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Our Founder

Tyler grew up in a close-knit community where every pickup game in the park ignited his love for sport. As a collegiate goalkeeper at Earlham College, he set numerous single-game, single-season, and career records, earning Defensive MVP awards and Player of the Year Honors. These achievements stand as a testament to his work ethic, dedication, and unwavering love for the beautiful game.

After graduating with bachelor’s degrees in English and Media & Communications (with a minor in Sports Management), Tyler continued his own education, pursuing a USSF D License (with his C License in progress) alongside specialized goalkeeper diplomas. He also honed his tactical acumen through the Football Coach Evolution Mentorship Program with world-renowned coach Raymond Verheijen.

Today, Tyler brings his wealth of experience to bear as:

  • Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach at North Central College, orchestrating one of the nation’s stingiest defenses and mentoring All-Region talent
  • Elite Player Development Coach for Illinois ODP, guiding top 14–18-year-olds toward US ODP National selection
  • Staff Coach for Road Runners SC’s youth program, crafting holistic training curricula across multiple age groups
  • Former Operations Director for Cincy SC U23, managing training logistics, recruitment, and match day preparation at the semi-professional level