Sporting Kaw Valley

Stefan St. Louis is originally from Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago. He is a graduate of Oakland University in Michigan where he received a BA in Communications and played four years of Division I NCAA soccer. After graduating he played professionally in Norway with Kjelsas Fotball, and then returned to the US and played in the Premier Arena Soccer League with Detroit Waza Pro Flo; in the Major Indoor Soccer League with the Kansas City Comets; in the Major Arena Soccer League with the Milwaukee Wave, St. Louis Ambush, Utica City FC; and with Rapids City FC in the Major League Indoor Soccer. During each of these professional engagements, Stefan was always coaching as well. 

Stefan comes to Sporting Kaw Valley from Grand Rapids, Michigan where he coached with Midwest United FC. Holding a USSF B License as well as a NSCAA Level 1 Futsal Diploma, St Louis was the Head Coach of multiple MLSNext boys teams, ECRL girls teams and USL-W team. He was on the coaching staff of Aquinas College and Harris Stowe State University. Prior to working with Midwest United FC, St Louis coached and was the assistant Director of Coaching for Sporting St Louis. 

Colby Williams has more than 20 years of experience coaching players ages 8-18 years old. He holds a USSF ‘B’ License and played soccer for Benedictine College and the Oklahoma City Slickers. His career highlights include being All-State and having the highest goals per game average at John Marshall High School; 4 year starter, All-District, All-Conference, and co-captain at Benedictine College; Rookie of the Year for the Oklahoma City Slickers and Southwest Division Champs; and playing on the Oklahoma All-Star Touring Team playing in Scotland and England. Before joining Sporting Kaw Valley, Colby was the founder and Director of Coaching for the Prodigy Soccer Club in Topeka, KS for 15 years. Colby holds a BA in Business from Benedictine, a BA in Education and a Masters in Education from Washburn University. He is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mauro Nobre has more than 30 years of experience coaching U6-U19 boys and coed teams at Sporting Kaw Valley, formerly Kaw Valley Soccer Association. He holds a USSF ‘C’ License and currently serves as the Director of the Boys and Girls Academy at SKV as well as a Premier Coach. Mauro was voted the 2004 Coach of the Year by the Kansas Youth Soccer Association and coached several state boys teams for the Kansas Olympic Development Program (ODP) over the course of 12 years. While in Lawrence, Mauro studied philosophy at the University of Kansas. He is originally from Santa Maria, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.

Mike Sanchez has more than 10 years coaching U8-U18 boys and girls. In addition to serving as the Technical Director and Premier Coach for SKV, Mike is also the Head Girls Coach at Manhattan High School. He has developed top student athletes that have moved on to play collegiately at NCAA, Division II, NAIA and Junior Colleges. During his time at the helm of the Lady Indians program, he has guided the team to two 6A State Final Fours, five Quarter Finals, and five Regional final championships. He holds a USSF National ‘D’ License and NSCAA National Diploma. Formerly, Mike played soccer for McPherson College and was a three-year letter winner. He coached with the Kansas Olympic Development Program and was the assistant coach for the Manhattan High School boy’s team. Prior to joining SKV, Mike was the founder and director for Real Kansas United soccer club in Manhattan, Kansas. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Kansas State University. Mike is originally from Oceanside, California.

Declan Adams has been a coach in the SKV Academy for several seasons coaching U10 and U12 boys and U9 girls teams. Additionally, he is an Assistant Coach for Bishop Seabury High School in Lawrence in both the boys and girls programs. He currently holds a grassroots license from US Soccer. Declan grew up in Westminster, Colorado with 16 years playing experience under Westminster Soccer Club, Broomfield Soccer club, and Rapids Youth Soccer Club. He was a 3 year letter winner at Standley Lake High School and State cup winner in Colorado. He is currently attending the University of Kansas studying Sports Management and Business Management and Leadership. 

Doug Desmarteau has been the head Men’s soccer coach at Allen Community College for the last 18 years, he was also the women’s head coach for 9 years. While head coach Allen has won 3 conference championships, two region titles, and been to the final four of the region 9 times. He also has been the athletic director for the last nine years. Before coming to Iola he was the head Varsity soccer coach for Manhattan High School for five years. While at MHS he compiled a record of 49 wins and 19 losses. The team captured three regional titles and one I-70 league championship. He was named Central Region Coaches Association Class 6A Coach of the year twice. He was also the Director of Coaching and Player Development for the Little Apple Soccer Club for 5 years. Worked with the Kansas, Alaska, and Nevada Olympic development programs for over 15 years. Doug holds a USSF national B license, has a BS degree in Mathematics from Kansas State University, and a MS in Sports Administration from Liberty University. He currently resides in Iola, Kansas, and is originally from Emporia, Kansas.

Pedro grew up playing soccer in Hutchinson, Kansas. He has been playing soccer for over 30 years. He enjoys playing and coaching. He has obtained his “D” license and during the past 13 years he has coached club soccer for ages U8-U13. He has taken these teams to in state and out of state tournaments and has successfully managed to win over 36 championships and 5 finalists. He has developed players and coached them to play as a team. In May 2017, he started his coaching journey with Sporting Kaw Valley (SKV). He has coached and assisted academy and premier teams. In March of 2018, he accepted a soccer coaching position at Manhattan High School. Since May 2018, he has been an assistant coach for Manhattan High boys’ soccer team. 

Tyson Heck has been coaching with Sporting Kaw Valley since 2011. His experience includes coaching at the Premier and Academy levels. He holds a USSF National 'D' License. He also has more than 15 years experience playing soccer. Tyson is originally from Lawrence, Kansas.

Sara Marstall has been coaching U5-U18 girls and boys since 2019. She currently holds a USSF D License, and USC Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma. Sara has a BBA in Management & Marketing from Washburn University, a MA in Organizational Change/ Psychology from Hawaii Pacific University, and an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University. She is originally from Topeka, KS.

Jeremy McGinnis has 22 years of coaching experience. He holds a USSF ‘C’ License, a NSCAA Premier Coaching License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and NSCAA Goalkeeping Levels 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas. He is the current Women’s Head Coach at Allen Community College. He is the winningest women’s soccer coach in the school’s 20-year history. Jeremy played soccer for Allen Community College and Neosho Community College. Prior to joining Sporting Kaw Valley, Jeremy coached with Prodigy Soccer Club, Midland College in Nebraska, Ottawa University, and Topeka West High School. He holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University. Jeremy is originally from Topeka, Kansas.

Paul Miller has 11 years experience coaching Academy and Premier players with SKV's U12 to U19 boys and girls. He holds a USSF National 'D' License. He also played varsity soccer at Topeka High School and at soccer at Allen County Community College where he earned an Associate in Arts degree. He also earned a BS in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. Paul is originally from Topeka, Kansas.

Brian Nelson has nearly 20 years of coaching experience with players age 5 to 19. Brian was formerly the Director of Coaching for Little Apple Soccer Club and is now the Director of the SKV Academy in Manhattan. He holds a National D Coaching license. Originally from Emporia, Kansas, Brian was a four year starter for Emporia High School and was All-State his junior and senior years as a center back. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University.

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Scott has more than 12 years coaching experience with boys and girls premier and academy teams. He holds a USSF National 'D' License. In addition to his coaching experience, Scott also played at the collegiate level for Missouri Southern State University. He also played with Udinese (Kansas City) and Schwaben AC (Illinois) club teams. While with Schwaben AC, Scott traveled to Germany and played against German club teams. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Missouri State Southern University. Scott is originally from Overland Park, Kansas.

Jonathan Taylor has 5 years of coaching experience on both the girls and boys side with Sporting Kaw Valley. He is currently coaching the U12 girls’ team in Manhattan. Jonathan grew up playing with the Flint Hills Soccer Club and Little Apple Soccer Club for 8 years in Manhattan, Kansas. He played at Manhattan High School for 4 years, where he was a 2 time All-State player his junior and senior year. He continued his playing career at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS, where he was a 3 year starter. He currently holds his Master’s in Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Gordon Temple's coaching experience with U10 to U19 youth Premier players spans nearly 10 years. He holds a USSF C licence and currently serves as an Assistant Coach for Baker University Women's Soccer team (since 2017) and an Assistant Coach for Kaw Valley FC (USL2) men's team (since 2018). He was formerly an Assistant Coach with Ottawa University Men's Soccer team, a HC for the KS Olympic Development Program, and an Academy Affiliate Director/Age Group Evaluator for Sporting KC.  Gordon played competitive soccer at Ottawa University and Iowa Central Community College. As team captain, he was named All-Conference and KCAC Runner Up while playing for Ottawa University, and while at #5 nationally ranked Iowa Central, was named All-Conference. Gordon holds a BA in Sports Administration from Ottawa University and an MA in Sports Management from Baker University. He is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland.

Patrick Waugh has 20 years experience coaching U8-U18 boys and girls. He holds a USSF 'C' License and a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. Patrick played competitive soccer at the University of Saint Mary where he earned All-Conference honors. Patrick has a BS in Information Systems Technology from the University of Saint Mary. He is originally from Topeka, Kansas.

Chad Zimmerman has more than 25 years experience in youth athletics, including 10 years coaching recreational and competitive soccer in Minnesota and Kansas. He holds a USSF National 'D' License and is actively involved in adult teams in Lawrence and Kansas City. He earned a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin. As the CEO of Studentreasures Publishing, Chad has helped more than 17 million elementary students publish their own books. He has served as the president of the Sporting Kaw Valley. Chad is originally from Stevens Point, Wisconsin.