COACHES
OUR STAFF CONSISTS OF HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO TRULY CARE ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN, ON AND OFF THE FIELD. THEY DEDICATE COUNTLESS HOURS TO PROVIDING YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SOCCER.
JOHN SIKORSKI
OWNER/COACH
2009 ORANGE GIRLS NLC, 2012 GIRLS, 2013 GIRLS,
30+ Years Experience
"I am a coach because of the kids and the passion I have for the sport itself. There is no other feeling quite like helping young athletes to realize and develop their natural determination, dedication, work ethic, leadership skills, heart and talent, not only in competition, but in life!"
SCOTT FLEMING
COACH - 2013 GRAY BOYS, 2014 BOYS
OWNER/DIRECTOR OF STEP AHEAD TRAINING
SAQ PROGRAM
“My job is to encourage, guide, and develop players abilities on and off the field."
STEPHANIE MARTIN
COACH - 2004 GIRLS
FORMER PLAYER - WOMEN'S PRO, LONDON GRYPHONS AND CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
– Michael Jordan
ALICE SAVAGE
COACH - 2006 & 2008 GIRLS
FORMER PLAYER - BOURNEMOUTH IN ENGLAND AND OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
"I am a firm believer that growing up playing sports not only builds a sense of character and confidence but also a great way to learn the importance of being part of a team /or a team player."
LANCE WHITNEY
COACH - 2010 GIRLS NLC, 2011 GIRLS, 2012 BOYS, 2013 BOYS,
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM STAFF
COACH - RICHMOND BOYS & GIRLS HS VARSITY
10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
"I have always coached with the idea that sports help build character, teamwork, family values, and work ethic. When a coach focuses on building those traits in a player and creating a family atmosphere among the team, then winning follows."
STACY BACON
COACH - 2015 BOYS
FORMER PLAYER - WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
MATTHEW GROSS
COACH - 2007 BOYS
FORMER PLAYER - ROCHESTER COLLEGE AND SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
SARA BARR
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, a love of what you are doing. Playing soccer with your feet is one thing, but playing soccer with your heart is love and passion for the sport. Play with your whole heart!"
MANAGER/COACH
2014 GIRLS, 2015 BOYS & GIRLS, 2017 CO-ED
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM STAFF
20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
PAUL GRACZYK
COACH - 2016 GIRLS
FORMER PLAYER - SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
DANIEL MOORE
COACH - 2006 BOYS
FORMER PLAYER - MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY
10+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
RON TENKEL
COACH - 2007 GIRLS
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM STAFF
15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
"The best teams have good chemistry. They communicate with each other, help each other, and work hard together to achieve a common goal."
ANGEL WOODRUFF
COACH - 2004 & 2005 GIRLS
20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
"Every player that I have ever had the pleasure of coaching knows that there are three rules to be a part of my team....1) Have more fun than anyone out there....2) Encourage each other....3) Refer back to #1!"
KENNEDY MAMO
COACH - 2008 ORANGE GIRLS, 2009 ORANGE BOYS
FORMER PLAYER - SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
"Talent may get you out on the field, but it is attitude and effort that will keep you there."
CLAIRE HORTON
COACH - 2009 GRAY GIRLS
FORMER PLAYER - CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AND WOMEN'S PRO, LONDON GRYPHONS
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
KARIM BUJAIDAR
COACH - 2007 GIRLS
5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
GREG JANICKI
COACH - 2014 BOYS
FORMER PLAYER - MLS TEAMS DC UNITED & VANCOUVER WHITECAPS
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
“Good players practice until they get it right; great players practice until they never get it wrong."
ROBERT PHELPS
COACH - 2006 GIRLS,
2010 BOYS, 2011 BOYS
DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM STAFF
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
"I transform players into teams; we focus on control and possession while emphasizing the importance and strategy of a players movement off the ball. I believe a confident team is a winning team and a winning team is a happy team!"
ANTHONY TOCCO
COACH - 2008 BOYS
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
OWNER/DIRECTOR - TOCCO TECHNICAL TRAINING
DAVE ZUZIAK
COACH - 2012 GRAY GIRLS
CURRENT COACH - MARINE CITY HS & CARDINAL MOONEY HS VARSITY - GIRLS & BOYS
15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
"I believe everyone has the potential to play this great game. I seek to create an environment that will provide the direction necessary to allow our players to perform to the best of their ability, which will lead directly to success."
JADA FOSTER
DIRECTOR OF KIDDIE CATS PROGRAM
FORMER PLAYER - LOURDES UNIVERSITY
CURRENT PLAYER - THUNDERCATS PRO-AM
