COACHING STAFF

Kelsey Henry

Hometown, State – Dayton, OH

Team(s) Coaching – Director of Coaching & G2015

Coaching Experience

- Centerville High School (2017-2022) - Goalkeeper Coach (JVB, JVA, Varsity), Varsity Assistant

- Net Edge Training (2016 - 2022) - Goalkeeper Trainer (Ages 7- 20)

- Club Ohio (2019 - 2022) - Head Goalkeeper Trainer (Ages 7-14)

- Ohio South ODP (2017- 2022) State Goalkeeper Coach (Ages 7 - 18)

- Soccer Shots (2017 - 2020) - Ages 3 - 8

- Dayton Dutch Lions FC - WPSL - (2017) Assistant Coach

- University of Northwestern Ohio (2016-17) - Goalkeeper Coach, Reserve Head Coach

- Wright State University (2016) - Graduate Assistant, Goalkeeper Coach

- Ohio Galaxies FC - Goalkeeper Trainer (2015-16)

Playing or Other Experience

- Piqua High School (2008 -2012)

- Ohio Galaxies FC (2008 - 2012)

- Wright State University (2012 - 2016)

Why Ohio Fusion? "Ohio Fusion provides an opportunity to learn in a competitive and supportive environment. The club's philosophy aligns with what I love about coaching: a commitment to the game's fundamental skills and overall player development. Ohio Fusion is a great place to coach and play!"

What you love about being a coach? "I enjoy coaching because it allows me to witness growth and transformation in our athletes. It's incredibly fulfilling to help individuals discover their potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals."

Alexander Amankwaah

Hometown, State – Sunyani, Ghana

Team(s) Coaching – B2016, B2015 & B2014

Coaching Experience - Miami East High School, Gunners soccer clubs, Tipp City, University winter and summer camps

Playing or Other Experience Coach Alex spent the 2017 season playing professionally for the Dayton Dutch Lions. A graduate and member of University of Dayton men’s soccer that won the Atlantic 10 conferences and advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament Coach Alex scored 5 goals and 10 assists in that 2015 season. Prior to UD Coach Alex was at the University of Ghana where he was voted Best Player 2013/2014, Most Dedicated Sportsman of the Year 2013/2014, Mensah Sarbah (University of Ghana) and won a Gold medal with University of Ghana team 2013/2014.

Why Ohio Fusion? "Ohio Fusion because I heard a lot of good things, especially how nice the people in the community are and the great soccer organization they have. Also I like the clubs philosophy and identity of developing players."

What you love about being a coach? "I just love the game of soccer and I want to impact or teach younger ones my experience both on and off the field. I will also like to develop talent and motivate people to realize their dreams."

Karen Horvath

Hometown, State – Bellbrook, OH

Team(s) Coaching – G2014

Coaching Experience -

Assistant Varsity Coach for Bellbrook HS (2007)
Varsity Head Coach for Piqua HS (2008-2013)
Assistant Varsity Coach for Waynesville HS (2014)

Playing or Other Experience Bellbrook High School and Otterbein College. Karen is Otterbein's all-time points leader, earned All-American honors in 2003 and was elected into the Otterbein Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013. She has also served as a Club Trainer for Locker Soccer Academy in Columbus.

Why Ohio Fusion? "Ohio Fusion provides players the opportunity to develop their soccer skills while supporting their unique paths as a student athlete."

What you love about being a coach? "Playing soccer was a key component of my youth. I love the game and the opportunity to pass my knowledge down to future generations."

Jake Mahaffey

Hometown, State – Xenia, Ohio

Team(s) Coaching – B2012 & B2013

Coaching Experience -

Club X U12 Girls
Club X Academy
Assistant Coach 2009-2010 Notre Dame College
2010 NAIA National Championship Runner Up

Playing or Other Experience Xenia High School 1999-2001, Urbana University 2002-2005

Why Ohio Fusion? "Ohio Fusion focuses on player development. Ohio Fusion gives children from the recreational leagues all the way to the club teams an opportunity to play and have fun through the game of soccer."

What you love about being a coach? "I enjoy watching kids grow and develop their abilities on the soccer field. I enjoy teaching kids and having fun through the game of soccer."

Todd Elliott

Hometown, State – Dayton, OH

Team(s) Coaching – G2013

Coaching Experience - 6 years rec & club soccer

Playing or Other Experience Greenon High School Varsity

Why Ohio Fusion? "Hometown club that truly focuses on player development."

What you love about being a coach? "Helping youth reach their potential and grow as players and people."

Dan Webster

Hometown, State – Xenia, Ohio

Team(s) Coaching – B2011

Mark Kipling

Hometown, State – Clayton, Ohio

Team(s) Coaching – G2016-17

Coaching Experience - 6 years rec & club soccer

Why Ohio Fusion? "Our family moved to Bellbrook in 2017 and our kids have enjoyed playing with their friends from school. Ohio Fusion SC shows the ability to compete while maintaining a close-knit community."

What you love about being a coach? "Soccer has been a major influence throughout my life and I enjoy teaching. Being a coach allows me to tap into both of those areas and share this amazing sport with the future generations."