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 administrators and coaches.
 | Mark RiveraMonroe Premier F.C. Director of Coaching / A.C. Boys U10 / H.C. Academy Girls
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| Coach Rivera grew up playing Soccer. With the birth of his children he rediscovered how much he enjoyed teaching and growing with the sport. He started Monroe Premier F.C. within Monroe Soccer Association in the Fall of 2018 which took off with 5 teams and expanded to 7 in the Spring of 2019. He currently holds a U.S. Soccer F, E, Intro to Grassroots Coaching, 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 coaching licenses, as well as a rules of the game license and many other certificates and awards. He also runs the Greater Dayton Premier League and works with many other clubs in the area. Coach Rivera enjoys a quick Gegenpressing style of Soccer with a strong emphasis on precision passing.
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 | Jon SchriberMonroe Premier F.C. Vice President and Head Coach Girls U9
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| Coach Jon started playing soccer when he was 5 years old. I was part of the first Sidney Select soccer in 1990 and played varsity soccer through H.S. After taking a break from soccer I jumped into coaching. I coached 2 years as the Head J.V Soccer coach and the Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach for Sidney High School Girls Soccer Program. I have lived in Monroe for 6 years and have been part of SAY Soccer as a Coach and Board member for the last 4 and half years. I currently sit as the VP of the Monroe Soccer Program and Grassroots 7v7 and 9v9 coaching licenses
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 | Russell JohnsonMonroe Premier F.C. Head Coach Boys U9 and U12
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| Coach Johnson, Russell (Rick) Johnson ,has played or coached in the local area for the past 40 years. I watch soccer as frequently as I can and I love it. I follow multiple leagues, MLS, EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga and many more. I enjoy teaching young kids the sport, never sacrificing wins over knowledge. The past 10 years most of my time has been spent coaching my grandson's, in Instructional, Passers, and Wings Leagues. Coach certified in 4v4, 7v7 and 9v9. I am also a USSF and SAY certified referee. My most recent adventure has been U10 boys Premier. I also coach boys and girls youth teams indoor in the winter months. If you ever need to find me look for the guy in the straw hat.
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 | Glenn Neidlinger
Monroe Premier F.C. Head Coach Boys U11Email:[email protected] |
| Coach Neidlinger has been around soccer for 36 years. I have been playing competitively as a goalkeeper, premier/select, from the age of 10, and have traveled all over the country playing in tournaments. Teams included in Cincinnati Hotshots and Ohio Premier. Played 4 years varsity at Fairfield High school from 1998 to 2001. From 1998 to 2001 I was named Enquire All Star Team in 1999, 1st Team All Metro, 1st Team All Conference GMC , 1st team all Butler County 1999, and 1st Team All City. In 2000 I was named 1st team All Conference GMC, and 1st Team All Butler County. I have played on both State and Regional ODP or Olympic Development Teams from the age of 11 to 17. Played for Wilmington College from 2001 to 2004.
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 | Lori Smallwood
Monroe Premier F.C. Sponsorship Director Email:[email protected] |
| Lori Smallwood has lived in the Monroe area with her son Landon (she lost her daughter in 2019 to cancer at the age of 12.5) for many years. Monroe is HOME for us. Lori became very active in the Monroe Say and Premier F.C. Soccer Associations since her kids were little. This sport was not for Madison but Landon absolutely loves it. She currently serves as the Sponsorship Director, Team Manager (U12) for the Monroe Premier F.C. boys soccer team and Treasurer for the Monroe Say Association.
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 | Patrick PiccioniMonroe Premier F.C. Head Coach Girls U15Email:[email protected] |
| Coach Piccioni started playing soccer at age 5 and played until an injury to his knee ended his playing time at age 15. He has been coaching soccer for the past 9 years for the Monroe Soccer Association. He moved to coaching the U14 Premier Girls in the Fall of 2018. Patrick currently holds a U.S. Soccer Grassroots Certificate in 11 v. 11.
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 | Tabitha LewisMonroe Premier F.C. Head Coach Girls U14Email:[email protected] |
| Coach Lewis grew up in a soccer loving family, she is one of six kids who played soccer and began playing soccer when she was 4 and continued until 18. S he has two children and realized through my daughter that soccer isn't just about winning, but so much more, so she started coaching in 2013, to help kids learn to love the sport while also learning to play and develop as a player and a team.
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 | Keith StoneMonroe Premier F.C. President and Head Coach Boys U10Email:[email protected] |
| Coach Stone has been involved in soccer for 44 years as a player, referee and head coach for multiple competitive teams. As a sweeper, he has always trained his team to press high and understand the offsides trap. He currently holds a NCAA “A” license and has coached high school in New Mexico. Soccer has been an important part of his life and looks forward to teaching our kids the game of soccer.
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 | Annie JosephMonroe Premier F.C. Registrar and League Coordinator (Cardinal / EPL) U10 and below & Premier Treasurer
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| Annie Joseph is new to the sport of soccer but has a background in softball where she has been actively playing for 36 years and still going strong. Annie got introduced to the soccer world with her two children, Anthony and Anya, playing for Monroe Say and Premier F.C. Soccer Association since 2014. In addition, her husband Tony, is currently a board member for the Monroe Say Soccer Program. Annie and her family have been residents of Monroe since 2011 and all are heavily involved in soccer and basketball within the Monroe community. Annie currently serves as the Registrar and League Coordinator (U10 and below) and the Treasurer (U09) for the Monroe Premier F.C. girls soccer team.
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|  | Emily RyanMonroe Premier F.C. Registrar and League Coordinator (Ohio South / Buckeye / Cardinal) U11 and aboveEmail:emily@monoroepremierfc.org |
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Emily Ryan, along with her husband Nick, and two children Henry and Ellie have been Monroe residents for over 10 years. Emily and her family have been active in the Monroe Say and Premier F.C. Soccer Associations since 2014. Emily loves the Monroe area and enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community. She currently serves as the Registrar and League Coordinator (U11 and Above) and as a Team Manager (U10) for the Monroe Premier F.C. Boys soccer teams.
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