Staff Directory

Lou Fusz Athletic

Operations
Soccer
Lacrosse
Football

Lou Fusz Athletic

Business Operations

Bio

After graduating from Georgetown University, Dan capped a 12 year professional soccer career with multiple championships and an MLS Cup with the LA Galaxy. The Philadelphia native has built more than 17 years in the professional soccer industry.

Licenses

USSF National B License

Daniel Gargan

Managing Director

Bio

Maggie, a valued member of the LFA team for six years, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role. With a Masters in Accounting, Maggie’s skills contribute to the organizations success. Maggie is a St. Louis University Soccer Alumni.

Licenses

Coming soon

Maggie Saffle

Director of Finance

Bio

Ren brings over a decade of youth sports experience to LFA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Missouri Baptist University and coaches the Blue Star 12 and 13 girls teams.

Licenses

USSF C – License

Ren Herzog

Director of Athletic Development

Bio

Matt is a seasoned leader in youth soccer with over a decade of experience in the St. Louis area. He brings an abundance of knowledge and passion to his role within the club. Matt coaches the Blue Star 11 GA team and the Red Star Kaiser 16 girls team. He is a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Licenses

USSF A – License
USSF – Director of Coaching

Matt Mueller

Director of Coaching and Competition

Bio

Franco has been a key member of the Lou Fusz Athletic coaching staff since 2011 and Tournament Director since 2015, bringing 10+ years of experience across 50+ events and nearly 10,000 teams.

Licenses

USSF A – License
USSF Goalkeeping License

Franco Carotenuto

Director of Tournaments & Events

Bio

Christy, with 26 years of youth soccer experience, is a cornerstone of expertise at LFA. Armed with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Adminstration and a suite of US Soccer licenses including F, Y and Foundations of Coaching, Christy’s dedication to shaping youth sports is unmatched.

Licenses

USSF Grassroots

Christy Dake

Director of Administrative Operations

Bio

Kaitlyn brings a strong foundation in business and global engagement to LFA. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Kaitlyn combines strategic thinking with a global perspective to support the club’s mission of athlete development and community impact.

Licenses

Coming soon

Kaitlyn Berger

Member Services Lead

Bio

Coming soon

Licenses

USSF Grassroots

Kelly Culbertson

Backpost and Team Stores Manager

Bio

Coming soon

Licenses

USSF Grassroots

Charlene Johnson

Events Manager

Bio

Coming soon

Licenses

USSF Grassroots

Tammy Quinn

Accountant

Bio

Hannah came to Fusz from Kansas Athletics, where she served as Social Media Manager and Communications Director for KU Volleyball and Track & Field. She graduated from Missouri Baptist University (’21) with a B.A. in Communication Studies and was a captain on the MBU women’s soccer team.

Licenses

Coming soon

Hannah Leahy

Community Engagement Manager

Bio

Graduating from Maryville University with an MBA, Jonathan has extensive experience creating content and marketing within the world of athletics. Gaining experience with the St. Louis Blues, Battlehawks, and Maryville University Athletic Teams.

Licenses

Coming soon

Jonathan Carney

Community Content Lead

Bio

Ian McReynolds is the graphic designer and Juniors Goalkeeper Coach at Lou Fusz Athletic, supporting club branding, content, and youth development. He is also in his 10th season as the Goalkeeper Coach for the Maryville University women’s soccer program.

Licenses

Coming soon

Ian McReynolds

Graphic Design Lead/Juniors Goalkeeping Coach

Bio

Rachel is an Indiana State University soccer alumna with a B.A. in Marketing. A product of the St. Louis soccer community, she coaches Junior Blue Star U11 & U12 girls and serves as Brand Merchandise & Apparel Manager with over 10 years of experience in apparel buying and merchandising.

Licenses

USSF- Grassroots

Rachel Schuster

Brand Merchandise & Apparel Manager

Bio

Yaheed brings a level of care and precision that directly impacts every aspect of the game-day experience, rain or shine. He also coaches Blue Star boys and is known for his upbeat attitude.

Licenses

Coming soon

Yaheed McCurry

Facilities and Game Day Operations Manager/Staff Soccer Coach

Soccer Operations

Bio

Coaching Philosophy: Player Development. Enjoyment in Competition. Learn Life Skills via the Pitch. Through example, coach Aaron teaches young athletes invaluable life lessons about leadership, self-confidence, responsibility, communication and teamwork.

Licenses

USSF C License

Aaron Crall

Sr. Manager of Seniors Soccer

Bio

Coach Chen, with 27+ years in youth girls’ soccer, teaches more than the game—he instills life lessons in fellowship, integrity, and accountability, building confidence, discipline, and respect by leading through example.

Licenses

USSF C – License

Chen Zakaria

Sr. Manager of Juniors Soccer

Bio

Herb is a graduate of St Louis Community College Florisant Valley and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Rookies Director.

Licenses

USSF – B License
KNVB – Youth License

Herb Schuler

Rookies and STAR Program Manager

Bio

Ginger has over 20 years of experience in youth soccer in the Midwest through club, ODP (state, regional, and national levels), and well as coaching education. She has a BS in Health & Human Performance from UT Martin where she studied and played.

Licenses

USSF A-Youth License, USSF Academy Directors License, USSF Coach Educator (GR, D, and B)

Ginger Parson-McGill

Girls Platform Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Jeff Davis

Boys Platform Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Marcus Watt

Girls Academy Player Development Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Cameron Paton

Girls Academy Staff Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Shea Whelan

MLS Next Homegrown Head Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Igbi Isere

MLS Next Platform Head Coach

Teams

Current head coach of U13 and U14 Boys Blue Star MLSNEXT Homegrown. Spent 6 years as Assistant Coach at McKendree U, Davenport and UMSL. Former ECNL IL Director at Scott Gallagher. From Wakefield, England.

Licenses

USSF A License Candidate

Adam Knight

STL Hawks Manager & MLS Next Homegrown Head Coach

Bio

US Soccer B License Candidate, Previous Coaching Experience at Missouri Military Academy, McKendree University and Saint Louis Scott Gallagher

Licenses

US Soccer C License

Elliot Goodwin

MLS Next Academy & Girls Academy Aspire Staff Coach

Licenses

USSF D License

Tom Fuller

Boys Goalkeeping Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Callum Mckinlay

Girls Goalkeeping Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Ross Wilson

Sports Performance Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Megan Christian

Girls Futures Manager and GA Aspire Staff

Licenses

Coming soon

Dave Fernandez

Fusz Foundations Lead

Licenses

USSF D – License

Chris Gomez

Juniors Blue Star Manager

Licenses

USSF D License

Matt Smith

Juniors Boys Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Daniel Olstad

Girls Prospects Manager & GA Aspire Staff

Bio

Spent four seasons as assistant coach at St. Charles Community College, reaching an NJCAA Final Four, and developing three All-Americans. Played collegiately at Westminster College and Oglethorpe University. Attended CBC High School.

Licenses

Coming soon

Jordan Kahrhoff

Boys Prospects Manager & MLS Next Academy Head Coach

Licenses

USSF D License

Casey Beran

LFA South Coordinator/Little Lou's Lead

Licenses

USSF D – LICENSE

Andrew Stuhlman

Blue Star, Elite Camp and 3v3 Lead

Licenses

Coming soon

Brandon Baumgartner

Boys Futures Manager/Staff Soccer Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Jon Harvey

Staff Soccer Coach/Age Group Assistant

Licenses

Coming soon

Jason Rust

Lou Fusz Illinois Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Madeline Applewhite

9v9 Girls Age Group Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Eric Lurtz

Staff Soccer Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Jack Griffiths

9v9 Boys Age Group Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Carafonte Drisdom

Staff Soccer Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Andrew Bridges

7v7 Age Group Manager

Licenses

Coming soon

Nadia Wuest

Staff Soccer Coach

Licenses

Coming soon

Paulo Figari

Staff Soccer Coach

Lacrosse Operations

Licenses

Coming soon

Andrew Spillars

Sr. Manager of Lacrosse

Bio

Katie is a graduate of Central Michigan University and a member of the inaugural Division 1 women’s lacrosse team (2016). Her lacrosse career started in St. Louis and she has been a part of the sport’s growth in the Midwest for the last 12 years. Katie currently coaches our 2027 Blue Star Girls team and oversees all of the operations on the girls’ side. She is passionate about developing not only elite players but strong, capable, and determined young women on and off the field.