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Brian Doyle, Director of Coaching   coachbdoyle@sbcglobal.net   248-890-8967

 

Mr. Doyle has been Director of Coaching for the Michigan Wolves/Hawks since 2001.  He has been a ODP State coach since 2002 and currently coaches the 1987 team.  Additionally, he has been a Region II ODP Coach since 1993. He has a USSF “B” Coaches License.

 

Prior coaching commitments include: Head Coach of Cleveland State University (1982-1987 and 1993-2000), Assistant Coach of Boston University (1991-1992), Director of Players and Coaches of Excalibur Soccer Club of Ohio (1987-1989), Asst Coach of University of Maine (1989-1990), Asst Coach of Dartmouth College (1980-1982), and Asst Coach of Southern Connecticut State College (1978-1980).  Mr. Doyle was awarded three different times as coach of the year while at Cleveland State University.

 

Mr. Doyle attended Hartwick College in New York and played for the varsity team from 1971-1974.  He has a Masters degree in Physical Education and a Minor in Coaching Competency.

 

Ed McCarthy                edm1@chrysler.com   248-561-2846

Ed McCarthy began coaching the Plymouth Salem boys and girls JV teams in 1991.  In 1996, he became the boys varsity coach.  Since then, Salem has been to the Division 1 State Finals three times.  Ed has been an ODP coach since '98 and joined the Wolves in '99. In 2003, Ed's U16 Wolves captured the State Championship, the Super Y League Great Lakes title, and the Score at the Shore (NY) Championship.  He played collegiately at Schoolcraft and Siena Heights University and has a National "B" Coaching License.  Ed currently serves as president of the Club.

 

Lars Richters                larsrichters@aol.com   248-514-8738

Lars Richters grew up in Livonia and was a player in the club from 1982 through 1987.  After graduating from Livonia Stevenson High School,  Lars went on to enjoy four outstanding years at Yale University.  Following this experience,  he returned to Michigan to begin a professional indoor soccer career with the Detroit Rockers of the National Professional Soccer League from 1991-1998.  During his seven years with the Rockers,  Lars grew more involved with coaching and joined the Wolves/Hawks in 1995. Lars has been very involved with all facets of the club.  He served as Club Director of Coaching in 2000-2001, and now is the VP of the Wolves. In 2003, Lars won the Regional and National Championship as the head coach of the U18 Wolves, and in 2007 repeated the feat with the U15 Wolves. Currently,  he works as the head coach of the U16 Wolves USSF Academy team,  and is a teacher and the Head Boys Varsity Coach of Livonia Stevenson High School.  Lars holds a USSF "B" license.

 

Kevin Tuite                   Kevin.tuite@uofdjesuit.org   248-895-8640

Kevin holds a USSF "B" License; State of Michigan Teaching Certification in Physical Education/History.  Currently he is the Head Coach of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy Soccer Program.  They were the 2001 State Champions and he won Coach of the Year.  Kevin is the Asst. Coach Plymouth Salem Girls High School, and a former Olympic Development Program Coach for both Boys and Girls (1995-2002).  He has been coaching high school soccer 14 years, club soccer 16 years, and doing camps/clinics for 20 years.  Kevin has managed indoor soccer complexes, referee scheduling, tournaments and leagues for 15 years.  Kevin played four years Division 1 soccer for Central Michigan University, and 6 years in the Michigan Premier Men's League for Livonia Paragon.

 

Derek Williford             dwilli6705@aol.com   248-939-2141  (after 3pm only)

Derek grew up playing soccer in the Livonia area for local club teams.  He was a member of the founding 1984 Vardar III team, previously called the Westside Kids.  Derek played high school soccer at Livonia Stevenson.  He attended Oakland University from 89-92, Derek captained the 92 squad that made the final 4.  He was a division II,  Collegiate All- American in 1992.  He played professionally with the Detroit Neon in the CISL.  Derek has been coaching at various levels  for the past 13 years.  He is a former coach of Birmingham Groves HS girls Varsity squad from 1996-99.  The 98 squad captured the Division 2 state title. Derek currently holds  a "C" license and he is finishing up his teaching degree at Madonna University in secondary education.  Derek's Wolves team captured the 2000 and 2002 Region II Championship. 

 

Doug Landefeld              dbradley1515@sbcglobal.net   660-473-6604

Doug Landefeld was the Director of Coaching for five years, and coached many successful Wolves and Hawks teams.  Doug grew up in Ann Arbor and was a four year standout at Michigan State University.  After graduating from college, Doug enjoyed seven years as a professional with the Detroit Rockers, from 1990 to 1997.  Doug holds a "B" License, and he is currently the Head Coach of the Michigan Olympic Development Program, and of the Michigan Hawks Women.

 

Sam Cheaib                 coachcheaib@hotmail.com   313-675-9400

 “Coach Sam” began his soccer career as a professional soccer player for the Lebanese National Team from 1974-1979. Thereafter, his enduring passion for the game led him to coaching. He has had considerable international soccer playing experience. Commencing his studies with the United States Soccer Federation (U.S.S.F.) Sam then went on to earn his USSF “B” and the National Youth License. Recently he earned the highly revered National Soccer Coach Association of America (NSCAA) – Premier Diploma. Coach Sam joined the Wolves-Hawks organization in 2002 and is currently the director of the Physical Education Department at MAYA school in Dearborn. In 2007-08 he was the coach of the successful U10, U11 and the nationally ranked U12 Wolves teams. In 2008-09 he will coach the U11, U12 and U13 Wolves. Coach Cheaib is also an active member of the Michigan ODP coaching staff. Additionally, throughout the year he conducts club-wide Technical Training sessions, camps and provides personal training and instruction. 

 

Tim Ernst                     tim.ernst@sbcglobal.net   734-323-3680

Tim is a former high school All-American at DeSmet Jesuit High School in St. Louis Missouri.  He graduated from the University of Evansville where is was the captain of his team that was ranked number one in the country and lost in the final four to Rutgers when Alexi Lalas played there.  He was also a member of the US U-16 National team and also a member of the National B team in 1991.  He played 11 years professional soccer with the Detroit Rockers. 

He holds a USSF B license and in the past coached with the Michigan ODP for several years.  With the Michigan Hawks he has won 13 state championships,  6 regional championships, been to the national championship game five times (1999-2002), and won the U-18 National Champions in 2001 and 2004.  He also captured a regional championship with the Wolves in 2006.

 

John Buchanan            jabhawksoccer@yahoo.com   248-388-2725

John has been coaching for over twenty years, during which he has been a high school coach. He is currently the head coach of Southfield Lathrup High School. John has been involved in youth coaching for eighteen years. He currently holds a USSF "B" license and a NSCAA Advanced Diploma. John played soccer for Henry Ford Community College. He was also a former ODP Coach. 

 

Justyn Webster coachjustyn@hotmail.com   734-341-6832

 

Michele Brach-Krzisnik krzisnik@earthlink.net   248-417-0826

Michele’s coaching experience has included stints as head coach at St. Mary’s College, assistant coach at Oakland University, and assistant coach of the former Detroit Jaguars W-League team.  She holds a National “C” License and is a Michigan ODP coach.

 Her youth playing career began right here with the Michigan Hawks where she won 4 State Cups.  She played on the Michigan ODP team 1989 through 1993, 3 of those years she also played on the Regional Team.  Her high school soccer was played at Livonia Stevenson HS where she helped capture the 1990 State Championship and was team captain, All-District, All-Region and All-State.  Collegiately, she played at University of Michigan, where she was All Big Ten, and at University of Detroit, where she was a Scholar-Athlete of the Year.  She captained both teams.  She also played on the former Detroit Jaguars W-League team, and on the Columbus Ziggs and the Kalamazoo Quest of the W2 League.

 

 

Dave Hicklin                 dhicklin442@aol.com      586-663-4036

 

Jim Kimble                  jfkimble@earthlink.net   734-634-8683

Jim is a Livonia Stevenson graduate of 1986, where he played in four state finals, winning twice. He then went on to play Division I college soccer at CMU.  He later returned to Stevenson, where he lead their women's program to three straight state finals in his seven years as the head soccer coach, winning titles in '97 & '98 and runner-up in '99.  He also coached two Miss Soccer's, both Michigan Hawks, while at Stevenson, ('98 & '99). 

Jim has been with the Wolves/Hawks club for six years as a head coach.  He has won eight state championships, and has been to the regional finals six times.  Jim holds a USSF "D" license.

 

 

Chris Pinta                   cpinta11@yahoo.com   734-658-4718  

 

Gene Pulice                 pulicci@aol.com   734-740-3731

 

Keith Baldwin               baldies22@aol.com   205-821-9507

 

Adil Salmoni                futbol4lifesince73@gmail.com   734-709-3824   

 

Chris Stevanovic          cstevanovic132@yahoo.com   734-968-6934