We are here to provide you and your family with the best youth soccer experience possible! We are proud to bring you a group of highly accomplished coaches and administrators. Read the bios below to learn more about your coach and other leaders in our community.
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Jason Davis
President Soccer Operations
Phone: 248-379-2139
Email: [email protected]
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Jason Davis brings a vast amount of coaching experience to the Wolves-Hawks East. Jason has coached at and directed some of Michigan's finest clubs, including Wolves-Hawks, Vardar, and the MetroStars.
In the summer of 2009, Jason was selected as a Staff Coach with the U15 Boys National Team. He has an extensive background of coaching at the highest levels, including being a State and Regional ODP Head Coach, working in the US Soccer Development Academy, and instructing Coaches Education courses.
Prior to coaching, Jason played college soccer at the University of Akron (www.gozips.com), and also played professionally with the Pittsburgh Stingers, Detroit Neon, and Detroit Safari.
- USSF "A" License
- USSF National Youth License
- MSYSA District Recreational Coach 2003-2005
- Regional Boys ODP Head Coach
- Former Director of Coaching at the Michigan Metrostars 2001-2005
- Head Coach at the Michigan Wolves-Hawks
- US Club Soccer id2 Camp Scout
- Former Varsity Head Coach at Birmingham Groves High School (199-2001)
- Former Regional ODP Technical Committee
- Former MSYSA Coaches Education Staff
- Head Coach US Soccer Development Academy - Vardar U16 and U18
- US Soccer Development Academy - Regional Scout
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Paul Kastens
Director of Coaching
Phone: 313-919-4004
Email: [email protected]
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Paul is the Michigan Wolves-Hawks East Director of Coaching. He is a graduate of Columbia-Hichman High School where he played from 1986 - 1989. Paul played club soccer for the Columbia Pride and Missouri Select Team. He played at Columbia College from 1989-1991.
- USSF "D" License
- Director of Coaching Michigan Wolves-Hawks East
- Michigan Hawks Coach
- Girls Varsity Assistant Coach for Rochester Adams High School (2006-2008)
- Director of Coaching North Macomb Soccer Club
- MYSL Coach of the Year 2006
- 14 years coaching experience (Gators, Magic, USL, NMSC)
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John Phillips
Director of Player and Club Development
Phone: 248-521-0706
E-Mail: [email protected]
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John is well regarded within the Michigan soccer community for his work with both Vardar and Metrostars/Gators. His high level experience includes being a State ODP Head Coach, as well as holding various other ODP positions. John was a valuable member of Oakland University as Men's Assistant Coach, capturing two Summit League titles and an NCAA appearance during his three seasons on staff.
Prior to coaching, John played college soccer at Siena Heights University (1987-1990) and professionally with the Detroit Neon (1994-1995)
- USSF "B" License
- USSF National Youth License
- MI ODP Head Coach (96B)
- Head Coach at Vardar SC 2005-2013 (2012 State Champion - 13B Vardar 99)
- Men's Assistant Coach at Oakland University 2009-2012
- Youth Director of Coaching at MI Metrostars/Gators 2003-2005
- Boys Director of Coaching at MI Gators 2001-2003
- Youth Coordinator at TPSA (Troy) 1994-1995
- College - Siena Heights University (NAIA) 1987-1990
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Nick O'Shea
Coach
Phone: 248-563-6692
Email: [email protected] |
For over 25 years, former Oakland University coach Nick O'Shea has coached at the collegiate, high school, club, and ODP levels. Nick has also served as Michigan ODP Director. Nick has been chosen to coach Regional ODP teams at International events, USYS National Teams, and represented Region 2 on International Coaching exchange programs. He is recognized for his ability to help young players grow into technically efficient and tactically knowledgeable players.
- USSF "B" License
- Oakland University Head Coach 1994 - 2013
- Schoolcraft College Head Coach 1987 - 1994
- Michigan Girls ODP Director - 1988 - 2005
- Regional ODP Coach 1989 - 2007
- MSYSA Coaching Education Staff
- Member of teh Oakland University Hall of Honor
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Leslie-Ann O'Shea
Coach
Phone: 248-535-5757
Email: [email protected] |
A native of Oakville Ontario, Leslie-Ann O'Shea came to the area on a soccer scholarship to the University of Detroit. She graduated with a Sports Medicine degree and garnered 4 All-Conference selections, the Titan Club Award for academic and athletic excellence and ranks in the top 5 in all major offensive categories including goals and assists. She also represented Canada on the Women's National Team on eight occasions, winning a silver medal in the 1994 CONCACAF Championship. In addition to winning state championships as a club coach, Les also won two National Championships with the Michigan Girls ODP.
- USSF "C" License
- Oakland University Camp Director
- Head Coach for Vardar SC 2000-2003 (2 time State Cup Champion)
- Head Coach at Force SC 2004-2006
- Michigan Girls ODP Staff 1997-2005 |
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Jeff McGill
Coach
Phone: 586-201-3106
Email: [email protected]
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- 25 years coaching experience
- Michigan Wolves-Hawks East Coach
- Michigan Wolves Hawks East Academy Coach
- Elite Indoor Sports Academy Coach
- Birmingham United, NMSC, USL
- USSF "D" License
- USSF National Youth License
- 20 years USSF referee, currently grade 5 state referee
- 15 years high school referee
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Rob Euashka
Coach & Club GK Coach
Phone: 248-701-2379
Email: [email protected]
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Rob brings 15 years of club soccer and goalkeeping experience to the Michigan Wolves-Hawks East. Rob has worked at the highest levels in the state with ODP goalkeepers and with the beginning levels as the director/developer of the RYSL Micro Soccer Program (age 5). Rob was a four year varsity and All-State Player for Grosse Pointe South and played collegiately at Madonna University where he graduated with Highest Honors in all 3 of his B.A.s.
- USSF National "C" Coaching License
- Michigan Wolves-Hawks Ea'st Club and GK Coach
- Oxford High School Womens Varsity Head Coach (2014)
- North Macomb Soccer Club (2008-2011)
- RYSL Micro Soccer Director (2003-2005)
- Rochester Soccer Club and GK Coach (1999-2008)
- Lake Orion Girls Varsity Coach (2001)
- Michigan ODP GK Coach (1999-2005)
- Ann Arbor Arsenal Club Coach (1998-1999)
- Grosse Pointe South Assistant Coach (1997)
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Dave Morgan
Coach
Phone: 313-580-3467
Email: [email protected]
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Dave Morgan has coached at several levels including; NCAA D1, Olympic Development Program, Elite/Select Level Clubs and High School programs in both Michigan and Florida. Prior to coaching, Dave competed at the highest levels, winning the USYSA National Championship for his St. Louis, MO club. He was a select member of several city, state, regional and all-star teams for exhibition games and national tournaments. A graduate of St. Louis University HS where he won several championships; his talents earned him a full scholarship to compete for Oakland University as a leading member of the programs first team to advance to the NCAA National Final Four.
- USSF "C" License
- NSCAA College Coaches Continued Education Certifications
- NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
- Oakland University Women's Assistant Coach (2006 - 2014)
- Team Boca Elite Soccer Club and Pope John Paul HS, Florida (2005 - 2006)
- Michigan Girls OPD (1998 - 2006)
- US Youth Soccer ODP National Championship, Frisco Texas (Finalist 2005)
- Michigan Club Coaching Experience; Force, Jaguars, Nationals, RSCC (1997 - 2014)
- Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School Girls State Finalist (MHSAA Regional Coach of the year 2007)
- Michigan High School Coaching experience; Lahser, Groves, Seaholm
- Staff & Camp Coach - Oakland, U of M, AWA, Total Soccer, MWA, Soccertime USA
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Larry Pryg
Coach & Director
Phone: 313-549-4829
Email: [email protected]
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Larry Pryg has coached in Macomb County for 13 years. He has coached both Boys and Girls teams including U10 through U18 age groups. Larry has also been involved with the Eisenhower High School Girls Soccer Program. He has served as a Board member for North Macomb Soccer Club and is currently one of the Michigan Wolves-Hawks Directors.
- 13 years coaching experience
- USSF National "D" License
- Michigan Wolves-Hawks East Director
- Michigan Wolves-Hawks Soccer Club Coach
- North Macomb Soccer Club Coach
- MUSL men's soccer league player
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Erin Rodger
Coach
Phone: 586-337-0880
Email: [email protected]
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- 14 years coaching experience
- USSF National D License
- Head Coach Girls VarsityStoneyy Creek High School (2003-2010)
- Head Coach Girls Varsity Romeo High School (2001-2002)
- Michigan Hawks Club Coach
- Rochester Select Soccer Club Coach
- 2 years ODP Coach
- Played at Oakland University (1995-1998)
- Played for W-2 LeagueKalamazooo Quest 1997
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TyyHassann
Coach
Phone: 586-718-4565
Email: [email protected]
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TyyHassann joins us from Rochester Soccer Club, where he coached for five years. Tyy brings valued experience at all age groups, and has coached both boys and girls teams for RSC,Metrostarss, Gators,Vardarr, and Brighton SC.
- 1999 – Michigan State Youth Soccer Association – National D
- 1998 – Bachelor’s Degree in Sport fromCIOSS University, Netherlands
- 1997 – Holland Soccer Association – coaching license C
- 1994 –Havoo High School, Netherlands
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Joe Carolan
Coach
Phone: 248-495-8927
Email: [email protected]
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JoeCarolann joins the club after spending the last year with the Birmingham Blazers. Prior to the Blazers, Joe coached some of the most successful players and teams at Rochester Soccer Club during his ten year term at the club. Joe is well renowned and respected as a coach in the younger age groups, but also has guided older teams to state and regional success.
- USSF, National “D” License
- 18 years club coaching in Michigan RSSCC, RSC,BBSCC, ODP)
- 2 years club coach in Southern California
- 2 Michigan State Cup semi-finalist & 10 quarter-final appearances 100+ players in ODP pool, Regional ODP pool & collegiate level
- Summer camp staff – Cornell University, University CaliforniaIrvinee
- 18 + years private technical, functional and small group trainer
- Former Board Member & Girls Commissioner @RYSLL /RSSCC
- Oakland UniversitySBAA, Economics Dept. - Instructor MBAA, MA in Economics,PhDD in Resource Economics
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