
- Rockford Raptors & Dactyls Director of Coaching
Playing Experience:
- US National Team (1996)
- Brookfield East High School – Captain (1993-1997), Player of the Year (1997)
- Marquette University (1998-2002)
- Milwaukee Rampage (2002-2003)
- Milwaukee Wave (2002-2003)
- Milwaukee Wave United (2004)
- Chicago Fire (2005)
Personal: Sean is an Energy Solutions Consultant with Tower Energy Partner. He and his wife, Brianna, have two sons, Cruz and Beckham.
Vic Ramirez
Certification: TBD
Coaching Experience:
- Hamilton High School, Boys and Girls Varsity 2013-2015
- Elmbrook United, 2019-present
Playing Experience:
- Milwaukee Tech High School, 2007-2010
- Wisconsin Lutheran College, 2015-2019
- North Shore United Majors, 2017-2019
Personal: Recently graduated from WLC earning a bachelors in Sports and Exercise. Vic currently runs a before and after school care program through the YMCA located at Brookfield Elementary.
Mike Koerner
Bio coming soon!
Frank Crivello
Certification: USSF National B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma.
Coaching Experience:
27 years coaching experience including:
- Brookfield Soccer Association 2000-2010
- Elm Grove Soccer Club 2010-2012
- BSA/EBU 2016-present
Playing Experience:
- Carroll College (now Carroll Univ, 1993)
- Marquette University High School 1991-1992. Class of 1993.
Personal: Coach Frank and his wife Lisa have been married since June, 2008 and have two children, Anthony and Julia. He is also host of Serie A Sitdown, a podcast covering Italian soccer.
Kyle Lance
Certification: B License
Coaching Experience & Awards:
- Brookfield Soccer Association Recreational Coaching Director
- Brookfield Soccer Association Boys’ & Girls’ U7/U8 Academy Coach
- Bavarian Soccer Club coach (2005-2008)
- Divine Savior Holy Angels Varsity Assistant Coach (2009-2012);
- Marquette University High School Varsity Assistance Coach (2008-2011)
Playing Experience:
- Milwaukee Wave (2009-2011)
- UW-Milwaukee (2000-2003)
Personal: Kyle received a BA in education from UW-Milwaukee.
Taylor Swittel
Certification: E License
Coaching Experience & Awards: Brookfield Soccer Association U7 girls
Playing Experience:
- Brookfield Soccer Association
- Elm Grove Soccer Club
- Brookfield East High School – All-conference honors as a Junior & Senior; Second-Team Award as a junior; 7 goals as a senior
- UW-Milwaukee (2012-2015); named to Horizon League Academic Honor Roll
Personal: Taylor is very competitive and organized. She is open to discussion of ideas and problems.
Emily Ott
Bio coming soon!
Alex Eastman
Bio coming soon!
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