Certification:

• USSF National D License
• USSF Grassroots Certified
• United Soccer Coaches Special Diploma – Counter Attacking and Counter Pressing
• US Youth Futsal – Coaches Education Level 1 and Level 2

Current Role:

• Polonia Co-Director of Coaching
• Polonia 2013 Girls – MWC – Head Coach
• Polonia Soccer Advisory Committee Member
• Polonia Facility Improvement Team
• Striker Clinic Coordinator

Coaching Experience

• Polonia U6 Co-Ed
• Polonia Little Eagles 4, 5, 6 Year Old Soccer
• Assistant Coach Polonia 2005 Girls MWC
• Assistant Coach Polonia 2006 Girls State Cup Champions

Playing Experience:

• Bavarian United Soccer Club
• Pius XI High School
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
• Various Men’s teams

Personal:

Kevin has coached at Polonia since 2019. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended Pius XI High School, winning the WIAA State Championship. Kevin played his youth soccer at the Bavarian Soccer Club, winning multiple Cups. He received his training from Wisconsin Hall of Fame player and coach Hans Bisswurm. While under Bisswurms’ tutelage Kevin learned how to become a complete teammate, individual, and leader. He credits his current coaching philosophy on the Four Pillars of Soccer he learned as a youth. Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Mental. Prior to college Kevin was chosen to travel and play in Germany, leading his team to a winning record.  His team motto is “Outwork. Outplay.” He strives to have every player, no matter the skill level, find a love for the beautiful game. Kevin lives in Muskego with his wife Tracy and their 2 children, Sadie and Wyatt.

Certification:

• USSF National D License

Current Role:

• Polonia 2010 Boys Head Coach
• Polonia 2007 Girls Head Coach (MWC Premier Level II) – Presidents Cup Champions in Fall 2024!

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia all age levels

Playing Experience:

• Polonia Soccer Club O35 Men’s Team
• Polonia Majors from 1997-2008
• Cudahy High School

Personal:

Josh grew up in Cudahy playing soccer at Cudahy High School as a four-year starter. He earned all-conference honors as both a junior and a senior. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Madison and served in the Wisconsin Air National Guard for six years. Josh has three children Olivia, Liam and Violet who all play soccer at Polonia. His wife Meredith is also active in Polonia Youth Soccer. Coach Josh has been coaching with Polonia since 2012.

Certification:

• USSF National D License

Current Role:

• Polonia 2008 Girls Head Coach (MWC Premier Level I)
• Polonia 2012 Girls Head Coach

Coaching & Playing Experience:

• Various indoor and outdoor leagues
• UW-Oshkosh
• Whitnall High School Varsity

Personal:

Dominic has coached with Polonia since 2015. He grew up in Greenfield, attending Whitnall High School, where he earned all-state honors in soccer as a senior. He was a multi-sport athlete, playing soccer, wrestling and football (kicker), and earned all-conference, both as a junior and senior, in all three sports. In 2000, at UW Oshkosh, his soccer team advanced to the NCAA Final Four. Dominic currently lives in Greenfield with his wife Jessica and children Aubrey, Aiden and Autumn.

Certification:

• USSF National D License

Current Role:

• Polonia 2008 Boys Assist Coach
• Polonia Youth Board Member
• Wisconsin Youth Soccer Olympic Development (ODP) Coach

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia 2008 Boys Head Coach
• Polonia 2005 Girls Assist Coach (MWC Premier Level II)
• Muskego Kickers
• Kickers Winter Academy Training program

Playing Experience:

• Women’s Soccer Club (WSC)

Personal:

Coach Erin has been playing soccer for over 20 years. Coach Erin lives in Muskego with her husband Eric and their two children who both play with Polonia.

Certification:

• USSF D License

Current Role:

• Polonia Technical Training Manager
• Tryout Session Coordinator

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia 2006 Girls Red Head Coach (MWC Premier Level II) – STATE CUP CHAMPIONS in Fall 2024!!!
• Head Coach: U6-U11 Girls
• Assistant Coach: U12-U15 Girls
• Soccer Camps: U6-U16 Boys and Girls
• High School Training Sessions

Playing Experience:

• State Select teams
• Lewis University
• Rockford Guilford High School

Personal:

Rich grew up playing club soccer in Rockford, IL and the Chicago suburban area leagues. His early coaches groomed him to play any and all positions, which helped him get selected to “State Select” teams (pre-ODP) and the early beginnings of the ODP program. He was a three-year varsity player at Rockford Guilford high school where he was a two-time captain and earned honors for all-Conference, all-Sectional and High School Player of the year for the NIC10 Conference. After high school, he played his collegiate career at Lewis University while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He was a four-year starter, two-time captain and earned honors for all-Conference (twice) and all-Midwest Region his Senior year. After graduating from college, Rich had the honor of training and trying out for 2^nd division teams in Scotland under the guidance of a Sheffield United F.C. legend. After returning to the States, he hung up his competitive boots due to injuries and trying to establish his career within Business Intelligence, which eventually moved him to Wisconsin in 1996.

Rich had the honor of being trained by numerous USSF A licensed and professional coaches throughout his playing career. He attributes his playing success and coaching philosophy to all of his fantastic coaches and role models. They did more for him than teaching the game. They taught life lessons on how to deal with adverse conditions and use problem solving skills to find a solution – both individually and as a team.

Early on, Rich dabbled in coaching by helping his coaching friends with high school teams and coaching at summer camps. He really didn’t take to coaching seriously until his daughters started playing and he realized that he had a lot to offer. He has a passion to share what he learned from his experiences and pay it forward to the next generation of players. He focuses on how players can get better – both as a player and as a person.

Rich is a huge advocate for the basics and technique and realized that his previous coaches had helped him set the tone for his coaching philosophy – attitude, first touch and game speed. He knows that making mistakes is part of the game and part of life. He teaches the kids how to pick themselves up after a mistake and tries to always keep them moving forward.

Certification:

• USSF National D License
• USSF National E License
• NSCAA Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma

Current Role:

• Polonia 2008 Boys Red Head Coach
• Polonia 2007 Girls Red Training Coach
• Polonia 2011 Girls Red Head Coach
• Polonia Co- Goalkeeper Coach

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia 2007/08 Boys Coach
• Polonia Boys and Girls High School aged teams.
• New Berlin Soccer Club (2006-2012)

Playing Experience:

• Croatian Eagles
• United Serbians
• Club Latino
• UW-Whitewater
• South Division High School

Personal:

José emphasis on the fundamentals of soccer. Concentrating on the technical aspects of the game.  He has a strong dedication in seeing a youth develop and mature their soccer knowledge.

Certification:

• USSF National D License

Current Role:

• Polonia Academy Directory
• Polonia 2014 Girls – MWQ Head Coach
• Polonia Co- Goalkeeper Coach
• Polonia Head Physical Trainer

Coaching & Playing Experience:

• Polonia 2008 Girls White Head Coach
• Polonia 2006 Girls Assist Coach (MWC Premier Level II)
• Polonia 2002/03 Girls Head Coach
• Polonia HS Girls
• Polonia Adult Team
• High School and College Soccer in Mexico

Personal:

Ricardo is from Mexico where he played soccer throughout high school and college. Playing for Polonia as an adult, his team won the 1st Division Championship in 2011. Currently Ricardo works as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Milwaukee Wave. He has coached numerous tournaments around the Wisconsin area and Illinois. Some of his most memorable accomplishments with the club were qualifying for the state cup in 2013 and 2014 with a U17/18 Girls team. Also, winning back to back championships for Select B in 2016 and Select A in 2017 with the U18/19 Girls team. In 2018, his U18/19 Girls team tied with points at the top of the group in the First Division State. Ricardo has been with Polonia since 2008.

Certification:

• USSF National D License
• United Soccer Coaches Advanced Youth Coach
• United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Futsal

Current Role:

• Polonia 2009 /10 Girls Head Coach
• Polonia 2011 Boys Red Coach
• Polonia Field Scheduler

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia 2011 Boys Head Coach
• Muskego Kickers

Playing Experience:

• Basketball, football and tennis for Germantown High School

Personal:

Jerod works in IT. When he’s not coaching or working you can find him up north wakeboarding and/or water-skiing with his wife and three kids Evelyn, Elaina and Grant. All three of his children play soccer for Polonia.

Certification:

• Y2 license
• USSF National E License Certification Classes

Current Role:

• Polonia Director of Field Maintenance

Coaching Experience:

• Polonia 2004 Red Assist Coach
• Polonia 2005 Girls White Coach
• Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
• Franklin Recreational Soccer

Personal:

Andy has coached at Polonia since 2016. He lives in Franklin with his wife and two daughters. Andy absolutely loves teaching sportsmanship and fundamentals to all of his players!