Jon was instrumental in the formation of the Kings Soccer Academy and brings a wealth of experience to the program. Jon has spent the last 17 years playing professionally around the world in England, Northern Ireland, China and the US. In 2004 Jon was named the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Kings Men’s Professional team, capping off a great season in 2006 when he was named USL’s Head Coach of the Year. Since moving to Cincinnati in 1998 Jon has been very active within the soccer community both on and off the field.

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Meridy@kingssa.com

Meridy joins the Kings Soccer Academy after spending the last 25 years as the Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer team at the University of Cincinnati. Meridy was instrumental in the development of the program and was named Coach of the Year in 2002 with a record of 17-4-3. Her student-athletes over the last 25 years have also excelled with eight players earning NSCAA Scholar-Athlete All-America honors, while nine others have won the prestigious Helen Norman Smith Award, given annually to the top graduating Cincinnati female student-athlete. Meridy’s team also earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award for a team GPA over 3.0 in 2001, 2002 and 2005. Within the KSA structure Meridy will provide our players the best opportunity to excel in college, and will bring a unique position to the club not offered at any other club.

Kevin brings a weatlh of collegiate experience to the KSA, having served as the men's assistant coach for Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University.  Prior to the years spent as a college coach, Kevin played 4 years at Rio Grande where he led the squad to three AMC Conference Championships and two appearances in the NAIA National Tournament.

 

Kevin earned his bachelor's degree in sports and exercise from Rio Grande and his master's in education from Urbana.

Joe moves into his new role after coaching within the Kings since the merger in June 2008.  Joe is well known throughout the area for his achievements at Mariemont High School, having been named Coach of the Year on two separate occasions.  Joe joins KSA with an impressive resume.  He was just recently inducted into the Oakland University Athletic Hall of Honor as a member of the 1982 team, which appeared in the NCAA Final Four Championship.  Joe also serves as the Director of Coaching for Cincinnnati SAY soccer program.

  

 

                                                                                                                  

Craig is a graduate of Lakota High School, playing in every minute of his 4 year, 81 game High School career. In his senior year he was named Cincinnati Player of the Year. With an outstanding High School career behind him he went on to play for the University of Maryland, winning a National Championship in 2005. Craig also turned professional in 2007 with the Cincinnati Kings. Without doubt, Craig brings a new level of expectation to our Goalkeeping Academy.

 

Paulette is recognized as being one of the best female athletes to ever come out of Cincinnati.  In 1999 she won a National Championship as a youth player and was name Most Valuable Player.  Formally coached by Meridy Glenn, Paulette was recently inducted into the University of Cincinnati’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievements as a player.  Paulette also played at the professional level for the Columbus Ziggs and the TC Stars of the W-League between 1994-2005.

 

 

 

Greg has spent most of his coaching career at the collegiate level. He started his career back in 1997 as the Assistant Men’s Coach at Wheaton College before moving to the University of Cincinnati in 1999, transitioning into the Head Coaching role in 2001.Greg also played professionally in Latin America and is a current player on the Cincinnati Excite Indoor team.

 

 

 

John brings over 15 years of coaching experience to the Kings Soccer Academy. He has coached at just about every level there is in the Greater Cincinnati Area, as well a staff coach for both Ohio ODP and Kentucky ODP.   The KSA is extremely excited to have John’s passion, energy and knowledge working with our recreational program.