Home

Coaching Staff

Blast FC Pickerington Executive Director - Darrin Monhollen

Darrin Monhollen
  • National Soccer Coaches of America- National Youth Diploma
  • 20 years Varsity coaching experience in Pickerington
  • Has led teams at PHS Central and North to 8 Ohio Capital Conference Championships, 3 District Championships, 5 District Finalists and 1 Regional Finalist
  • Recognized as Ohio Capital Conference Coach Of The Year 8 Times
  • 20 Years Experience Training Club Level Youth Soccer
  • Countless MOSSL and BPL league and tournament Championships
  • Director of Pickerington Summer Soccer School
  • College-Team Captain and All OAC Selection at Capital University
  • High School-1st Team All-Ohio and 1st Team All-Midwest Selection-Pickerington H.S.

"As a coach, I strive to generate a competitive environment. Players will learn the necessary skills and techniques to assure they achieve their individual and team goals."

Boys Coaching Staff
Devon Ludwig Devon Ludwig - Academy
Taylor Markell Taylor Markell - Academy
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree from Capital University in Exercise Science with a focus in Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Specializes in soccer-specific strength and conditioning
  • Current Pickerington Central Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
  • 19 years playing experience
  • 4 year letterman at Pickerington Central High School Soccer
  • Personal Trainer in Pickerington
Justin Kibler Justin Kibler - U10 Boys Red
  • Four year starter and one year captain for Francis Marion University earning all Peach Belt Conference Honors
  • Two years experience in the PDL(professional development league)
  • 2 years of coaching experience in club and high school
  • Current assistant coach at Teays Valley High School
Robert Hart Robert Hart - U10 Boys White
  • National Soccer Coaches of America- Advanced Regional Diploma
  • 20 years high school coaching experience in Pickerington
  • As an assistant / junior varsity coach, has helped teams at PHS Central and North to 8 Ohio Capital Conference Championships, 3 District Championships, 4 District Finalists and 1 Regional Finalist
  • 11 Years Experience Training Club Level Youth Soccer
  • Former Co-Director of Premier-Select Soccer Schools
  • College- 4 year starter, 2 time Ohio Athletic Conference Champion at Otterbein College
  • High School - Team Captain, 3 year starter, OCC All -Conference-Pickerington High School

"To be a great soccer player...you must first work hard to master the fundamentals."
Jared Dombrowski Jared Dombrowski - U11 Boys Red
  • Graduate of Pickerington High School, 4 year starter, All State, All District & All Conference
  • Marshall University, 4 year starter, 2 year Captain
  • Trained with the Virginia Beach Mariners (USL)
  • Currently plays for the Ohio Vortex (PASL)
  • Led the league in Block shots (2010-2011)
  • 3 years as Boys Varsity Assistant @ Pickerington Central HS
  • 2 years as Assistant @ Capital University Men’s Soccer Program
  • Currently Head Varsity Coach Girls Program @ Bexley HS
  • Mid State League Coach of the Year 2011
Casey Bischof Casey Bischof - U13 Boys Red
  • Pickerington HS
  • 20 years playing experience
  • 2 years club coaching experience
  • Coached 4 years Pickerington Central HS Boys JV Soccer Program
  • Currently an Asst. Varsity Coach at Bexley HS
Heath Sigman Heath Sigman - U13 Boys Red
  • USSF "E" License
  • 6 Years of Coaching Experience
  • 15 Years of Playing Experience
  • Graduate of Pickerington High School
Zak Camara Zak Camara - U14 Boys Red
Greg VanKannel Greg VanKannel - U15 Boys Red
  • Pickerington HS OCC Player of the Year, All State Selection
  • Capital University, lettered in 4 years of Soccer and 3 years of Tennis.
  • 3 time 1st Team All Conference.
  • 18 years Coaching experience in Pickerington.
  • PHSN Girls Head Coach, winning 5 OCC Titles, 4 District Championships, and 2 Final Four appearance and 1 Division 1 Finals appearance.
  • Greg teaches at Pickerington’s Diley & Harmon Middle Schools.
Doug Peterson Doug Peterson - U15 Boys Red
  • 14 years club level youth soccer coaching experience
  • 7 years Junior Varsity coaching experience at Olentangy High School
  • 9 years Varsity coaching experience at Pickerington High School North
  • PHSN Girls Assistant Varsity Coach 2003-2012. During that time the girls made 4 Regional Final appearances, 3 Final Four appearances and 1 Division 1 State Final appearance
  • US Soccer "D" State License
Jared Dombrowski Jared Dombrowski - U17 Boys Red
  • Graduate of Pickerington High School, 4 year starter, All State, All District & All Conference
  • Marshall University, 4 year starter, 2 year Captain
  • Trained with the Virginia Beach Mariners (USL)
  • Currently plays for the Ohio Vortex (PASL)
  • Led the league in Block shots (2010-2011)
  • 3 years as Boys Varsity Assistant @ Pickerington Central HS
  • 2 years as Assistant @ Capital University Men’s Soccer Program
  • Currently Head Varsity Coach Girls Program @ Bexley HS
  • NSCAA Regional Coaching Diploma
  • Mid State League Coach of the Year 2011

Girls Coaching Staff
Devon Ludwig Devon Ludwig - Academy
Taylor Markell Taylor Markell - Academy
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.)
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree from Capital University in Exercise Science with a focus in Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Specializes in soccer-specific strength and conditioning
  • Current Pickerington Central Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
  • 19 years playing experience
  • 4 year letterman at Pickerington Central High School Soccer
  • Personal Trainer in Pickerington
Jeff Bader Jeff Bader - U09 Girls Red
  • USSF "E" licensed coach
  • Graduate of Bloom Carroll High School, was the school’s 1st ever 4 year starter and letterman, 1st Team All-Conference, All District Honors
  • Played collegiately at Muskingum University, 3 year starter and letterman
  • Varsity Head Coach for Liberty Union Girls Soccer
  • Varsity Assistant Head Coach and Goal Keeper Coach for Pickerington North Boys Soccer
Kyndall Tolley-Smith Kyndall Tolley-Smith - U09 Girls White
  • Co-Director, Blast FC-Pickerington Academy
  • Club soccer experience playing with COSA Express and Pickerington.
  • Eurpoean Tour with Wellington High School played in London, Germany, and Italy, 2003
  • Pickerington High School Central 2001-2005
  • NSCAA State and Regional Goalkeeping Licenses
Emily Bucilla Emily Bucilla - U12 Girls Red
  • Graduate of Pickerington Central High School, 4 year starter and letterwinner, All-Conference
  • Played collegiately at St. Bonaventure University, 1 year captain
  • Olympic Development Program, Ohio South State Team 2005-2008, Region II Regional Camp 2005-2008
  • Coached at Southern Tier Premier FC
  • Currently JVB Girls Head Coach at Pickerington North High School
Alan Green Alan Green - U12 Girls White
  • Coached Ohio Dominican University Women’s soccer team Fall 2000 – Fall 2003
  • In 2nd season ODU went to the NAIA Region IX Championship game.
  • Named NAIA Region IX Coach of the Year
  • Named NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year.
  • Assist. Coach at Frostburg State University
  • Assist. Coach @ Mankato State University
  • Assist. Coach University of North Alabama
  • Assist. Coach at Ferrum College
  • Masters Degree in Physical Education from the University of North Alabama.
  • Holds a National Advanced Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Josh Racette Josh Racette - U13 Girls Red
  • Graduate of Pickerington High School (2000)
  • Bowling Green State University, played 2 years, MAC Championship (2001)
  • Graduated from Capital University played 2 years, 2 year team captain (2003-2004)
  • Played with Columbus Crew (2005)
  • Assistant Men’s and Women’s Coach at Capital University (2005- 2010)
  • Head Women’s Coach at Capital University (2010-2011)
  • Head Men’s Coach at Capital University (2010-2012)
  • Club Director at CESA FC, Columbus FC, Columbus Futbol Academy
  • 4 US Club Soccer Regional Championships, 1 US Club Soccer National Championship, 40+ Tournament Championships, 20+ League Championships
Jennifer Joerger Jenny Joerger - U17 Girls Red
  • Four year starter and scholarship recipient, University of Indianapolis
  • Led team to first GLVC conference championship victory and first NCAA tournament berth, finishing in the "Sweet Sixteen" round
  • 2nd Team NSCAA All-Region and GLVC All-Conference as a college senior
  • Nominated by University and GLVC conference for NCAA Woman of the Year award
  • Four year letterwinner, three year starter for Roger Bacon High School, Cincinnati, OH
  • 1st team all-conference as high school senior, 2nd team all-conference as sophomore and junior

Goalkeeping Instructor
Brad Monhollen - Club Goalkeeping Instructor
  • Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach for Pickerington High School Central since 2003
  • Elected OCC Ohio Division Coach of the Year 2011-2012 season
  • Has been coaching in Pickerington since the Spring of 1993
  • Has worked with both boys and girls programs at Pickerington High School Central
  • Has coached with Bob Barnes- Head Women's Soccer Coach at Ohio Wesleyan University
  • Has ran goalkeeper training sessions along with Eddie Carvacho (Former Goalkeeper Coach for the Columbus Crew)
  • Brings a wealth of experience to the club
  • Formidable asset as not all clubs have their own goalkeeper trainer
  • OCC Coach of the Year 2012